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Castroville Elementary Preschool

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

11161 Merritt Street, Castroville, CA 95012

Visit website ↗(831) 633-3343Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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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: 3/18/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

NMCUSD Preschool Programs at Castroville Elementary offer full and part-day options with emphasis on kindergarten readiness, social-emotional development, and creative learning. Children who turn three by December 1 are eligible to enroll on a first-come, first-served basis, with enrollment based on income and child care needs.

Philosophy
Programs emphasize kindergarten readiness skills, social and emotional development, physical and creative development in an active participatory learning environment. Children have the opportunity to learn individually and in small and large groups.
Ages served
Children who turn three years old by December 1 of the fiscal year they are enrolling in
Hours
Half-Day: 8:00am-11:00am or 12:00pm-3:00pm; Full-Day: 7:30am-4:00pm; Super-Day: 6:00am-6:00pm

Programs

  • •State Preschool Half-Day Program
  • •State Preschool Full-Day Program
  • •Super-Day Program
  • •Half-Day Inclusion Programs

Highlights

  • ✓Quality Matters 4/5 - Exceeding Quality rating
  • ✓Full and part-day options with ten or twelve month enrollment
  • ✓Programs at multiple elementary schools including Castroville, Echo Valley, Elkhorn, and Prunedale

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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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