California State Preschool Program
Growing Minds operates five child development centers in four communities of North San Diego County. Our child development program prepares 2-5 year old children from over 400 low to middle income families for entry into the formal education system. Using a child centered, play based curriculum, children enrolled in our programs strengthen skills that will help them succeed in kindergarten and beyond.
Our Programs
Full-Day and Part-Day Programs
8 Students to 1 Teacher Ratio
Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack
Educational Program Component
The educational program shall include activities that meet the cultural and individual developmental needs of every child. Curriculum and assessments are developed using the California Preschool Learning Foundations. The Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction and environments shown by research to promote learning and development. The educational activities shall help each child develop:
• A Positive Self Image
• Socialization Skills
• Physical Growth and Development
• Problem Solving Skills, Nature, Math and Science
• Literacy, Language, and Communication Skills
• Enrichment activities such as Music, the Arts and Visual and Performing Arts
Our Admissions
We've made it as easy as possible for busy parents to enroll their children in our Child Development Center Programs... Just 3-easy steps.
Got Questions?
Call us at 760-471-5483 or CLICK HERE to email us.
01.
Download or complete the Admission Inquiry Form
02.
A Family Support Specialist will contact you to discuss need and eligibility.
03.
Bring the completed forms, valid documents and your child to our child development centers
Our Locations
We offer 5 child development center locations throughout Northern San Diego County. Click on one of our 5 child development center locations below to get address, maps and directions to the child development center nearest you.
Eucalyptus
1805 S Escondido Blvd
Escondido CA 92025
Ph: 760-745-1302
Fax: 760-745-1318
Oakhill
1317 Oak Hill Drive
Escondido CA 92027
Ph: 760-739-9195
Fax: 760-739-1735
West Mission
715 West Mission Ave
Suite A
Escondido CA 92025
Ph: 442-277-4458
Fax: 442-999-5339
North Fig
950 N Fig Street
Escondido CA 92026
Ph: 760-317-9021
Fax: 760-233-4547
Balderrama
709 San Diego Street
Oceanside CA 92058
Ph: 760-757-1931
Fax: 760-757-4788