The Red Apple Preschool

Our son has attended the Red Apple Preschool since February 2013. We couldn’t be happier with his experience. Specifically, staff at the school know each child very well. While the staff are young (as has been pointed out), what they lack in life experience, they more than make up for with love, and concern for the children. Further, the school is very responsive to any concerns, and are tuned in to meeting each child’s individual needs. The school has fun field trips during Summer and they have the children participate in service learning activities during the school year. Tuition is quite reasonable. If you are looking for a preschool, take a tour, and have your child do a trial run (yes, they offer this free of charge) so you can see for yourself.

Our child attended The Red Apple Preschool for 4 weeks and it was not a good experience. The live rabbit inside the facility aggravated his allergies. Sugary cupcakes for Birthday celebrations made him very hyper and he would not eat his lunch (BTW parents have to prepare lunches, no lunch service was offered). IPad was given to him as a reward for a good behavior, but parents were not advised that iPad will be used as a reward during the pre-​admission tour or afterwards. The teachers were very young and lack life experience. Simple questions regarding the child were not accepted well. Therefore, I would not recommend this daycare to family & friends.

Our son was in the 2 – 3 year old class and we had a great experience. After our previous home care closed shop, we visited many of the area preschools and enrolled him at one of the larger franchise places, thinking it must be good if they have a wait list… wrong! He came home hungry, wet, and totally dismayed. We quickly took him out and looked for a place with smaller class sizes and more contented teachers.
After a trial day at The Red Apple, he was in very good spirits, so we knew we had found the right place. The Red Apple is family-​owned and the owners are usually onsite. The layout is open which helps keep a positive energy flowing. Prices are very reasonable for the area, and Ms. Maryam was especially flexible working with us on his schedule as we had a new baby in the family. Above all, Ms. Janey, Mr. Amir, and the other teachers were super caring and loving, which made our fairly needy child feel right at home. We had to move away, but he’s transitioning very well to a new bigger school due to his preparation at The Red Apple.
To be fair, the biggest cons I noticed were frequent sugary snacks (lots of birthdays), occasional flagging energy (hump day :/​), and a somewhat less organized atmosphere than the big corporate places (if you’re type A). However, I would hands-​down recommend this school to anyone with a 2 – 5 year old (unfortunately, they don’t take littler ones). It’s by far the best option in the area and just plain wonderful by any standard.

This preschool has been really AMAZING for my son. The teachers are so caring, knowledgeable, creative, and nurturing.
My son started attending this school in January 2015 when he was 2. Before he started, he had a sharing problem and that went away after just 1 week of attending the school. I am still amazed by it. He is also learning so much academically. He recognizes all his alphabets, colors, and numbers now. He constantly talks about how wonderful his teachers and his friends are. He can go on and on about how much fun he is having at school.
The school has such a wonderful curriculum and fun projects. This Mother’s day, for example, my son made a glittered key chain with his shrunken handprint! Also, when the weather is great, they have «water day» and turns the whole playground to a water park. They also constantly have guests visiting the school, like a dentist, fire fighter, and Easter bunny!
I can’t possibly list all the positive things from this school. I can’t wait for the summer program. Looking at it, I know my son will have a blast! Oh, and I can’t wait to put my 6 months old to join them when she turns 2!
Thank you Ms. Maryam, Mr. Amir, Ms. Janey, Ms. Hannah, Ms. Marrisa, and Mr. Austin!!!

We simply can’t say enough good things about Red Apple! The kids get plenty of time to just play and be kids; every day they have free play and «wiggle time»; they sing songs and do art projects. They do lots of pretending and imaginative play. But they also are learning letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, preparing them for Kindergarten. They are learning about the world around them and how to be good citizens. Just this week they had a judge, firefighters, and a police officer come in to talk to the kids. The balance of learning and play is wonderful.
Also, every single one of the teachers is loving, caring, and attentive. At the end of any given day, the teachers are able to tell us about what our kids did that day, what they learned, and whether it was a good day or bad.
Our kids are happy at Red Apple. They are safe. They love their school and teachers, and they can’t wait to go to school every morning. Also, the price is very reasonable, especially compared to the many other preschools we looked at. Red Apple Preschool is fantastic!

My daughter has been going here since July 2014 and I have seen a definite positive change in her. This school is so caring. My family had a personal loss and her entire school came together to help my family out. The teachers are so sweet and attentive to every child. I love this school and I am so glad I found it.

