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NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsSeptember 3, 2026San Diego

Pacific Beach school Includ(Ed) provides integrated childcare and therapy for children with disabilities

Includ(Ed), a Pacific Beach school founded in 2024, offers childcare for children from 3 months to pre-kindergarten by integrating specialized therapy and special education into a standard classroom setting. The school maintains a high student-to-adult ratio and utilizes fundraising to keep tuition comparable to traditional daycares while offering scholarships.

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Why It Matters

The school provides a local childcare option for families of children with disabilities who may otherwise face difficulty securing placement in traditional daycare facilities.

Key Facts

  • Includ(Ed) was founded in 2024 in Pacific Beach.
  • The school serves children from 3 months old through pre-kindergarten.
  • The program currently cares for 30 children across two locations.
  • The school maintains a student-to-adult ratio of approximately 2-to-1.
  • Services include physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy, alongside special education.
  • Tuition is kept comparable to other daycares through donations and fundraising.
  • The school offers scholarships to assist families with costs.
  • A fundraising event, the Back to School Soirée, is scheduled for September 10.

Who's Mentioned

other30“Number of children currently enrolled.”organizationInclud(Ed)“A Pacific Beach school providing integrated childcare and therapy.”organizationNBC San Diego“News outlet that reported the story.”personAnna Chiles“Executive Director and founder of Includ(Ed).”personRachel Jumonville“Parent of a child attending the school.”