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Shining Star Preschool

3215 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, CA 917333.9· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2026
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About Shining Star Preschool

Shining Star Preschool is a licensed child care center in El Monte, California. The state has licensed it since May 28, 2026, for up to 108 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Mar 2026, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschool to age 13
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschool to age 13
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
TransportationTransportation (School pick-up and drop-off services)
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Star Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 Shining Star Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Shining Star Preschool since Mar 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
108 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#198021927
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Summary

2 visits since Mar 2026 · Last visit May 19, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, 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. May 19, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 19, 2026Visit

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 Shining Star Preschool

Is Shining Star Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 28, 2026.

Does Shining Star Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Shining Star Preschool since Mar 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Shining Star Preschool care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Shining Star Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Star Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (626) 205-8011 to ask.

What is Shining Star Preschool's phone number?

(626) 205-8011.

Where is Shining Star Preschool?

3215 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, CA 91733. The nearest other daycare we list is El Monte City School District-Wilkerson School HS, 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).