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Stratford School - Mission Viejo

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

24741 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/16/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Stratford School Mission Viejo is a private preschool, elementary, and middle school serving ages 4 years through 8th grade. The school emphasizes the blend of traditional education with 21st century learning in a residential setting near Saddleback Mountain.

Ages served
4 years - 8th Grade
Hours
Academic: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM; Extended: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Three-acre Pioneer Park with playground, gardens, sports fields, amphitheater, and creek

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Elementary
  • •Middle School
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Before and After School
  • •Extended Day Clubs

Highlights

  • ✓Multi-purpose room, music room, elementary library, and middle school science lab
  • ✓Regular assemblies, all-school performances, and monthly family events
  • ✓Located in quiet residential neighborhood with views of Saddleback Mountain
  • ✓Three-acre Pioneer Park nature area with multiple recreational facilities

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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