Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
About the School
- Our NAEYC accredited preschool offers a balanced program wtih opportuity for your child to grow as an individual in all areas of development.
- The first steps away from home are made comfortable, with caring adults who are trained to meet your child's individual needs- in a safe, healthful environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact school for tuition info.
Admissions Director
Gail Winterbourne
Admissions Associate
Kai Higgins
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio and Art SpecialistMusic Program
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Community Early Chil?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Community Early Chil is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Community Early Chil is Pacific Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Rhoades Preschool (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Specialized Curriculum
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,098 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
3616 Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-1111
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 965-3155
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Specialized Curriculum
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Montessori School
286 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
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Oak Crest Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Melba Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
San Dieguito High School Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Sunset High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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