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La Cristianita Preschool

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

35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA 92672

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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: 12/3/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

La Cristianita Preschool provides a nurturing and loving environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years to develop socially, physically, intellectually, and creatively through play-based learning. The school emphasizes a child-centered approach with values centered on respect, empathy, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

Philosophy
Child-centered approach with play as the gateway to learning, emphasizing respect, empathy, creativity, imagination, and social-emotional growth.
Ages served
6 weeks to 6 years
Religious
Christian (references 1 John 3:2 and uses faith-based language in school name)

Programs

  • •Play-based learning

Highlights

  • ✓Nurturing and loving environment
  • ✓In-person tours available weekdays at 10 AM
  • ✓Child-centered approach
  • ✓Social, physical, intellectual, and creative development

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Meals, Outdoor play facilities, Teacher ratio, Specific classroom programs or curriculum details. Ask the preschool directly.

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