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Open Minds St. Katharine Immersion

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

4551 56th Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Visit website ↗(619) 837-2127Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/16/2023
Total visits
4

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

Open Minds is a Spanish immersion preschool located in San Diego with two sites aligned with different school calendars. The program emphasizes creative play, early academic skills, language development in Spanish and French, and social-emotional growth.

Philosophy
Create a language immersion preschool experience that is safe, fun, enriching, and enhances children's education through play-based learning with focus on language skills, academic foundations, and social-emotional development.
Ages served
Toddlers through age 5
Hours
SKDA site: 8:45 AM-2:45 PM with before and after care; Beth Jacobs site: 9:15 AM-3:15 PM with before and after care
Outdoor
Play yard with slides available for outdoor active play and gross motor skill development

Programs

  • •Spanish immersion
  • •French language building
  • •Art projects daily
  • •Science experiments
  • •Pre-reading and early literacy
  • •Math and language projects
  • •Preschool camps during school breaks

Highlights

  • ✓Dual language immersion (Spanish and French)
  • ✓Flexible scheduling from 2-5 days per week
  • ✓Creative, experienced multilingual teaching staff
  • ✓Daily art creation and science exploration

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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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