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The Way Preschool

1915 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 920695.0· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2022
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About

About The Way Preschool

The Way Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, California. The state has licensed it since June 16, 2022, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 to 6 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Full Day Program 8:00 am to 5 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 to 6 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based, Reggio Emilia
Daily lifeExtended care: Early drop-off option at 7:30 am
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Way Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Way Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to The Way Preschool since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#376105069
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Summary

5 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit Sep 5, 2024

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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 5, 2024Inspection
  2. Sep 5, 2024Visit
  3. Aug 10, 2023Inspection
  4. Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  5. Jun 2, 2022Visit

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 Way Preschool

Is The Way Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 16, 2022.

Does The Way Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to The Way Preschool since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Way Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Way Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Way Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 566-5675 to ask.

What is The Way Preschool's phone number?

(760) 566-5675.

Where is The Way Preschool?

1915 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. The nearest other daycare we list is Isabel Martin Family Child Care, 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).