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Santa Catalina Pre-School

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

1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940

Visit website ↗(831) 655-9363Directions ↗Licensed for 31
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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: 10/22/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Santa Catalina School is a co-educational PreK-Grade 8 lower and middle school, with an all-girls upper school for grades 9-12 offering day and boarding options. The school is rooted in faith and emphasizes courage, grace, and compassion as core values.

Philosophy
We believe in Meaning & Purpose. Rooted in faith and a commitment to excellence, we nurture bold hearts and bright minds. Courage means embracing new experiences and taking bold chances; Grace fosters honesty, integrity, and awareness of self and others; Compassion emphasizes kindness and service to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
Ages served
PreK - Grade 12
Religious
Rooted in faith

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