Business Details
Christ-Centered Preschool & Kindergarten in Carlsbad
Redeemer By Sea Preschool & Kindergarten has been dedicated to providing quality early childhood education in a Christ-centered environment since its founding. Our program respects individuality, encourages curiosity, and nurtures children's physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development. We implement Piaget's developmental theory through play-based learning that stimulates creativity and engagement. Our staff meets California licensing requirements and brings decades of combined experience in early childhood education. We emphasize spiritual enrichment through daily opportunities to learn about Jesus' love and service.Our curriculum balances academic preparation with age-appropriate activities that foster holistic growth. We maintain transparent admission policies and non-discrimination practices while upholding our Christian values. Our facility in Carlsbad provides a safe, loving environment where children develop foundational skills for future learning. We partner with families to create a supportive community that values both educational excellence and spiritual formation. Our structured programs accommodate various schedules while maintaining consistent educational standards aligned with California requirements.
Services
Preschool Programs
Kindergarten Program
Enrichment Activities
Early Birds Program
After School Care
Highlights and features
- We offer Christ-centered education with state-certified teachers
- Our play-based curriculum follows Piaget's developmental theory
- We maintain small class sizes for individualized attention
- Our staff has decades of combined early childhood experience
- We provide flexible scheduling options for working families
Services
Preschool Programs
Our preschool programs offer age-appropriate education for 3-4 year olds with flexible scheduling options. We provide 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day programs with half-day and full-day options. Our curriculum emphasizes play-based learning that develops social skills, cognitive abilities, and spiritual awareness while meeting California educational standards.
Kindergarten Program
Our full-day kindergarten program follows California standards with a Christ-centered approach. The curriculum includes language development, socialization activities, and academic preparation in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. We maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention and foster spiritual growth through daily devotions.
Enrichment Activities
We offer enrichment programs that extend learning beyond regular hours. These include early morning care from 8-9am and afternoon enrichment activities that develop creativity and social skills. Our flexible options accommodate working families while maintaining educational continuity in a faith-based environment.
Spiritual Development
Daily spiritual enrichment activities integrate Christian teachings throughout our curriculum. Children participate in chapel services, Bible stories, and character-building lessons that emphasize Jesus' love and service. Our staff creates opportunities for faith development both during structured instruction and throughout daily activities.
Parent Engagement
We foster family partnerships through regular communication, parent events, and volunteer opportunities. Our programs include parent orientations, school tours, and family activities that strengthen home-school connections. We provide resources to support child development and spiritual growth beyond classroom hours.
People
Lindsey Malloy
Director
Director with over 14 years at Redeemer, holding a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University. Passionate about early childhood development and family engagement in education.
Rhonda Sutherlin
Office Coordinator
Office Coordinator since 2016 with accreditation in Early Childhood Development. Former life insurance professional with 25+ years business experience. Active church member for 19 years.
Carlie Dohrman
Preschool Teacher
Preschool teacher with 25+ years experience, joining Redeemer in 2025. Holds associates degree in child development. Active community member involved in youth sports programs.
Stephanie Imlay
Preschool Teacher
Educator with 30+ years experience, teaching at Redeemer since 2007. Specializes in early childhood development and play-based learning methodologies.
Taleen Tusan
Kindergarten Teacher
Experienced kindergarten teacher with expertise in child development. Creates nurturing learning environments that emphasize academic and spiritual growth for 5-6 year olds.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We serve children aged 3 through 6 years old in our preschool and kindergarten programs.
Are you affiliated with a church?
Yes, we're affiliated with Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church and incorporate Christian teachings into our curriculum.
What are your operating hours?
Our standard programs operate Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm or 9:00am-4:00pm with optional early/after care.
Do you require immunizations?
Yes, California state law requires current immunizations for school enrollment.
What curriculum do you use?
We use a play-based curriculum grounded in Piaget's developmental theory aligned with California standards.
How do you involve parents?
We offer regular parent communication, school events, volunteer opportunities, and family engagement activities.
