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Discovery Isle Child Development Center

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

10125 Azuaga Street, San Diego, CA 92129

Visit website ↗(858) 538-4800Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/4/2025
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

Discovery Isle Child Development Center in San Diego's Penasquitos area serves infants through pre-K with 30+ years of experience in early childhood education. The center emphasizes academic excellence combined with social-emotional learning through its proprietary Links to Learning curriculum.

Philosophy
Learning with Purpose: research-based instruction with small group learning and individualized support, focusing on building critical thinking, empathy, responsibility, and respect alongside academic skills. The curriculum balances academics with social-emotional development across seven core subject areas: Language & Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, and Social-Emotional Learning (among others).
Ages served
Infant to Pre-K (Infants, Toddlers, Beginners ages 2-3, Intermediates ages 3-4, Pre-K)
Outdoor
Time and space to explore freely with outdoor play included in daily activities

Programs

  • •Infants
  • •Toddlers
  • •Beginners (2-3 years)
  • •Intermediates (3-4 years)
  • •Pre-K

Highlights

  • ✓Proprietary Links to Learning curriculum developed by education experts
  • ✓Small group learning with individualized support and strong teacher-child relationships
  • ✓Daily updates and communication via Links 2 Home app
  • ✓Students earn some of highest scores on Comprehensive Testing Program among independent schools

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