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San Diego Cooperative Preschool

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

4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Visit website ↗(619) 295-9860Directions ↗Licensed for 59
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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: 2/12/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

San Diego Cooperative Preschool is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving families since 1963, offering play-based early childhood education for ages 6 months and up in a parent-cooperative model. Parents actively volunteer in classrooms monthly and participate in school governance through a parent-run Board of Directors.

Philosophy
Play is the foundation for happiness, development, and growth. The preschool prioritizes strong collaborative relationships between teachers, families, and children, empowering each child to joyfully develop at their own rate.
Ages served
6 months and up
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm; year-round preschool (school year begins Monday prior to Labor Day, runs through second week of August following year, follows SDUSD break schedule)
Outdoor
Outdoor yards available for water play and exploration

Programs

  • •Play-based learning
  • •Infant care with RIE approach
  • •Toddler program
  • •Cooperative parent involvement model

Highlights

  • ✓San Diego's only parent/guardian cooperative preschool
  • ✓Parents volunteer in classroom monthly and hold school jobs
  • ✓Parent-run Board of Directors
  • ✓Year-round program with flexible scheduling

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