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Lil' Lighthouse Preschool

301 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, CA 926275.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2006
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About Lil' Lighthouse Preschool

Lil' Lighthouse Preschool is a licensed child care center in Costa Mesa, California. The state has licensed it since July 20, 2006, for up to 75 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

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

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based
EnrichmentSign language
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil' Lighthouse Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

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 Lil' Lighthouse Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Lil' Lighthouse Preschool since Sep 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
75 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#304370255
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Summary

4 visits since Sep 2023 · Last visit Jul 2, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, 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 2, 2025Inspection
  2. Apr 14, 2025Visit
  3. Mar 11, 2025Visit
  4. Sep 26, 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 Lil' Lighthouse Preschool

Is Lil' Lighthouse Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 20, 2006.

Does Lil' Lighthouse Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Lil' Lighthouse Preschool since Sep 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Lil' Lighthouse Preschool care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lil' Lighthouse Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil' Lighthouse Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 631-7294 to ask.

What is Lil' Lighthouse Preschool's phone number?

(949) 631-7294.

Where is Lil' Lighthouse Preschool?

301 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joachim School, 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).