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Encinitas Country Day School

2155 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 920244.6· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1997
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About Encinitas Country Day School

Encinitas Country Day School is a licensed child care center in Encinitas, California. The state has licensed it since December 11, 1997, for up to 144 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentMusic and gymnastics classes
StaffCredentialed staff
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Encinitas Country Day School 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 Encinitas Country Day School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Encinitas Country Day School since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
144 children
First licensed
1997
License number
#376600388
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Summary

4 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Mar 17, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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. Mar 17, 2025Inspection
  2. Jun 21, 2022Inspection
  3. Dec 6, 2021VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. 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 Encinitas Country Day School

Is Encinitas Country Day School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 11, 1997.

Does Encinitas Country Day School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Encinitas Country Day School since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Encinitas Country Day School care for?

144, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Encinitas Country Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Encinitas Country Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 942-2224 to ask.

What is Encinitas Country Day School's phone number?

(760) 942-2224.

Where is Encinitas Country Day School?

2155 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy at Bright Horizons, 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).