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La Mesa Dale Preschool

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

4370 Parks Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/26/2023
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

La Mesa Dale Preschool is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools district and offers part-day, 3-hour preschool programs for 3 and 4 year old children. Programs include both State Funded Preschool (free for qualifying families) and SmartSteps fee-based options.

Philosophy
The program supports all children to achieve social, emotional, and academic success through a safe and nurturing environment. The curriculum is balanced between teacher and child initiated learning activities based on the California Preschool Curriculum Framework and Preschool Learning Foundations, focusing on early language and literacy skills, cognitive, self-help, social, emotional, and physical growth through active, playful exploration and experimentation.
Ages served
3 and 4 year old children
Hours
State Preschool: 5 days a week, 3 hours per day; SmartSteps 2-day program: Tuesday/Thursday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; SmartSteps 3-day program: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; SmartSteps 5-day program: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Programs

  • •State Funded Preschool
  • •SmartSteps Fee-Based Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Part-day preschool program
  • ✓California Preschool Curriculum Framework based
  • ✓Licensed through California Department of Social Services
  • ✓Free State Preschool for qualifying families

Not stated on their website: Tuition for State Preschool, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor play, Religious affiliation. 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.

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