Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club
Table tennis club in Canoga Park. Kids' camps for ages 7–15, plus private and group lessons.
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Art Steps — Costa Mesa
Art studio in Costa Mesa for ages 4 to teens and adults: drawing, painting, oils, and watercolor. Individual instruction; online available.
Asano Taiko U.S. / LA Taiko Institute
Japanese taiko drumming school (Asano Taiko US). Classes for kids from age 3, youth, and experienced/general players. Also shinobue and chappa.
Belmont Shore KinderCare
KinderCare in Long Beach. Daycare/preschool from infants to pre-K. NAEYC accredited.
Bright Horizons at Irvine
Bright Horizons in Irvine (3 months to 12 years). Discovery Driven Learning infant, preschool, and school-age programs.
Broadway Gymnastic School
Gymnastics school in Mar Vista (West LA). Tumbling and movement classes from toddlers to youth.
California Table Tennis
Table tennis club in Rosemead. Youth groups for ages 5–15, beginner to elite, plus private lessons.
Cerritos KinderCare
KinderCare in Cerritos. Daycare/preschool from infants to pre-K. NAEYC accredited.
Childtime — Anaheim
Childtime in Anaheim. 6 weeks to 11 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Brea
Childtime in Brea. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Garden Grove
Childtime in Garden Grove. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Huntington Beach
Childtime in Huntington Beach. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Irvine
Childtime in Irvine. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Laguna Niguel
Childtime in Laguna Niguel. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Orange
Childtime in Orange. 6 weeks to 5 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Childtime — Santa Ana
Childtime in Santa Ana. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
Code Ninjas — Aliso Viejo
Code Ninjas in Aliso Viejo. Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.
Code Ninjas — Huntington Beach
Code Ninjas Huntington Beach (located in Fountain Valley). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.
Code Ninjas — Ladera Ranch
Code Ninjas in Ladera Ranch. Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.
Code Ninjas — Newport Beach
Code Ninjas Newport Beach (located in Costa Mesa). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.
Code Ninjas — Northwood
Code Ninjas in Irvine (Northwood). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.
Code Ninjas — University Park
Code Ninjas kids' coding school in Irvine (University Park). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.
Colburn School Community School of Performing Arts
Community school of a prestigious music conservatory in downtown LA. Piano, strings/winds, voice, ensemble, and dance. Children to youth.
Dance 1 Redondo
Dance studio in Redondo Beach. 12 months to 17 years. Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary; two recitals a year.
Destination: Art
Art studio and gallery in Torrance. In-person classes and workshops plus an online academy.
EDUBAL
Online one-on-one tutoring for families overseas and returnees. Returnee entrance exams for junior high, high school, and university, plus IB, SAT/TOEFL/Eiken, and local-school support — all in Japanese.
ena Los Angeles
In-person LA campus of ena's international division. From early education to university entrance, with returnee and general exam prep, supplementary classes, and Eiken/TOEFL/SAT.
ena-iBT (ena International, Internet School)
ena International's internet-based juku, ena-iBT. For overseas and returnee (kikokushijo) students, it supports entrance exams back in Japan (elementary through university) via hybrid lessons that join ena's North America / Europe / Japan campus classes online, or fully 1-on-1 'My Class' sessions. North & Central America is served by the Dallas headquarters.
Everbrook Academy — Irvine
Everbrook Academy in Irvine. 6 weeks to 12 years (including school-age), 6:30am–6:00pm.
Everbrook Academy — Rancho Santa Margarita
Everbrook Academy in Rancho Santa Margarita. 6 weeks to 6 years, 6:30am–6:30pm.
Fit Kids Gymnastics — Redondo Beach
Gymnastics school in Redondo Beach. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.
Fit Kids Gymnastics — Torrance
Gymnastics school in Torrance. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.
Gardena JCI Kendo Dojo
Kendo dojo at GVJCI. All ages and levels. Friday sessions, $25/month. Part of the Southern California Kendo Federation.
Gardena Judo Club
Judo club inside the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children (from early years) to adults. Beginner classes start in January and June.
Great Foundations Montessori — Northwood
Great Foundations Montessori, Northwood campus (Irvine). 24 months to 6 years.
Great Foundations Montessori — Tustin
Great Foundations Montessori in Tustin. 6 weeks to 6 years.
