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Giggles & Smiles Child Care Center, LLC - Infant

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

11316 Woodside Avenue North, Santee, CA 92071

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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: 2/11/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Giggles & Smiles Child Care Center, LLC operates infant and preschool programs in Santee, California, serving children from 3 months through 5 years old. The center has been exceeding family expectations since 2004 with licensed facilities and qualified staff.

Philosophy
Giggles & Smiles recognizes and honors diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, culture, class, and abilities though which will enrich the quality of family life while providing peace of mind to parents and by enhancing the life experiences of the children in our care.
Ages served
Infants age 3 months through 24 months; Preschool age 2 through 5 years
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Outdoor
Facility has an outdoor yard area
Meals
Infants: diapers (size 2-5 only), wipes, formula, baby food. Preschool: diapers (up to size 5 only), wipes, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.

Programs

  • •Infant program (3 months - 24 months)
  • •Preschool program (2-5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Secure keypad entry for parent access
  • ✓Small classroom sizes with maximum 12 enrolled children per classroom
  • ✓Proper age groupings based on child's date of birth
  • ✓Staff required to have minimum 12 units Early Childhood Education; several staff hold 4 year degrees

Not stated on their website: Tuition/Pricing details, Teacher-child ratios (stated: 4 to 1 for infants, 12 to 1 for preschool), Curriculum or educational approach, Outdoor play schedule/details, Parent communication methods. Ask the preschool directly.

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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