If you’re a professional working in the Irvine Spectrum, the Santa Ana business district, or the burgeoning Tustin Legacy hub, your morning probably feels like a race against the clock. The 5 and 55 freeways are the arteries of your day, and finding a preschool that offers “Private Academy” quality without adding an hour to your commute is the ultimate challenge.
Welcome to Newport Ave Preschool. We are more than just a convenient stop; we are Tustin’s premier bridge to academic excellence.
Location is a Luxury: The Commuter Advantage
Located at 13682 Newport Ave, we sit at the strategic heart of central Orange County. For our parents, “drop-off” isn’t a detour, it’s a seamless part of the journey to the office.
- Proximity to Major Hubs: Minutes from the I-5 and CA-55 interchange, making the transition from “parent mode” to “professional mode” effortless.
- Full-Day Stability: While public TK programs often offer limited hours (leaving working parents scrambling for “gap care”), our full-day program provides the 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM reliability that modern careers demand.
The Small Class Advantage: Private Kindergarten in a Public World
As Tustin Unified (TUSD) expands its Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs, many classrooms are seeing a surge in student numbers. At Newport Ave, we believe that early learning is an intimate process.
Our Private Kindergarten offers a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. This allows for:
- Personalized Pacing: If your child is ready for advanced reading or complex math, they aren’t held back by the “average” of a large group.
- Emotional Safety: In a smaller cohort, every child is “seen.” Teachers can identify social nuances and build the executive function skills (focus, memory, and self-control) that are the true predictors of long-term success.
- Academic Rigor: We utilize the renowned A-Beka and Scholastic curricula, ensuring our graduates enter 1st grade not just “ready,” but ahead of the curve.
Beyond the Desk: Specialized Outdoor Enrichment
We know that Newport Ave families value a balanced life. That’s why we’ve moved the “specialty” classes directly onto our campus. Your child enjoys premier enrichment during the school day, leaving your weekends free for family time at the Tustin Legacy Great Park or the Marconi Automotive Museum.
Our standard tuition includes:
- STEAM Labs: Hands-on experiments that turn “why?” into “how!”
- Dual Language Immersion: Optional Spanish/English tracks to build the bilingual brain.
- Physical Excellence: Soccer, Tae Kwon Do, Dance, and Yoga are all part of the Newport Ave experience.
A Community Pillar for Over 15 Years
Newport Ave Preschool isn’t a new corporate chain; we are a community institution. We understand the specific expectations of Tustin and Irvine families because we’ve been meeting them for over a decade and a half.
From our Summer Camp adventures (featuring academic assemblies and “science under the sun”) to our rigorous academic-themed curriculum, we are dedicated to the idea that every child can succeed.
Experience the Newport Ave Difference
Don’t let the 2026-2027 school year sneak up on you. If you are looking for a program that honors your professional schedule while prioritizing your child’s academic and emotional growth, the search ends here.
Ready to reclaim your morning commute and give your child a head start? call us today to discuss our 2026 Private Kindergarten enrollment and schedule your private tour of Newport Ave Preschool.