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St. Vincent Preschool

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

4077 Ibis Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Visit website ↗(619) 296-2261Directions ↗Licensed for 65
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/3/2024
Total visits
4

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. Vincent Preschool serves children ages two to five in a play-based, faith-integrated program with a focus on whole-child development. The school emphasizes Catholic values, hands-on learning through monthly themes, and partnership with parents.

Philosophy
Play is the work of children; it promotes the development of skills and competencies necessary to navigate the world. The program provides a balanced age-appropriate curriculum of physical, spiritual, social and academic activities in a nurturing environment that nourishes children's imagination.
Ages served
Two to five years old (Tiny Vikings: age 2; Little Vikings: age 3; Junior Vikings: age 4)
Hours
Full day: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Half day: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Early care: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM; Aftercare: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Enrollment options: 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days per week.
Outdoor
Generous, natural, well-equipped playground exclusive to preschool with artificial turf, rubber surfacing, shade structures, climbing equipment, bike path, sand/water play area, and teaching garden. Outdoor classroom addresses all areas of child development.
Religious
Catholic. Daily prayer woven throughout the day; faith-based learning integrated into developmentally appropriate curriculum; Junior Vikings participate in monthly student-led Masses with elementary school.

Programs

  • •Hands-on, play-based learning with five senses exploration
  • •Weekly Spanish instruction (Tiny Vikings and Little Vikings)
  • •Weekly American Sign Language instruction (Little Vikings)
  • •Monthly themed lessons
  • •Creative expression through art, music, movement, and imaginative play
  • •Low student-to-teacher ratio with personalized attention
  • •Learning centers for dramatic play, block building, library, art, mathematics, science, and writing

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratio with personalized attention
  • ✓Playground exclusive to preschool with teaching garden and sensory play areas
  • ✓Language enrichment including Spanish and American Sign Language instruction
  • ✓Daily prayer and faith-based learning integrated throughout the program

Not stated on their website: Meals/snacks provided, Teacher qualifications and training, Class sizes, Specific curriculum framework (Montessori, HighScope, etc.), Bathroom training support, Special needs accommodations, Transition programs to kindergarten. 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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