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Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center

925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 920245.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$475
year first licensed
1993

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About Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center

Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Encinitas, California. The state has licensed it since July 13, 1993, for up to 110 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $475 to $1,375.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Sep 2021, with 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7am – 6pm (Full Day Program)”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care
StaffTrained caregivers who meet individual needs
Daily lifeExtended care: $10.00/day for 1 hour extended care
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center lists monthly tuition from $475 to $1,375. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
5 Days a Week, 8:30 – 1:30$1,195
5 Days a Week, 8:30 – 2:30$1,375
5 Days a Week, 8:30 – 12:30$1,025
Mon, Wed, Friday, 8:30 – 1:30$740
Mon, Wed, Friday, 8:30 – 2:30$835
Mon, Wed, Friday, 8:30 – 12:30$645
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Tue, Thursday, 8:30 – 1:30$545
Tue, Thursday, 8:30 – 2:30$610
Tue, Thursday, 8:30 – 12:30$475
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
110 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#372006509
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Summary

7 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Jul 1, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 1, 2026Inspection
  2. Jul 17, 2024Visit
  3. Jun 27, 2024Visit
  4. Jul 11, 2023Inspection
  5. Mar 22, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Dec 31, 2021Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  7. Sep 21, 2021Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 0

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center

Is Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 13, 1993.

Does Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $475 to $1,375, as it lists it.

What is Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(760) 753-4780.

Where is Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center?

925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids By the Sea, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).