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Newport Harbor Lutheran Church

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

798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Visit website ↗(949) 548-3631Directions ↗Licensed for 88
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/10/2023
Total visits
1

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

Newport Harbor Preschool is a state-licensed facility affiliated with Newport Harbor Lutheran Church that has served families for over 30 years. The program emphasizes a nurturing, Christ-centered early learning environment focused on developing critical thinking, social, and communication skills through play-based exploration.

Philosophy
A safe, nurturing, Christian, early learning environment based on love, support, and low student-teacher ratio. Curriculum is designed through play-based activities that foster creative expression and world discovery, enhancing children spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, physically and socially.
Religious
Christ-centered environment; ministry of Newport Harbor Lutheran Church & School

Programs

  • •Play-based learning
  • •Spiritual, emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development
  • •Community and family events

Highlights

  • ✓Operating for over 30 years
  • ✓State of California Licensed Facility #300600711
  • ✓Low student-teacher ratio
  • ✓Christ-centered learning environment

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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