Bethlehem Community Early Chil
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 Stats (2021)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 180 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 48%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact school for tuition info.
Admissions Director
Gail Winterbourne
Admissions Associate
Kai Higgins
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio and Art Specialist, Music Program
Art Studio and Art Specialist, Music Program
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Community Early Chil is Pacific Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. John Catholic School
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 541 students 0.4 miles 1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
0.4
PK-8
541
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
Grades: NS-PK | 17 students 0.5 miles 510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
0.5
NS-PK
17
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Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Grades: NS | 122 students 0.5 miles 845 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
0.5
NS
122
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
Grades: K | 45 students 0.6 miles 141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
0.6
K
45
Grades: K-12 | 75 students 0.8 miles 679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
0.8
K-12
75
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