Nurturing young minds through play-based learning and kindergarten readiness in a caring environment.
Sacred Heart Academy Preschool (SHAP) provides a comprehensive early childhood education program in San Diego. The school emphasizes play-based learning while preparing children for kindergarten with skills like scissor work, spatial relations, numbers, and sight words. Reviews highlight the dedicated teachers, engaging curriculum, and strong parent involvement through activities and events. Families describe the environment as welcoming and supportive, with children developing social skills, confidence, and creativity.
4895 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
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Engaging activities that foster creativity, social skills, and kindergarten readiness through arts, crafts, and outdoor play.
Focus on scissor work, spatial relations, numbers, and sight words to ensure a smooth transition to elementary school.
Regular activities like Donuts with Dad, holiday celebrations, and play dates to build a strong school-family community.
Daily time on playgrounds with play structures, tricycles, and running areas to promote physical health and fun.
Programs designed to teach confidence, empathy, and kindness through interactive play and group activities.
Assistance with potty training for young children, often achieving success within a week in a supportive environment.
Overall rating
Krystal
Highly recommend Sacred Heart Preschool! We absolutely love everyone that has taught and taken care of my son over the past few years. They feel like home every time I drop my son off. Really there's so many wonderful things to say about them!
Tricia Gray
We have been attending Sacred Heart Academy Preschool for the last 8 years with our 3 children. They are family and I can’t think of a better place for them to learn and grow. The school places an emphasis on play but still challenging them with skills for kinder such as scissor work, spatial relations, numbers, sight words, etc. Miraculously, they had my kids potty trained pretty much within a week. Most importantly my kids have learned social skills that have made them confident, empathetic, and kind that have carried them far as they easily transitioned to elementary school. I know I will be in tears as my youngest graduates this summer as it is a truly magical place that has had so much of an impact on our children’s lives.
Jennifer Noveras Horchak
Sacred Heart Academy Preschool (SHAP) is truly a gem of a school. The teachers, classrooms, director - everything about them is amazing. The curriculum truly prepared our twin daughters for kindergarten so much so that their new school visited SHAP to commend them on their education and ask that more of their students be funneled to their school once kids are ready for kinder. We will miss the staff, school, and friends dearly next year!
Karl Neumann
My son loves going to Sacred Heart! He is 3.5 years old and has made fast friends and loves his teachers! Be prepared for play dates and birthday parties! Sacred Heart takes a whole approach to caring and educating your little one! From building their creative skills through daily arts and crafts which come home refrigerator ready, to getting them prepared to be successful in kindergarten. On top of that the kids spend a good amount of time outside on the school’s playground running around and playing on the converged play structure, or the cars and tricycles the kids can drive! Another aspect I love is that the school involves the parents in numerous activities, events, and holidays. I am looking forward to Donuts with Dad this upcoming Father's Day! Bottom line, if you are looking for a school where you little can thrive, look no further!
rebecca ricci
Sacred Heart has been a very important and special place for us. We had our older son start when he was 2 and finished when he went to K. Currently our 3 year old is there and started when he was 2. We couldn’t wait to get him in as we absolutely love the teachers and the administration. This school has been a place that we can rely on, know our children are safe and loved and learning through play with all age appropriate teachings. They really do love your children and care deeply for their success in life. The foundational skills they provide are huge and I couldn’t thank them enough. Knowing your child is in the right place is such a relief as a parent. Thank you so much Sacred Heart. We love you all!