Great Foundations Montessori — Woodbury
Great Foundations Montessori, Woodbury campus (Irvine). 6 weeks to 6 years.
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Japanese Language School
Japanese language school run by the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children ages 5–17 (Saturdays, in person) plus an adult class (online).
Irvine School of Music
Music school in Irvine. Toddlers to adults: piano, violin, voice, winds, and more. Primarily private lessons, open 7 days a week.
Karate For All
Karate and martial arts school in Tustin. Children to adults; Shotokan, Shito-ryu, and more. Free trial available.
Kiddie Academy — Irvine
Irvine campus of the major chain Kiddie Academy. 6 weeks to 12 years (infants to school-age). Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm, with school-age care (5–12).
Kiddie Academy — Tustin
Tustin campus of the major chain Kiddie Academy. 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Educational childcare using the Life Essentials curriculum.
KinderCare — Aliso Viejo
KinderCare in Aliso Viejo. 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Early academics, physical activity, and social-emotional learning.
KinderCare — Anaheim
KinderCare in Anaheim. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Beacon Hill (Laguna Niguel)
KinderCare in Laguna Niguel. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Bearpaw
KinderCare Bearpaw (Irvine). 6 weeks to 12 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Early-learning curriculum: dramatic play, art, math, science, reading, and writing.
KinderCare — Buena Park
KinderCare in Buena Park. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Fountain Valley
KinderCare in Fountain Valley. 6 weeks to 12 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Emphasis on whole-child development and interactive play.
KinderCare — Greenwood Avenue
KinderCare in Torrance (Greenwood Ave). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:00am–6:30pm.
KinderCare — Harbor-UCLA
KinderCare in Torrance (Harbor-UCLA). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:00pm.
KinderCare — Heritage Hill (Lake Forest)
KinderCare in Lake Forest. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Imperial Rose (Placentia)
KinderCare in Placentia. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Ladera Ranch
KinderCare in Ladera Ranch. 6 weeks to 12 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Learning through discovery.
KinderCare — Laguna Niguel
KinderCare in Laguna Niguel. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Michelson
KinderCare Michelson, part of the major chain (6 weeks to 6 years). Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm — convenient for dual-income families. Staged infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.
KinderCare — Mission Viejo
KinderCare in Mission Viejo. 6 weeks to 5 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — Santa Margarita (RSM)
KinderCare in Rancho Santa Margarita. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.
KinderCare — South Coast
KinderCare South Coast (near Costa Mesa). 6 weeks to 12 years. Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm, with school-age care (to 12).
KinderCare — Walnut Ave
Nationwide chain licensed childcare (NAEYC accredited). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm — convenient for dual-income families. Staged infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.
KinderCare — Westpark
KinderCare Westpark, part of the major chain (6 weeks to 6 years). Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Staged infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.
Kumon — Irvine Northwood
Kumon Irvine Northwood. Self-paced study in math plus English reading. Ages 3 through high school.
Kumon — Irvine South
Kumon Irvine South (near UCI). Self-paced study in math plus English reading. Ages 3 through high school.
Kumon — Tustin North
Kumon Tustin North. Self-paced study in math plus English reading. Ages 3 through high school. Virtual class on Saturdays.
LePort Montessori — Huntington Harbor
Montessori school in Huntington Beach (3 months to 12 years). From infants through preschool and elementary. Open 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care; language immersion, parent–child classes, after-school, and summer camp.
LePort Montessori — Mandarin Immersion
Montessori plus Mandarin immersion in Irvine. 18 months to 6 years, 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care. Exposure to Chinese in a mixed-age Montessori environment.
LePort Montessori — Orchard Hills
Montessori preschool at Irvine Orchard Hills (2–6 years). A Montessori environment with long work cycles in mixed-age classes. 7:00am–6:00pm with before/after extended care, parent–child classes, and after-school.
LePort Montessori — Spectrum North
Montessori school at Irvine Spectrum North. A wide range of 18 months to 14 years, through preschool, elementary, and middle school. 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care; parent–child classes, after-school, and summer camp.
LePort Montessori — Spectrum South
Montessori preschool at Irvine Spectrum South (3 months to 6 years). Accepts infants, 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care. Language immersion, parent–child classes, and after-school. A mixed-age Montessori environment.
