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Gillispie School
- licensed capacity
- 140
- yearly, posted tuition
- $17,880
- year first licensed
- 1990
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About
About Gillispie School
Gillispie School is a licensed child care center in La Jolla, California. The state has licensed it since November 3, 1990, for up to 140 children.
It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition from $17,880 to $28,970.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jun 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Age two to Grade 6
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (858) 459-3773 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Age two to Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gillispie School lists yearly tuition from $17,880 to $28,970. 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).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-K (Full day only) | $28,970 |
| Preschool (ages two to three), 3 Full Days or 5 Half Days | $22,000 |
| Preschool (ages two to three), 3 Half Days | $17,880 |
| Preschool (ages two to three), 5 Full Days | $27,510 |
| admissions application fee | $125 |
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Gillispie School
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Gillispie School since Jun 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 140 children
- First licensed
- 1990
- License number
- #372000227
Summary
4 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit Nov 14, 2025
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- Nov 14, 2025Inspection
- Oct 28, 2022Inspection
- Aug 19, 2022Visit
- Jun 13, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
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FAQ
Questions about Gillispie School
Is Gillispie School licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 3, 1990.
Does Gillispie School have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Gillispie School since Jun 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
How many children can Gillispie School care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Gillispie School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (858) 459-3773 to confirm.
How much does Gillispie School cost?
Yearly tuition from $17,880 to $28,970, as it lists it.
What is Gillispie School's phone number?
(858) 459-3773.
Where is Gillispie School?
7380 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037. The nearest other daycare we list is McKinney Family YMCA - La Jolla Elementary, under 0.1 miles away.