Business Details
Christian Preschool & Daycare in San Diego, CA
Established as a nurturing Christian-based early childhood education provider, we offer a play-centered environment designed to foster academic, social, and spiritual development for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Our curriculum integrates sensory activities with foundational learning, prioritizing individual growth while maintaining a structured yet flexible approach. All lead educators hold Early Childhood Education certifications, with ongoing professional development ensuring pedagogical excellence. Safety protocols include CPR/first-aid certifications, consistent staff training, and a completely nut-free facility. We emphasize strong family communication through documented progress tracking, chapel programs, and Christ-centered values.With classrooms tailored to developmental stagesfrom infant milestones to kindergarten readinesswe combine structured learning with imaginative exploration. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in educational administration and child development, maintaining strong ties to the Canyon Ridge Baptist Church community. Facilities feature age-appropriate learning spaces with dedicated areas for art, motor skills development, and social interaction. We maintain transparent tuition structures with sibling and service member discounts, operating on consistent schedules while offering personalized tour opportunities for prospective families.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Kindergarten Prep
Parent Communication System
Highlights and features
- Our lead teachers have Early Childhood Education credentials and 17+ years administrative experience
- We maintain a completely nut-free facility with strict safety protocols
- Monthly chapel programs and Christian values integrated into all curricula
- Documented milestone tracking and age-specific developmental goals
- Service member discounts and sibling tuition benefits available
What people say
Outstanding facility
Incredible teachers
Loving staff
Well-prepared for kindergarten
Extremely clean
Services
Infant Care
Baby Jellies and Baby Guppies classrooms nurture infants through tummy time, crawling exercises, and sensory play. Our curriculum focuses on developmental milestones while providing comforting routines. Teachers use sign language introduction to facilitate early communication skills.
Toddler Programs
Awesome Otters and Tiny Turtles classes develop 1-year-olds' motor skills through art projects, music sessions, and sensory activities. Special emphasis on communication development through sign language progression to verbal expression.
Preschool Education
Squiggly Squids and Super Sharks classrooms focus on potty-training readiness, imaginative play, and Christ-centered activities. Social development programs teach kindness while documenting individual learning progress during chapel days.
Kindergarten Prep
Silly Seals and Gnarly Narwhals program builds academic foundations through cutting activities, writing practice, and Bible curriculum. Structured lessons develop fine motor skills while preparing children for transitional kindergarten environments.
People
Gloria Hughes
Director
Masters in Elementary Education with 17 years preschool leadership experience. Oversees educational strategy and staff development while serving as Children's Ministry Director at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church.
Emilee Cranford
Assistant Director
Associate's Degree in Child Development with seven years classroom experience. Specializes in age-specific milestone achievement and family engagement through photography ministry activities.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We accept children from 6 weeks old through pre-kindergarten, with dedicated classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Are there special programs for kindergarten preparation?
Our Silly Seals and Gnarly Narwhals classrooms focus on independent skills development with fine motor practice and academic curriculum.
Do you offer summer care programs?
We operate year-round maintaining regular monthly rates and classroom structures through summer months.
Is potty-training required?
No requirement for 2-year-olds, but we actively introduce potty-training in our Squiggly Squids and Super Sharks classrooms.
Are there discounts available?
We offer 10% sibling discounts and 50% reductions on registration fees for military personnel and local emergency responders.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff maintain CPR/first-aid certifications, classrooms are nut-free, and we practice strict access control procedures.
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Reviews (7)
Glenn Takemoto
May 27, 2021
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Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be more happier with the decision of choosing Ridge City to care for the kids. It is always tough leaving them but the teachers do a great job with caring, teaching, and engaging with them. We really liked the fact that it is structured, clean, reliable, transparent, and very well run in just about every aspect of it. I don't think I can say much else except a big THANK YOU to them as I can only imagine the amount of work and effort that goes into caring all the
Scott Kraus
Dec 15, 2020
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There are simply no words for just how grateful we are for Ridge City. Sadly after 3.5 years, we have moved and our time with this amazing group we call family has come to a close. Though we knew it would come, it was earlier than we had hoped. Ridge City will always be family. To be able to trust a daycare can be tough, and the trust they have built with us is immeasurable. To rate Ridge City and its teachers 5 stars is an understatement. We are forever grateful to Miss Lee, Bree, Diana, Natalie, Richelle, Brenda, Micaela, Jane, Julie, Debbie, Sierra, Silvia, Michelle, Bella, Kelly, Avery,
Veronica Aiken
Jan 25, 2018
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My 1 year old son started at Ridge City in March. So far, things have been great. Finding a good daycare is not easy. However, the staff made me feel really comfortable with leaving my son in their care. I can also tell that he is learning, and I can see a difference. Sometime I just hang out for about 5 mins in the mornings when I drop him off, and the staff is great about that! In the beginning I would call to check on him, and Ms. Debbie & Ms. Stephanie would always tell me how he was doing! My son paints, he plays and enjoys being around the other kids. They are helping him with going to the
Bree Zuelzke
Jun 22, 2017
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I have been a teacher here at Ridge City for about 3 years. I have been in preschool for 13 years and a teacher for 11. I LOVE my job; it's more than just that. It's about the relationships I end up creating with these families that is full of trust, respect, and open communication. Also the environment I create is the environment your children are going to be inspired, be happy, laugh, dance, learn, be independent, help and love their classmates/teachers, and even shed a few tears through it all. These are the tools that builds their character! I love my children with all of my heart, and it makes
Debbie Chadwick
Jan 31, 2015
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Fresh, new and inviting! walking through the doors you see that everything is fresh and new, first the beautiful mural in the hall, the rooms full of inviting centers to play in with a lot of toys and manipulatives, children and teachers interacting in music and movement, activities, story time and the best christian curriculum (a beka book) that is being taught. a great, loving and caring environment for your children!
Kimberly Fahey
Dec 30, 2014
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Hello, I am Ms Kimberly. Along with sending my two children to this fabulous new Preschool and Daycare I am the pre-K teacher. We are ready to serve your child's educational needs. I will help prepare your pre-kindergartener for his/her first year of school. By the time your child graduates from my class they will know how to read and count to 100. We look forward to meeting you and serving your child.
Linda Griffith
Aug 19, 2014
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This is a great place for kids. It is a happy, safe ,clean place They have a lot of activity for the kid to do.It is also a Christ center Daycare with lots of love to go around for your children and babies
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