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St. Patrick's Mercy Preschool

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Faith-based
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

900 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Visit website ↗(805) 473-2517Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 2/3/2025 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

St. Patrick's Mercy Preschool is a faith-filled, year-round preschool serving children ages 2 years 10 months to 5 years old in Arroyo Grande, California. The school provides developmentally appropriate learning through play with academic highlights in early literacy, math, science, and arts, while emphasizing spiritual development and community service.

Philosophy
To partner with families to promote the spiritual, academic, and social readiness skills of children through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, helping students develop curiosity and a love of learning.
Ages served
2 years 10 months - 5 years old
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Outdoor
Large outdoor play area including climbing structure, bikes, paint, sandbox, grass area, and play houses
Religious
Catholic; faith-filled environment with prayer, Bible stories and songs; part of St. Patrick School's mission to inspire students to live and serve with faith, wisdom, and compassion

Programs

  • •Half day options
  • •Full day options
  • •2 to 5 days per week schedules

Highlights

  • ✓Year-round operation
  • ✓Experienced, state-qualified California teachers
  • ✓Kindergarten readiness curriculum
  • ✓Community service/Mercy projects

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