Manhattan Beach Preschool

Manhattan Beach Unified
1431 15th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Manhattan Beach Preschool is a public early childhood education program operated by the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD). Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach, California, the school serves as a foundational learning environment designed to prepare young children for the transition into elementary school within the district. By leveraging the resources and academic standards of the larger school system, the preschool provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that focuses on social-emotional development, early literacy, and play-based learning.

The program is widely regarded for its connection to the high-performing Manhattan Beach school community, offering families a seamless entry point into the district’s educational pipeline. The curriculum typically emphasizes age-appropriate milestones, fostering curiosity and independence in a safe, supportive setting. Because it operates under the umbrella of MBUSD, it maintains a strong focus on school readiness, ensuring that children develop the essential cognitive and interpersonal skills necessary for success in their upcoming academic years.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: Manhattan Beach Unified
Phone: (310)546-7655
Website: http://www.mbusd.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M