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The Rancho Viejo School

29782 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
1998
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About The Rancho Viejo School

The Rancho Viejo School is a licensed child care center in Rancho Sta Margarita, California. The state has licensed it since January 16, 1998, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits since Jan 2022, with 1 Type A and 8 Type B citations.

InfantsMontessori
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
MoreFounded 1996
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Rancho Viejo 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 The Rancho Viejo School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits to The Rancho Viejo School since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 8 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
120 children
First licensed
1998
License number
#304270351
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Summary

13 visits since Jan 2022 · Last visit Jul 3, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 8, 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. Jul 3, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Mar 12, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Mar 12, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  5. Dec 1, 2025Inspection
  6. Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  7. May 7, 2025Visit
  8. May 6, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  9. Apr 7, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Oct 16, 2024Inspection
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 6, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Feb 17, 2023Inspection
  3. Jan 18, 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 Rancho Viejo School

Is The Rancho Viejo School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 16, 1998.

Does The Rancho Viejo School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits to The Rancho Viejo School since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 8 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Rancho Viejo School care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Rancho Viejo School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Rancho Viejo School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 459-0199 to ask.

What is The Rancho Viejo School's phone number?

(949) 459-0199.

Where is The Rancho Viejo School?

29782 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688. The nearest other daycare we list is The Rancho Viejo School, under 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).