Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist (2026-27 Profile)

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Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist

2111 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108

Tel: (619) 295-1915

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 95 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 95 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1985

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Investigate, explore, and experiment. We teach through play.

Student Body

Total Students

95 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Appropriate for play and messiness!

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies, see website for current tuition rates.

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School Notes

Children's Growing Center (CGC) is a non-profit, church related school where children (ages 0-5) learn through planned and emergent play experiences.

Children`s Growing Center (CGC) is a licensed, church-related school serving the families of San Diego and centrally located in Mission Valley.
During the first five years of life, a person forms a basic pattern of life skills. We provide a high-quality program that fosters each child's development during these important years.
The development of the "whole child" is essential. Our educational program emphasizes physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual growth, which is planned and implemented by our quality staff.
We believe in the importance of an educationallydeveloped environment to facilitate a child`s ability to investigate, explore, and experiment. Play is the medium through which learning takes place.
In working together with each family, we help to meet every child`s needs and to further their understanding of the learning process. We work closely with parents to help children learn more easily and to reinforce concepts, social skills, creative expression, and feelings of self-worth. We help parents appreciate the value of play.
Since we work closely with families, we rely on and appreciate parental time, talent, and volunteer commitment for school/classroom events and fundraising efforts.
The Children`s Growing Center (CGC) serves children 0-6 in classrooms from Infant to Kindergarten. Our program includes infant (0-18 months) with a 1:4 teacher/child ratio; toddler (18-30 months) with a 1:6 ratio; preschool (2 1/2-4 years) and Kindergarten (5-6 years) with a 1:12 ratio.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Valley.

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