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Highland Academy

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

3016 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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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: 8/28/2025 (6 total).

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

About this preschool

Highland Preschool is a play-based, Reggio Emilia–inspired school serving ages 2–TK with year-round instruction. The school offers developmentally appropriate programming with full-time and flexible care options on a 3/4-acre campus.

Philosophy
A play-based, Reggio-inspired school that believes children are capable individuals with the ability to build their own knowledge. Educators provide direction and resources so students may explore their own hypotheses and interests, using a holistic approach involving children, families, educators, environment, and community.
Ages served
Ages 2–TK (preschool and Kinder-prep)
Outdoor
3/4-acre campus used for education through exploration, including vegetable and herb garden, mud kitchen, and outdoor learning spaces

Programs

  • •Play-based learning
  • •Reggio Emilia–inspired approach
  • •Vegetable and Herb Garden
  • •Mud Kitchen
  • •Atelier (Art Studio and Workshop)
  • •Critters (animal care and interaction)

Highlights

  • ✓Year-round instruction with full-time and flexible care options
  • ✓Small class sizes
  • ✓Fully accredited educators with 10+ thousand hours of combined experience
  • ✓Outdoor 3/4-acre campus with garden, mud kitchen, and art studio

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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