Welcome
Welcome to Coastal Gan Preschool. Not your average day care
Nurturing the natural seeds of curiosity, creativity, and imagination.
“Play is the work of childhood.”
Jean Piaget
About Us
Coastal Gan Preschool is a licensed family child care center in Encinitas, California. We offer a nurturing, play-based environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We encourage creativity, critical thinking, emotional growth, and autonomy while fostering a love for learning. With an emphasis on cultural integration, children explore Hebrew language and Jewish traditions through immersive, hands-on experiences. Coastal Gan has a low student-to-teacher ratio. Being a Jewish Preschool Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school’s philosophy, with families participating in Tot Shabbat, Jewish holiday celebrations, and inclusive community events. Located in a diverse and vibrant community, Coastal Gan serves families across San Diego County who value high-quality, play-based education.
Rooted in Jewish traditions and informed by the RIE philosophy, Coastal Gan integrates respect, independence, and observation to promote child-led, play-based learning through emergent curriculum strategies For children ages 0-5 years. Summer Program for 2-6 years.
Coastal Gan is a city and state registered in-home day care.
License number: 376100850
Our Philosophy
We Believe:
- Children learn through play
- Children are inherently curious
- Children deserve a safe and enriching environment
- Children should feel heard and valued
- Every child is a full and complete human being, deserving of respect, dignity, and kindness
- Every child deserves the opportunity to receive a quality education
- Judaism is a rich and vibrant culture and should be nurtured.
Our Goals
At Coastal Gan our mission is:
- To care for and educate children in a stimulating, safe and loving environment.
- To fill each child’s day with creative learning experiences, enriched with Jewish values and traditions.
- To encourage the physical, intellectual, and emotional growth of each child
- To view each child as an individual and give him/her the necessary respect and attention needed to develop and grow.
- To work as a partnership with each child’s parents to create the optimum learning experience for the child.
Our Daily Rhythm
8:30am
Welcome
Choice time / all outdoor centers open
10:15am
Morning Meeting
10:30am
Snack
10:45am
Inside Play
12:15pm
Judaic Circle Time
12:30pm
Handwashing and Lunch
12:45-1:00 pm
Diapers/ Bathroom and quiet/ rest time
2:00pm
Diaper/ Bathroom/ Outside play when wake up
2:30pm
Snack Time
2:45pm
Books and Closing Circle
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Goodbyes
"Preschool is the time to learn social and emotional skills so you are ready to learn academic skills later on."
- Jenifer Wana,
author of "How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child"