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Big Tree Little Preschool

1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, CA 920814.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$795
year first licensed
2013
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About Big Tree Little Preschool

Big Tree Little Preschool is a licensed child care center in Vista, California. The state has licensed it since June 27, 2013, for up to 34 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition of $795.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Jul 2022, with 0 Type A and 11 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, year-round”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentDancing, art, yoga, songs
Daily lifePotty training: Potty-training support
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsMilitary fee assistance, CDA, YMCA fee assistance
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Tree Little Preschool lists monthly tuition of $795. 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
From $795/month$795
1 posted price. 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 Big Tree Little Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Big Tree Little Preschool since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 11 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
34 children
First licensed
2013
License number
#376700979
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit May 8, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 11, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 8, 2026Visit
  2. May 23, 2025Visit
  3. Feb 27, 2025Visit
  4. May 29, 2024Inspection
  5. Jul 20, 2023Visit
  6. Jun 21, 2023Inspection
  7. Mar 22, 2023Visit
  8. Jul 13, 2022Inspection

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 Big Tree Little Preschool

Is Big Tree Little Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 27, 2013.

Does Big Tree Little Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Big Tree Little Preschool since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 11 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Big Tree Little Preschool care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Tree Little Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Tree Little Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition of $795, as it lists it.

What is Big Tree Little Preschool's phone number?

(760) 685-5780.

Where is Big Tree Little Preschool?

1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, CA 92081. The nearest other daycare we list is Stars Montessori Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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