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La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten

2276 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 920095.0· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1999
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About La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Carlsbad, California. The state has licensed it since January 25, 1999, for up to 107 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jan 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 to 6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 to 6
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
EnrichmentSpanish Class; Yoga for Kids
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1991
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten 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 La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
107 children
First licensed
1999
License number
#376600492
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Jan 27, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jan 27, 2026Visit
  2. Aug 23, 2024Visit
  3. Feb 6, 2023Inspection
  4. Jan 17, 2023VisitType 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 La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten

Is La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 25, 1999.

Does La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten care for?

107, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 436-2797 to ask.

What is La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten's phone number?

(760) 436-2797.

Where is La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten?

2276 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Encinitas, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).