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Balderrama Child Development Center

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

709 San Diego St., Oceanside, CA 92058

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
12/10/2024
Total visits
9

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

Balderrama Child Development Center is a child care provider in Oceanside, California serving children ages 24 months to 12 years. The center offers curriculum-based, play-based programming with educational activities, physical play, and social-emotional development.

Philosophy
Dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for children to explore, learn and create, with educational activities, physical play and social emotional development.
Ages served
24 Months - 5 Years (Preschool), 6 Years - 12 Years (School Age)
Hours
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday-Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor Play Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Programs

  • •Curriculum Focused
  • •Play-Based
  • •Head Start
  • •Learning Hubs
  • •Art
  • •Music
  • •Field Trips

Highlights

  • ✓Nut Free facility
  • ✓Curriculum Based and Quality Learning Environment verified
  • ✓CPR & First Aid Certified staff
  • ✓Program Director with 20+ years experience and Masters Degree

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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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