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Gethsemane Christian Preschool

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

2696 Melbourne Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Visit website ↗(858) 277-7710Directions ↗Licensed for 56
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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: 9/18/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Gethsemane Christian Preschool is a non-profit community service initiated by Gethsemane Lutheran Church that has served the community for over 35 years. All teachers have formal training in Early Childhood Development and Education and meet or exceed state licensing requirements.

Philosophy
Developmentally appropriate curriculum focusing on each child's individual needs through learning via discovery and play, with integrated curriculum areas including science, art, math, engineering, technology, music, language, literature, social studies, cooking, free-choice discovery, and physical activities.
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm
Religious
Lutheran Christian

Highlights

  • ✓Over 35 years of service to the community
  • ✓All teachers trained in Early Childhood Development and Education
  • ✓Staff receive continuous CPR/first-aid training
  • ✓Developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum

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