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Susan Phillips Day School

381 University Drive, Ste. A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
licensed capacity
21
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2020
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About Susan Phillips Day School

Susan Phillips Day School is a licensed child care center in Costa Mesa, California. The state has licensed it since September 4, 2020, for up to 21 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and pre-k.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care and pre-k
EnrichmentReading Ready Program, After School Art Class, Occupational Therapy Handwriting Program
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Susan Phillips Day School 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 Susan Phillips Day School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Susan Phillips Day School since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
21 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#304371455
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Summary

3 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Oct 21, 2025

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

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  1. Oct 21, 2025Inspection
  2. Nov 15, 2023Inspection
  3. Sep 21, 2021Inspection

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 Susan Phillips Day School

Is Susan Phillips Day School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 2020.

Does Susan Phillips Day School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Susan Phillips Day School since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Susan Phillips Day School care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Susan Phillips Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Susan Phillips Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 645-1949 to ask.

What is Susan Phillips Day School's phone number?

(949) 645-1949.

Where is Susan Phillips Day School?

381 University Drive, Ste. A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. The nearest other daycare we list is Back Bay Montessori, 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).