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Lmsv-Avondale Preschool

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

8401 Stansbury Street #19, Spring Valley, CA 91977

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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: 2/5/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools offers part-day preschool programs for 3 and 4 year old children through State Funded Preschool (free for qualifying families) and SmartSteps (fee-based options). The balanced curriculum supports social, emotional, and academic development with hands-on, playful learning experiences based on California Preschool Curriculum Framework.

Philosophy
We focus on developing early language and literacy skills, cognitive, self-help, social, emotional, and physical growth through active, playful exploration and experimentation with intentional opportunities planned throughout the preschool day. The curriculum is balanced between teacher and child initiated learning activities which accommodate a wide range of abilities and learning styles.
Ages served
3 and 4 year old children
Hours
State Preschool: 5 days a week, 3 hours per day. SmartSteps 2-day program: Tuesday/Thursday 11:30-2:30 pm. SmartSteps 3-day program: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:30-2:30 pm. SmartSteps 5-day program: Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am.

Programs

  • •State Funded Preschool (free for qualifying families)
  • •SmartSteps fee-based preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Balanced preschool program supporting social, emotional, and academic success
  • ✓Based on California Preschool Curriculum Framework and Preschool Learning Foundations
  • ✓Licensed through California Department of Social Services
  • ✓Multiple elementary school locations

Not stated on their website: Tuition costs for SmartSteps, Meals/snacks, Outdoor play specifics, Teacher-to-student ratio, Religious affiliation. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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