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                      Mission Statement

The Purposeful Preschool believes children learn best when their imaginations and intellect are engaged, and when they are empowered to be active participants in their own learning. Together we co-construct our learning experience through observation, intentional planning, creative environments, and exploration of materials. Our goal is for each student to emerge as a socially capable, creative child who loves the process of learning.  By partnering with children, families, and the Encinitas community we can accomplish our mission of inquiry-based education.  

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​Colleen Pecnik (Founder and Lead Teacher)
 I graduated from Meredith College in 2009 with a BS in Child Development and Psychology.  After graduating I spent several years working one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum.  Followed by several years teaching preschool children before entering the world of special needs case management.  I ultimately decided I was my happiest, most fulfilled, and my talents put to their best use when working with preschool children, leading me back to the classroom.

I relocated to Solana Beach with my wonderful husband and we decided it was the perfect time to start The Purposeful Preschool!  I spent a year putting my heart and soul into it's development, opened in 2016 in Leucadia, and recently moved locations to Village Park in Encinitas.

I love guiding, nurturing, and fostering the development of young minds. Children live and love in the moment and I truly enjoy being around that energy everyday! I love being silly and laughing often which makes the company of children where I find my bliss.  I cannot wait to start this adventure with you all!                                              
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