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Growing Minds Preschool & Childcare

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

509 Sportfisher Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 11/5/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Growing Minds is a non-profit organization offering affordable early childhood education to income-eligible families in North County San Diego, with five locations across Escondido and Oceanside. The program has been serving families for over 50 years with a mission to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond while supporting parents' educational and career goals.

Philosophy
Rooted in community since 1972, Growing Minds enhances the lives of families by educating and preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. The organization invests in teachers as part of the community they serve and relies on donations to offer free or low-cost preschool.
Ages served
Infants and preschool-age children

Highlights

  • ✓Non-profit offering affordable/free preschool to income-eligible families
  • ✓Five locations across North San Diego County
  • ✓Serving families for over 50 years
  • ✓Teachers receive mentoring and educational assistance

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