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San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center

3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 920785.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2003
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About

About San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center

San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, California. The state has licensed it since September 8, 2003, for up to 37 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

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

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 years 9 months through 5 years old
Hours today
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon–Fri 8am–12pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 years 9 months through 5 years old
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Extended care: Extended Care & Lunch Bunch 12:00-1:00
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center 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 San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
37 children
First licensed
2003
License number
#376600971
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Summary

2 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Nov 3, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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 3, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 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 San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center

Is San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 8, 2003.

Does San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 727-0326 to ask.

What is San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center's phone number?

(760) 727-0326.

Where is San Marcos Lutheran Church Child Care Center?

3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078.

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