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Elm Park Preschool Academy

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

13501 Community Road, Poway, CA 92064

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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: 8/25/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Elm Park Preschool Academy provides childcare for children ages 2-6 in small classrooms with a maximum of 12 children per class. The school focuses on preparing children academically, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten entry using curricula aligned with California state standards and Poway Unified School District requirements.

Philosophy
Elm Park believes instilling a love for learning provides a head start in a child's lifelong learning career. Education should be fun, creative, and full of exploration that sparks curiosity and joy. Teachers use positive reinforcement and redirection to build confidence and a strong foundation for success.
Ages served
2-6 years old
Outdoor
Outdoor playground available

Programs

  • •Zoo Phonics for phonemic awareness, pre-writing, pre-reading, and spelling skills
  • •Experience Early Learning Curriculum for core content standards
  • •STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) integrated throughout the year
  • •Kindergarten readiness preparation

Highlights

  • ✓Maximum 12 children per classroom for individual attention
  • ✓Teachers required to have educational background in early childhood education and first aid/CPR certification
  • ✓Curriculum aligned with California state standards and Poway Unified School District requirements
  • ✓Small class settings focused on academic, social, and emotional development

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