Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado
Daycare center in La Mesa, CA. 3655 Via Mercado, La Mesa, CA 91941
About the program
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado is a licensed daycare center in La Mesa, California, on the state register since 1985. It is licensed for 119 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado does not publish a fee schedule. 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)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101216.2(e) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(2) · 101226(e)(3)(A) · 101427(c)(1) · 101427(c)(1) · 101221(b)(8) · 101216(g)(1) · 101416.5(b)(1)(A) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(2) · 101220(a) · 101220.1(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I can’t speak highly enough of this KinderCare. My husband and I feel truly blessed that we found this place to bring our baby girl. We checked out several places and even though it’s more of a drive for us than some other facilities near us, it’s worth it 100%. It was so difficult to bring her to daycare at only 3.5months so we could go back to work but every time she goes we know she is doted on and stimulated…
H S · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoWe have had a great experience with Kindercare Rancho San Diego. They were very supportive in helping our little one transition from being home with mom for over a year to moving into daycare. We have seen great progress in our little one’s developmental progress and are excited to see continued growth. The staff is great at communication and seem to truly care about the kiddos in their care. We also love getting…
Kendall Stewart · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoTeaching staff is great. Unfortunately the director has been less than cooperative with working with my (foster)/adopted 4 y/o grandson. He experienced trauma with his bio family and his foster family did not afford him with a childcare experience. He has been with us 1 1/2 years. He was enrolled in Kindercare immediately (his older sibling had a great experience here under previous management). My daughter…
Connie Ellis · 2/5 on Google · 2 years agoKindercare has honestly been amazing. My baby has learned her colors, numbers, sounds of animals and sign language all in the first few months. The time they have with the kids is full of care, learning and meeting friends. The staff here truly care for kids and it truly shows everyday. My baby had a rough start with drop off and they made every effort to comfort her and calm her to be comfortable. I would HIGHLY…
Samantha Baca · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
3655 Via Mercado, La Mesa, CA 91941
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado
Is Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado licensed?
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 370805497, 370806394), with a licensed capacity of 119 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 14 citations for Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado take?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado cost?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
