This is my child's third preschool (because of moving) and I can't recommend this place enough. The teachers are so loving and nurturing. They truly care about each child. My kid is always so happy when he gets to school and when i pick him up, he even asks if he can stay. I love that they get a lot of time outdoors with a lot of grass and a big playground. We are so grateful for this school and all the teachers! read more

Our family loves Lighthouse! The staff and teachers are incredible. They love all the kids so much and both of my children absolutely love going to school everyday! The school is safe and secure, with a beautiful grassy area and playground where the children love to play. The kids are so sweet and the teachers go above and beyond to create healthy friendships and foundations. Lighthouse does so many amazing and creative things with the kids and my children always come home happy! Lighthouse fosters a beautiful community, it feels like family read more

We absolutely loved our time at Lighthouse Christian Preschool! Our daughter was treated with TLC, learned a multitude of new skills, and was supported in bringing out the best of her singing and dancing during the seasonal school performances that stole our hearts We greatly appreciated the partnership of the preschool with our family's needs - communication was top notch, which is HUGE. Knowing our girl was in good hands all day, meant everything. I also greatly appreciated the ease of drop-off and pick-up with parking, gate code & iPad/electronic signing in and out. The app used for pictures and communication, also wonderful. We feel that we'll always be a part of the Lighthouse family! Thank you to the entire staff read more

Our experience at Lighthouse Christian Preschool over the past two years has been absolutely wonderful. Our daughter started here at 3 years old and recently transitioned to kindergarten, and we couldn't be happier with the care and environment she experienced. Pick-ups and drop-offs were always smooth, and we never had any doubts about her safety. The staff ensured a secure environment, which was reassuring as parents. Communication with the staff was great. We received regular updates and pictures throughout the day, which kept us connected and informed about our daughter's activities and progress. Even though it was affordable, the quality of care exceeded our expectations. The attention to each child's development and well-being was evident in every interaction. Our daughter always looked forward to going to school, thanks to the positive and stimulating learning environment. The curriculum not only focused on academic readiness but also instilled important biblical values, which we deeply appreciated. The teachers are truly exceptional. They are gifted and genuinely care for the children. Their love and dedication create a nurturing atmosphere where our daughter thrived. We are incredibly grateful to Lighthouse, for providing such a supportive and enriching experience for our daughter. It's clear that they prioritize both academic and emotional growth, making it an ideal place for any child to learn and grow. We're excited to begin this new chapter in Kindergarten but are so sad to be leaving this gem of a school! read more

Our girls are SO loved at lighthouse! My 3 girls started here when the twins were 2 and my oldest was 4. It's a smaller school and every teacher truly seems to love what they do and every child! My twins will stay here until kindergarten and we have no intention of putting them anywhere else. While this isn't officially a Pre-K school, my 4-5 year old learned a lot during her time there. The price of the school was also a draw for us as we have 3 kids in at once. They offer a small discount based on the number of kids enrolled and it's very affordable. Thank you lighthouse for all of the love and support! read more

I love this preschool. The teachers are just special, kind, warm and loving women. Everything you would want in someone caring for your children. My daughter loves going to school, loves her teachers and friends, and is encouraged and taught with the biblical values I appreciate. Whenever she comes in, her friends and teachers are happy to see her, and she is happy to be there. I couldn't ask for a better place with better teachers, better values, or more conscientious staff who actually truly care about my child. They are also excellent with parent-teacher communication as needed. The classroom is neat and clean and organized. They have a wonderful, structured schedule of art, music, chapel time, learning, fun and playtime! I love this school and will be sending my second child there soon! read more

Lighthouse Christian Preschool - Big play area outside - Elementary Schools Near Me - Encinitas, California

We LOVE Lighthouse!! This was our daughters first experience in a school setting or anywhere outside our home with out her parents. She was 2 months shy of turning 3 and her little brother was due in a few weeks. The teachers are SO loving and protective of all the children's well being. They are creative with the curriculum and she brings the cutest things home. Lighthouse cultivates a comfortable and positive learning environment. Our daughter lights up when she goes and when she leaves school. We recently had an opportunity to go to a new school that had a dual language and some different benefits. I was hesitant for the reasons I stated above but gave it a go. We moved over for 1 month.....and I knew I made the wrong decision. We went straight back to Lighthouse and truly understand the value of her teachers and program. Thanks! Miss Megan, Miss Janice and Miss Alicia are the best! Niki is wonderful and always returns my calls and questions immediately. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this school! We absolutely love Lighthouse. We sent our daughter here starting when she was 2 until she left for kindergarten, our 2 year old son currently attends now. They staff is so extremely loving and caring, very communicative and trustworthy. The kids learn so much!! A few months after my daughter turned 3 she already knew how to spell her name all because they taught her at school, they start to learn ABCs at a fairly young age. This is truly a faith-based program. Other preschools located at churches in the area told us they didn't work Bible teaching into their curriculum much, but at Lighthouse they have chapel day (aka Bible teaching) every Wednesday and my daughter would come home talking about Bibles stories and what she learned about Jesus. The space is perfect, 3 small classrooms and a giant outdoor space, very clean and nice facilities. The kids get a lot of outdoor time. The staff has been very consistent over the past few years, other than adding new teachers due to growing program and one retiring all the other teachers have been the same (which I know staff turnover is a huge problem in other day preschools). The program is very affordable and flexible for parents who want to do part-time option such as half days or only certain days a week. They even stayed open throughout covid, did not shut down a single day because they knew the need they were meeting and they could make it work even with the restrictions in place.. which was very important for me as a healthcare worker to continue to have childcare. We love this place. The staff is wonderful, they are gifted in what they do and are living out their life's calling! read more

