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Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center

5.00 (1 review)

30322 Via Con Dios Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Tel: (949) 858-0646

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 200 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, serves 200 students in early childhood programs up to pre–kindergarten within an urban community.
Founded in 1983, the school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod with a religious affiliation classified as Other Religious.
The center maintains an average class size of 8 students and charges yearly tuition of $9,000 for its early learning programs.
Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center is a co–educational early childhood program and a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Located near other private early learning options, this center provides preschool education within a large town setting in Southern California.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 200 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center
Pre-K	145
Kind	55

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Year Founded

1983

School Motto

A family atmosphere with a focus on educational excellence and the beauty of God's creation.

Student Body

Total Students

200 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Average Class Size

8 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Application URL

Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center cost?

Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center?

The application deadline for Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 2/14/2013

We started our three year old here about a year ago and could not be happier. The staff is attentive and kind to the kids and they always have fun activities planned for the kids. Sandy the Director is great, and the teaching staff are easy to talk to and communicate well about how your child is progressing. I NEVER worry my child is not being well cared.

- Posted by Parent - allyi

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