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Rising Star Preschool

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

2930 Howard Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

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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 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Rising Star Preschool is a childcare center with locations in Lakeside and San Diego, California, serving infants through school-age children. The program focuses on 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, empathy, and kindness.
Ages served
Infants (0-2 years), Preschool (2-5 years), After School (5-8 years)
Hours
Flexible hours including 2-8 p.m. care (currently on waitlist)
Outdoor
Outdoor science center, garden, outdoor kitchen stove, balancing beam, hula hoops, tricycles, and farm animals brought to school by farm partner
Meals
Complimentary healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack provided daily; program participates in CACFP; meals prepared by on-site preschool chef using local, seasonal ingredients

Programs

  • •The Creative Curriculum
  • •STEAM Curriculum
  • •Kindness Curriculum
  • •Baby signing
  • •Spanish language
  • •Music program with weekly specialist
  • •Speech and occupational therapies
  • •Farm animal visits

Highlights

  • ✓On-site preschool chef preparing fresh, nutritious meals
  • ✓Blended curriculum approach (Creative Curriculum, STEAM, Kindness)
  • ✓Parent app for daily updates with photos and videos
  • ✓Speech and occupational therapy services available on-site

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-child ratio, Specific weekday hours, Full curriculum details for infants and after-school programs. 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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