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Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool

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

4134 Fairway Dr., Soquel, CA 95073

Visit website ↗(831) 462-2702Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
4/2/2024
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

Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool is a play-based school located on two acres in Soquel that emphasizes fine motor play, music, age-appropriate learning, and discovery of nature. The school has operated for 35 years and focuses on helping children develop academic skills and become good, kind human beings.

Philosophy
Play-based learning with an atmosphere of support and stimulation, trusting that each child will successfully move through pre-kindergarten stages of development and gain confidence through accomplishment.
Outdoor
Two-acre campus with gardens, fruit trees, swings, sandboxes, zip-line, outdoor stage, ninja course, and bike track.

Programs

  • •Fine Motor Play
  • •Music
  • •Age-Appropriate Learning
  • •Discovery of Nature

Highlights

  • ✓35 years of operation
  • ✓Two-acre outdoor campus with zip-line and ninja course
  • ✓Play-based learning approach
  • ✓Focus on developing confidence and kindness

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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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