The Rhoades Preschool (2025-26 Profile)

520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024

Serving 2 yrs- Pre-K and offering Mandarin,The Rhoades Preschool in Encinitas, CA is committed to providing exceptional preschool education to children in the Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain, Leucadia, La Costa, and Bressi Ranch communities and beyond.

Our preschool is more than just a child care center we provide a nurturing environment where children thrive. Mandarin Available- WeChat ID: therhoadesschool

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

n/a

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

At The Rhoades Preschool, we expertly combine learning and play in a fun, safe, and nurturing child care environment. Since 2022, we've been proud members of the Encinitas community. Our preschool is more than a daycare! Our curriculum prepares children with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive at our elementary school. Whether students are engaged in imaginative play with friends, exploring new books, or mastering early math skills, our teachers are there to guide and support them every step of the way. Your child's happiness and well-being are paramount. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure your child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn. We prepare students with the expectation that they will continue their educational journey at ourLower School Campus.
Mandarin at Rhoades:
At The Rhoades School, we are proud to offer a fun and interactive Mandarin program for our preschool students. Learning a second language at a young age is a proven way to boost communication skills, cognitive development, and cultural awareness.Our students enjoy sessions filled with songs, stories, and activities like arts and crafts, traditional dance, and games. These activities help them learn Mandarin words and phrases while playfully exploring the culture. Our skilled teachers use simplified Mandarin characters. This makes it easy for new learners to follow. The program is a great way to help your child build language skills and explore a new culture!

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for The Rhoades Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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