Childtime of La Mesa
Daycare center in La Mesa, CA. 5565 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
About the program
Childtime of La Mesa is a licensed daycare center in La Mesa, California, on the state register since 1991. It is licensed for 108 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Childtime of La Mesa provides daycare, preschool, and school-age programs for children aged six weeks to twelve years.
The program states NECPA accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Childtime of La Mesa 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
101223(a)(3) · 101429(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Both of my children have been going to Childtime La Mesa since they were 5 months old. I was able to return to work with no stress, knowing that they were so well cared for. The teachers are so attentive and caring. I feel like they know my kids just as much as family! I love seeing all the special activities my kids get to do during their school day. The teachers put so much effort into daily learning plus all of…
Adrienne Gonzalez · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoI toured several daycares before choosing Childtime, and we’ve been here since 2023. The staff are caring, attentive, and wonderful with the children. My child genuinely enjoys going every day and always comes home happy. They consistently plan fun, engaging activities and encourage creativity in a positive learning environment. I highly recommend Childtime to any parent looking for a safe, welcoming, and enriching…
kyle mcdaniel · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe’ve been sending our kids to Childtime since they were infants. They will be there the entire time until they start public school. We love it because the staff is great. The teachers are really caring. They take pictures everyday so you can see what your children are doing. There are live camera feeds that you can watch as well. There is an app where there is constant communication as to what is going on with…
Gerardo Gonzalez · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy toddler has been going to Childtime for 2 months now and we absolutely love it. At first he was scared because it was something new to him since he had only been watched by his grandma, but now he feels completely comfortable and safe. He greets everyone like he’s known them forever! The staff is so kind, loving, and welcoming to both of us. We’re always greeted with smiles when we arrive and when we leave. I also…
Elisama Barajas · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
5565 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
Questions about Childtime of La Mesa
Is Childtime of La Mesa licensed?
Yes. Childtime of La Mesa holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 370806314, 370806315, 370806455), with a licensed capacity of 108 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Childtime of La Mesa had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Childtime of La Mesa, 1 of them Type A, across 7 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Childtime of La Mesa take?
Childtime of La Mesa is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Childtime of La Mesa cost?
Childtime of La Mesa does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
