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Meridian Elementary State Preschool

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

651 South Third Street, El Cajon, CA 92019

Visit website ↗(619) 401-6380Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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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: 1/24/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

A state-funded preschool program designed for school readiness for children ages 3-5 from income-eligible families. Classes run three hours each, Monday through Friday in morning and afternoon sessions.

Philosophy
The program is a member of the Quality Preschool Initiative, which helps providers maintain best practices in early learning and identify areas for continued improvement.
Ages served
3-5 years
Hours
Morning and afternoon classes run for three hours each, Monday through Friday

Programs

  • •School readiness program

Highlights

  • ✓State-funded
  • ✓Member of Quality Preschool Initiative
  • ✓Parent participation highly encouraged

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