Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- At La Costa Valley Preschool, our mission is to provide a nurturing, safe, enriching environment for children as we seek to foster their inborn sense of wonder as they explore, create, make friends and conquer the many academic tasks before them.
- We believe the foundation for learning includes the total development of the child.
- We see to provide instruction which is age appropriate and meets the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of each child.
- Our programs are carefully designed to enlarge the child's repertoire of knowledge and skill, increase self-confidence and to promote curiosity and initiative.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Carole Maloof
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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