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Merry Go Round Pre-School

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

446 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

Visit website ↗(310) 833-0664Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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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: 8/17/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Merry Go Round Pre-School serves children ages 2-5 in an early childhood education program emphasizing child-led discovery and exploration. The school partners with parents and prioritizes safety, security, and academic preparation without following Common Core directives.

Philosophy
Making learning fun is the core. Each day, your child selects activities and material to discover, explore and invent in his/her own imaginative and creative way. Provides a warm, nurturing environment where children make healthy choices, independently explore the world and develop social skills.
Ages served
2-5 years
Religious
Biblical view of education; teachers who love the Lord

Programs

  • •Early childhood education programs

Highlights

  • ✓Child-led learning with selection of activities
  • ✓Safety and security investments
  • ✓Experienced teachers
  • ✓Parental partnership approach

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