Cub Care Tustin Preschool
From Our Family to Yours!
Cub Care began in Foothill Ranch, California, as a small in-home daycare founded by our lead educator, who brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education and childcare. What started as a simple, heartfelt commitment to caring for children quickly grew into a trusted part of the local community, built on warmth, consistency, and genuine relationships.
As the program flourished, so did the vision. Cub Care has now grown into Cub Care Tustin Preschool, a family-run school led by a mother and her daughters, working side by side to bring a lifelong dream to life. Together, they blend generations of experience, care, and dedication to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn each day.
We understand how meaningful it is to choose the right place for your child’s early years. That’s why we’ve created a warm, welcoming community where relationships come first, learning is personalized, and childhood is celebrated in all its wonder. We are truly honored to partner with families during these important formative years and to help build a strong foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
From our family to yours, we invite you to join the Cub Care family and become part of the story we're building together.
Check out our reviews from the original Cub Care in Foothill Ranch: https://www.cubskindercare.com/
At Cub Care Tustin Preschool, we believe childhood is too important to fit into a single educational philosophy. Rather than limiting our classrooms to one approach, we've intentionally woven together the most meaningful elements of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf education to create a well-rounded learning experience that supports the whole child.
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Montessori: A child-led approach that fosters independence through hands-on learning and self-paced exploration in a prepared environment.
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Reggio Emilia: A collaborative, inquiry-based approach that encourages creativity, exploration, and learning through projects driven by children's interests.
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Waldorf: A holistic approach that emphasizes imagination, arts, storytelling, and hands-on experiences to support intellectual, emotional, and physical development.
Our Approach to Childhood
Philosophical Harmony
This blended approach allows children to develop independence through hands-on learning, build confidence by following their natural curiosity, and cultivate creativity through art, imagination, storytelling, and meaningful play. Our teachers thoughtfully guide each child, creating an environment where exploration is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and every child's unique strengths are nurtured.
By embracing the best of these philosophies, we're able to provide a balanced childhood—one that supports academic readiness while placing equal importance on social-emotional growth, creative expression, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe children thrive when they are given the freedom to discover, the confidence to try, and the support to become exactly who they are meant to be.
We are Located..
Cub Care Tustin Preschool is proudly located on the beautiful campus of Tustin Unity Church, providing a peaceful, welcoming setting where children can learn, play, and grow.
We are an inclusive preschool that warmly welcomes children and families of all backgrounds, religions, cultures, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and believe every child brings unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our learning community.
Nestled in the heart of Tustin, our school is conveniently accessible for families throughout the surrounding communities, including Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, and Costa Mesa. With a central location and a warm, family-centered environment, Cub Care is a place where children feel at home and families feel connected from the moment they arrive.