Here are the things I look for in a preschool:
* Education level of staff
* Curriculum (half day and full day)
* Flexibility
* Cost
* Overall appearance
I have toured several preschools and can say with certainty this is one of the cleanest and most organized facilities. And considering they have toddlers running a muck, I’m surprised it’s so well put together. In addition, the director has a true passion for education and nurturing children. Being a mother herself, she understands and appreciates the different personalities in toddlers. I recommend you take a look for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

My husband and I changed my sons preschool a couple of years ago. The decision was a hard one. We felt like our son was in a more playful environment rather then one focused more on age appropriate learning with his other school. Ever since he has been attending the Red Apple Preschool he now comes home talking about the different seasons in English/​Spanish, uses word rhymes and talks to us about why penguins can’t fly. He also spells his name (which he found uninteresting prior to attending The Red Apple) and has started to spell short words using phonics. Our sons academic improvement at the Red Apple School has been so remarkable in such a short period of time! The teachers are wonderful and the class size per age group is small and very individualized. Our then 4 year old son was thriving so well Red Apple that we decided to start our 3 year old daughter and she absolutely loves it as well! The best take away from our experience at Red Apple is seeing my now Kindergarten son thrive in his class and receiving wonderful feedback from his teacher that I chose a great Preschool that prepared him very well for his transition to elementary school. This is one of the best preschools in Orange County. I would highly recommend it!

Great and affordable preschool. I couldn’t be more pleased with the staff and environment, and I know my daughter enjoys it too.

Great, safe place that i drop my niece off while I’m working… totally recommend to anyone looking for a preschool… A plus!

Our daughter gave the best review on the tour. She didn’t want to leave. I can’t express how happy I am to have her in a safe, nurturing environment that doesn’t cost more than some college tuition.

I found this gem by accident with my two daughters, 4 and 2 years old as we were shopping on El Toro Rd today on my way home. The second we walked into the school, we received a warm welcome at the door by their lead teacher, a former private school teacher with extensive curriculum development and focused on student-​centered activities. Both my girls felt comfortable and right at home. Kids have a strong sixth sense and they both loved this place. The owner of the school was approachable, a champion for kids and truly has a passion for preparing children for school. I was surprised that the owner, Maryam has a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and is currently working on her Ph. D in education.
As a mom of two girls, I am truly grateful to have stumbled across a dynamic, stimulating and up-​to-​date school that actually inspires, motivates and educates my two young girls. Their prices are reasonable. Their location is right on the freeway. They don’t just babysit. I put the owner, Maryam through dozens of questions, and she was calm, friendly and continuously smiling through our conversation. She had a deep understanding of early childhood cognitive development, diverse learning styles and incorporating multiple intelligences in their daily lesson plans. With the push for STEM, especially for girls, this preschool actually had STEM woven into their core curriculum to awaken and develop creativity and interest in all subjects.
Great staff! Affordable! Fun, safe and engaging activities! Diverse curriculum! Outstanding teachers! My girls are excited to start this Monday, June 3^rd!

We have had our daughter at Red Apple for only a few weeks, but she adjusted to the teachers, new friends and other aspects of the school environment in no time at all. The adults are caring, well educated and sincere in their mission to provide a wonderful environment for learning and play. We are most concerned that our child is physically and emotionally safe in our absence, and that is absolutely the case. At Red Apple, the founders and other teachers certainly go a step further in the development of a schedule with time for group activities, both indoors and outdoors, and with exercises that should help to better set the foundation for their early years of schooling. If you are seeking a preschool for your child, we recommend that you make a stop by the site and speak with the owners.

My 4 year old son has never been to school before so I was really nervous about leaving him for a couple hours not to mention really picky about finding the right school. After touring The Red Apple I knew the school would be perfect for him. His teachers are fantastic and I feel like they genuinely care about their students. My son loves going to school and as a mother that makes me feel confident and secure hes getting the hands on and individual attention that young curious little people need;) I promise you wont be disapointed!

Amazing instructors! Very nice facilities! No better way to start your child’s education!!!
In a family like mine (multiple master degrees, engineering degrees, valedictorians) education gets the highest priority. We are very very picky about where we send our children and the type of experience they have. The Red Apple Preschool has exceeded all our expectations. They are a new school, but unlike many schools they are not people just trying to hold on to a teaching job. Rather they are instructors filled with passion for education and children. They have a mission to drastically improve education in California and this is evident in everything Red Apple provides and produces.
Best place in southern California to give your children a head start in education. I was skeptical at first (as with any new school) but wow was I impressed after seeing the place, speaking to the instructors, and sitting down with the founders to hear about their drive, mission, and direction.

I personally have worked & have had the pleasure of seeing how well he works with young children. I would absolutely recommend red apple to all my friends & family.

My 4 year old daughter is a very shy girl and when my wife tried to pick her up on the first day, my daughter told my wife to «go away and come back later». That tells me something right.
Yes, it is their first year, but like everything in this world, there has to be a beginning. They have my support.