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Lakeside Presb Preschool & Children's Center

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

9908 Channel Road, Lakeside, CA 92040

Visit website ↗(619) 443-2887Directions ↗Licensed for 90
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-10-27. Last licensing visit: 3/12/2024 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-10-27). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Lakeside Presbyterian Children's Center has served families since 1953, offering faith-based whole child developmental programs with an emphasis on physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. The center accepts YMCA and CDA subsidies and offers discounts.

Philosophy
Dedicated to serving young children and families through an education program emphasizing growth in all areas – physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual, as a continuous interrelated process. The center believes all children need a loving open environment with channeled activities, guidance and security, aiming to stimulate interest, enhance self-esteem, and encourage cognitive development.
Ages served
0 to 5 years
Hours
Office open Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Religious
Presbyterian faith-based

Programs

  • •Full-day program
  • •Three Quarter Day program
  • •Half-day program
  • •Infant care center (opening October 2025)

Highlights

  • ✓Serving families since 1953
  • ✓YMCA and CDA subsidies accepted with discounts offered
  • ✓Licensed by State of California Department of Health
  • ✓Well-qualified teaching staff

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