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Kids Journey Academy

9750 Galvin Avenue, San Diego, CA 921264.3· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2020
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About Kids Journey Academy

Kids Journey Academy is a licensed child care center in San Diego, California. The state has licensed it since May 29, 2020, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Jan 2023, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Journey Academy 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 Kids Journey Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Kids Journey Academy since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
48 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#376105028
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Summary

10 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Jul 16, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, 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 16, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 3
  3. Jun 10, 2026Visit
  4. Jun 3, 2026Visit
  5. Apr 17, 2026Visit
  6. Aug 28, 2024Inspection
  7. Sep 26, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  8. Jun 1, 2023Inspection
  9. Jan 26, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Jan 25, 2023Visit

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 Kids Journey Academy

Is Kids Journey Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 29, 2020.

Does Kids Journey Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Kids Journey Academy since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Kids Journey Academy care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kids Journey Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Journey Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (858) 226-2164 to ask.

What is Kids Journey Academy's phone number?

(858) 226-2164.

Where is Kids Journey Academy?

9750 Galvin Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126. The nearest other daycare we list is Klassic Kids Day Care - Hage Elementary, under 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).