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Nativity Preschool, The

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

6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Visit website ↗(858) 756-6763Directions ↗Licensed for 23
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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: 1/20/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

The Nativity School is a preschool through 8th grade Catholic school located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, offering a rigorous academic program grounded in Catholic identity with small class sizes and personalized instruction. The school emphasizes whole-child development, integrating faith and spiritual development throughout the student experience.

Philosophy
Grounded in a strong Catholic identity, the school fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. The philosophy emphasizes faith-centered education, character formation, social-emotional learning, and community engagement, nurturing each child as a unique and beloved child of God within a joyful, faith-filled environment.
Ages served
Preschool through Grade 8
Religious
Catholic

Programs

  • •Early Education (Preschool and Kindergarten)
  • •Elementary Program (Grades 1-5)
  • •Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • •Run Club

Highlights

  • ✓Student-teacher ratio approximately 8:1
  • ✓Small class sizes with personalized instruction
  • ✓Faith-based learning environment integrated throughout curriculum
  • ✓Service hours completed by middle school students

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