Our Programs
Homework Tutoring
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All Subjects TK-12 Grade & Spanish/French Language
After-School Homework Tutoring in Mission Viejo
Struggling to keep up with homework? Beyond Alphabets is here to help!
Our Homework Tutoring program offers personalized academic support in a warm, small-group setting. Whether your child needs help with reading, writing, or math — or just someone to keep them focused and on track — our experienced educators provide the guidance they need to succeed.
Why Choose Beyond Alphabets Tutoring?
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Daily Homework Help (Elementary School, Middle School and High School Grades): Consistent guidance to keep students on track with school assignments.
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Personalized Attention: Small groups or 1-on-1 support, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to each child’s pace and style.
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Credentialed, Caring Teachers: Experienced staff who provide not only answers, but also strategies for problem-solving and critical thinking.
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Learning Strategies for Success:
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Time management and organization skills
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Note-taking and test-prep techniques
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Growth mindset and confidence building
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Step-by-step approaches for tackling challenging subjects
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Confidence & Independence: Students develop habits that help them study smarter, not harder.
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Balanced Learning: After homework, children can enjoy optional enrichment activities like art, board games, and social time.
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Charter-Friendly: Charter school funds accepted.
Math, English, Science, Social Studies
Beyond Alphabets offers homework tutoring for all subjects, from TK to 12th grade. We help students understand daily assignments, prepare for tests, and improve their overall academic performance! Our personalized approach ensures each child gets tailored support based on their needs. Parental involvement and ongoing feedback are part of the process for increased confidence and success.
Spanish and French Tutoring
Our Spanish and French classes go beyond textbook learning! Based on each student’s language level, we create a dynamic and engaging environment where students gain practical skills and cultural awareness through:
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Interactive Lessons: Songs, skits, and role-play to build confidence in speaking and listening
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Thematic Units: Learning through real-life topics like food, travel, family, seasons, and holidays
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Cultural Projects: Dive into traditions, festivals, and everyday life in Spanish- and French-speaking countries
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Storytelling & Reading Comprehension: Guided reading of age-appropriate stories, fables, and legends
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Writing Practice: Journaling, sentence building, and mini projects to strengthen grammar and expression
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Art Integration: Crafts and visual arts inspired by Latin American and European cultures
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Games & Movement: Language games, vocabulary challenges, and movement-based learning for better retention
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Music & Songs: Learn through catchy tunes to improve pronunciation and memory
Our goal is to make language learning fun, immersive, and meaningful, helping children become confident global citizens with a love for language and culture.
What to Bring:
Please bring worksheets, materials, and books so our credentialed teachers can customize each session just for you.
Beyond Alphabets also provides extra worksheets and additional materials if needed to ensure your child fully understands the lesson!
Tuition
🔹 4 Classes (1 hour each): $300 ($75/hour)
🔹 8 Classes (1 hour each): $560 ($70/hour)
🔹 4 Classes (1.5 hours each): $448
🔹 8 Classes (1.5 hours each): $870
After School Program With Transportation
Transportation & Pick-Up Included
Beyond Alphabets offers a reliable transportation service that picks up children from local schools and brings them safely to our center. All drivers have clean driving records, and student safety is our top priority.
At the center, our experienced teachers ensure that students complete their homework and receive guidance as needed. Please note: This after-school service is not a tutoring program unless your child is enrolled in tutoring sessions separately.
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School Pick-Up Available
Beyond Alphabets proudly offers after-school pick-up from the following Saddleback District and nearby schools:
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Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
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Rancho Canada Elementary
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Ralphs Gate Elementary
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Oxford Preparatory Academy
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Del Cerro Elementary
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Bathgate Elementary
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and more!
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Early Dismissal Care
For our TK families, we understand that school ends much earlier — usually around 11:30 AM — while our regular after-school pick-up program starts after 2:15 PM. To help bridge this gap, we offer flexible care options:
Monthly Add-On
Best for families who need care every school day before the regular pick-up program.
$200/month flat rate (covers all school days for early hours).
Hourly Drop-In
Perfect for occasional care when you only need us some days.
$12/hour (typically about 3 hours/day, or $36/day).
What’s Included
Safe, supervised play
Fun enrichment activities
Snack time (families provide a nut-free snack)
Important Note
TK early care is an add-on to our regular after-school pick-up service ($500/month).
For transportation safety, all children must use an age- and size-appropriate car seat or booster seat. Families are required to provide their own.
