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Rising Star Preschool

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

3040 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105

Visit website ↗(619) 213-9356Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
8
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
5/18/2026
Total visits
13

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 serves infants through school-age children at locations in Lakeside, Fairmount, and Sacramento with a focus on social-emotional learning and kindergarten preparation. The program features blended curriculums including Creative Curriculum, STEAM, and Kindness Curriculum with on-site chef-prepared meals.

Philosophy
Helping children reach their full potential through exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning that builds confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills.
Ages served
Infants (0-2 years), Preschool (2-5 years), After School (5-8 years)
Hours
Flexible hours available; waitlist for 2-8 p.m. care
Outdoor
Outdoor science center, garden, outdoor kitchen stove, balancing beam, hula hoops, tricycles; farm animals visits (goats, horses)
Meals
Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack provided daily as complimentary part of preschool experience; participates in CACFP; on-site preschool chef uses local, seasonal ingredients

Programs

  • •The Creative Curriculum®
  • •STEAM Curriculum
  • •Kindness Curriculum
  • •Baby signing
  • •Spanish
  • •Music specialist weekly
  • •Speech therapy
  • •Occupational therapy

Highlights

  • ✓On-site preschool chef providing fresh, nutritious meals
  • ✓Three blended curriculums focused on exploration and social-emotional development
  • ✓Farm animals enrichment program with hands-on kindness lessons
  • ✓Parent app for daily updates with photos, videos, and reports

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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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