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La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center

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

4690 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941

Visit website ↗(619) 466-8407Directions ↗Licensed for 87
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
15
Last visit
10/23/2025
Total visits
26

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 2025-11-17). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center is a full-day preschool serving children from 18 months to 11 years, with programs including Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, TK, and School Age care. The center emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and fostering curiosity within a community-focused environment.

Philosophy
We value an environment rich in play and happiness that fosters growth for all children. Love and acceptance, combined with equitable guidance, are cornerstones for successful learning. The school encourages learning through play which promotes problem solving, independence, and social-emotional growth, fostering each child's natural curiosity and growing it into a lifelong love of learning.
Ages served
18 months to 11 years (Toddler 18 months-2 years, Preschool and TK 2-5 years, School Age 5-11 years)
Outdoor
Ample time outside to allow children to develop gross motor skills and aid in their overall well-being
Religious
United Methodist

Programs

  • •Toddler program
  • •Preschool
  • •Pre-K
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
  • •School Age program (LemonAid Crew)
  • •Before and after school care
  • •Full-day care during elementary school breaks

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratio allowing tailored activities for each child's developmental needs
  • ✓Play-based curriculum across all age groups
  • ✓Uses Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum
  • ✓After-school care with transportation provided for Lemon Ave. Elementary students

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