St. Peter’s by the Sea Preschool

6410 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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About

St. Peter’s by the Sea Preschool includes activities such as puzzles, playdough, manipulative games, science games, and math games. Children take part in a daily art project linked to a number, letter, or theme, as well as share time, story reading, and talking about the theme or letter of the day. The program also includes exploration of the seasons, weather, and calendar, along with music and movement, bingo, memory and matching games, playing in the sandbox, climbing play structures, riding bicycles, and using sensory bins filled with water, beans, or rice.

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Schedule: Options include a Regular School Day from 9:00AM–12:00PM, an Extended School Day from 9:00AM–1:30PM, and a Full School Day from 8:00AM–4:00PM
• Price: Regular School Day 9:00AM–12:00PM: 5 days/week = $800; 4 days/week = $750; 3 days/week = $650; 2 days/week = $600. Extended School Day 9:00AM–1:30PM: 5 days/week = $950; 4 days/week = $900; 3 days/week = $800; 2 days/week = $750. Full School Day 8:00AM–4:00PM: 5 days/week = $1300; 4 days/week = $1150; 3 days/week = $1025; 2 days/week = $975. Early Care & Extended Day Fees: $15.00 for 30 minutes; $30.00 for 60 minutes. A 10% tuition discount is given if two or more children attend the preschool, and church members also receive a 10% tuition discount, with discounts not applying to extended day and early drop-off fees.

The program states a mission of providing a positive early learning experience in a Christian environment in an atmosphere of warmth, creativity, and discovery. The preschool lists qualified staff, small class sizes, and experienced, credentialed teachers, and it holds Preschool License #191600666. The leadership team includes Alexis White (Director), and preschool teachers Araceli Orozco, Jessica Ornelas, and Lucia Parra.

St. Peter’s by the Sea Preschool notes that two-year-olds participate in play-based learning with loving, attentive teachers and have access to potty training assistance if needed. It states that three- and four-year-olds receive a level of structure and academics for a successful transition to elementary school. The program offers flexible hours and number of days of participation, options for early drop off, extended school day, and full school day, manageable tuition cost, a supportive parent community, and timely communication between preschool staff and parents supported by the Brightwheel app. Enrollment is available year round based on availability, and the preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

One parent review states, “We really like the classroom structure and the student to teacher ratio, on top of the spiritual aspect, location, and monthly cost. I feel like my kids will be prepared mentally and emotionally for elementary school when they leave St. Peter’s Preschool.” Another review says, “St. Peter’s Preschool has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are all wonderful and it’s a great community of people. I always feel the teachers and staff actually care about my kiddo’s development and over all well-being.” A third review notes, “All my kids have loved their time at St. Peter’s Preschool. They still talk about their teachers and their time there. The flexibility in drop-off and pick-up times makes things so much easier as sometime life happens - especially with multiple kids.”

Last updated July 25, 2026.

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