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Shining Star Preschool

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

3215 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA 91733

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/28/2024
Total visits
2

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 2026-06-08). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Shining Star Pre School (also referred to as Lighthouse Preschool) serves children ages 2-6 years old. The school offers high quality Biblical-based childcare designed to promote spiritual, creative, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Philosophy
High quality Biblical-based childcare that promotes opportunities for children to grow spiritually, creatively, socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically
Ages served
2-6 years old
Religious
Biblical-based

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