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Mesa College Child Development Center

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

7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

Visit website ↗(619) 388-2812Directions ↗Licensed for 66
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
5/7/2025
Total visits
8

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

Mesa College Child Development Center is a licensed program offering quality educational services for infants, toddlers, and preschool children as part of the San Diego Community College District. The center operates as both an instructional program for college students and a childcare facility serving the community.

Philosophy
The program nurtures children socially, emotionally, cognitively, linguistically, and physically through integrated curriculum and child-appropriate learning experiences. Children learn best in environments with consistent limits that encourage exploration, choice, self-direction, independence, responsibility, and critical thinking. The program provides active and quiet activities, both child-directed and teacher-directed, individual and group activities, and honors diverse values and cultures while encouraging active parent participation.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, and preschool children (3-5 year olds for preschool program)

Programs

  • •California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for children 3-4 years old
  • •General Child Care and Development (CCTR) for children under 3 years old
  • •Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • •College laboratory and training program for student observation and practical application

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed by California Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing
  • ✓Laboratory school providing college student training in child development
  • ✓Supported by multiple funding sources including state preschool and child care programs
  • ✓Integrated curriculum including language and literacy, creative activities, science, math, and sensory experiences

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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