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St. John's Lutheran Early Childhood Education Cen

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

26410 Columbia Street, Hemet, CA 92544

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/23/2025
Total visits
3

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

St. John's Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center is a preschool serving children 18 months to 5 years old in the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley since 1983. The program emphasizes fun-filled learning in a faith-filled Christian environment with developmentally appropriate activities.

Philosophy
St. John's Preschool sees each child as a unique and wondrous individual created by God. The program is designed to provide a fun-filled environment where students develop a love of learning and master important social and academic skills through various forms of play. The school nurtures the child's self-esteem, helps develop respect for others, and encourages children to reflect Christ's love and share their gifts.
Ages served
18 months - 5 years old
Religious
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Programs

  • •Preschool programs for ages 18 months - 5 years

Highlights

  • ✓WASC/NLSA Accredited School
  • ✓Voted Best Preschool by The Press-Enterprise 2020
  • ✓Warm, Christian environment with dedicated and educated teachers
  • ✓Developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing play-based learning

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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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