(Strictly a Preschool... NOT a Daycare)
Have Fun and Stay Engaged while Learning!
Receive Individualized Curriculum to Be Prepared for Kindergarten!
Be Taught by an Experienced and Loving Teacher!
Develop a Love for Life-Long Learning!
Make Close Friends!
Thrive on a Consistent Schedule!
Wake Up Wanting to Go to Preschool EVERY Day!
Gain Confidence in a Healthy & Safe Environment!
Be Part of a Small Class to Get Lots of 1-on-1 Attention!
Be Assessed 3x/Year with Progress Reports!
Hi! I'm Ms. Christien and for as long as I can remember, I've had a heart to work with children. I have a Psychology degree from the University of California, Irvine, and over 15 years of teaching in a preschool, in-home programs and learning centers, and as an Early Childhood Leader at church. Over the years of working with children, I found my passion working with preschoolers and opened Mini Scholars University in 2018.
I'm all about creating an engaging and nurturing environment for our students. I believe in the importance of play-based learning, where children naturally explore and discover the joy of learning through their curiosity and imagination.
Outside of the classroom, I love playing softball and being outdoors with my husband and 3 children.
I'm so excited to be a part of your child's preschool journey!
T_TH 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
MWF 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
M-F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(ages 2-3)
M_W 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
It’s never too early to call, so call as soon as you even think about registering, because our classes fill up ridiculously fast!
We have a 9-month school year (Sept.-May). If we have spots available, you can enroll mid-year. Please call us (949-828-1229) or email us (info@minischolarsuniversity) to see if we have any spots available.
Preschool classes are for children who are ages 2-5 by September 1.
Yes, those who are enrolled in our preschool program must be potty trained (no diapers). If you have any questions about whether or not your child is ready, feel free to give us a call. We even have a “How To Potty Train” your child handout we can give you. It’s helped many preschool moms quickly potty train their kids. We’re here to help!
We follow a “whole child” philosophy where we work with you to improve your child’s Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Language, and Physical skills. Our curriculum is based on the NAEYC guidelines and features a balance of teacher-directed and child-initiated hands-on activities to accomplish these goals. We also incorporate Learning Without Tears Curriculum. Your child will learn to socialize, make friends, develop social and emotional skills, and be more than ready for Kindergarten!
No. Your registration fee covers all your child’s supplies and reserves a spot in our program. Your child (and a parent/guardian) won’t pay anything to attend our field trips and activities. And your family can come too! Your child will also receive at no extra cost, a preschool shirt to wear on Spirit Day and a graduation portfolio!
No worries. Several of our students have food intolerances or severe allergies. We ask these families to bring in their own snacks, and we create nut-free classrooms any time a child’s allergy is severe enough to require an epi pen.
No.
We have the smallest class sizes in town so your child gets lots of 1-on-1 time. We only have 6 students per class.
Follow our simple 3-step process below to register your child into our preschool!
Arrival + Table Time
8:45 a.m.
Community Circle - Conversation + Music/Movement
9:00 a.m.
Learning Centers + Small Group Learning
10:00 a.m.
Bathroom + Snack + Social
10:15 a.m.
Bible Story/Lesson
10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Play
11:05 a.m.
Story Book & Craft
11:20 a.m.
Closing Circle
11:30 a.m.
Dismissal
Arrival + Learning Centers
12:30 pm.
Community Circle - Conversation + Music/Movement
12:40 p.m.
Small Group Learning: Hands-on Literacy/Math Games
12:50 p.m.
Closing Circle - Story Book + Bible Story
1:00 p.m.
Dismissal
"My daughter loves the teachers and her classmates so much! Ms. Christien offers age appropriate educational content and truly loves all of the kids. She provides a safe and exciting learning experience with a huge variety of content. She works really hard to make class special and ensures the kids have fun while also learning at the same time. Ms. Jenny is so great with the kids and cares for every child. She is always happy and passionate about the kids. The class size is small, which allows for each child to get a lot of attention. My daughter always looks forward to going to school and I love that she learns so much! I never have to worry about my daughter when she's at preschool because I know she's safe and being well taken care of."
"My daughter loves it (Mini Scholars University) there and always comes home with such a big smile on her face. I was so nervous about sending my 2.5 year old to preschool, but am so happy we decided to attend Mini Scholars. Once my daughter started to attend, her vocabulary improved a great deal and her personality started to shine. Ms. Christien and Ms. Jenny take such great care of the kids and create a fun and safe environment for everyone."
"We started our son Colter this past year and it has been such a wonderful experience! Mini Scholars University provides a kind, caring, nurturing and productive learning environment for all students. From the beginning Christien was absolutely amazing with our son and helping him adjust to school. She continues to find unique ways to bond with him and all the others and provide the best learning environment. She is extremely interactive through the day, posting fun photos and videos that as a parent I appreciate and love watching while he is away. Lastly, through these tough times we are all facing, Christien has provided learning packages, weekly calls and informative emails for us to help keep our little ones on track! Once again she always goes above and beyond, we would highly recommend Mini Scholars University!"
"I would highly recommend Mini Scholars to anyone looking for a preschool for their little one! My daughter has thrived there and been extremely happy and always looks forward to going to school. Miss Christien and Miss Jenny are amazing with the kids and really caring. Their passion for teaching and kids shows. It’s clear the amount of time, thought and effort Christien puts into her school and always has new fun activities for the kids. The school is very clean and organized and I always feel comfortable to leave my daughter there and never have to worry."
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You may reach us by calling or texting:
949-828-1229
You can also email us at:
[email protected]
We are conveniently located in Serrano Summit in Lake Forest, CA.