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San Rafael Early Childhood Program

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

1090 Nithsdale, Rm #5, Pasadena, CA 91105

Visit website ↗(626) 793-4189Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/17/2025
Total visits
5

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

San Rafael Early Childhood Program is part of Pasadena Unified School District and offers a 90/10 Dual Language Immersion Program beginning in Kindergarten with 90% Spanish and 10% English instruction. The program develops bi-cognitive students who meet high academic standards and model positive cross-cultural attitudes.

Philosophy
Develops bi-cognitive students who meet high academic standards and are models for positive cross-cultural attitudes and behavior through dual immersion Spanish and English language instruction.

Programs

  • •90/10 Dual Language Immersion Program (DLIP)
  • •After-school care programs

Highlights

  • ✓Dual immersion Spanish and English language program
  • ✓90% Spanish / 10% English instruction ratio in Kindergarten
  • ✓Two after-school care programs available Monday-Friday until 6:00 pm

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