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Childtime Children's Center

5565 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 919424.2· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1992
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About Childtime Children's Center

Childtime Children's Center is a licensed infant center in La Mesa, California. The state has licensed it since June 29, 1992, for up to 24 children, serving infants and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits since Jul 2023, with 2 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parents

Ages served: infants and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
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Type
Infant center
Ages
Infants and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom)
Discounts$500 enrollment discount
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationNECPA accredited
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childtime Children's Center 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 Childtime Children's Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Childtime Children's Center since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Infant center
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants and school-age children
First licensed
1992
License number
#370806455
Also at this site
Facility #370806314: Child care center
Facility #370806315: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits since Jul 2023 · Last visit Jun 24, 2026

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 0, 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. Jun 24, 2026InspectionFacility #370806455
  2. Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigationFacility #370806455Type A 1 · Type B 0
  3. Jan 7, 2026InspectionFacility #370806314
  4. Jan 7, 2026InspectionFacility #370806315
  5. Oct 21, 2025InspectionFacility #370806455
  6. Nov 28, 2023VisitFacility #370806455
  7. Sep 5, 2023VisitFacility #370806455
  8. Aug 30, 2023VisitFacility #370806455
  9. Aug 16, 2023VisitFacility #370806455
  10. Jul 28, 2023InspectionFacility #370806315
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jul 27, 2023InspectionFacility #370806314
  2. Jul 27, 2023InspectionFacility #370806455

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 Childtime Children's Center

Is Childtime Children's Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 29, 1992.

Does Childtime Children's Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Childtime Children's Center since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Childtime Children's Center care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and school-age children.

What are Childtime Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childtime Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 460-0310 to ask.

What is Childtime Children's Center's phone number?

(619) 460-0310.

Where is Childtime Children's Center?

5565 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 91942. The nearest other daycare we list is Lmsvsd-Maryland Avenue Smart Steps, 0.4 miles away.

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