Lil’ Lighthouse Preschool

Lil’ Lighthouse Preschool offers a daily program from late August through early June with half-day and full-day options. The morning schedule includes group time, individual time, outdoor activities, small group interaction, and closing songs and prayer. The afternoon Learn & Play time includes lunch, outdoor activities, quiet time, and Learn & Play.

Programs

• 2 Day Preschool Program — 2 years old by May 2; ages 2-5; potty trained · Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 AM-12 noon; optional 8:30 AM-3 PM · $445–$625 per month · Preschool only or Preschool + Afternoon Learn & Play; monthly fee listed for 2026-2027.
• 3 Day Preschool Program — 3 years old by May 2; ages 2-5; potty trained · Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 AM-12 noon; optional 8:30 AM-3:00 PM · $550–$775 per month · Preschool only, Preschool + Afternoon Learn & Play, or Preschool + Custom Afternoons; monthly fee listed for 2026-2027.
• 5 Day Preschool Program — 3 years old by May 2; ages 2-5; potty trained · Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-12 noon; optional 8:30 AM-3 PM · $700–$1,010 per month · Preschool only, Preschool + Afternoon Learn & Play, Preschool + 2 Custom Afternoons, or Preschool + 3 Custom Afternoons; monthly fee listed for 2026-2027.
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program — 4 years old by May 2; ages 2-5; potty trained · Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-12 noon; optional 8:30 AM-3 PM · $700–$1,010 per month · TK only, TK + Afternoon Learn & Play, TK + 2 Custom Afternoons, or TK + 3 Custom Afternoons; monthly fee listed for 2026-2027.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Price range: $445–$1,010 per month
• General schedule: Daily program offers a half day (AM session only) or a full day (AM & PM session) from late August through early June. There is a summer camp in June/July. A.M. schedule: 8:30-8:50 AM arrival, 8:50-9:30 group time, 9:30-11:00 individual time, 10:30-11:00 outdoor activities for TK (5 day), 11:00-11:25 small group interaction, 11:25-11:55 outdoor activities for 2 day & 3 day, 11:55-12:00 closing songs & prayer, 12:00 dismissal. P.M. Learn & Play: 12:00-12:30 lunch, 12:30-1:00 outdoor activities, 1:00-1:45 quiet time, 1:45-2:55 Learn & Play, 2:55 closing songs & prayer, 3:00 dismissal.

About the provider

Lil’ Lighthouse Preschool is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. Director Marge Menashe has been the director for the past 18 years and has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and an Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential from California State University at Long Beach. The preschool is a ministry of Lighthouse Coastal Community Church and is an inter-racial, nonprofit organization.

Last updated October 8, 2026.