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Higher Learning Academy

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

9467 Jamacha Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Visit website ↗(619) 300-6964Directions ↗Licensed for 62
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
6/4/2025
Total visits
7

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 2025-11-24). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Higher Learning Academy serves children from birth to 13 years old, offering infant care, preschool, and before/after school programs. The academy emphasizes educational, emotional, psychological, and physical development through a creative and respectful academic environment.

Philosophy
The vision of Higher Learning Academy is to instill educational, emotional, psychological, and physical confidence into each child through an academic environment that teaches, promotes and provides creativity, unity, respect, and understanding of it all.
Ages served
Birth - 2 years old (Infant), 2 years old - 5 years old (Preschool), 6 years old - 13 years old (Before & After School)
Hours
6 am - 6 pm
Outdoor
24-hour video monitoring indoors and outdoors

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Preschool
  • •Before & After School
  • •State Preschool (free or reduced tuition for qualifying families, half-day free regardless of income)

Highlights

  • ✓Free half-day preschool for children ages 2 years 9 months to 4 years regardless of income
  • ✓24-hour video surveillance for safety
  • ✓Accepting enrollment for essential workers
  • ✓Alternative payment options accepted (YMCA, CDA, Public Constant Group, Military)

Not stated on their website: Full tuition costs, Teacher-to-child ratio, Meals provided, Outdoor play details, Curriculum specifics. 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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