A boutique, play-based preschool where curiosity is nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and joyful learning unfolds through connection, music, and early STEM exploration.
Planned Opening: Fall 2026
📍 Location to be announced (Monterey Park area)
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**Opening is pending site approval and state licensing. Joining the interest list does not guarantee enrollment and no payment is required at this time.
🌈 WHO IT’S FOR : For curious children ages 2–5
The Playful Cottage Preschool is thoughtfully designed for young children to learn through play, music, movement, and exploration in order to provide them with a strong foundation of confidence and readiness for kindergarten.
🌞 OUR PHILOSOPHY
At The Playful Cottage Preschool, we believe that:
Children learn best through play and hands-on discovery
Music, rhythm, and movement build confidence and connection
Early science is about wonder, questions, and exploration
A calm, nurturing environment helps children feel safe and ready to learn
Academic rigor and creative freedom are woven together. Our days will be filled with storytelling, music, art, nature, early science exploration, developmentally appropriate academics, and plenty of time to play.
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
Expertly led: Managed and led by an experienced credentialed educator focusing on research-based, play-based early childhood pedagogy and outcomes.
Premium ratios: We believe in connection and high-quality learning experiences. Our classrooms feature small teacher to student ratios.
Enrichment in music and STEM: We offer gentle science exploration through play, and music is woven into the daily rhythm. Music, Art, and STEM are led by our enrichment teachers.
Meet the Founder
Founded by an experienced educator and mother
The Playful Cottage Preschool is founded by a credentialed teacher with over 13 years of classroom experience in early elementary and secondary education, as well as an administrative credential.
Hello! I’m Clare K. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with children across grade levels and have seen firsthand how meaningful learning happens when children feel safe, connected, and genuinely curious. My background in curriculum and instruction allows me to thoughtfully create learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and rooted in play — not pressure.
As a parent, I wanted to create a preschool that feels calm, joyful, and intentional — a place where children can explore music, early science, and creativity in a way that feels natural and fun. The Playful Cottage Preschool is being built with care, guided by both professional experience and a deep respect for childhood.
Join Our Interest List!
**Opening is pending site approval and state licensing. Joining the interest list does not guarantee enrollment and no payment is required at this time.
Families who join our interest list will:
Receive updates on location and licensing
Be the first to know when tours begin
Get early enrollment information when available
Will receive priority access to the waitlist once it becomes available
Be eligible to be one of our first “Founding Families” (first 10 enrollees). *Founding Families will receive a tuition discount in the first year of enrollment.