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Noah's Ark Preschool Of The Clairemont Covenant Ch

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

5255 Mount Ararat Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/4/2022
Total visits
2

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

Noah's Ark Preschool is an outreach ministry of Clairemont Covenant Church serving the community since 1976, licensed by the California Department of Social Services. The school provides hands-on activities focused on creativity, decision-making, peer interaction, and kindergarten readiness with a 10-month school year.

Philosophy
Children develop best when provided with a variety of hands-on activities that engage them in making decisions, encouraging creativity, and interacting with other children. Childhood should be fun and stimulating to promote learning and developmental growth.
Outdoor
Outside playground with shade sails, sandbox, grassy area, wheel toy track, and climbing structure; equipment changed regularly to stimulate interest; outside work/play time daily.
Religious
Outreach ministry of Clairemont Covenant Church; monthly Chapel Time

Programs

  • •Circle times
  • •Creative art
  • •Music
  • •Sing Along
  • •Chapel Time
  • •WOW (Wonderful Outside Weeks)

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed by California Department of Social Services
  • ✓Serving community since 1976
  • ✓Focus on kindergarten readiness
  • ✓Monthly special events including Gingerbread Man Hunt, Harvest Carnival, Christmas Program, Moving On Ceremony

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