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Preschool

Two Campuses, One Philosophy

Friends Christian School is proud to serve families across Yorba Linda and the surrounding communities of Placentia, Anaheim, Orange, Fullerton, and Brea with two preschool campuses conveniently located throughout the area. Whether you’re near Lakeview Avenue or Rose Drive, there’s a Friends campus close to home and a community ready to welcome your family.

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Why Parents Choose Our Christian Preschool

  • Faith-based curriculum integrated daily
  • Loving, experienced early childhood teachers
  • Programs for ages 2–Junior Kindergarten
  • Focus on kindergarten readiness + whole-child development
  • Safe, nurturing campus environment
  • Extended care options for working families

Our Curriculum Includes:
Weekly Chapel · Bible · Music · Science & Nature · Cooking · Reading Readiness · PE · Literature · Motor Skills · Art · Math · Special Assemblies · Spring Fling · Christmas Programs · Community Service · Share Days

Why Families Choose Friends Over Universal TK

  • Faith: Christ-centered from day one; Universal TK legally cannot be.
  • Full-Day Hours: Real full-day options plus extended care, versus TK’s 4-hour statutory maximum.
  • Continuity: Start at age 2, 3, or 4 and continue straight through 8th grade with no re-applying.
  • Smaller Ratios & Nurturing Environment: 6:1–8:1 here, versus up to 12:1 in a TK classroom.
  • Developmental Fit: Warm and play-based, not rushed into an academic K–12 track before your child is ready.
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Choose Your Campus

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Friends Christian Preschool

At Friends Christian Preschool, every day is an opportunity for your child to discover, create, and grow, all within a welcoming, faith-filled community. Teachers weave Biblical truth into everyday learning, from morning circle time to hands-on activities that spark curiosity and build confidence. Children participate in weekly chapel, explore through play-based learning, and develop the social and emotional skills that set a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

Address: 5151 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda
School Hours: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Schedule Options: 2 days (T/TH), 3 days (M/W/F), 5 days (M–F)
Extended Care: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM · $5.75/hour
Facility License Number: 304371131
Director: Julie Spielman

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Little Friends Preschool

Little Friends Preschool is a place where small children feel big love. From the moment your child walks through the doors, they’re greeted by caring teachers who take the time to truly know them, their personality, their interests, and their unique God-given gifts. Nurturing classrooms blend structured learning with joyful play, guided by a faith-centered curriculum that helps children grow spiritually, academically, and socially.

Address: 4221 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda
School Hours: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Schedule Options: 2 days (T/TH), 3 days (M/W/F), 5 days (M–F)
Extended Care: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM · $5.75/hour
Facility License Number: 300600605
Director: Ramanda Lazaris

Downloads:


FAMILY HANDBOOK · SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULES (2S, 3S, 4S/PRE-K, JUNIOR K)

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Classrooms by Age

Preschool 2: Shapes, colors, letters, and counting through hands-on play; first routines and friendships take shape.

Preschool 3: Sorting, patterning, and letter recognition build on those basics, with early reading and math concepts emerging.

Pre-Kindergarten (4): Letter sounds, shapes, and following multi-step directions prepare students for kindergarten.

Junior Kindergarten: A play-to-structure bridge year, with monthly STEM tasks, teamwork, and simple experiments.

Schedule & Admissions

Admissions:

  • Children must be at least 2 years old by the program’s start date to enroll in Preschool 2
  • Children must be 3–5 years old by the program’s start date for Preschool 3 through Junior Kindergarten

Schedule Options (Academic day: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

  • 2-Day (Tuesday/Thursday)
  • 3-Day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
  • 5-Day (Monday–Friday)
  • Extended care available at both campuses
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See Preschool for Yourself

Whichever campus is closer to home, the visit looks the same: real classrooms, real teachers, and a real feel for your child’s day.