Mission Hills Community Preschool is a Reggio‑inspired, play‑based preschool in San Diego serving children ages 2–5.
Mission Hills Community Preschool is a play‑based early childhood program serving children ages 2–5 in San Diego. The preschool was founded in 1971 and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2020.
The program emphasizes child‑led, inquiry‑based learning inspired by the Reggio tradition and incorporating elements of Waldorf and Montessori. The curriculum places particular emphasis on social‑emotional development, conflict‑resolution skills, creative problem solving, and fostering curiosity and respect for nature.
Teaching staff include experienced educators with training and college coursework in child development; staff biographies list degrees and teaching credentials. Photographs on the site show indoor classroom spaces and outdoor play areas with hands‑on materials for art and exploration.
Extended care is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM; there is no extended care on Thursdays.
The Little House program offers a gentle introduction to preschool with a small class size and a 1:5 teacher‑student ratio to support close relationships between teachers and children.
The Pre‑K program builds on social‑emotional skills with a classroom staffed by two teachers (maximum of 13 children) and introduces concepts such as pre‑reading, writing, graphing, numbers, and group work; children must be potty‑trained and developmentally ready.
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