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Bright Kids

511 Encinitas Blvd Suite 114, Encinitas, CA 920245.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2025
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About

About Bright Kids

Bright Kids is a licensed child care center in Encinitas, California. The state has licensed it since June 9, 2025, for up to 57 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Apr 2025, with 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsYMCA, CalWorks, CDA, and MCCYN
DiscountsMilitary, student, first responder and teacher discounts
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Kids has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Bright Kids

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Bright Kids since Apr 2025. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
57 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#376105198
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits since Apr 2025 · Last visit Sep 23, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 7, 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. Sep 23, 2026Inspection
  2. Sep 14, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. May 29, 2026Visit
  4. Jan 27, 2026Visit
  5. Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 3
  6. Aug 26, 2025Visit
  7. Apr 10, 2025Visit
  8. Apr 3, 2025Visit

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 Bright Kids

Is Bright Kids licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 9, 2025.

Does Bright Kids have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Bright Kids since Apr 2025. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Bright Kids care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Kids' hours?

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

How much does Bright Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 436-5433 to ask.

What is Bright Kids' phone number?

(760) 436-5433.

Where is Bright Kids?

511 Encinitas Blvd Suite 114, Encinitas, CA 92024. The nearest other daycare we list is San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool, 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).