Our Preschool Home / About Us / Our Preschool Kid’s World Preschool At Kid’s World Preschool, we expertly combine learning and play in a fun, safe, and nurturing child care environment. Since 1980, we’ve been proud members of the Temecula community. We’re more than a daycare! Our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum prepares children for elementary school and beyond by developing important academic, social, and emotional skills. Whether students are engaged in imaginative play with friends, exploring new books, or mastering early math skills, our teachers are there to guide and support them every step of the way. Your child’s happiness and well-being are paramount. That’s why we go above and beyond to ensure your child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn. When our students graduate, many continue their education at our nearby sister school, Van Avery Prep. Explore Our Curriculum Address 29879 Santiago Road Temecula, CA 92592 Phone (951) 309-7646 Hours M-F 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Grades 2 years — Transitional Kindergarten Our Facilities Every corner of our school is designed with our students in mind, ensuring a safe place where they can learn and grow. Centers are areas within our rooms that allow for hands-on learning and play in small groups. They help our students connect abstract concepts to real experiences. We also bring the learning outdoors. Our students explore nature, engage in sports and games, and discover the world around them. A Program For Your Child At Every Stage Beginners Intermediates Pre-K Charitable Giving We are more than a school — we are a community. Giving back to those in need is a key part of our culture. Through our charitable events, our students appreciate what they have, increase their self-esteem, show gratitude, and see the impact of their actions. It brings a smile to our faces to see our students feel so excited to lend a helping hand. Frequently Asked Questions At what age should I enroll my child in preschool? While preschool is typically associated with children ages 3 to 5, Kid’s World Preschool in Temecula welcomes children beginning at 2 years of age, recognizing that development does not wait for a convenient enrollment window. Our Links to Learning curriculum supports children at every stage of this journey, nurturing the social-emotional skills, cognitive development, language foundations, and habits of routine and responsibility that shape who a child becomes as a learner and as a person. What age is Pre-K? Our Pre-K program is designed for children ages 4 to 5 and represents one of the most purposeful years in a child’s early education. Through rich, developmentally appropriate experiences in early literacy, foundational mathematics, social skill development, and hands-on exploration, Pre-K students at Kid’s World Preschool build the academic readiness and personal confidence that kindergarten demands. What age is Pre-K 2? Our Pre-K 2 program serves children ages 5 to 6 who fall just outside the kindergarten cutoff date. Rather than treating that circumstance as a setback, we treat it as an opportunity. Pre-K 2 at Kid’s World Preschool provides an enriching, academically stimulating year of continued growth and school readiness, ensuring that children arrive at kindergarten not just on time, but genuinely prepared and ahead. Every child’s timeline is different, and Pre-K 2 honors that. What is the best preschool in Temecula? Kid’s World Preschool offers Temecula families an early childhood experience where the warmth of exceptional care and the rigor of intentional education are never in competition, they are one and the same. Our teachers are skilled at creating learning experiences that children experience as pure joy and parents recognize as genuine developmental progress. Academic, social, and emotional growth are pursued together, every day, within a curriculum designed to produce children who are curious, capable, and confident long before they reach kindergarten. What is Links to Learning? Links to Learning is the proprietary early childhood curriculum at the heart of everything we do at Kid’s World Preschool. Developed by our Education Department, it is a flexible, research-informed framework designed to meet each child as an individual while building consistently toward the foundational skills that kindergarten and beyond require. Links to Learning guides every teacher, every lesson, and every interaction in our school. What makes Links to Learning different from other curriculums? Links to Learning was built on a profound insight about how young children actually learn: they do not develop in isolated subject areas. They develop through connection, curiosity, and the natural integration of skills that occurs when learning is anchored in what genuinely interests them. A child who loves building with blocks does not simply stack. Under the guidance of a Links to Learning teacher, they count, name, sort, and create, developing language, mathematical thinking, and fine motor precision simultaneously. What are the hours at Kid’s World Preschool in Temecula? Kid’s World Preschool in Temecula is open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. We understand that the rhythms of work and family life rarely follow a predictable pattern, and we are committed to being the consistent, high-quality constant that families can build their days around with full confidence. What safety measures are in place at Kid’s World Preschool Temecula? We maintain a secure campus through a multi-layered security approach, starting with a coded entry system that restricts building access to authorized individuals only. To ensure precise oversight, we utilize a digital system, which allows us to check students in and out, track attendance in real-time, and monitor student activity throughout the day. Are meals included at Kid’s World Preschool in Temecula? Yes. A nutritious, school-prepared lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and morning and afternoon snacks are provided daily. On Thursdays and Fridays, families bring lunch from home, maintaining an active role in their child’s nutrition mid-week while the school handles nourishment for the majority of the week. All meals and menus are crafted to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, because the health and wellbeing of every child in our care is a responsibility we take seriously every day. Does my child need to be potty trained to enroll? No. Development is an individual journey, and potty training is no exception. Our teachers support students at every stage of this milestone with patience, encouragement, and proven techniques, meeting each child exactly where they are without pressure or judgment. We also partner closely with families to ensure that routines are reinforced on both sides of the school door, because the most consistent progress happens when home and school are genuinely aligned. What does a typical day look like at Kid’s World Preschool? A day at Kid’s World Preschool is a thoughtful balance of structure and discovery. Within our warm, nurturing environment, children move through a rhythm of intentional learning and creative play. Our schedule is designed to support the whole child, providing enough structure to feel secure and enough freedom to explore their natural curiosity. Is there a parent community at Kid’s World Preschool? Yes! There is a strong sense of parent community at Kid’s World Preschool, though it’s less about formal organizations and more about connection, communication, and partnership. Our community is built on a foundation of open dialogue and mutual support, ensuring that parents always feel involved, informed, and deeply connected to the daily joys of their child’s growth. What credentials do teachers at Kid’s World Preschool hold? Every teacher at Kid’s World Preschool holds a Bachelor’s degree, at least 12 core units in Early Childhood Education, and at least two years of professional experience. What do families appreciate most about teachers at Kid’s World Preschool? Families consistently cite the genuine warmth and professional trust they find here. Parents notice immediately that our teachers truly enjoy their work, creating a patient and nurturing environment where every child feels safe and valued. This creates a peace of mind that is essential during the preschool years, allowing parents to feel confident that their child is in the hands of someone who truly knows and cares for them. What makes the teachers at Kid’s World Preschool exceptional? Our teachers are exceptional because of their unrivaled experience and dedication. Because they have been with our school for decades, they possess a deep understanding of our mission and our community. They are not just educators; they are specialists in the early childhood journey who offer a level of stability and professional intuition that only comes from years of dedicated service. How do teachers communicate with families at Kid’s World Preschool? While we utilize digital tools, we believe the strongest bond is built through face-to-face partnership. We prioritize personal interaction through daily conversations at drop-off and pick-up, informal check-ins, and scheduled conferences. This approach ensures that communication is always immediate, personal, and meaningful. Does Kid’s World Preschool have long-standing faculty and staff? One of the most defining features of Kid’s World Preschool is the remarkable longevity of our team. In a field where consistency is rare, many of our teachers and staff members have been part of our family for over 20 to 25 years. This long-term commitment creates an atmosphere of institutional wisdom and stable legacy care that is truly uncommon in early childhood education.