Pomegranate Irvine Preschool & Toddler Academy

Discover, Create, Grow: Nurturing Minds with Montessori and Reggio Magic

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
304314384

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
2, 3, 4 and 5 days per week
Language(s) Supported
English and Spanish
Ratio
1:7 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Montessori-inspired
Reggio-inspired

Achievements

University of California (Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology)
Drexel University (Master of Science Major in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum)
Wonderschool Director Mentor
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Child Development Program Director Permit )

Verified parent feedback and reviews

4.7 (138)
4.7 Overall
4.7 Outdoor Time
4.9 Atmosphere
4.7 Child Communication
4.7 Physical Space
4.6 Program Communication
4.8 Learning Environment
4.8 Provider Interaction

Reviews

5.0 Feb 23, 2023
Best school, best people, best attitude!
5.0 May 28, 2022
Best place for a child to be. So much love and passion for kids and learning.
5.0 Nov 23, 2021
The amazing staff and administrators created a thriving and genuinely caring environment for the kids! I cannot praise this school enough but a bow to everyone who is involved.
5.0 Jan 24, 2020
Pomegranate is one of the cleanest schools that I have had experience with. My daughter feels very welcome and loved at school. The teachers provide daily in-person feedback about her activities and achievements, to make sure the parents stay informed on the child's growth milestones, as well as areas that need more attention. The staff also provide input on what changes can be made at home to support better learning at school. Overall, I am very grateful for the school and the teachers.

Philosophy

At Pomegranate Preschools, we recognize the need for balance in the complexities of raising and educating children. We balance the need for having a diverse and stimulating learning environment with the need for calm, quiet, and reflection. We balance the encouragement of fantasy play with the development of practical skills. We balance the freedom to create and play with the comfort of having safety and structure.

We cannot do what we do without the connection we have with parents. Communication between teachers and parents is consistent, complementary, and collaborative. Documentation, such as photos, notes, and collaborative analysis of children’s activities, serves as a tool to help understand and guide decisions within the classroom.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 8:30am
    Drop-Off / Table Activities
  • 9:00am
    Montessori Work Period & Projects
  • 11:00am
    Outdoor Play
  • 12:15pm
    Lunch
  • 12:45pm
    Read-aloud
  • 1:00pm
    Nap
  • 3:15pm
    Snack & Outdoor Play
  • 4:30pm
    Circle & Read-aloud
  • 4:45pm
    Pick-up begins
  • 5:00pm
    Pick-up ends

2023 - 2024 Calendar (no school on the following days)

  • Sep 4
    Labor Day
  • Oct 9
    Columbus Day / Teacher Work Day
  • Nov 10
    Veteran's Day Observance
  • Nov 23-24
    Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 18 - Jan 1
    Winter Break
  • Jan 15
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Feb 19
    President's Day
  • Apr 1-5
    Spring Break
  • May 27
    Memorial Day
  • Jul 1 - 12
    Summer Break / Teacher Work Day & Staff Development

Admissions

Join the Pomegranate community in four easy steps:

  1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

  1. Tour the school

Come see what makes Pomegranate unique. Please schedule a tour by filling out the “Schedule Tour” form.

  1. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application by clicking on the “Apply to Enroll” button. Please note that we require tours for all prospective families. Do not submit an application if you have not toured.

  1. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation, you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Alicia K.
Program Director