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Cottontail Preschool

471 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 919104.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$795
year first licensed
2013

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About Cottontail Preschool

Cottontail Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chula Vista, California. The state has licensed it since May 10, 2013, for up to 49 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $795 to $1,265.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits since Dec 2022, with 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyBilingual programPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddler program to pre-kindergarten preparation
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7 A.M. - 6 P.M.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddler program to pre-kindergarten preparation
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Play-based
StaffCPR and First Aid certified and background-checked
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsState programs
DiscountsMilitary/Sibling Discount - 10% Discount
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cottontail Preschool lists monthly tuition from $795 to $1,265. 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
3 (Full Days) per week$1,085
3 AM's (9-12)$795
4 (Full Days) per week$1,175
4 AM's (9-12)$925
5 (Full Days) per week$1,265
5 AM's (9-12)$950
Registration Fee$95
6 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 Cottontail Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Cottontail Preschool since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
49 children
First licensed
2013
License number
#376700971
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Summary

12 visits since Dec 2022 · Last visit Mar 9, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 9, as the state counts them

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  1. Mar 9, 2026Inspection
  2. Dec 11, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Sep 3, 2025Visit
  5. Jul 25, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 4
  6. Jul 22, 2024Visit
  7. Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 2
  8. Jun 14, 2024Visit
  9. Apr 5, 2024Visit
  10. Feb 2, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 25, 2023Inspection
  2. Dec 16, 2022VisitType 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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Questions about Cottontail Preschool

Is Cottontail Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 10, 2013.

Does Cottontail Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Cottontail Preschool since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Cottontail Preschool care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Cottontail Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cottontail Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $795 to $1,265, as it lists it.

What is Cottontail Preschool's phone number?

(619) 425-3107.

Where is Cottontail Preschool?

471 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Angels Center, 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).