Our NAEYC accredited preschool offers a balanced program wtih opportuity for your child to grow as an individual in all areas of development.
The first steps away from home are made comfortable, with caring adults who are trained to meet your child's individual needs- in a safe, healthful environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact school for tuition info.
Admissions Director
Gail Winterbourne
Admissions Associate
Kai Higgins
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio and Art SpecialistMusic Program
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Community Early Chil?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Community Early Chil is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Community Early Chil is Pacific Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Rhoades Preschool (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Rhoades Preschool ![The Rhoades Preschool Photo]( "The Rhoades Preschool Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,098 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Solana Beach ![Fusion Academy Solana Beach Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Solana Beach Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
4.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3616 Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-1111
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-1111
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 965-3155
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 965-3155
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 666 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Rhoades Preschool ![The Rhoades Preschool Photo]( "The Rhoades Preschool Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Central Montessori Schools
Montessori School
286 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
1 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Melba Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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