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Faith Trolley Preschool

9971 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 920713.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2004
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About Faith Trolley Preschool

Faith Trolley Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santee, California. The state has licensed it since September 7, 2004, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Apr 2023, with 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months through age 5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “closes at 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months through age 5
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Faith Bible Fellowship)
EnrichmentMusic and movement, piano lessons
Staff-to-child ratioBrown Bears (2-3 years): 1:8 or less
Class sizeBrown Bears (2-3 years): maximum 17 children per day
StaffCPR/First Aid certified, qualified to teach at a preschool level
Daily lifePotty training: Work with child and family throughout potty training journey
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Faith Trolley Preschool 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 Faith Trolley Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Faith Trolley Preschool since Apr 2023. 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
72 children
First licensed
2004
License number
#376700052
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Summary

5 visits since Apr 2023 · Last visit Jul 28, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 9, 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. Jul 28, 2026Inspection
  2. Oct 22, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 3
  3. Oct 9, 2025Visit
  4. Jan 26, 2024Visit
  5. Apr 13, 2023Inspection

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 Faith Trolley Preschool

Is Faith Trolley Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 7, 2004.

Does Faith Trolley Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Faith Trolley Preschool since Apr 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Faith Trolley Preschool care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Faith Trolley Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Faith Trolley Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 596-0390 to ask.

What is Faith Trolley Preschool's phone number?

(619) 596-0390.

Where is Faith Trolley Preschool?

9971 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Choice, 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).