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Palmer Way State Preschool

2900 Palmer Street, National City, CA 91950
licensed capacity
72
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1993
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About Palmer Way State Preschool

Palmer Way State Preschool is a licensed child care center in National City, California. The state has licensed it since March 1, 1993, for up to 72 children.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Sep 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Licensed capacity
72 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Palmer Way State Preschool 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).

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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 Palmer Way State Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Palmer Way State Preschool since Sep 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
72 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#370806496
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Summary

2 visits since Sep 2023 · Last visit Nov 21, 2025

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

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  1. Nov 21, 2025Inspection
  2. Sep 21, 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 Palmer Way State Preschool

Is Palmer Way State Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 1, 1993.

Does Palmer Way State Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Palmer Way State Preschool since Sep 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Palmer Way State Preschool care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palmer Way State Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (619) 336-8945 to confirm.

How much does Palmer Way State Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 336-8945 to ask.

What is Palmer Way State Preschool's phone number?

(619) 336-8945.

Where is Palmer Way State Preschool?

2900 Palmer Street, National City, CA 91950. The nearest other daycare we list is ECS Harbison Head Start, 0.2 miles away.

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