LePort Montessori — Westpark
Montessori preschool at Irvine Westpark (3 months to 6 years). Accepts infants, 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care. A mixed-age Montessori environment with parent–child classes and after-school.
Manhattan Academy
Montessori school in Manhattan Beach. 6 weeks through elementary, with extended care, Spanish, and various enrichment.
Meito Calligraphy（GVJCI）
Calligraphy class at GVJCI (Meito Shodokai, GVJCI chapter). Meets the second Sunday plus the following Monday each month.
Miraleste Early Learning Academy
Early-learning academy of the Palos Verdes school district (PVPUSD). Social-emotional, language, motor, literacy, and math. Ages 2–4.
Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Anaheim Hills
Mission: Renaissance Anaheim Hills studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.
Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Arcadia
Mission: Renaissance Arcadia studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.
Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Irvine
Mission: Renaissance Irvine studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.
Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Laguna Niguel
Mission: Renaissance Laguna Niguel studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.
Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Los Angeles
Mission: Renaissance Los Angeles studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.
Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Pasadena
Mission: Renaissance Pasadena studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.
MISST (Montessori Bilingual Preschool)
Japanese–English bilingual Montessori preschool in a house in Huntington Beach (30 months to kindergarten). Science-based curriculum with dedicated English and Japanese teachers. Small groups of up to 14 a day (two classrooms, over 800 sq ft). Before/after-school care available.
MLB Youth Academy Compton
MLB-run youth baseball and softball academy (largely free programs).
Montessori International Academy
Accredited Montessori with Japanese–English bilingual education. Art-integrated curriculum, lunches by an in-house Japanese chef, and after-school programs (Japanese, karate, tea ceremony, kendo, dance, etc.). Ages 2–12.
Music Rhapsody
Music school in Redondo Beach. Infants/toddlers through elementary: Orff, instrument lessons, and a summer music camp.
My Gym — Tustin
Children's fitness and gymnastics school in Tustin (My Gym). 5 months to about age 8: tumbling, Ninja, and preschool readiness.
OC Music & Dance
Nonprofit music and dance school in Irvine. Ages 2 to adult: music, ballet, musical theater, and strings. Tuition assistance available.
OC Toddler School
Montessori-style preschool/daycare at Irvine Great Park. 12 months to 6 years. Long hours up to 7:00am–6:00pm, with lunch and snacks included.
OCB Kendo Dojo
Kendo dojo of the Orange County Buddhist Church. Beginner classes available. New enrollment in the first week of each month.
Ohana Montessori
Independent Montessori school in Santa Ana (along N Tustin Ave, near the Tustin border). Infants through preschool. Within reach of nearby Tustin, Irvine, Orange, and more.
Opus119 The School of Music
Music school in Irvine. Piano, violin, and more. Japanese–English bilingual support. By appointment only.
Orange Coast Gakuen
Japanese language school in Huntington Beach (OCG). From the Mikan Club (preschool) to high school, Saturday mornings. Two tracks — JHL (heritage) and JFL (foreign-language) — plus after-school tutoring and cultural classes (ikebana, etc.). High schoolers can earn local-school foreign-language credit.
Orange Coast Optimist Club
Youth basketball (K–12) run by the Japanese community. Partners with Nikkei Games and others.
Orange County Table Tennis Academy
Table tennis academy in Fountain Valley. Junior memberships, group/private lessons, and open play.
Pacific Dance
Dance and ballet studio in Irvine. From beginners to all ages, with 10 studios.
Palette Station
Art studio in Santa Ana (near the Tustin border). Saturday workshops, on-site art programs, and art parties.
Peninsula Montessori School - Palos Verdes Campus
Peninsula Montessori, Palos Verdes campus. 18 months through grade 5. Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.
Peninsula Montessori School - Redondo Beach Campus
Peninsula Montessori, Redondo Beach campus. 18 months to 6 years. Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.
Pomegranate Schools
Irvine preschool blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Ages 2–5. Atelier-based creation plus weekly enrichment in music, dance, and cooking; lunch provided.
Riviera Hall Lutheran Preschool
Christian preschool in Redondo Beach. 2.5 to 5 years, with extended care, half/full day, choice of 3/4/5 days, and summer camp.
