At Westcliff Early Learning Academy, located along the Westpark community in Irvine, our objective is to deliver exceptional early childhood education and childcare services. We honor each child’s natural joy of learning while educating the whole child. We are committed to ensuring a caring community of students, teachers, and families. As a premier early childhood education institution inspired by the Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Nature pedagogies, Westcliff is an exemplary model of early childhood education that can be utilized for academic research, including student-teacher training. Our school environments foster each child’s innate curiosity and nourish their holistic development.

The academy strives to create a partnership with families by offering a variety of opportunities for parental engagement, such as Parent and Me classes, classroom observations, Parent Education presentations, and Fireside Chats with the Director. We understand the importance of building community and place great value on the relationships between the children, families, staff, and wider community.

Westcliff Early Learning Academy, in partnership with Westcliff University and Westcliff Preparatory Academy, our institution for middle and high school students, offers a distinctive and unique educational journey for lifelong learners. Under the guidance of Westcliff University and its 30-year tenure, Westcliff Early Learning Academy benefits from the University’s collegiate professionals’ wealth of knowledge in early childhood development. From 12 weeks old to advanced doctorate degrees, our educational institutions showcase our commitment to lifelong learning and development at every stage of life.