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Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care

Home daycare in Chula Vista, CA. Chula Vista, CA 91911. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

4.0 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (619) 587-5010Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$997 a month
Licensed capacity14 children
Citations on file6 (2 Type A)
On the register since2009

About the program

Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Chula Vista, California, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 14 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

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

Play-basedMeals included

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Infant$1,018"0 months to 2 years 5 days/week 6:00am-4:00pm: $235"
Preschool$997"2 years 1 month to 5 years 5 days/week 6:00am-4:00pm: $230"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeFamily Day Care Home · 376620613
Licence statusActive since 2009
Licensed capacity14 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file6
Type A (immediate risk)2
Substantiated complaints14 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

102423(a)(4) · 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 102370(d)(l) · 1597.543 · 102417(g)(9)(A)1 · 102417(g)(4) · 102417(g)(9)(A)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Would recommend to anyone looking to find someone who truly values their child's future and morals. Esperanza is a wonderful person and an even better teacher.

Codey Breakfield · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Screamed at students and threatened to call the police just for calling to ask for information. I am a teacher in the community and my middle school students needed information from local businesses. When my students called this facility to know the cost of monthly daycare, the person who picked up screamed at my student and told them that they need to call other places. The quote or cost for the daycare is not…

Tina Tom · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago

I would not recommend this place. In my experience, it was a total disaster. The lady who runs the daycare is terrible; the meals are neither sufficient nor nutritious, and she has no interest in the children. There have been many problems there because of her attitude.

Alejandra Cardenas · 1/5 on Google · 4 months ago

It was a real pleasure to visit Esperanza's Child Care, an eco-friendly place that provides a chemical-free environment. :)

Oscar Peña · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago

Questions about Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care

Is Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care licensed?

Yes. Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care holds an active Family Day Care Home licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376620613), with a licensed capacity of 14 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 6 citations for Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care, 2 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care take?

Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care cost?

Martinez, Esperanza Family Child Care publishes full-time tuition from $997 to $1,018 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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