Tesoro Preschool

Name: Tesoro Preschool
Address: 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92104, US
Telephone: (619) 975-2023
Price range: $$$
Rating: 5

A nurturing dual-language preschool in San Diego fostering growth, creativity, and community.

5(5 reviews)

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Tesoro Preschool is a highly-rated dual-immersion English/Spanish preschool in San Diego, founded by Andrea Valdez. With a 5-star rating, it offers a warm, mission-driven environment where passionate staff provide personalized care and education. Reviews highlight daily photo/video updates, thoughtful communication, engaging activities like science experiments and yoga, and a beautiful outdoor space with a garden and playground. The school organizes community events and holiday celebrations, emphasizing a supportive, loving approach to early childhood development.

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Grim Entrance, 3030 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

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3030 Thorn Street

San Diego, CA, 92104

(619) 975-2023 tesoropreschool.com/

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Dual-Immersion Preschool Program

English/Spanish curriculum for ages 2-5, focusing on language acquisition, literacy, and cultural awareness through play-based learning.

Daily Yoga and Physical Education

Incorporates yoga and movement activities to teach body awareness, coordination, and mindfulness in a fun, engaging way.

Outdoor Garden and Play Exploration

Access to a garden, playground, and covered outdoor areas for hands-on learning about nature, bugs, and vegetables.

Creative Arts and Science Projects

Regular art and science experiments that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of accomplishment.

Parent Communication and Community Events

Daily photo/video updates, in-person pick-up chats, and organized events to build community and keep families informed.

Social and Emotional Development Support

Personalized care with thoughtful boundaries to help children transition, socialize, and develop confidence in a loving environment.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Robert Seid

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· 1 year ago

You'd be hard pressed to find a better preschool in the vicinity. The founder Andrea Valdez founded the school about two years ago and it's clear she's doing this for all the right reasons. She sets a high bar that flows down through the rest of the staff. Our son has been attending Tesoro for an academic year and it's clear everyone is passionate and mission-driven...they truly care about all the kids so much! We truly appreciate our son's teacher Miss Andrea. She has a great mix of being fun but also setting thoughtful boundaries. She sends photo/video/text updates daily, they are extremely communicative. Impressive when they have 10+ kids on their hands! They always remember details we share, and always update us in person (at pickup) if there were notable events during the day. All the kids in his class enjoy each other and the socialization/structure has been hugely beneficial. Special thanks to Miss Heidy who works alongside Andrea Valdez running the school, she really cares about the kids immensely. They regularly put on events for parents to mingle and build community, or celebrations for the kids on major (or minor)holidays...things that take energy to organize, so they really go the extra mile! We feel extremely lucky to have such a great preschool nearby. I could only imagine the challenges of running a preschool, and have so much respect for this team that does it so well. Gracias Tesoro.

David Crane

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· 1 year ago

Our youngest of two has been attending Tesoro Preschool since April 2024, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. This dual-immersion English/Spanish program has been phenomenal for our daughter’s growth and development. Just the other day, I captured a cute moment of her counting to 10 in Spanish on her fingers during our ride home! The way she picks up both languages throughout the day is truly amazing and bonus points for when she eventually starts at Golden Hill's UTK dual immersion program! Tesoro fosters a sense of pride and creativity in each child. Our little one is constantly bringing home art projects, beaming with a sense of accomplishment. We also love how the school incorporates yoga into their daily routine, helping her learn about her body and how everything works in such a fun, engaging way. Their outdoor space is one of her favorite spots - she loves garden, where she learns about bugs, vegetables, and, of course, good old dirt! The care, attention, and love that staff provides at Tesoro are truly unmatched. If you’re looking for a place that nurtures both language skills and a child’s overall well-being, we highly recommend Tesoro Preschool! Just a follow up - Ms. Chesna and Ms. Ismerai go above and beyond with their communication. Whether it’s a sweet photo of our daughter learning or playing, or a helpful heads-up about a classroom illness and what symptoms to watch for, they keep parents fully in the loop. Tesoro is truly a gem - warm, intentional, and deeply rooted in community. We couldn’t be happier to be part of it!

Erika Mathews

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· 1 year ago

Our son has been at Tesoro for over a year now and we are incredibly happy with the care and education he has received there. When we first started, he had just turned 3 and we decided to start him part-time, at 2 days a week. His first day was incredible, and the Director, Miss Andrea, sent pictures and called me during the day to update me on how he was doing. I was blown away by this personal touch and was so incredibly thankful for the communication. While the first day went off without a hitch, he struggled with the transition for quite some time after that. He absolutely loved school once we left the building, but getting him through the door and saying goodbye was incredibly difficult. He would also forget all about that in the afternoon and we couldn’t get him OUT of school, but ya know… kids… His teacher during this time, Miss Andrea, was absolutely wonderful. She sent regular updates and helped him through these emotions by offering good solutions like giving him our picture to sleep with at nap time, or when he was sad. She also provided books and toys for him to borrow to get excited to go back to school. The most impactful thing she did, though, was make time for us every evening at pick-up to share a little about his day. Those chats were exactly what I needed, to know I was doing the right thing for my son. It took him time to come out of his shell and act more like himself, and now that he has, I whole-heartedly believe it’s because of the kindness, love, and care he’s received from the staff at Tesoro. We are now at Tesoro full time in miss Maria’s class. We’re at a point where he loves school, has made incredible friends, actually misses it when we travel, and has learned so much. Miss Maria lovingly challenges his abilities, and I am happy to say that he is now even reading in Spanish – something he definitely didn’t learn at home (sadly). I cannot recommend Tesoro enough, and hope someone finds this lengthy review helpful. Transitioning to preschool or any daycare can be tough. But I can promise you, your kids are in great hands at this Preschool!

Mallory Boutin

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· 1 year ago

Our youngest has been with Tesoro for nearly two years and we couldn’t love it more! He is excited to go to school each day and we love not only hearing about all of the fun and fascinating things he’s learning but also seeing the good friend and classmate he’s become. As a military family with three kids we’ve experienced several preschools and Tesoro is truly top notch. The whole staff is warm, loving, and supportive. A special thanks goes to our child’s primary teacher, Ms. Andrea, who always goes above and beyond for her students. She is an absolute gift to our child, our family, and the whole school community!

Christa Conry

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· 1 year ago

We have been so happy with Tesoro preschool! Our daughter started when she was 2 and she is now 3.5. She's had the warmest, most fun, and loving teachers who teach her extremely important skills and use great intention and care with their lessons. The school itself is beautiful and gives the kids many different places to play and explore between their classroom, a covered outdoor area, a large playground, and a garden. I know my daughter is always having a stimulating and exciting day when she goes to school. Special shout-out to Ms. Andrea who teaches the Joya class. We are always so amazed with her creativity in planning fun science experiments and art projects and her thoughtful insights into our child's learning and development. We've also loved Ms. Linh, Ms. Amy, Ms. Ismerai, and Ms. Chesna. The administrative team is also amazing, including Ms. Heidi and the founding executive director Ms. Andrea . You can tell how much they care about the mission and making each family's time at Tesoro a wonderful experience. And they are all warm and friendly and have great energy. We feel so lucky to have found this treasure of a school.