Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Dana Point. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Dana Point. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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St. Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool is a CCLD-licensed child care center affiliated with the established St. Edward the Confessor Parish K–8 school on Calle La Primavera in Dana Point, offering a Catholic-centered curriculum alongside developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The center serves ages 18 months through 5 years via a Mommy & Me program and core preschool, with a pathway to elementary education on the same campus and deep integration with the parish community's parent involvement culture. WASC, WCEA, Diocesan, and AFPC accreditation, along with strong academic infrastructure (11:1 student-to-instructor ratio, 60% of faculty with master's degrees, seven-time State Decathlon champions), underscore institutional quality. Faith-based Catholic curriculum is not suitable for all families, and absence of public parent reviews means prospective families should verify CCLD license details and citation history directly at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Catholic, faith-based education emphasizing rigorous academics and an innovative, creative curriculum. Serves Preschool through 8th Grade with a schoolwide learning environment framed around Catholic values.
Programs & activities: STREAM program, athletics, extra-curricular activities, Extended Day program, tutoring and Learning Support, school counselor, faith formation, campus ministry, and academic competitions (Academic Decathlon, Battle of the Books, Mock Trial).
What sets it apart: Accredited by WASC, WCEA, the Diocese, and AFPC. Markets an 11:1 student-to-instructor ratio, 60% of faculty holding master's degrees or higher, and strong academic outcomes; 7-time State Decathlon Champions.
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Best for Safety
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