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Capistrano USD/San Juan State Preschool

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

31642 El Camino Real, #3, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
4 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/23/2024
Total visits
8

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

Capistrano USD operates 13 preschool classrooms across 12 elementary school campuses, offering general education, California State Preschool (free for eligible families), and Spanish Immersion programs. All general education classrooms maintain a 1:8 adult-to-child ratio and have achieved 4 or 5-star QRIS ratings.

Ages served
Pre-K
Hours
Half-day programs: 3 hours per session (AM or PM); Full-day programs: 7 hours per day

Programs

  • •Tuition-Based Preschool Program (2, 3, or 5 day options)
  • •California State Preschool Program (CSPP) - free for eligible families, Monday-Friday half-day
  • •Spanish Immersion Programs (50/50, 90/10, or 80/20 models)

Highlights

  • ✓All general education classrooms have 4 or 5-star QRIS ratings
  • ✓1:8 adult-to-child ratio in all classrooms
  • ✓Maximum 16 children per session with one teacher and one instructional assistant
  • ✓Spanish Immersion programs at multiple school sites

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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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