Pathways Learning Academy at St. Thomas Church

The Learning Torch Preschool

The Learning Torch Preschool operates a preschool program in the Paseo del Sol neighborhood, serving the typical three-to-five age range that characterizes traditional preschool rather than infant or toddler care. The program runs on a structured daily schedule — the standard full-day or part-time enrollment model most Temecula preschools follow — rather than drop-in or flex-hour arrangements. Parents choosing preschool at this stage are typically managing the gap between home care and kindergarten entry, looking for a licensed program (Title 22 compliance is the baseline expectation across California preschools) where their child has consistent peer interaction and structured activities five days a week. The Paseo del Sol location places it within the residential stretch of central Temecula, accessible to families in that area during the standard morning drop-off and afternoon pickup window. For families needing infant care, extended hours into evening, or school-age aftercare for older siblings, other programs in the valley specialize more explicitly in those formats. For a preschool program within the neighborhood, The Learning Torch fills that slot.