Rolling Hills Montessori
Independent Montessori in Rolling Hills Estates. 18 months to 6 years, long hours 7:30am–6:00pm. Spanish and Chinese classes too.
RSM-Irvine
RSM, a math-focused after-school program, Irvine campus. K–12, by-level instruction, competition math, and test prep.
RSM-Irvine Woodbury
RSM Irvine (Woodbury). K–12, by-level instruction, competition math, and test prep.
RSM-South Orange County
RSM South OC (Mission Viejo). K–12, by-level instruction, competition math, and test prep.
South Bay Aquatics — Redondo Beach
Swim school in Redondo Beach. From 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free.
South Bay Aquatics — Torrance
Swim school in Torrance. From parent-child classes at 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free; free water assessment.
South Bay Tennis Center
Tennis center in Torrance. Junior/PeeWee from age 4, summer camps, and tournament practice.
South Coast Gymnastics
Gymnastics school in Irvine. Toddlers through middle school: academy, team, tumbling, and summer camp.
South East Youth Organization
Japanese-community youth sports organization (elementary through high school). Basketball-focused.
Spectrum Montessori — Portola Springs
Montessori preschool at Irvine Portola Springs (3 months to 6 years). Staged infant, toddler, and primary levels. 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care.
Spectrum Montessori — Woodbury
Montessori preschool at Irvine Woodbury. Infants (from 3 months) to 6 years. An authentic mixed-age Montessori environment.
St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Preschool (Japanese PM program)
'Japanese PM,' a Japanese program run by an Episcopal preschool (English) in Huntington Beach. An after-school class held in Japanese on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons (3:00–5:30pm) for ages 4–12. Choose 1–2 days a week.
Stratford School — Laguna Niguel
Academically focused private school (2 years to grade 5). An accelerated STEAM curriculum balancing academic rigor with a warm learning environment. 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care.
Stratford School — Mission Viejo
Academically focused private school (4 years to grade 8). Dedicated music, library, and science rooms, plus a 3-acre nature area. Regular hours 7:45am–2:45pm, extended care 7:00am–6:00pm.
Team1Judo
Judo dojo in OC. Youth (5–14) and adults. Throws and groundwork plus an emphasis on courtesy, patience, and discipline. Practice in Fountain Valley and Anaheim (at OCBC).
Tennis Anyone
Tennis Anyone, Alhambra location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.
Tennis Anyone
Tennis Anyone, Arcadia location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.
Tennis Anyone
Tennis Anyone, Brea location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.
Tennis Anyone
Tennis Anyone, Fullerton location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.
Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool (Japanese Institute of Sawtelle)
Japanese-immersion preschool in West LA's Sawtelle (Sawtelle Japantown). Run by Sawtelle Japanese Institute, founded in 1925. Ages 2–5. Language, culture, etiquette, and art in Japanese.
The Children's Courtyard — Lake Forest
The Children's Courtyard in Lake Forest. 6 weeks to 6 years, 6:30am–6:00pm.
The Children's Courtyard — Mission Viejo
The Children's Courtyard in Mission Viejo. 18 months to 6 years, 6:30am–6:00pm.
The Crème School of Great Park
Crème de la Crème at Irvine Great Park. 6 weeks to 5 years, 6:30am–6:30pm. Known for rotating enrichment in STEM, Spanish, music, and art.
The Goddard School — Ladera Ranch
The Goddard School in Ladera Ranch. 6 weeks to 5 years, 7:00am–6:00pm.
The Goddard School — Lake Forest (Baker Ranch)
The Goddard School in Lake Forest (Baker Ranch). 6 weeks to 5 years, 7:00am–6:00pm.
The Goddard School — Tustin
The Goddard School in Tustin. 6 weeks to 5 years, 7:00am–6:00pm.
The Learning Experience — Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach campus of the nationwide chain The Learning Experience. 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Long hours Mon–Fri 6:30am–6:30pm, convenient for dual-income families. Proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum.
The Learning Experience — Torrance
Torrance (South Bay) campus of the nationwide chain The Learning Experience. 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Long hours Mon–Fri 6:30am–6:30pm. Proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum.
Toddler Town Preschool & Childcare
Independent preschool/childcare in Irvine. 'Whole child'-oriented care with weekly themes, science, English, and math.
