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Piper Preschool At Trinity Lutheran

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

1340 11th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Visit website ↗(424) 361-7322Directions ↗Licensed for 160
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/23/2026
Total visits
8

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 2026-04-13). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Piper Preschool at Trinity Lutheran is a Manhattan Beach campus serving children from newborn through Pre-K/TK in a thoughtfully designed, home-like environment. The facility blends Reggio and Montessori approaches with classrooms wrapped around a central courtyard and a developing outdoor playground.

Philosophy
Blend the best of Reggio and Montessori with a warm, home-like environment specifically designed to spark curiosity and inspire creativity.
Ages served
Newborn through Pre-K/TK
Hours
Core preschool hours 9:00am-12:00pm or 9:00am-2:00pm for 18-24 months; 9:00am-2:00pm M-F for 2 years through Pre-K/TK. Extended hours available 8:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-5:00pm M-F.
Outdoor
Center courtyard; playground with climbing structure, flower garden, multiple sandboxes, flowing creek, and mini putting green.
Religious
Trinity Lutheran

Programs

  • •Parent & Me
  • •Baby & Toddler Enrichment
  • •Early Preschool (18 month drop-off)
  • •Core Preschool
  • •Pre-K/TK
  • •Preschool Enrichment (STEM, Art, Music)
  • •Kindergarten Readiness
  • •Fun with Power Tools
  • •College Prep Night School
  • •Parenting Classes

Highlights

  • ✓Parent Workspace lounge for adults
  • ✓Drop-offs starting at 18 months
  • ✓Complimentary extended care 2:00pm-5:00pm M-F
  • ✓Newly reimagined campus from 50-year preschool history

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