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Rising Star Preschool

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

3040 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105

Visit website ↗(619) 603-1370Directions ↗Licensed for 18
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
12
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
5/18/2026
Total visits
11

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 2026-06-01). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Rising Star Preschool is a childcare center serving infants through school-age children at locations in San Diego (Fairmount and Lakeside) and Sacramento. The program emphasizes social-emotional development and kindergarten preparation through blended curricula including Creative Curriculum, STEAM, and Kindness Curriculum.

Philosophy
Helping children reach their full potential through exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning that develops confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
Ages served
Infants (0-2 years), Preschool (2-5 years), After School (5-8 years)
Hours
2 - 8 p.m. care available (on waitlist)
Outdoor
Outdoor Science Center with balancing beam, hula hoops, tricycles, garden, outdoor kitchen stove, farm animals (goats, horses) brought by farm partner
Meals
Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack provided complimentary; prepared by on-site preschool chef using local, seasonal ingredients; program participates in CACFP

Programs

  • •The Creative Curriculum
  • •STEAM Curriculum
  • •Kindness Curriculum
  • •Music specialist classes
  • •Baby signing
  • •Spanish language
  • •Speech and occupational therapies

Highlights

  • ✓On-site preschool chef preparing fresh, nutritious meals
  • ✓ZONO eco-friendly sanitizing system for toys and materials
  • ✓Farm animals partnership for hands-on learning
  • ✓Parent app for daily updates with photos and videos

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Full hours of operation, Enrollment age cutoffs. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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