Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool has been a part of the Saddleback Valley since 1974. Conveniently located in the south Orange County city of Lake Forest, we offer a quality Christian education for children starting at age 2.

We are licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services (License # 300600010), and in 2016 we received full accreditation from the National Lutheran School Association (NSLA).

Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool offers a developmental, Christ-Centered program with opportunities for your child to grow spiritually, creatively, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.

Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy

Our Mission Statement

To joyfully and intentionally make and nurture disciples who make disciples.

Preschool Purpose Statement

To share Christ in the Saddleback Valley by ministering to families and providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.

Philosophy Statement

We believe children are valued members of God’s family who benefit by being respected, loved, and led by caring adults. As stated in Proverbs 22:6, “Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Children need time to ponder experiment, discover, and grow in an unhurried and accepting atmosphere. We take great care to ensure our preschool enhances these important years of development by providing opportunities to learn through play and social interaction. Our program is designed to provide spiritual, physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and creative experiences at the developmental stages of the young child. Activities are Christ-centered, showing Jesus’ love and guidance in all areas of Christian living.

The children in our program have their needs met individually by each teacher and/or teacher assistant. Provisions are made to encourage experimentation through creative activities. Children develop self-confidence and trust as they acquire skills necessary for personal expression and positive social interaction. We believe children benefit when school and family work together to promote their child’s learning and care. The preschool is an integral part of our congregation’s ministry to young children and their families.

Staff Directory

Celeste Cisna

Celeste Cisna

Preschool Director

Yesi Naber

Yesi Naber

Admissions Counselor

Jaymee Reiss

Jaymee Reiss

Preschool Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Estrada

Jennifer Estrada

Preschool Teacher

Bachelor’s Degree
22 years experience
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Emily Hebel

Emily Hebel

Preschool Teacher

Bachelor’s Degree
26 years experience
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Molly Nagel

Molly Nagel

Preschool Teacher

Master’s Degree
30 years experience
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Laura Siegert

Laura Siegert

Preschool Teacher

Master’s Degree
30 years experience

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Stephanie Rivers

Stephanie Rivers

Preschool Teacher

Bachelor’s Degree in progress
26 years experience
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Kristen Morgan

Kristen Morgan

Preschool Teacher

Bachelor’s Degree
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Toni Melgar

Toni Melgar

Outdoor Classroom Teacher

Ashley Rivers

Ashley Rivers

Teacher Assistant & Lead Extended Care

Andrea Thompson

Andrea Thompson

Teacher Assistant

Maria Madera

Maria Madera

Teacher Assistant

Felicia Collell

Felicia Collell

Teacher Assistant

Ingrid Savarese

Ingrid Savarese

Teacher Assistant

Jessica Tucci

Jessica Tucci

Teacher Assistant

Our Mission:

Joyfully and Intentionally Make and Nurture Disciples Who Make Disciples

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