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Early Learning That Begins at 4 Months Old

 

Westminster School District's early learning programs start earlier than almost any other public district in Southern California. From infant care through Transitional Kindergarten, Land Early Learning Center offers a safe, nurturing environment where every child’s first academic experience is purposeful, joyful, and designed to last.

All WSD preschools are ranked five out of five with a top Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) by the California Department of Education. This prestigious award is rated using the Quality Counts California (QCC) Tiered Rating Matrix and evaluates:

  • Child development and school readiness for kindergarten
  • Evaluates staff qualifications, training, professional development, and teacher and student interactions
  • Measures the physical environment for health and safety standards as well as family involvement

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Programs by Age Group

  1. Infant/Toddler Program

    4 Months
  2. Early Preschool

    2.5 Years
  3. Preschool

    3–4 Years
  4. Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

    4–5 Years
  5. Kindergarten

    5 Years

About Land Early Learning Center

Flexible programs designed around the realities of family life.

Land Early Learning Center offers both part-day and full-day programs to meet a variety of family needs. Before- and after-school care extends the day in a purposeful, enriching environment — not just supervision, but structured learning that supports your child and your schedule.

Learning rooted in curiosity, independence, and belonging.

WSD’s early learning philosophy gives children the freedom to explore, initiate, and express themselves. Teachers build on each child’s interests and strengths, cultivating confidence, self-control, and a genuine love for learning from the very first day.

Where Learning Begins

Programs For Every Stage

Land offers a continuum of care from infant through TK — all under one roof.

  • Infant/Toddler care

    Safe, nurturing care for the youngest learners, with early language foundations in English and Spanish.

    Ages 4 months – 2 years
  • Early Preschool

    Child-initiated and teacher-directed learning that builds social skills, independence, and early literacy.

    Ages 2.5 – 3 years
  • Preschool

    Pre-academic skill development in a structured, play-based environment aligned with Kindergarten readiness.

    Ages 3 – 4 years
  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

    The bridge year between preschool and Kindergarten, offering a full academic program tailored to 4- and 5-year-olds.

    Ages 4 – 5 years
  • Part-Day Programs

    Flexible scheduling options for families who need morning or afternoon sessions rather than full-day care.

    Varies by program
  • Before and After School Care

    Expanded learning programs before and after the school day, providing structured enrichment in a supervised environment.

    TK–5th Grade · All WSD sites

Start Bilingual From Day One.

WSD’s Dual Language Immersion programs begin at the preschool level — one of the earliest entry points for bilingual education anywhere in Southern California. Children enrolled in DLI at preschool start building language foundations that carry them through 8th grade and toward the California Seal of Biliteracy.

Our Approach to Early Learning

Every program at Land is built on a shared set of beliefs about how young children learn best.

  • Child-Initiated Learning

    Children make choices, explore their own ideas, and express themselves freely.

  • Whole-Child Development

    Academics, social-emotional growth, health, and independence developed together.

  • Strengths-Based Teaching

    Each child’s interests and abilities guide how teachers plan learning experiences.

  • Seamless K Transition

    Programs are designed to prepare every child for a confident start in Kindergarten.

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Your Child’s Story Starts Here.

Land Early Learning Center has been nurturing curious, confident learners since 2008. Whether you need infant care, a preschool Dual Language Immersion program, or Transitional Kindergarten, we have a place for your child — and we’re open to families across Southern California.