K – 12th Grade
5 Days a Week
$500 per Month
Drop-In Care
Affordable Drop-In Aftercare in Mission Viejo
Flexible, stress-free after-school care — only when you need it.
Need time to run errands, work from home, or simply take a break?
Beyond Alphabets offers a Drop-In Aftercare Membership designed for busy families who want flexible care without a long-term commitment.
Your child will enjoy a safe, structured, and enriching environment — with hands-on activities and social time in a small-group setting.
What’s Included
Up to 20 hours of care per month (unused hours do not roll over)
Seasonal arts, crafts, games, and social play
Homework help available (optional)
Ages 4 to 16 welcome
Pre-registration required (no drop-ins without sign-up)
Each child must bring their own snack and water
Program Rates
$12 per hour
$200 monthly membership (for up to 20 hours)
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer hours begin at 9:00 AM
Transportation Note
Please note: Drop-In Aftercare does not include school pick-up.
Parents/guardians are responsible for dropping off their child at our center. If you need school transportation, check out our After-School Pick-Up Program.
Why Parents Choose Beyond Alphabets
Trusted, licensed program with small group ratios
Affordable and flexible — no full-time contract required
Fun, engaging, and educational activities daily
Perfect for part-time work schedules or backup care
Fine Arts and Pottery
Option 1: Painting, Collage & Slime
This fun, sensory-rich class lets kids explore their imagination through guided painting, mixed-media collage, and slime making. Students will:
Learn step-by-step drawing techniques
Practice color mixing and shading
Explore various fine art techniques
Create and experiment with different types of slime and mixed media
Perfect for young artists who love vibrant, playful creativity. All materials are included.
Option 2: Handmade Sculpting & Pottery with Wheels
A more immersive and focused art experience, this class introduces students to:
Hand-building techniques with clay
Pottery wheel basics, including how to center and shape clay
Creating cups, mugs, plates, bowls, and more.
Glazing Policy & Kiln Process
Clay Projects & Glazing: Parents acknowledge that some clay pieces may crack or break during the drying or firing process. Clay projects made with kiln-fired clay (Cone 5/6) must be fired twice—once before glazing (bisque firing) and once after. The glazing session is counted as one full class session and must be scheduled separately if not part of the initial program.
The firing process takes 4–6 weeks.
Important Details
Classes are drop-off only
A minimum of 4 students is required to run a group
No refunds or makeup sessions for cancellations
Group & Individual Sessions: $55 per session (1.5 hours)
All materials included!
Camps
Fine Arts and Pottery Camp
Beyond Alphabets offers fun and engaging fine art camps where kids can learn new skills or simply enjoy exciting activities! Designed for children of all ages, from kindergarten to twelfth grade, our camps feature a wide variety of creative experiences, including:
Fine Arts: Painting, drawing, collage, crafts, and printmaking.F
Handmade Sculpting & Pottery: Create pottery on wheels, learn glazing techniques, and explore creative sculpting.
Games & Socializing: Have fun, build friendships, and develop social skills in a supportive environment.
Glazing Policy & Kiln Process
Clay Projects & Glazing: Parents acknowledge that some clay pieces may crack or break during the drying or firing process. Clay projects made with kiln-fired clay (Cone 5/6) must be fired twice—once before glazing (bisque firing) and once after. The firing process takes 4–6 weeks.
The glazing session is counted as one full class session and must be scheduled separately if not part of the initial program.
Beyond Alphabets camps strike the perfect balance of fun, creativity, and learning. They give children the opportunity to explore their interests, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories!
STEM Camp
STEM Camps at Beyond Alphabets
Our STEM Camps are designed to spark curiosity, strengthen skills, and build confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Open to TK through 5th grade, students dive into exciting, hands-on projects that make learning fun and memorable.
Science Experiments & Projects
Build and erupt volcanoes
Create slime, lava lamps, and other chemistry fun
Explore plants, bugs, and nature through outdoor science walks
Experiment with magnets, sound waves, and light
Learn about weather, water cycles, and simple ecosystems
Engineering & Technology
Design bridges, towers, and balloon rockets
Explore simple machines and motion
Build basic circuits and explore electricity
Hands-on challenges that encourage creativity and problem-solving
Math Problem-Solving
Fun math games and puzzles
Real-world problem-solving activities
Hands-on projects that connect math with science and engineering
