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St. Andrew's By The Sea Preschool

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

1050 Thomas Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109

Visit website ↗(858) 273-3023Directions ↗Licensed for 70
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/2/2025
Total visits
3

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

St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Preschool provides a play-based, Christian environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years, focusing on physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual development. The program offers educational activities including math, language arts, science, pre-reading skills, creative art, music, and motor activities.

Philosophy
Play-based program designed to help children develop their individual uniqueness at their own rate while assisting parents in raising independent, competent, productive and highly ethical members of society.
Ages served
18 months to 5 years
Religious
Episcopal Christian

Programs

  • •math
  • •language arts
  • •science
  • •pre-reading skills
  • •creative art
  • •music
  • •gross motor activities
  • •structured play
  • •self-directed play

Highlights

  • ✓Nonprofit ministry of St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
  • ✓Serving Pacific Beach community since 1967
  • ✓Play-based learning approach
  • ✓Focus on individual development across multiple domains

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