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Mesa Grande Academy Children's Center

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

940 2nd Street, Calimesa, CA 92320

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
5/7/2026
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-06-01). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Mesa Grande Academy Children's Center is a preschool program serving ages 2-5 with small teacher-student ratios and a Christian curriculum. The center offers developmentally-focused classes for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten students.

Philosophy
Through love, empowerment, and positive engagement, we will embrace their unique qualities as we help them develop and grow into thriving kids who love God and love people.
Ages served
2-5 years old
Hours
Mon-Thu: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm; Friday: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Outdoor
Gardening time
Religious
Christian curriculum; celebrating God's love through daily worship

Programs

  • •2 Year Olds (Buttercups): fine and gross motor development, music and movement, sensory activities, social-emotional development, letter introduction
  • •3 Year Olds (Daisies): gross motor development, fine motor development/pre-writing, storytelling, letter and number identification, sorting and comparing
  • •4-5 Year Olds (Sunflowers): pre-writing skills, letter and number identification, sorting, quantifying, scissor skills and tool coordination

Highlights

  • ✓Small teacher-student ratio
  • ✓Christian curriculum with daily worship
  • ✓Dramatic play and imaginative learning
  • ✓Sports and gross motor movement activities

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio specifics, Meals/snacks, Enrollment requirements. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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