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Lingua Natal & Jardin International Preschool

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

1104 Garden View Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

Visit website ↗(760) 652-5987Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/26/2025
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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Lingua Natal & Jardin International Preschool is a multilingual, Montessori-rooted preschool offering immersive instruction in Spanish, Mandarin, and French for children ages 2-6. The school emphasizes whole-child development, language acquisition through sensory learning experiences, and fostering lifelong independent learners and global citizens.

Philosophy
We believe in the holistic development of children tapping their potential capacity, curiosity and innate talents to bring out well balanced confident individuals, lifelong independent learners. We view our role as a supportive partner in your parenting journey and your community hub for virtues and character based whole-child development.
Ages served
Ages 2 to 6 (First Steps for ages 2-3, Preschool & Kinder for ages 3-6); After School programming for grades K-6th

Programs

  • •First Steps (Nursery, ages 2-3)
  • •Preschool & Kinder (ages 3-6)
  • •After School (grades K-6th)
  • •Spanish immersion
  • •Mandarin immersion
  • •French immersion

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-rooted approach
  • ✓Full immersion in multiple foreign languages
  • ✓Sensory learning environment
  • ✓Flexible half or full-day options with before and after care

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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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