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Elkhorn Pre Kinders

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

2235 Elkhorn Road, Castroville, CA 95012

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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: 10/18/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

NMCUSD Preschool Programs offer full and part-day options with emphasis on kindergarten readiness, social-emotional development, and physical and creative development in an active learning environment. Elkhorn Preschool has achieved a 5/5 Quality Matters rating for highest quality.

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 Programs: 8:00am-11:00am or 12:00pm-3:00pm; Full-Day Program: 7:30am-4:00pm; Super-Day Program: 6:00am-6:00pm

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓5/5 Quality Matters rating - Highest Quality
  • ✓Ten or twelve month enrollment options available
  • ✓Income-based enrollment for State Preschool programs
  • ✓Certified Quality Matters evaluation based on California quality standards

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