The Rhoades Preschool

4.6
10 reviews

About

PreschoolPrivate SchoolDay Care Center
Have you ever asked yourself, "What is the best preschool near me?" You've come to the right place. At The Rhoades Preschool in Encinitas, we offer the perfect balance of learning and play in a safe and nurturing child care environment for children ages 2.5 years through Pre-K. Our WASC-accredited preschool prepares children for elementary school and life. We are committed to providing exceptional daycare and preschool education to children in the Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain, Leucadia, La Costa, and Bressi Ranch communities. Contact us today to schedule a private tour. We are conveniently located behind the Encinitas Fire Dept on Balour Drive and across the street from the Community & Senior Center.

Location

The Rhoades Preschool
520 Balour Dr, Encinitas, CA
92024-3937, United States

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    Christina Hepburn
    5 days ago
    5.0
    Our experience with the Preschool has been incredible currently with Ms. Christelle and previously with Mrs Rosanne. The environment is wonderful and my kids love it and learn so much. The principle Nicole is really involved and gets so much done for the school.
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    Caitlin Jensen
    6 days ago
    5.0
    We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Rhoades Preschool. My oldest daughter started at the school at 2.5 years old and graduated PreK. She is now in Kindergarten and was extremely prepared for Kinder and I credit Rhoades for giving her such a strong academic foundation. She still talks about her preK teacher Miss Roseann who is wonderful. My younger daughter is currently at Rhoades and is thriving. She says “school is my favorite thing to do” and adores her teacher Miss Danielle. Miss Danielle is so warm and loving and makes the kids feel special. She is always filling their day with fun, creative activities and makes learning fun. The kids are exposed to so much more than a standard curriculum - for example they have Spanish, Mandarin, French, music, science, and even cooking. The other families have been great and it is a really wonderful community that we are thankful to be apart of.
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    Isabella Jones
    Sep 30, 2025
    5.0
    The Rhoades Preschool truly goes above and beyond in every way! It will EXCEED your expectations for what a preschool should be! They have unique programs, like Mandarin classes to hands-on cooking lessons, and their new French program starting soon!! The Rhoades Preschool only has three classrooms, which makes it feel like one big family, everyone knows one another, which creates a welcoming atmosphere for both children and parents. The teachers are exceptionally friendly and dedicated, always greeting families with genuine care and enthusiasm. Another wonderful benefit of Rhoades is that it doesn’t stop at preschool. The school also offers a Lower School (elementary) and Middle School, allowing my preschooler to transition smoothly into the next stages of their education and have amazing consistency. The director, Ms. Nicole, is another highlight. She is not only attentive and professional but also takes the time to connect with families on a personal level. Rhoades Preschool is more than just a place for early education! You will absolutely love it!
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    Rashmi Chitrakar
    Aug 28, 2025
    5.0
    Getting our daughter Zoe to The Rhoades Preschool was one of the best decisions we made! The preschool campus size is perfect for a child that age and in no time, Zoe was comfortable with her teacher and all the other teachers in campus! She started in the toddler class at age 3 and was already writing her name by the time she graduated. We got regular progress updates from the school and the teacher was always available for a quick discussion at drop off or pick up. Curriculum: The school offers music, french & mandarin in addition to the main academic curriculum. The kids love Mr. Richard who comes in for music 4 times a week. Ms Miriam is an amazing partner teacher and helps with almost everything around the school and Zoe has learned so much from her. She incorporates learning into even the fun moments and puts so much thought and zest behind every teaching moment. Administration: Ms Nicole is a WONDERFUL principal and I can truly say the school has jumped leaps since she took charge. She is familiar with every child on campus, she takes a personal interest in each and every family and has a keen eye on the classroom, she actively listens to parent concerns and is just overall so warm and loving! She ensures the admin staff is extremely responsive and communication with the school on any logistics related item for the child has been very smooth. Teachers: Given all the kids play in the common area, other class teachers are familiar with Zoe as well and this made our transition to Ms Roseanne's class (Pre-K) a cakewalk! I have heard incredible things about Ms Roseanne from graduating parents and I could not be more thrilled for Zoe to have a great year of both academic and social emotional learning. The school has a 12 month program which is incredible for parents needing summer coverage! The added bonus was that Zoe spent the summer with Ms Roseanne and already knows her teacher going into the school year. Finally, Rhoades has a great parent community. I have made great friends through this community and we are able to share our experiences, struggles and learnings as we navigate the pre-Kindergarten phase. Overall, The Rhoades Preschool has been SO amazing, I cannot wait to uncover all that Zoe will become in her final year at the preschool!
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    David Roberts
    Aug 28, 2025
    5.0
    Outstanding campus. Very impressed with the cleanliness and order maintained by the staff.