Turtle Rock Preschool
Independent preschool in Irvine (next to UCI, Turtle Rock area). Infants to kindergarten, balancing developmental and traditional academics. School-age (after-school academy) too.
Tutor Time of Irvine
Irvine campus of the major chain Tutor Time. 6 weeks to 12 years (infants to school-age). Long hours 6:30am–6:00pm, convenient for dual-income families.
University Montessori School of Irvine
Montessori school in Irvine (next to UCI). Infants from 3 months to kindergarten. AMS member, NAEYC accredited. Mon–Fri 7:30am–6:00pm, with lunch, snacks, and extended care included.
Valmonte Early Learning Academy
Early-learning academy of the Palos Verdes school district (PVPUSD). Social-emotional, language, motor, literacy, and math. Ages 2–4.
Valor Christian Academy Preschool
Christian preschool in Redondo Beach. 6 weeks to 3 years. California licensed.
Venice Gakuen
Japanese language school of the Venice Japanese Community Center (VJCC). K through grade 12, Saturday mornings. Founded 1925, native instructors, cultural activities.
Venice Kendo Club
Kendo club at VJCC. Wednesday and Friday evenings. A martial art rooted in Japanese culture; summer-festival demonstrations and federation tournaments.
Venice Koshin Taiko
Taiko group at VJCC. Ages 9 and up, all levels. Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Performance opportunities such as the LA Marathon.
Venice Shodo Kai
Calligraphy circle at VJCC. Children to adults; beginners and English speakers welcome. Saturday afternoons, one-on-one instruction, $20/month.
VFW Youth Group
Japanese-community youth activities and basketball.
VJCC Sumi-e
Sumi-e (ink painting) class at VJCC. Beginners welcome.
Waterworks Aquatics — Irvine
Swim school in Irvine. From parent-child classes at 3 months to adults. Indoor/outdoor heated pools, open 7 days a week.
Waterworks Aquatics — Torrance
Swim school in Torrance (Waterworks). From age 2.5 to adults. Primarily private/semi-private.
Westside Neighborhood School Preschool
Private preschool in West LA (Mar Vista). Reggio-inspired, play-based, SEL. Ages 2–4.
Wonder Years Preschool
Preschool in the West LA / Mar Vista area (since 1989). A Japanese–English program learning beginning Japanese and English through art and music.
Woodbridge Children's School
Independent preschool in Irvine (Woodbridge). A constructivist curriculum blending Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio. 18 months to 5 years (through private kindergarten).
Yamaha Music Academy — Fountain Valley
Certified Yamaha Music School in Fountain Valley. Music, piano, and more (ages and fees by inquiry).
Yuujou Daiko（GVJCI）
Taiko group at GVJCI. Sunday afternoons, by level (beginner to advanced). 8-week classes; held with 3 or more participants.
City of Irvine Aquatics
City of Irvine swim program (William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center). Lessons and recreational swim.
Asahi Gakuen — Orange
Orange campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at La Quinta High School.
Asahi Gakuen — San Gabriel
San Gabriel campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South El Monte High School.
Asahi Gakuen — Santa Monica
Santa Monica campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at Marina Del Rey Middle School.
Asahi Gakuen — Torrance
Torrance campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South High School.
Orange Gakuen
Japanese language school in Irvine. Leveled classes from the M&M class (age 2) through university/adult. Japanese-medium, experiential learning (drama, games, karuta); also AP Japanese and JLPT prep classes.
Orange Leaf Care
Small-group Japanese preschool (max 12) for 6 months to 6 years. Incorporates Montessori to raise Japanese–English bilingual children. In a residential area near a park, pool, and elementary school, 5 minutes from the freeway.
Little Lambs Preschool (Kohitsuji Gakuen)
Christian preschool attached to Pacific Church of Irvine. Play-based care with Mother Goose Time (English), plus a Japanese class. Small groups of 8 or fewer per teacher; full-day/half-day, 2–5 days a week. Ages 2–5.
Tampopo Club — Bilingual Children Center
Tampopo Club's Santa Ana campus (full-day care). A small-group facility with one of Orange County's largest playgrounds, valuing traditional Japanese culture and nurturing academics and individuality in Japanese and English. Ages 2–6.
