Here's the geography most Irvine parents figure out in their second year of searching: the best preschool for a working commuter isn't always inside Irvine's borders — it's on the way. Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten sits at 13682 Newport Avenue in Tustin, minutes from the Irvine Business Complex and the I-5/55 interchange, with Montessori classrooms, a private kindergarten, and doors open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Key takeaways
- •For families who live or work near the IBC, Tustin Legacy, or north Irvine, our Tustin campus is often a shorter real-world drive than options across Irvine itself.
- •Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM — hours built around commuter schedules, with drop-off that typically takes under five minutes.
- •Montessori method classrooms with STEAM and Spanish woven into the week, continuing through our own private kindergarten.
- •One campus from early childhood through kindergarten means no re-enrollment scramble at age five.
Why Irvine families end up in Tustin
Demand for early education in Irvine is intense — waitlists are common, and many programs cluster far from where commuters actually drive. Our campus sits on Newport Avenue just off the I-5 corridor — for a parent heading from north Irvine or the IBC toward the 5 or the 55, drop-off is on the route, not a detour against it. The question that matters isn't "which city is the school in?" It's "how many minutes does this add to my morning?"
What the drive buys you
The campus itself is the point, not just the map pin. Montessori classrooms where children work with real materials at their own pace; STEAM activities and Spanish as part of the regular week, not add-ons; and a genuine private kindergarten on the same campus as the preschool years, so the transition at five happens with teachers your child already knows.
Drop-off that respects a commuter's clock
Doors open at 6:30 AM. Morning drop-off is built to be fast — car door to classroom typically in under five minutes — because we know the difference between a 6:35 and a 6:50 departure is the difference between beating the 5 and sitting on it. Evening pick-up runs until 6:00 PM.
Making the decision
Map us from your home and from your office at the times you'd actually drive. Then come see a morning in progress — the Montessori rooms are the part photographs undersell. Enrollment depends on availability and your preferred start date, so if fall is your target, earlier conversations give you more options.
FAQ
How far is the campus from Irvine?
We're at 13682 Newport Avenue in Tustin, minutes from the Irvine border and the Irvine Business Complex via the I-5/55 corridor. Map your own route at commute hour — that's the number that matters.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Do you offer kindergarten?
Yes — our own private kindergarten, so children can continue on the same campus from preschool through their kindergarten year.
Is this a Montessori program?
Yes — Montessori method classrooms, with STEAM and Spanish instruction woven into the weekly schedule.
Call (714) 730-3424 to check availability for your child's age, or schedule a tour and drive the route yourself at drop-off hour.