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Welcome to

Learning Tree Home Daycare

Why Families Choose Learning Tree

What We Offer

A warm, home-like environment where children feel safe, supported, and free to grow emotionally and developmentally
Daily updates via our secure parent app, including photos, videos, and progress notes to keep you connected
Fresh, home-cooked meals—often featuring comforting Korean-inspired flavors your child will love
A STEAM-based, play-centered curriculum thoughtfully designed for infants through preschoolers
Afterschool care that includes nourishing meals and optional pickup (subject to availability)
Clean, secure, and developmentally enriching spaces in Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, and Irvine (Great Park)

Meet Our Founder

Sarah Cho immigrated to the U.S. at the age of ten and completed her education here, earning her B.A. from UCLA with a major in International Development Studies and a second major in Asian Humanities, where she gained a deep appreciation for global education systems and cultural understanding.

She later attended Trinity Law School, a Christian law program, where her research on child exploitation in Southeast Asia revealed her true calling: advocating for children and creating safe, meaningful early education spaces.

As a full-time working mom, Sarah recognized the urgent need for dependable, home-like care for little ones—and founded Learning Tree in 2022 to meet that need for other families.

Explore Learning Tree

Grade 1

( 6 - 9 Years )

Grade 2

5 - 7Years )

Grade 3

( 2 - 5 Years )

Grade 4

( 3 - 5 Years )

Grade 5

( 2 - 3 Years )

Grade k

PRE-K

( 1.5 - 3 Years )

Daily Schedule

Early Drop Off

7:30 AM

Regular Drop-Off

8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:30 AM

Circle Time & Activity Centers

9:00 AM

Outdoor Play

9:40 AM

Fine Motor & Early Learning

10:40 AM

Themed Daily Activity

11:20 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Nap & Rest Time

1:00 PM

Afternoon Circle & Centers

3:00 PM

Dinner

4:00 PM

Pick-Up & Close

5:00 PM

TESTIMONIALS

Parents Reviews

J. Ryu

My child started daycare at just 4 months old and as a first time mom I was very anxious and nervous but Sarah and the Learning Tree team at Lake Forest really helped my family with this new transition. They communicate with us often, check up on us and accommodate our needs if possible. I don’t feel LTLF is just a daycare; I know the staff truly cares about each child and we are so grateful to have found them.

M. Amundson

Our 2.5 year old son has been at Learning Tree since he was 7 months old. After touring 5 different daycares in Irvine, even though LT is a bit farther, we felt it was the right place for our child. LT has high standards for cleanliness, low staff to child ratio, nurturing caregivers, healthy homemade food, offers bilingual lessons, incorporates fun and interactive activities for kids, and has a great parent communication app to put parents mind at ease with daily updates and pictures. We have seen our boy blossom into a social butterfly, learn important social skills like sharing and emotional regulation, and his language has grown in leaps and bounds (English, Korean, and Spanish!) LT has been a blessing to our family!”

S. Bak

Learning Tree has been a true blessing for our family. The low teacher-to-child ratio means our child gets the attention and care they need every day. Communication is always timely and clear, which gives us real peace of mind. Most of all, the daycare feels like a close-knit, family-style community—warm, supportive, and full of heart. We’re so grateful to be part of it!

Jen

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Learning Tree of Lake Forest, where our son started at 15 months and was embraced with warmth, care, and genuine love. The caregivers created a nurturing environment where he built strong, lasting bonds and blossomed socially, emotionally, and developmentally. Every day was filled with joy, learning, and laughter.