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Little Lambs Preschool National City

1200 East Eighth Street, National City, CA 919505.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$600
year first licensed
2005
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About Little Lambs Preschool National City

Little Lambs Preschool National City is a licensed child care center in National City, California. The state has licensed it since November 7, 2005, for up to 80 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $600 to $1,000.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Jun 2023, with 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

Faith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 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: “6:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2-5
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumAbeka
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lambs Preschool National City lists monthly tuition from $600 to $1,000. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Time, 2 year olds Toddler Program & non-potty trained children$1,000
Full Time, Hours 6:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri$900
Preschool Only, Hours 8:30am-11:30am$600
Registration (One Time)$150
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Little Lambs Preschool National City

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Little Lambs Preschool National City since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
80 children
First licensed
2005
License number
#376700181
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Summary

2 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Nov 17, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 4, 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. Nov 17, 2025Inspection
  2. Jun 29, 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 Little Lambs Preschool National City

Is Little Lambs Preschool National City licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 7, 2005.

Does Little Lambs Preschool National City have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Little Lambs Preschool National City since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Lambs Preschool National City care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Lambs Preschool National City's hours?

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

How much does Little Lambs Preschool National City cost?

Monthly tuition from $600 to $1,000, as it lists it.

What is Little Lambs Preschool National City's phone number?

(619) 477-2422.

Where is Little Lambs Preschool National City?

1200 East Eighth Street, National City, CA 91950. The nearest other daycare we list is Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start, 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).