The Playground Learning Center Preschool
Daycare center in El Cajon, CA. 237 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
About the program
The Playground Learning Center Preschool is a licensed daycare center in El Cajon, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 65 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
The Playground Learning Center is a Reggio Emilia-inspired childcare facility in El Cajon serving children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia, play-based and nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Playground Learning Center 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
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
101229(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our experience with Playground Learning Center has been the most wonderful journey for our daughter. Over these 3 years, she learned so much, grew with confidence, and always felt loved, supported, and cared for every single day. The entire team of teachers and staff is absolutely amazing, and we are especially grateful to Kristyn Kaiser for her kindness, care, patience, and dedication. Our daughter went there with…
Yana Nessar · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy daughter has been coming here since she was three months old and she is learned so much from the other babies and the staff. They do a lot of different activities with them to help with their sensory and motor skills. They are on top of feeding her and changing her. I am a first time mom and was super nervous about sending her to daycare, but they provide a lot of comfort and they’re very safe people and have a…
sophia · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy son attended this preschool for a year before going in to early TK but I wish I had started him there sooner. After a bad experience at another local preschool this school was a much needed breath of fresh air. This is a truly child centered preschool that focuses on teaching children the way they were meant to learn- through play! The teachers and staff are outstanding and as a mother knowing that my son was well…
Negean Shahnematollahi · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy son has been going to this school for exactly one year. In the beginning, during the adjustment period, the teachers were extremely supportive and sincerely answered all my questions. They shared more photos and updates, which gave us peace of mind and made the process very smooth. We are very happy with both the teachers and the education, and now we are even considering sending our second child here - because it…
Pınar Bilgin · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
237 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Questions about The Playground Learning Center Preschool
Is The Playground Learning Center Preschool licensed?
Yes. The Playground Learning Center Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105050, 376105056), with a licensed capacity of 65 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Playground Learning Center Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for The Playground Learning Center Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does The Playground Learning Center Preschool take?
The Playground Learning Center Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does The Playground Learning Center Preschool cost?
The Playground Learning Center 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.
