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San Diego Preschool Combats Trauma with Therapy Integration

10/17/2025

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Mi Escuelita preschool in San Diego addresses trauma by integrating mental health therapy into its curriculum.
Founded in 2006, the school serves children exposed to family trauma.
Last year, 28 of 84 enrolled students had parents in multiple domestic violence situations.
A University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) report found that 82% of Mi Escuelita students scored above average on the Kindergarten Readiness Test, indicating trauma-informed education effectiveness.

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Story summary

Mi Escuelita preschool in San Diego addresses trauma by integrating mental health therapy into its curriculum.
Founded in 2006, the school serves children exposed to family trauma.
Last year, 28 of 84 enrolled students had parents in multiple domestic violence situations.
A University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) report found that 82% of Mi Escuelita students scored above average on the Kindergarten Readiness Test, indicating trauma-informed education effectiveness.