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San Diego Jewish Academy Preschool

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

11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130

Visit website ↗(858) 704-3866Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
2/20/2025
Total visits
5

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

San Diego Jewish Academy's Early Childhood Center serves children ages 14 months to 5 years with part-time and full-time preschool and daycare options. The program emphasizes a holistic, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in Jewish values within small class sizes and state-of-the-art facilities.

Philosophy
A holistic approach rooted in Jewish values that nurtures curiosity, joy, and love of learning while developing children socially, emotionally, and academically. The program believes every child deserves individual care and attention, guiding children along their own learning paths with a balanced approach to early childhood education.
Ages served
14 months - 5 years
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with early start options available from 7:30 a.m. and after-school care until 5:30 p.m. Fridays close at 5:00 p.m. in observance of Shabbat
Outdoor
Playground available for children
Religious
Jewish

Programs

  • •Part-time preschool
  • •Full-time preschool
  • •Daycare
  • •After-school care

Highlights

  • ✓Small class sizes for individualized attention
  • ✓State-of-the-art facilities and creative spaces
  • ✓Integration of academic, cultural, social, and emotional development
  • ✓Jewish values and cultural education

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