La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center
Daycare center in La Mesa, CA. 4690 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
About the program
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in La Mesa, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 127 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
A faith-based children's center offering toddler, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and school-age programs in La Mesa.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center 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)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My son is 4 and this was his first year experiencing school or any form of day care and where we had him enrolled originally wasn’t a good fit. We were recommended a play based program and found this location by chance. We are so lucky we found this place. My son has grown so much as a person and academically wise. He has so much energy and this is the perfect environment for him. He loves going and he loves his…
nicole Joy · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoThis is my daughter's daycare. She absolutely loves coming here! Mornings can be rough for a 3 year old but as soon as she steps out of the car and we walk into LMUMCC, she is so happy to be there. Every time. The milestone of beginning daycare with any of my kids is a rollercoaster of emotions. I feel so comfortable, confident and safe to take and leave my daughter here and will continue to do so with my younger…
Tad Castellow · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoMy son just started his 3rd year at LMUMCC. We are so happy to have him there. The teachers are always so kind and caring and communicative about important things. They have fully supported his inquisitive nature and help him learn how to be a caring kid. They have fun community events that help parents get to know others who go there. We have made some lovely friends. It also is right in the heart of downtown la…
Alyssa Martinez · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe are grateful to be a part of the LMUMCC family, my child has an all around good time going to the facility for a balanced combination of play and learning. His teachers have been the stability and peace he needed in the midst of moving from another state in his early toddler years.
Jennifer Arellano Sabag · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
4690 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
Questions about La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center
Is La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center licensed?
Yes. La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376701602), with a licensed capacity of 127 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center take?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center cost?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
