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Welcome to Coast Kids Preschool

Carlsbad, CA

The mission of Coast Kids Preschool is to provide children in our community with the opportunities to grow physically, cognitively, socially/emotionally, and spiritually by offering a high-quality and developmentally appropriate program that is built upon a partnership between the child, teacher, and family.

About Us

Our Director

My name is Elisabeth Hagen…or as most people know me as Liz. Liz has been an Early Childhood Center Director for more than 15 years, with experiences including nonprofit religious schools, private preschools, and corporate preschools. As a college athlete, Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Diego Christian College and her master’s degree from Ashford University in Education.

Liz serves on the Board with Church Related Early Childhood Education Fellowship in Southern California, providing inspiration, information, and a sense of community for church related early childhood professionals.

At the core of who I am, and all I’ve done in ministry, is my beloved family. My husband Trevor and I were married in Hawaii in 2010. We share two beautiful sons Kyllian and Kayden. We all have enjoyed worshipping here at North Coast Calvary since 2021.

My passion is developing positive relationships within the community, working with students and families in reaching new academic, social, and spiritual milestones, supporting teachers in reaching their greatest potential and fostering a positive school culture by strengthening the connection between school, church, and home.

It’s a privilege and joy to lead Coast Kids Preschool. Thank you for welcoming me and my family into this sacred calling of following Jesus together.

I look forward to meeting each of you and learning how I can best support you throughout this school year and many more to come.

Our Team

Sarah Boyce

Outdoor Lead Teacher | Substitute

Dar Carl

Check In Specialist

Jeanne Griggs

Outdoor Environment Team Leader / Teacher

Denise Jenkins

B104 Lead Teacher

Kim Jones

B105 T/TH Lead Teacher

Brandi LaFee

B110 Team Leader / Lead Teacher

Angela Schlatter

Super Pre-K Team Leader / B106 Lead Teacher

Alejandra Sechrest

Lead Teacher B103

Katie Sharp

B108 Lead Teacher

Louisa Aguilar

Assistant Director

Shona Conley

Substitute

Our Children's Pastor

Welcome to Coast Kids Preschool at North Coast Calvary Chapel. Our preschool exists as an extension of our values and mission at this church to transform the world through the love of Christ. Jesus valued children, and we must value them as well. “Let the children come to me,” he said, “and do not hinder them; the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Our preschool is one expression of that value, in that we believe in the importance of early childhood education and in partnering with parents to raise their children. Our preschool has a highly-qualified, caring staff, and I admire their dedication. Our commitment is to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and fun, as your child’s unique personality emerges and develops, and as they discover the world around them and the great God who made it all.
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