Academy of Play
Daycare center in El Cajon, CA. 1013 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
About the program
Academy of Play is a licensed daycare center in El Cajon, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 94 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool and daycare center in El Cajon, California, serving children from infancy to school-age.
The program follows a play-based and language immersion approach and offers Spanish.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Academy of Play 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
Open the state record →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
1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 101416.2(b) · 101170(e)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I feel so lucky to have found this daycare for my son! The teachers are so patient and kind. They go above and beyond to make AOP feel like a loving community more than just a daycare. The picture and video updates throughout the day give me such peace of mind knowing that my son is happy and learning! Getting to see what fun activites he is doing helps me continue to feel connected to him even while I work. The…
Allison Allen · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoI am so happy I found Academy of Play. My older child was graduating from another facility when I had my baby who needed alternative options. After all, as parents, the hardest decision to make is who to trust your baby with. Most tend to stay with what they know, because it's comfortable and proven to be safe even if it doesn't fit each child you have as perfectly as the last. Fortunately for my family, we found the…
Shaina Lee · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe have had a wonderful experience at this daycare and highly recommend it. The teachers are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. Our son is happy when we drop him off, excited to see his teachers and friends, and is constantly learning new things. We appreciate the safe, nurturing environment and the excellent communication from the staff. We feel very fortunate to have found such a great place…
Natalie Posdaljian · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe absolutely love this Spanish immersion preschool! As a mom of an infant, 3-year-old twins, and a 5-year-old, finding a place that could care for all of my children with the same level of attention, patience, and love felt almost impossible until we found this school. From day one, the staff has treated my children like family. They are incredibly nurturing, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth…
Monique Guevara · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
1013 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
Questions about Academy of Play
Is Academy of Play licensed?
Yes. Academy of Play holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105153), with a licensed capacity of 94 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Academy of Play had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Academy of Play, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Academy of Play take?
Academy of Play is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Academy of Play cost?
Academy of Play does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
