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Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

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

1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

Visit website ↗(760) 525-1095Directions ↗Licensed for 36
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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: 6/23/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Preschool is a state-licensed program serving children from 18 months to 5 years, offering full-day care with a play-based curriculum designed to support cognitive, physical, emotional and social development. The program includes enrichment opportunities such as swim lessons and dance classes, and is operated by the YMCA of San Diego County.

Philosophy
Using developmentally appropriate materials, curriculum and activities in a play based environment, children are supported in learning social skills, Kindergarten readiness skills and engage in physical activities. The program teaches children helpfulness and kindness as an introduction to the four core values of the YMCA: caring, responsibility, respect and honesty.
Ages served
18 months to 5 years
Hours
7:30am-5:30pm, open five days a week
Outdoor
Outdoor play yard available; outdoor games and outdoor play included in programs

Programs

  • •Full-Day Program (18 months-5 years)
  • •Kinder Concepts program (ages 4-5, follows Encinitas School District Calendar)
  • •Swim lessons (Monday-Thursdays)
  • •Dance classes (Fridays)
  • •Preschool Summer Adventures (ages 3-5)

Highlights

  • ✓State-licensed facility with background-cleared, CPR and First Aid trained staff
  • ✓Swim lessons and dance classes available for additional cost
  • ✓Flexible scheduling options (Monday-Friday, MWF, or T/Th)
  • ✓Member discounts up to 15% available with select Y membership

Not stated on their website: Meals/snacks, Teacher-to-student ratio (except Summer Adventures program which specifies 2 teachers to 15 children), Curriculum details beyond play-based approach, Parent communication methods, Sick child policy. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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