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Higher Learning Academy - Infants

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

9467 Jamacha Boulevard Suite 7, Spring Valley, CA 91977

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
11
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
11/5/2025
Total visits
5

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 infants from birth to 2 years old, as well as older children in preschool and before/after school programs. The academy views itself as an extension of home-based education and emphasizes child safety, creativity, and development.

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.
Ages served
Birth - 2 years old (Infant program); 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 with full back-up indoors and outdoors

Programs

  • •Infant care (Birth - 2 years)
  • •Preschool (2-5 years)
  • •Before & After School (6-13 years)
  • •State Preschool programs
  • •Half-day preschool (free for ages 2 yrs 9 months to 4 yrs regardless of income)

Highlights

  • ✓24-hour video surveillance with backup indoors and outdoors
  • ✓Free half-day preschool for children ages 2 yrs 9 months to 4 yrs regardless of income
  • ✓Free or reduced tuition for qualifying families in State Preschool full-day program
  • ✓Accepts YMCA, CDA, Public Constant Group & Military payments; open to essential workers

Not stated on their website: Full tuition costs for non-state programs, Teacher-to-child ratios, Meals and snacks, Specific curriculum details, Discipline policies, Parent communication methods. 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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