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St. John of the Cross Preschool

8175 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1986
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About St. John of the Cross Preschool

St. John of the Cross Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lemon Grove, California. The state has licensed it since August 29, 1986, for up to 50 children.

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

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Licensed capacity
50 children

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. John of the Cross 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 St. John of the Cross Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to St. John of the Cross Preschool since Dec 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
50 children
First licensed
1986
License number
#370805563
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Summary

3 visits since Dec 2022 · Last visit May 14, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. May 14, 2026Inspection
  2. Oct 23, 2024Inspection
  3. Dec 7, 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 St. John of the Cross Preschool

Is St. John of the Cross Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 1986.

Does St. John of the Cross Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to St. John of the Cross Preschool since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can St. John of the Cross Preschool care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. John of the Cross Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (619) 466-8624 to confirm.

How much does St. John of the Cross Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 466-8624 to ask.

What is St. John of the Cross Preschool's phone number?

(619) 466-8624.

Where is St. John of the Cross Preschool?

8175 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine's Preschool Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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