Preschool & Daycare in La Sierra, Riverside
La Sierra families looking for a Montessori-inspired preschool choose Sierra Preschool for our warm environment, qualified staff, and all-inclusive programs. Our Riverside campus is minutes from La Sierra via the 91 Freeway.
A Trusted Choice for La Sierra Families
Sierra Preschool’s Riverside campus is a short drive from La Sierra — accessible via the 91 Freeway to Whitford Avenue. La Sierra families appreciate our structured-yet-nurturing Montessori environment and the fact that everything — meals, enrichment, supplies — is included in one clear tuition rate.
Since 2004 we have served families from La Sierra, Arlington, Magnolia Center, and surrounding Riverside communities. Our staff maintain current Early Childhood Education credentials and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early learning.
Full-time and part-time schedules are available. We are open Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM to accommodate working parents’ schedules. CCAP subsidized care is accepted.
La Sierra families have the shortest commute of all — our campus on Whitford Avenue sits in the heart of the La Sierra and Arlington area of Riverside (92505), minutes from La Sierra University, the La Sierra Metrolink station, and the shops along La Sierra Avenue. For families near Arlington Avenue, Indiana Avenue, or Magnolia Center, drop-off is often a five-minute drive.
Our neighborhood roots run deep here: many of our longest-tenured families come from the surrounding La Sierra streets, and our before-and-after-school program serves nearby elementary schools with morning drop-off and afternoon pickup — so working parents in La Sierra can rely on one trusted place from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Tuition starts at $175 per week and is all-inclusive — home-cooked meals, every enrichment class (music, dance, soccer, yoga, STEAM), and dual-language instruction are covered with no add-on fees. For La Sierra families comparing Montessori preschool and daycare options, that single transparent rate — plus CCAP subsidized care acceptance — is usually the deciding factor. Call (951) 689-9492 for the exact rate for your child's age and schedule.
Campus Address & Hours
Sierra Preschool11077 Whitford Avenue
Riverside, CA 92505
Phone: (951) 689-9492
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
License: CA Nos. 334818112 & 334818113
Directions from La Sierra
From La Sierra, take the 91 Freeway east to Van Buren Blvd, then head north to Whitford Avenue. Our campus is at 11077 Whitford Avenue. The drive is typically under 10 minutes from central La Sierra. Free parking on-site.
La Sierra Preschool FAQs
Where in La Sierra is Sierra Preschool located?
We are at 11077 Whitford Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505 — in the heart of the La Sierra–Arlington area, minutes from La Sierra University, the La Sierra Metrolink station, and the shops along La Sierra Avenue. Most families near Arlington Avenue, Indiana Avenue, or Magnolia Center reach us in about five minutes.
How much does preschool in La Sierra cost?
Tuition starts at $175 per week, all-inclusive — home-cooked meals, every enrichment class (music, dance, soccer, yoga, STEAM), and dual-language Spanish instruction are covered with no add-on fees. A one-time $100 registration fee applies. CCAP/Alternative Payment subsidized care is accepted and can cover part or all of tuition.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM — some of the longest child care hours in Riverside, designed for working parents and 91 Freeway commuters. Full-time (five days) and part-time (three days) schedules are available.
Do you offer before and after school care for La Sierra elementary students?
Yes. Our Before & After School program serves school-age children up to age 12 with morning drop-off and afternoon pickup at nearby elementary schools, homework supervision, and snacks — one trusted place from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
What ages do you accept?
Children from 18 months through school age (up to 12 years): Toddler (18–30 months), Junior Pre-K (3–4), Pre-K (4–5), Transitional Kindergarten (5–6), and Before & After School. We are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (License Nos. 334818112 & 334818113) and have operated continuously since 2004.
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