PreschoolWise
  • Find preschools
  • Ages
  • Cost
  • TK
  • K Age
  • Free Pre‑K
  • States
PreschoolWise

Clear, independent answers to the questions parents actually ask about preschool and transitional kindergarten — grounded in your state's real rules.

Transitional KindergartenKindergarten ageWhat is pre-K?Preschool ageRedshirting kindergartenPreschool vs Pre‑KTK vs Preschool vs KCostFree preschoolHead StartEligibility checkerBrowse states

© 2026 PreschoolWise. Educational guidance, not legal or enrollment advice — always confirm with your school district.

Sitemap
Preschools/CA/Encinitas/Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center
Preschool / Day Care Center

Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

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

925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

Visit website ↗(760) 753-4780Directions ↗Licensed for 110
Own this preschool? Claim your listing →

Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
7/19/2024
Total visits
7

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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Bethlehem Community Preschool offers a balanced program designed to support children's growth across all areas of development in a low-key, non-pressured environment. The school has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since August 1991.

Philosophy
Children learn best in a low-key, non-pressured environment. Staff provides activities that allow for optimum development of a child's imagination, initiative and autonomy.
Ages served
Two to five years old

Programs

  • •Balanced development program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited since August 1991
  • ✓Focus on imagination, initiative, and autonomy
  • ✓Low-key, non-pressured environment

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Meals, Outdoor activities, Teacher ratio, Class sizes. Ask the preschool directly.

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

Parent reviews

No reviews yet. If your child has attended Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center, your honest review helps other families.

Write a review of Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center

Share your honest, first-hand experience. Reviews are checked before they appear. Be truthful and respectful — no defamatory or false claims.

Helpful guides for parents

What age does preschool start?Typical ages, readiness signs, and state cutoffs.Is my child ready for preschool?The readiness signs to look for.Preschool vs. daycareHow they differ and which fits your child.Preschool vs. pre-KWhat comes when, from ages 3 to 5.

Listing facts from public CA child-care licensing records. Reviews are the opinions of individual contributors, moderated before publishing; they are not endorsements by PreschoolWise. Always visit and verify a program directly before enrolling.