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St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool

23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688
licensed capacity
69
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2015
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About St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool

St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool is a licensed child care center in Rancho Sta Margarita, California. The state has licensed it since September 10, 2015, for up to 69 children.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jul 2023, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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Licensed capacity
69 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
69 children
First licensed
2015
License number
#304371061
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Summary

3 visits since Jul 2023 · Last visit Jan 28, 2026

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

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  1. Jan 28, 2026Visit
  2. Oct 16, 2025Inspection
  3. Jul 20, 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 St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool

Is St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2015.

Does St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool care for?

69, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (949) 888-1990 to confirm.

How much does St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 888-1990 to ask.

What is St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool's phone number?

(949) 888-1990.

Where is St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool?

23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688. The nearest other daycare we list is Karina Bernabe, 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).