Tampopo Club — Kids Daycare
Small-group Japanese daycare with the motto 'Love myself, love others.' Centered on Japanese language and cultural experiences, with a weekly English lesson and organic homemade bento.
Tsukushi Daycare
Japanese, Japanese–English bilingual care in the South Bay (Gardena/Torrance border). Ages 2–4. Learning through play, with care in Japanese.
Torrance Unified School District Preschool
Public preschool of the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD). Half-day, 5 days a week for ages 3–4. State-subsidized Tykes (free with income eligibility) and tuition-based PALs. Multiple campuses across the district, including Arnold and LAUNCH.
Futabakai Japanese Preschool
Japanese preschool and learning center for ages 18 months through elementary, with step-by-step learning. Centered on Japanese language and culture, with very small classes (max 6 per class) teaching hiragana, numbers, and Japanese annual events. Offers an 18-month class, after-kinder, a supplementary-school prep extension, and an elementary division.
Venice Karate Club
Karate club at VJCC (JKA style). Mon/Thu from 7:00pm. VJCC membership required.
Venice Judo Club
Judo club at VJCC. Ages 5 and up, teens, and adults. Tue/Fri 7:00–9:00pm.
Long Beach Japanese Language School
Japanese language school in Long Beach. Children and youth ages 5–13 plus high-school and adult classes. Japanese language and culture: conversation, reading/writing, music, and crafts. Saturdays.
Gakushu-juku Pi:k / Irvine Japanese Supplementary School
Experts in education for children abroad (partnered with JOBA). Cram school plus a Japanese supplementary school (MEXT curriculum). Kindergarten through high school. SAT, AP Japanese, Eiken, and Kanken prep; in person plus some online. Summer and winter sessions.
Saniku East-West Language School — Irvine/Costa Mesa
Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Irvine/Costa Mesa campus. Preschool to middle school. Elementary meets twice a week (Mon/Wed): Bible, Japanese, math (G3–6 add science and social studies). Middle school is online plus monthly in-person: Bible, Japanese, math.
Saniku East-West Language School — Torrance (Gardena venue)
Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Torrance campus (held in Gardena). Preschool to middle school. Once a week (Sunday): elementary covers Bible, Japanese, kanji, math, vocabulary (no science/social studies); middle school is in-person Sunday afternoon — Bible, Japanese, math.
Saniku East-West Language School — Rolling Hills
Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Rolling Hills campus. Preschool to middle school. Elementary meets twice a week (Tue/Thu): Bible, Japanese, math (G3–6 add science and social studies). Middle school is online plus monthly in-person: Bible, Japanese, math.
Nishiyamato Academy of California Saturday School — Irvine
Nishiyamato Gakuen Saturday supplementary school, Irvine site. Study using Japanese textbooks, school events, and Japanese culture. Kindergarten (nencho) to grade 9.
Nishiyamato Academy of California Saturday School — Palos Verdes
Nishiyamato Gakuen Saturday supplementary school, Palos Verdes site. Study using Japanese textbooks, school events, and Japanese culture. Grades 4–9.
Nishiyamato Academy of California Saturday School — Lomita
Nishiyamato Gakuen Saturday supplementary school, Lomita site. Study using Japanese textbooks, school events, and Japanese culture. Kindergarten (nencho) to grade 3.
Nishiyamato Academy of California Weekday Preschool
Weekday school and kindergarten of Nishiyamato Academy of California (Lomita). Primarily Japanese with English immersion elements. Ages 2.5 to kindergarten (nencho).
Waseda Academy Los Angeles
Waseda Academy's LA campus. Exam coaching for returnees and children abroad, general entrance-exam prep, and Waseda Aca Dual real-time online streaming (hybrid).
Daion Taiko
Taiko drumming group rooted in the Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC). Ages 10 to adult, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary music. A cultural activity of the Japanese community.
Fujima Seiyumi Kai / Odori
Japanese classical and bon dance classes at VJCC. Also kimono dressing, fan work, etiquette, and Japanese. All ages.
Youjuku USA — Pasadena
Cram school for children abroad and returnees. Kids' classes available. Education support before assignment and after return. In person plus online.
Ricca Children's Learning Center
Japanese preschool in Santa Ana (opened 2009). All-Japanese immersion care that values five-senses learning, food education, mixed-age groups, and Japanese annual events. 18 months to 5 years. Parent–child class available.