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Children's Paradise INC. - Melrose

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

145 N. Melrose Dr. Ste 100, Vista, CA 92083

Visit website ↗(760) 724-5600Directions ↗Licensed for 32
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
3/5/2025
Total visits
6

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 Paradise INC. operates infant, preschool, and school-age programs using research-based educational curricula within warm, home-like learning centers. The organization serves families across multiple income levels through various funding options including tuition-based and subsidy programs.

Philosophy
Children's Paradise aspires to improve communities one child at a time by giving them the tools needed at an early age to be successful in elementary school and beyond, integrating the entire community by providing resources to ALL families regardless of income or access to resources.
Ages served
6 weeks to 12 years (Infant Care: 6 weeks to 18 months; Toddler Care: 18 to 36 months; Preschool: 3 to 5 years; Before & After School: 5 to 12 years; Summer Day Camp: 5 to 12 years)
Outdoor
Beautiful classrooms and playgrounds

Programs

  • •Infant Care & Cuddle Bugs
  • •Toddler Care & Giggle Bees
  • •High Quality Preschool
  • •The Clubhouse Before & After School
  • •The Clubhouse Summer Day Camp
  • •Parenting Classes

Highlights

  • ✓Advanced Kindergarten Readiness Curriculum
  • ✓Exceptional teachers
  • ✓Low to no cost programs available
  • ✓Research-based educational tools and curriculum

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