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Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary

40121 Torrey Pines Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
licensed capacity
48
a week, county median
$405
year first licensed
2001
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About Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary

Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary is a licensed child care center in Murrieta, California. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2001, for up to 48 children.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Oct 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Licensed capacity
48 children

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Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Riverside County has a median price of $405 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Riverside County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$405
Home daycare$231

Toddler

Center$238
Home daycare$215

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$204

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$179

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 Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary since Oct 2022. 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
48 children
First licensed
2001
License number
#334809846
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Summary

5 visits since Oct 2022 · Last visit Sep 17, 2026

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

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  1. Sep 17, 2026Inspection
  2. Sep 5, 2025Inspection
  3. Aug 4, 2025Visit
  4. Apr 25, 2024Inspection
  5. Oct 13, 2022Inspection

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 Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary

Is Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2001.

Does Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary since Oct 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (951) 696-1600 to confirm.

How much does Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (951) 696-1600 to ask.

What is Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary's phone number?

(951) 696-1600.

Where is Murrieta Valley USD/Buchanan Elementary?

40121 Torrey Pines Road, Murrieta, CA 92563. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Courtyard, 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).