♥ Licensed Christian preschool since 2014 · Escondido, CA · (760) 877-7499
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A warm little home in Escondido where your little one is loved, taught, & known.

We're a small, licensed Christian preschool tucked into a real home — with letters, numbers, story time, family meals, and a backyard built for little adventures. Ages 1 through 5.

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A letter to the family
thinking about us

(this means you, mama ♥)

We know how hard it is to find the right place for your little one. You've probably already toured a few — the bright lights, the strangers behind the counter, the feeling that your child is going to be just one of many.

We started Ms. Rena's Preschool because we believe the early years matter more than anyone tells you. Your child deserves a place where someone knows them — their favorite color, the way they say "hippo," the snack that makes a hard morning easier.

So this is what we built: a small, licensed Christian preschool in our own home in Escondido — only twelve little ones at a time, with Ms. Rena and a helper always together so every child is truly seen. Real learning every day: letters, numbers, sight words. Real love every day: meals around our table, prayers before lunch, story time on our story carpet. And every single afternoon in our big backyard with the new concrete bike path the kids could ride for hours if we let them.

If that sounds like the kind of place you've been searching for — come see us. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a quiet little visit so you can feel the home for yourself.

with so much love,
— the Ms. Rena's Preschool family
what makes our home different

More than daycare. Less than a big school. Just right.

Most home daycares supervise. Most preschools feel like a tiny version of elementary school. We sit happily right in the middle — real learning, real warmth, real home.

ABCs & 123s, every single day

Letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sight words — woven into songs, games, and crafts. Most of our kids head into kindergarten knowing more than the teacher expects.

Faith, gently woven in

Bible stories at story time, grace before meals, values like kindness and gratitude. Inclusive and gentle — we serve families of many backgrounds.

A backyard the kids actually love

Jungle gym, sandbox, and our brand-new concrete bike path the kids ride around and around (and around). Outdoor time every day — sun on their cheeks, wind in their hair.

A real home, treated like a school

Spotless. Cozy. Safe. The kind of place where little ones nap soundly and parents feel at peace walking out the door.

Twelve kids. Two grown-ups. Always.

We cap our preschool at just twelve children, and Ms. Rena always has a helper alongside her — so every child is truly known, watched over carefully, and loved a little more than they expected.

Reliable hours, real warmth

Consistent weekday rhythm, flexible drop-off and pickup, and the steady, dependable care a working parent actually needs.

a peek into our days

Real moments, real little smiles

The kind of photos that tell you everything words can't.

bike path laps ♥
art day!
our story carpet
lunch together
today's letter: L
our jungle gym ♥

a little glimpse — come see the rest in person ♥

a day in our home

The little rhythm we keep

Predictable enough to feel safe, gentle enough to feel like home.

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Good morning hugs around 8 o'clock

Drop-off, a hug, a hello, and a soft start with quiet toys and books.

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Circle on our story carpet mid-morning

Letter of the day, number of the day, a song or two, and a little Bible story — all gathered together on our cozy story carpet.

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Art, music, & play before lunch

Hands-on activities that match what we're learning — and a lot of laughing.

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Lunch around our table noon-ish

Healthy food, family-style, with grace before we eat and good conversation while we do.

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Rest & quiet time early afternoon

Naps for the little ones, quiet activities for the bigger ones, and a soft house in between.

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Backyard & bike-path time afternoon

The jungle gym, the sandbox, and laps around our new concrete bike path until little legs are happily tired. Wide open sky and sun on their cheeks.

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Happy pickup late afternoon

A craft to take home, a hug for the road, and a short note about your child's day.

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
— Proverbs 22:6
what families say

Little notes from our families

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Our daughter started at 2 not knowing any letters. She left for kindergarten reading sight words — and crying because she didn't want to leave Ms. Rena's Preschool.

— a grateful mama in Escondido
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I never thought I'd find a place that felt like family. Our son lights up when we pull up to the house. That's all I needed to know.

— a dad who tried 4 daycares before this one
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The faith part is gentle, the learning part is real, and the love is everywhere. We've recommended Ms. Rena's Preschool to every mom we know.

— a Christian family in North County

♥ (your real reviews here once they roll in — but these are the kinds of words families actually say) ♥

simple & honest

What it costs

No surprise fees. No hidden charges. Just everything a little one needs to grow.

$330 / week
full-time care, ages 1 through 5
  • Daily preschool learning (letters, numbers, sight words)
  • Christian values & age-appropriate Bible stories
  • Healthy meals & snacks served family-style
  • Backyard play, bike path, art, music, story carpet
  • A little note about your child's day, every day
  • Just twelve kids — with Ms. Rena and a helper always together
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Send us a little note

Tell us a tiny bit about your family and we'll text you back the same day to set up a quiet visit. No pressure, no pitch — just come see if it feels like home.

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questions & answers

What other families have asked

What ages do you take?
We care for sweet ones ages 1 through 5. Our learning rhythm is built for toddlers and preschoolers, and we follow California's licensed home daycare ratios so every child gets real attention.
What are your hours?
We're open Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. Drop-off and pickup within those hours are flexible — we'll find a rhythm that works for your family.
Is the curriculum really preschool-level?
Yes, truly. Letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sight words, early reading readiness — all woven into songs and crafts and games. Most of our kids head into kindergarten ahead of where the school expects them to be.
What does "Christian-based" actually mean for my child?
It means age-appropriate Bible stories at story time, prayer before meals, and values like kindness, honesty, and gratitude. It's gentle and inclusive — we love families of many different backgrounds and never push beliefs on anyone.
Are meals included?
Yes — healthy breakfast (if needed), a real lunch served family-style, and snacks throughout the day. We accommodate common allergies and dietary needs — just tell us when you visit.
How does a visit work?
Send us a note above and we'll text you back the same day to find a time. The visit is about 20 minutes — we'll show you around, you'll meet us, and you can ask anything you want. Most families come back for a short "trial day" with their child before enrolling.
What's the child-to-teacher ratio?
We cap our preschool at just twelve children. Ms. Rena always has a helper alongside her, so there are two grown-ups every single day. That's a far lower ratio than most centers — and it's why every child here is truly known.
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