First Lutheran Preschool
Daycare center in El Cajon, CA. 867 South Lincoln Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
About the program
First Lutheran Preschool is a licensed daycare center in El Cajon, California, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 72 children and serves preschool ages.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church in El Cajon, California, operates a preschool ministry.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First Lutheran Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.954 · 1596.8662(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our son has been attending this preschool for 1 year now and absolutely loves it. It has been such a great fit for him and our family. They are a small school and do an excellent job at creating an environment that is loving, fun and educational for my little guy. He is a somewhat shy and timid boy at times, so this school has done a great job at bringing out his confidence and fun side! Every time he goes to school,…
Stephanie Pilkington · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoMy daughter went there for 2 years and she loved it. No screens, daily time outside, activities. Very loving staff.
Liubov Dias · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
867 South Lincoln Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Questions about First Lutheran Preschool
Is First Lutheran Preschool licensed?
Yes. First Lutheran Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 370805845), with a licensed capacity of 72 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First Lutheran Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for First Lutheran Preschool, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does First Lutheran Preschool take?
First Lutheran Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does First Lutheran Preschool cost?
First Lutheran Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
