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Learning Tree Preschool

Daycare center in Cardiff By The Sea, CA. 240 Birmingham Drive, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

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Learning Tree Preschool in Cardiff By The Sea, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity72 children
Citations on file3
On the register since2009

About the program

Learning Tree Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Cardiff By The Sea, California, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 72 children and serves preschool ages.

The Learning Tree Preschool is a play-based program in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, serving children ages two to five.

The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.

Play-basedMeals included

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Learning Tree Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 376700652
Licence statusActive since 2009
Licensed capacity72 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file3Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints12 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101216.1(b)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 101215.1(a)(b)(c) · 101229(a)(1) · 101215.1(a)(b)(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our kids are very happy at Learning Tree! The teachers are wonderful and we love the local community feel of the school.

Emily Voge Hester · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We are so grateful for the Learning Tree! Our daughter has been there for 1.5 years and started the week she turned 2. We're happy with the teacher retention and we love all the teachers. My daughter even says several of the teachers are her best friends. One of the most important things to me in a daycare is the outdoor play area and the amount of outdoor time. Unlike many daycares that have an outdoor area that…

Jeanenne R · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

We love the learning tree! This school is now under new leadership and has really grown and stabilized. The teachers are wonderful, and our daughter now loves going to school every morning.

Sharona Benhaim · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our son is absolutely thriving at LTP. They’ve created such a supportive, fun and loving environment for the children and families who attend. Some aspects I appreciate most are how much time the kids are able to spend outside and how communicative and responsive the administration is. I can’t wait for our younger son to attend as well!

Elyse Hornbacher · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

240 Birmingham Drive, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

Questions about Learning Tree Preschool

Is Learning Tree Preschool licensed?

Yes. Learning Tree Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700652), with a licensed capacity of 72 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Learning Tree Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 3 citations for Learning Tree Preschool, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Learning Tree Preschool take?

Learning Tree Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Learning Tree Preschool cost?

Learning Tree Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.