Wish I could give out more than 5 stars to LCP. What a gem we found when we were researching preschools in 2013. Our child is in the Pre-K program at the school and can now write his full name and count up to 100. Miss Janice is a wonderful and caring teacher. There is lots of time for play but Miss Janice creates an environment that simulates those little brains. I know my child will be very prepared for Kindergarten. I highly recommend this preschool. read more

I absolutely love this preschool. Both of my boys go here and enjoy it very much. The teachers truly love what they do and it shows. I feel comfortable knowing that when I drop them off they are in a safe and loving environment. They treat everyone like family, which makes my boys feel like they are at home. They are always excited and happy when I pick them up. I highly recommend this school. read more

From the moment I walked in I just *knew* this was the right fit for our family. The director is friendly and down to earth. The teachers are so warm and teach with heart. My child comes home with greats stories about her day daily. I almost don't want to give it five stars because it's such a small gem here in Encinitas! But they totally deserve it!! read more

My Daughter Went through this school. Mrs. Janice, Ms. Alicia, and Mrs. Nikki have become like family. My Son has the rest of this year and next year before kindergarten. My 3rd child will DEFINITELY go to lighthouse as well. This is a fabulous preschool and we have been blessed to be a part of it. I can't say enough about it. read more

We can't say enough good things about this preschool. In choosing a preschool, I wanted one where the teachers genuinely love what they do and love their students. I toured several preschools in the area and never got the same feeling that I did from Lighthouse. My son is so happy here, has learned so much, and I believe the teachers truly love him, which gives me such great comfort as a working mom. Miss Alicia, Miss Megan, Miss Janice, and Miss Niki are simply the best. read more

I have to say, this preschool is great. I hardly take the time to write reviews, but I have been so pleased with the school. My son (age 4) went to Kindercare for almost 2.5 years and learned NOTHING! When he turned 3 and still had issues with learning basic things (ABC's, colors, shapes, etc...) I knew I had to do something before he entered Kindergarten. The Christian "piece" of this school allowed my son to show everything there is to be grateful, respectful, and know what he has been blessed with. In a matter of months (a little over 5 months) he has a wealth of knowledge! Ms. Janice has to be the warmest , caring and loving Teacher EVER! We are truly grateful for this school. read more

If I could, I'd give Lighthouse PreK 10 stars. I can't say enough about this school. My grandson loves the idea of going to school...everyday getting out of bed with excitement knowing where he's going. The class rooms are new with good security. It's good to feel that your child is safe when you're at work all day. At the end of the day he's a happy kid. His reading skills are much higher than I ever expected. I'm looking forward to see him blossom in Kindergarten after spending 2 years at Lighthouse Christian Preschool. Thank you Janice and Niki for all you've done for my grandson and the seeds of education you have planted. He has a good foundation going into Kindergarten, plus his knowledge of Jesus is such a blessing!! read more

My twins are about to graduate from PreK and while I'm so excited for what elementary school has for them I'm going to miss our Lighthouse family so much! My kids started right under 3 yrs and from day one they absolutely loved it! Not only are they well prepared for kindergarten but also laid a great foundation of faith. I was able to go to work without a worry because I knew my kids were in the best possible care. Aside from education they had lots of fun! Water play in the summer time with fun visits from fire dept and police officers. The staff quickly became like family. We just recently had our kinder assessment and both did so well! They were able to recognize shapes, letters, numbers and colors as well as write/spell their first and last name. I would definitely recommend this school to friends and family. You won't be disappointed. read more

My 2-year old son has been attending this school for about a month. He absolutely loves it! Like most kids, he cried a little the first couple of days at drop off. However, after just a couple of days he got over it. When we pick him up he's always happy and has a ton of stories. The teachers are great about posting pics and giving us updates. He's made a lot of friends and has gotten a lot more confident. He's excited every morning and I almost feel like he misses out when he doesn't attend. This school offers drop in care which is absolutely awesome! Additionally, the rates are super fair. I can't say enough of this school and the wonderful caring teachers. read more

My son went to Lighthouse for 2yrs and excelled his first year in Kindergarden with all A's.. Ms Janice and staff are the best at preparing your child for elementary as well as intergrading god's word into your child's life. I will forever be grateful for Ms Nikki, Janice, Ms ALicia and the wonderful teachers. Nathan loved it there and misses it very much :) read more