Children's Growing Center (CGC) is a non-profit, church related school where children (ages 0-6) learn through planned and emergent play experiences.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Appropriate for play and messiness!
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies, see website for current tuition rates.
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Investigate, explore, and experiment. We teach through play.
- Children`s Growing Center (CGC) is a licensed, church-related school serving the families of San Diego and centrally located in Mission Valley.
- During the first five years of life, a person forms a basic pattern of life skills. We provide a high-quality program that fosters each child's development during these important years.
- The development of the "whole child" is essential. Our educational program emphasizes physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual growth, which is planned and implemented by our quality staff.
- We believe in the importance of an educationallydeveloped environment to facilitate a child`s ability to investigate, explore, and experiment. Play is the medium through which learning takes place.
- In working together with each family, we help to meet every child`s needs and to further their understanding of the learning process. We work closely with parents to help children learn more easily and to reinforce concepts, social skills, creative expression, and feelings of self-worth. We help parents appreciate the value of play.
- Since we work closely with families, we rely on and appreciate parental time, talent, and volunteer commitment for school/classroom events and fundraising efforts.
- The Children`s Growing Center (CGC) serves children 0-6 in classrooms from Infant to Kindergarten. Our program includes infant (0-18 months) with a 1:4 teacher/child ratio; toddler (18-30 months) with a 1:6 ratio; preschool (2 1/2-4 years) and Kindergarten (5-6 years) with a 1:12 ratio.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist?
The application deadline for Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist located?
Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Valley.
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