Little Elms
Daycare center in Escondido, CA. 117 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025
About the program
Little Elms is a licensed daycare center in Escondido, California, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 23 children and serves preschool ages.
Little Elms Preschool is a play-based preschool located in Escondido, California, providing full-time care and four daily meals.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Elms 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
101170(e) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101212(b)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My son started at this preschool when he was just two years old, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him. The transition was tough at first he had always been with us, so letting go was emotional but the amazing staff made it so much easier. From the very beginning, they’ve treated him like family. He’s grown so much since starting he’s more confident, social, and always comes…
Lisbeth Palmisano · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy oldest son has been going to little elms since he turned 2 years old he is now 4. He enjoys going. They do art projects, they have playtime outside and much more. The center provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I love that they post on their app what breakfast and lunch will be for the week. The director and teachers have great communication with the parents. My youngest now goes to this center and he runs in…
Brenda Arenas · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
117 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025
Questions about Little Elms
Is Little Elms licensed?
Yes. Little Elms holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376300206), with a licensed capacity of 23 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Elms had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Little Elms, 1 of them Type A, 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 Little Elms take?
Little Elms is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Little Elms cost?
Little Elms does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
