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Sandy Hill Nursery School

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

1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Visit website ↗(858) 481-1378Directions ↗Licensed for 63
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/20/2025
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

Sandy Hill Nursery School is a nature-inspired, play-based preschool located on nearly seven acres of natural chaparral in Solana Beach, CA, perched above the Pacific Ocean. Since 1966, the school has embraced a child-centered, holistic approach to early education in a nurturing natural environment.

Philosophy
Child-centered, holistic approach to early education creating a nurturing and dynamic natural environment where young minds can thrive, explore, and grow.
Outdoor
Nearly seven acres of natural chaparral in coastal hills; classes held in bungalows nestled in the coastal desert chaparral that are almost always open due to mild climate; extensive opportunities for play in nature.

Programs

  • •Nature-inspired, play-based preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Small class sizes
  • ✓Located on nearly seven acres of natural chaparral above the Pacific
  • ✓Classes in open bungalows in coastal desert setting
  • ✓Community involvement and lifelong friendships

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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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