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Children's Choice

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

8824 Cottonwood Avenue, Santee, CA 92071

Visit website ↗(619) 457-0381Directions ↗Licensed for 43
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
7/5/2023
Total visits
2

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

Children's Choice is a preschool and child care center serving El Cajon and Santee, California with multiple locations including Madison, Santee, Prescott, and 2nd Street. The program emphasizes art, music, dancing, safety, and outdoor play with home-cooked meals prepared in-house.

Philosophy
Together For Excellence
Outdoor
Large, open playgrounds designed to inspire active play, exploration, and imagination with space to run, climb, ride tricycles, and engage in outdoor activities daily
Meals
All meals prepared in-house including daily breakfast, lunch, and two nutritious snacks; participates in CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)

Programs

  • •Art, music, and dancing
  • •Class pets for responsibility and care learning
  • •School age care

Highlights

  • ✓CPR-certified staff with security cameras and restricted access controls
  • ✓Class pets including rabbits, bearded dragons, fish, iguanas, dogs, and chickens
  • ✓Bright, clean classrooms with natural materials and calming tones
  • ✓Voted El Cajon's & Santee's Best Choice In Childcare & New Business Of The Year

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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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