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Northminster Preschool

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

4324 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117

Visit website ↗(858) 270-3760Directions ↗Licensed for 91
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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: 9/13/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Northminster Preschool is a private, Christian, play-based program serving children 18 months to 5 years old in the Clairemont and University City communities for over 50 years. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment with small class sizes and two qualified teachers per classroom.

Philosophy
Play-based, art-based curriculum designed to meet unique needs of every child through engaging activities including arts and crafts, games, music, early math, language development, science exploration, and motor skill activities. Focus on social-emotional growth and building strong relationships with families.
Ages served
18 months to 5 years old
Hours
Half Day: 9:00am - 12:00pm; Before Care: 8:00am - 9:00am; Lunch Bunch: 12:00pm - 1:00pm; After Care: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Outdoor
Two spacious age-appropriate playgrounds on large campus
Religious
Christian

Programs

  • •Half Day schedule
  • •Full Day schedule
  • •Before Care
  • •After Care
  • •Lunch Bunch
  • •Summer Fun Program (June and July)

Highlights

  • ✓Small class sizes with two qualified teachers per classroom
  • ✓Play-based and art-based curriculum
  • ✓Licensed by State of California Department of Social Services
  • ✓Follows San Diego Unified School District calendar

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Meals provided, Specific curriculum details beyond play-based focus. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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