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The United Methodist Children's Center

1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$361
year first licensed
1990
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About The United Methodist Children's Center

The United Methodist Children's Center is a licensed child care center in San Luis Obispo, California. The state has licensed it since August 16, 1990, for up to 100 children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Jun 2023, with 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

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Child care center
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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist)
Daily lifePotty training: Required for preschool admission
AccreditationOther accreditation (National Academy of Early Childhood Programs)
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The United Methodist Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Luis Obispo County has a median price of $361 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Luis Obispo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$361
Home daycare$246

Toddler

Center$232
Home daycare$209

Preschool

Center$272
Home daycare$214

School age

Center$232
Home daycare$215

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 United Methodist Children's Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to The United Methodist Children's Center since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
100 children
First licensed
1990
License number
#401710768
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Summary

8 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit May 15, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

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  1. May 15, 2026Visit
  2. Dec 11, 2025Inspection
  3. Nov 21, 2025Visit
  4. Nov 21, 2025Visit
  5. Dec 4, 2024Visit
  6. Nov 21, 2024Inspection
  7. Nov 21, 2024Visit
  8. Jun 5, 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 The United Methodist Children's Center

Is The United Methodist Children's Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 16, 1990.

Does The United Methodist Children's Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to The United Methodist Children's Center since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The United Methodist Children's Center care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The United Methodist Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (805) 549-0332 to confirm.

How much does The United Methodist Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (805) 549-0332 to ask.

What is The United Methodist Children's Center's phone number?

(805) 549-0332.

Where is The United Methodist Children's Center?

1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. The nearest other daycare we list is Love to Learn, 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).