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Cal Elite Kids-Preschool Academy

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

22982 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/23/2025
Total visits
3

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

Cal Elite Preschool Academy serves children ages 2-6 in a movement-based program that integrates physical activity into daily learning across academics, arts, and gymnastics. The school operates from a facility that includes classrooms, a gymnastics gymnasium, a garden, and outdoor learning areas.

Philosophy
Active-Learning Philosophy: children learn best through movement-rich experiences, hands-on discovery, and social connection integrated into every academic subject to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Ages served
2-6 years (grouped as: 2-3 years, older 3-4 years, older 4-6 years)
Hours
Half Day Morning: 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; Half Day Afternoon: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Full Day: 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Early Care: 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.; After-School Care: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Full Time: 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, year-round
Outdoor
Outdoor learning area and preschool garden with daily outdoor activities

Programs

  • •Language and Literacy
  • •Math concepts
  • •Science
  • •Problem solving
  • •Gymnastics
  • •Perceptual Motor
  • •Creative Art
  • •Social Studies
  • •Music & Movement
  • •Physical Education
  • •Theater
  • •Big Gym Performances (2 per year)
  • •Cooking
  • •Freeplay in the gym
  • •Swim lessons (10% discount for preschool students)

Highlights

  • ✓On-campus gymnastics gymnasium (The Big Gym) with daily movement-integrated learning
  • ✓Year-round indoor swim school on campus
  • ✓Designed using California Preschool Learning Foundations
  • ✓Two annual gym-wide productions (Holiday Show and Spring Show)

Not stated on their website: Teacher-student ratio, Meals/snacks policy, Specific curriculum materials or learning assessment methods, Parent communication frequency beyond monthly newsletters, Holiday/closure schedule, Parking and pickup procedures. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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