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Lmsv-Rancho Preschool

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

8845 Noeline Avenue, Spring Valley, CA 91977

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
2/19/2025
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

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). Programs are 3 hours per day and located at multiple elementary schools in the district.

Philosophy
We offer a balanced preschool program that supports all children to achieve social, emotional, and academic success in a safe and nurturing environment. We focus on developing early language and literacy skills, cognitive, self-help, social, emotional, and physical growth through active, playful exploration and intentional learning opportunities based on the California Preschool Curriculum Framework.
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 am - 2:30 pm. SmartSteps 3-day program: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. SmartSteps 5-day program: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

Programs

  • •State Funded Preschool (free for qualifying families)
  • •SmartSteps Fee-Based Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Balanced curriculum based on California Preschool Curriculum Framework
  • ✓Programs at multiple elementary school locations
  • ✓Licensed through California Department of Social Services
  • ✓Free option available for qualifying families

Not stated on their website: Tuition amounts for State Preschool, Teacher-to-child ratio, Meals provided, Outdoor play facilities, Parent involvement opportunities. 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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