Early Education Admissions
Maranatha Christian Schools Early Education (MCS EE) is dually-accredited through the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). MCS EE is also licensed with the state of California and strives to meet or exceed the Title 22 standards set forth by the Department of Social Services. Maranatha Christian Schools Early Education offers programs for 2 through 5-year-olds.
*Early Education Campus Tours - offered on Tuesday's at 9:30am. Please contact the Early Education campus at 858.759.9738 or email EarlyEd@gomcs1.com to schedule a tour. The Early Education campus is located at 10752 Coastwood Road, San Diego, 92127
Now Enrolling for 2025-2026! Click the link below to apply.
Early Education Programs
2-year-old Early Education - Students turn 2 on or before September 1
T/TH 8:15am - 11:30am
MWF 8:15am - 11:30am
M-F 8:15am - 11:30am
3 year old Early Education – Students turn 3 on or before September 1
T/TH 8:15am – 11:30am
MWF 8:15am – 11:30am
M-F 8:15am – 11:30am
4 year old Early Education – Students turn 4 on or before September 1
MWF 8:15am – 11:30am (Extended Hour available)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) – Students turn 4 on or before September 1
M-F 8:15am – 12:30pm
After-School Care Program – Students enrolled in Monday-Friday programs
M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm
Admissions Process
Thank you for your interest in Maranatha Christian Schools (MCS). We welcome the opportunity to partner with you to help establish a solid spiritual and academic foundation for your child. It is our honor that your family would like to be a part of our community at MCS!
We hope you find the following information helpful as you proceed with the admissions process. Please contact the MCS Early Education Office if you have any questions, at 858.759.9738 or EarlyEd@gomcs1.com
Please contact our MCS Early Education Office if you are interested in possible openings.
STEP 1: ONLINE APPLICATION
Parents and/or Guardians must upload the following to the online application:
• Original U.S. Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record (visit shotsforschool.org for State requirements)
Supplemental Documents:
• Copy of IEP or Regional Services IFSP plan (if applicable)
Our current admissions policy states that all students must be able to perform successfully in the classroom without accommodations. If your child has an IEP or IFSP plan, please provide copies of these and all associated documents in the application.
Students entering the 2-year-old program must be two (2) years of age on or before September 1st. Students entering the Pre-K/4 year old program must be four (4) years of age on or before September 1st. Students entering the 3-year-old program must be three (3) years of age on or before September 1st. Students entering the TK program must be four (4) years of age on or before September 1st. There is a $50 non-refundable, non-transferable Application Fee.
STEP 2: ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT
The applicant’s file is reviewed by Admissions in strict confidence. After notification of acceptance, parents and/or guardians will be asked to complete the Online Enrollment Packet, which includes a non-refundable, non-transferable Enrollment Fee of $145. Please Note:
• Final tuition schedules for 2025 - 2026 school year will be available January 2025
• Student applications, beyond the number we are able to accept, will be placed in an applicant pool
• Applicants will be notified in February of their status
IMPORTANT DATES
New Student Applications for the 2025 - 2026 School Year open on November 1, 2024
Enrollment
• New Student Enrollment Begins February 3, 2025
Please contact the MCS Early Education Office for further information at earlyed@gomcs1.com or 858.759.9738
Maranatha Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. MCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal and state law, in the administration of its policies, educational policies, athletics, and any other school-administered programs.