Temecula Play & Learn School (PALS) is a parent participation preschool.
The parents work with the classroom teacher both inside and outside of the classroom to run the school.
It is a unique school that offers parents the opportunity to be a part of their child's first school experience.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,300
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Temecula Play & Learn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$2,050.00 total
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Kids Learn And Play!
- Temecula Play & Learn School (PALS) is a parent participation preschool. The parents work with the classroom teacher both inside and outside of the classroom to run the school. It is a unique school that offers parents the opportunity to be a part of their child's first school experience.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Temecula Play & Learn School cost?
Temecula Play & Learn School's tuition is approximately $1,300 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Temecula Play & Learn School?
The application deadline for Temecula Play & Learn School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Temecula Play & Learn School is Linfield Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Trinity Lutheran Preschool (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: NS-K | 142 students 0.7 miles 30470 Pauba Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-1492
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-1492
0.7
NS-K
142
Grades: PK-12 | 1,227 students 0.8 miles 31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
0.8
PK-12
1,227
Grades: K-8 | 586 students 1.4 miles 29851 Santiago Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 506-3123
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 506-3123
1.4
K-8
586
Kid's World
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 1.5 miles 29879 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 458-6408
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 458-6408
1.5
NS-PK
n/a
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 134 students 1.5 miles 29879 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-9429
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-9429
1.5
PK-K
134
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