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Child Development Center At Mira Costa College

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

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
3/6/2025
Total visits
7

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

MiraCosta College's Child Development Center is a campus lab school serving children ages 18 months to 5 years while providing academic instruction to college students. The center offers developmentally appropriate, play-based, and inclusive programming with both half-day and full-day options.

Ages served
18 months to 5 years (not kindergarten eligible)
Hours
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays throughout the academic year

Programs

  • •Half-day classroom for toddlers (18 months to 2 years)
  • •Half-day classroom for preschoolers (2 to 5 years)
  • •Full-day classroom for preschoolers (2 to 5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based and inclusive programming
  • ✓Priority enrollment and reduced tuition for student families
  • ✓Campus lab school integrated with child development coursework

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