San Marcos Trilingual Preschool Faces Eviction After $600K in Fire Damage

Vision Trilingual Preschool has served families for six years, but a fire last October has put the school's future in jeopardy.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:03am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph depicting the soft, warm tones and textures of a preschool classroom, conceptually representing the cherished educational space at risk of closure.The vibrant, multilingual learning environment of Vision Trilingual Preschool hangs in the balance as the school fights to recover from a devastating fire.San Marcos Today

Vision Trilingual Preschool in San Marcos, California, which has taught children in Spanish, French, and English for six years, is facing eviction and struggling to recover from over $600,000 in damages caused by a fire last October. The school's attendance has dropped by nearly half, and the owners are fighting to keep the school open while dealing with delays in receiving insurance payouts and an eviction notice tied to unpaid rent.

Why it matters

The closure of Vision Trilingual Preschool would leave many local families without access to a unique educational opportunity that promotes multilingualism and cultural diversity. The school's struggle highlights the challenges small businesses and community-focused institutions can face in recovering from unexpected disasters.

The details

A fire started in the preschool's kitchen when a burner was accidentally left on, activating the sprinkler system and causing extensive water damage. The fire destroyed half the walls and all the furniture, resulting in over $600,000 in losses. The school's attendance has dropped from 80 to just 39 students as families had to find alternative care during the rebuilding process.

  • The fire occurred in October 2025.
  • The preschool has served families for six years.

The players

Vision Trilingual Preschool

A private preschool in San Marcos, California that teaches children in Spanish, French, and English.

Karyne Begin

The owner of Vision Trilingual Preschool who is fighting to keep the school open and replace damaged items after the fire.

Kevin Rosencutter

A parent whose child attended Vision Trilingual Preschool and had to find alternative care after the fire.

Twin Oaks Kiffmann, LLC

The company that issued the eviction notice to Vision Trilingual Preschool due to unpaid rent following the fire.

San Marcos Fire

The fire department that is investigating the official cause of the fire at Vision Trilingual Preschool.

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What they’re saying

“Pretty much half of all the walls, all the furniture… we have over $600,000 in loss.”

— Karyne Begin, Owner, Vision Trilingual Preschool

“We had to find alternative learning situations. It was at home daycare. It was tough to figure out a bridge between the accident and where we are today.”

— Kevin Rosencutter, Parent

“I'm gonna fight till the last minute, till they put the key in the door and say you're leaving other than that. You're not gonna get me out of here.”

— Karyne Begin, Owner, Vision Trilingual Preschool

What’s next

The San Marcos Fire Department is investigating the official cause of the fire, and Vision Trilingual Preschool is awaiting a response from the company that issued the eviction notice.

The takeaway

The closure of Vision Trilingual Preschool would deprive local families of a unique educational opportunity that promotes multilingualism and cultural diversity. This story highlights the challenges small businesses and community-focused institutions can face in recovering from unexpected disasters, and the importance of community support in helping them overcome such setbacks.