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Easter Seals Child Development Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

511 Saxony Place, Encinitas, CA 92024

Visit website ↗(760) 436-4800Directions ↗Licensed for 94
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/22/2025
Total visits
6

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Easter Seals Child Development Center serves families with children from birth to five years of age through Early Head Start, Head Start, and California State Preschool programs. The organization provides free or low-cost early learning programs with health checkups, nutritious meals and snacks, and family support services.

Philosophy
Safe and welcoming environments full of fun learning tools, designed for each child's needs, led by caring trained teachers, and open to children with and without disabilities. Programs go beyond early learning to help build strong, successful families.
Ages served
Birth to age 5 (Early Head Start: prenatal to age 3; Head Start: ages 3 to 5)
Outdoor
Centers include outdoor play areas designed to support every stage of early childhood development
Meals
Nutritious meals and snacks included

Programs

  • •Early Head Start (prenatal to age 3) - includes home visits, playgroups, and care for babies and toddlers
  • •Head Start (ages 3 to 5) - preschool-style learning in safe, caring classrooms
  • •California State Preschool Program
  • •Inclusive Support for children with disabilities

Highlights

  • ✓Health and development checkups included
  • ✓Family coaching and support services
  • ✓Help finding healthcare, therapy, and other services
  • ✓Welcoming to children with and without disabilities

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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