At Scripps Exploring Academy, we are dedicated to creating nurturing environments where every child is supported at their unique stage of development. Our mission is to promote each child’s overall well-being and growth by providing meaningful goals that are both challenging and achievable. Each classroom offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to encourage progress, spark curiosity, and make learning joyful and engaging.

We believe in meeting children where they are and thoughtfully adapting our teaching to their individual needs and abilities. This approach helps build confidence, encourages a love for learning, and allows children to grow at their own pace. As students move through our classrooms, they are introduced to new challenges while continuing to feel secure in a supportive and familiar environment.

In addition to our engaging curriculum, we value the importance of the whole child by supporting social, emotional, and physical development throughout our programs. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, nurture resilience, and help children develop the skills they need to thrive. At Scripps Exploring Academy, each child’s educational journey is designed to be enriching, joyful, and full of opportunities for growth as they progress through every stage of their learning experience.

Menifee Programs

Newborns & Infants

(Ages are a guideline)

Sea Turtles

Crawlers

(0 months — 12 months)

Starfish

Walkers

(12 months — 18 months)

Toddlers

(Ages are a guideline)

Sea Horses

Younger Toddlers

(18 months — 30 months)

Jellyfish

Older Toddlers

(18 months — 30 months)

Potty Training

Sea Otters

(Ages are a guideline)

Potty Training

(2’s)

Pufferfish

Potty Training

(Younger 3’s)

Clownfish

Preschool

(Older 3’s)

Preschool

Manta Ray

Preschool

(Potty Trained 3’s)

Dolphins

Transitional Kindergarten Prep

(4 years)

Transitional Kindergarten

Sharks

Transitional Kindergarten

(5 years)