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Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool

1701 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 926265.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$150
year first licensed
2022
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About Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool

Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool is a licensed child care center in Costa Mesa, California. The state has licensed it since January 19, 2022, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $150 to $1,150.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Jan 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolBilingual programPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2–5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2–5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English, Spanish, and Mandarin), Montessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% discount on second child's tuition
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool lists monthly tuition from $150 to $1,150. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care 2:30pm-6pm$325
Before School Care: 7am-8:30am$150
Tuition Fees starting at$1,150
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
70 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#304371540
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits since Jan 2022 · Last visit Mar 11, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, 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. Mar 11, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection
  3. Feb 3, 2025Visit
  4. Jan 27, 2025Visit
  5. Jan 23, 2025Inspection
  6. Feb 7, 2024Inspection
  7. Jan 19, 2022Visit

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 Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool

Is Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 19, 2022.

Does Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $150 to $1,150, as it lists it.

What is Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool's phone number?

(909) 616-1101.

Where is Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool?

1701 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The nearest other daycare we list is Pacific Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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