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St. Michael's Preschool

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

15542 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064

Visit website ↗(858) 485-1303Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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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: 9/2/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

St. Michael's Preschool offers a Christ-centered curriculum for three and four-year-old children focused on developing the whole child through developmentally appropriate experiences. The program incorporates religion, academics, language, literacy, math, science, and creative arts with a balance of teacher-directed and play-based learning.

Philosophy
Students learn in a Christ-centered environment that fosters the formation and growth of the whole child. Each child is respected as a unique creation of God, and learning is facilitated through exploration, questioning, and discovery. The school partners with parents as primary educators and emphasizes spiritual, moral, academic, physical, social, and emotional development in a safe, loving environment.
Ages served
Three and four years old (Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs)
Outdoor
Children are provided outdoor time for gross motor development and social interaction.
Religious
Christ-centered environment; students develop an awareness of the love of God and are encouraged in individual and group prayer; monthly Mass attendance required for four-year-old class beginning in October; weekly Mass attendance recommended for preparation.

Programs

  • •Three-Year-Old Preschool Program
  • •Four-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten Program

Highlights

  • ✓Monthly thematic units incorporating religion, language, literacy, math, social studies, science, and creative arts
  • ✓Balance of teacher-directed activities, independent learning, group activities, and indoor/outdoor play
  • ✓Focus on developing social skills, fine and gross motor skills, language, and creative development
  • ✓Partnership with parents as primary educators with emphasis on parental communication and involvement

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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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