PIPER orange county
POPPY | 18 Months - 2 Years
3 or 5 Day Options | Full or Half Day
PRESCHOOL | 2 Years - TK
M-F 9:00am-2:00pm | $2350/month
Early Care at 8:00am | $125/month
Extended Care until 5:30pm | $300/month
PIPER BABY
THE OPENING ACT
Thinking about Piper?
Maybe you weren’t, but now you are? Piper Baby is the best way to get to know us before making any big big big decisions. Just come hang. See if we’re your people. We have plenty to offer you and the little ones. Current students are given priority for preschool admissions.
Enrichment
April 9th-June 28th
$550/session
Enrichment, such as Music, Messy Art, and Tinker Time, meet 1x/week for about an hour. These classes are a great way to get to know our school, and get you out of the house. Parents and/or caregivers are welcome.
location & Contact info
8673 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
949.570.4011
oc.info@piperpreschool.com
Poppy
18 months-2 years
There are a few ways to enroll in our Poppy program. Each have an 18month+ drop-off age, and serve as a gentle entry into our preschool programming.
2-Day Poppy
Each 3-hour class includes outdoor play, indoor exploration, snack, and circle time. Need to run a few Tuesday/Thursday errands? We got you.
T/R 9:00am-12:00pm | $800/month
3-Day Poppy
Each 3-hour class includes outdoor play, indoor exploration, snack, and circle time. This is a great way to get a little “me time” in the day. Get a massage. Do some napping.
M/W/F 9:00am-12:00pm | $1200/month
5-Day Poppy
Young enough to need a little extra attention. Old enough to spend the day at preschool. Classes will include outdoor play, indoor projects and learning, snacks, naps, and circle time. This class is perfect for the family looking to have their days back, get some work done, or just wanting to get started early.
M-F 8:30am-2:30pm | $2250/month
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm | $2500/month
preschool
2.0 years +
On the playground is where we spend most of our days. Too soon?
The first year of preschool is based on the principles of an emergent curriculum. As new materials and topics are introduced, the projects adjust along with the interests of the children. Will we monitor milestones and track development? You bet. Will your fridge be covered in art? Of course. Ultimately, though, our focus is on the process… not a product. The real goal is for your child to build confidence, respect others, and have fun.
As children enter their second year of preschool, the framework is built upon their environment. Beginning with a child’s room and eventually taking things around the world, children dive into a variety of habitats. Formal programs such as Letterland and Montessori Math are also woven in, as each unit balances a progression towards school readiness with the flexibility for long-term projects and child-driven interests.
M-F 8:30am-2:30pm | $2250/month
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm | $2500/month
Early Drop-Off | $100/month
Pre-K
4.0 years +
Pre-K, DK, TK, OMG-K… regardless of what we call it, it’s what we do that counts.
As we relish the innocence of preschool, we’re also propelling our children into a whole new world. Transitioning from class to class is one of the biggest changes (and biggest challenges) children face when going to Kindergarten. So, let’s practice.
Throughout the Pre-K year, children explore a different country each month. While maintaining the consistency of a homeroom, your child will transition to different classrooms for each area of learning… just like elementary school. Learning this skill in a familiar setting will not only ease their pending move, it will also allow them to gain comfort in building relationships with multiple teachers. To support continuity and allow for a structured sense of learning, this overarching country theme is incorporated into all classrooms. At the end of each month, the classrooms conclude each unit with a celebration of the native foods and culture.
Although we continue to appreciate an emergent curriculum, we also implement the value of traditional school readiness. Formal programs include Montessori Math, Letterland, and Handwriting Without Tears.
The Next Step
From progressive education, to traditional academics, to one of the highly-respected public schools, our kids have amazing options for elementary school. With that said, navigating the process is key. We have great respect for the many relationships we have built with the schools, and an appreciation for each of their philosophies. We are committed to offering you guidance, advocating for your family, and finding that match.
M-F 8:30am-2:30pm | $2250/month
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm | $2500/month
Early Drop-Off | $100/month
Our Preschool aged Johnnies, Rubies, and Bluebells will have a Spanish Language component to their day. Read more about our program here.