Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 282 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
Nursery	110
Pre-K	147
Kind	25

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Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

282 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies depending on program.

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Crystal McNamara

Admissions Associate

Jasmin De La Cueva

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Turtle Rock Preschool, KindergartenandAcademyisaprivatedevelopmental school thatfollowsastrongacademiccurriculum forchildren as young as8weeksthroughkindergarten,with afterschool careavailablethrough6thgrade.
Locally owned and familyoperated wehaveprovidedyear-roundcareof the highest qualityfor children inOrangeCountysince1979.

School Mascot: Choco Bear

We recognize that education notonlyimpliesacademicsandphysicalskills development but alsosocialandemotionalgrowth.Weappreciate the diversity of ourfamiliesandcelebrateeachchild`sunique qualities. As we workwithfamiliestobenefitchildren, weintend that thisdevotion,respectandunderstanding beevident inthe school on a dailybasis.Ourteachersare committedto workingwith parents to achievethebestpossibleresults fortheirchildren.

Areas of academic importance include:earlylearningskillsinmath,language, art and science. We provideeachchildwiththenecessaryfoundation for school readiness.Inadditiontoacademics socialand emotional well-being alsoplaysasignificantrole ina child`sdevelopment. Ourcurriculum,variousactivitiesanddailyexperiences provide childrenwithopportunitiesforafun,enriching and exciting timewhiletheybuildrelationships.Wecreate a positiveenvironmentthatencourageschildren toexploretheir surroundings on adailybasis.Uponcompletion ofourprogram, we believethatthechildren`swell-roundedexperienceswill provide themthenecessarystrengthsfor emotional,social andacademicexcellence.

Our Goals and Objectives:

To provide a warm, supportiveenvironmentforchildrenwheretheyreceive the nurturing andpositivereinforcementtheyneed todevelopto their fullpotential.
To provide opportunities for being withotherchildreninasettingconducive to thedevelopmentofwholesomesocialrelationships.
To provide appropriateandmeaningfulplayexperiencesthatcontribute to the developmentalneeds,interestsandabilitiesofthe child.
To build important foundations forfuturereadingskillsandotheracademic pursuits such asscience,math,technologyandlanguages,recognizing that each childcomestolearningwithdistinct interestsand abilities andatvaryingrates.

Programs Offered:
Each of our programs providesastrongcurriculumwithdedicatedteaching staff who are trainedandskilledto meetthespecificneeds of each age group.

Infant: Ages 8 weeks 12 months
Young Toddler: Ages 12 24 months
Toddler: Ages 2 3 years
Preschool: Ages 3 4 years, and fully toilet-trained
Pre-Kindergarten: Ages 4 5 years
Kindergarten:Age-appropriateanddevelopmentallypreparedchildren
After School Academy: 1st through 6th grade
Summer Camp: Completed Kindergarten through 6th grade

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten?

The acceptance rate of Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Does Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten offer a summer program?

Yes, Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?

Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten?

The application deadline for Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten located?

Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Turtle Rock neighborhood of Irvine, CA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Irvine, CA is $16,686 for elementary schools and $22,466 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Irvine, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).