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The Learning Tree

240 Birmingham Drive, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 920074.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$935
year first licensed
2009
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About The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree is a licensed child care center in Cardiff By The Sea, California. The state has licensed it since November 6, 2009, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach. It lists monthly tuition from $935 to $1,920.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits since Aug 2022, with 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentDance, yoga, and martial arts
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% Discount off the lesser sibling's tuition
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Tree lists monthly tuition from $935 to $1,920. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-3 years old (Yellow Room, not Potty-trained), Full Day 7:30-5:00, 5 Days$1,920
2-3 years old (Yellow Room, not Potty-trained), Full Day, 3 Days$1,285
2-3 years old (Yellow Room, not Potty-trained), Full Day, 4 Days$1,625
2-3 years old (Yellow Room, not Potty-trained), Half Day, 3 Days$1,050
2-3 years old (Yellow Room, not Potty-trained), Half Day, 4 Days$1,170
2-3 years old (Yellow Room, not Potty-trained), Half Day, 5 Days$1,285
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4-5 years (Purple Kindergarten Readiness Class), Full Day 7:30-5:00, 3 Days$1,195
4-5 years (Purple Kindergarten Readiness Class), Full Day 7:30-5:00, 4 Days$1,535
4-5 years (Purple Kindergarten Readiness Class), Full Day 7:30-5:00, 5 Days$1,835
4-5 years (Purple Kindergarten Readiness Class), Half Day 7:30-12:30, 3 Days$935
4-5 years (Purple Kindergarten Readiness Class), Half Day 7:30-12:30, 4 Days$1,050
4-5 years (Purple Kindergarten Readiness Class), Half Day 7:30-12:30, 5 Days$1,170
Registration Fee$195
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 The Learning Tree

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to The Learning Tree since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
72 children
First licensed
2009
License number
#376700652
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Sep 17, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 5, 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. Sep 17, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  2. Aug 6, 2026Visit
  3. Jul 2, 2026Visit
  4. Jul 1, 2026Visit
  5. Jun 11, 2026Visit
  6. Jun 11, 2026Visit
  7. Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  8. Jun 1, 2026Visit
  9. May 8, 2026Visit
  10. Sep 11, 2025Inspection
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Aug 11, 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 The Learning Tree

Is The Learning Tree licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 6, 2009.

Does The Learning Tree have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to The Learning Tree since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Learning Tree care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Learning Tree's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Tree cost?

Monthly tuition from $935 to $1,920, as it lists it.

What is The Learning Tree's phone number?

(760) 943-0848.

Where is The Learning Tree?

240 Birmingham Drive, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007. The nearest other daycare we list is Giovana Savassa Family Child Care, 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).