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Learning Jungle La Mesa

Daycare center in La Mesa, CA. 7484 University Avenue Ste 100, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Learning Jungle La Mesa in La Mesa, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity69 children
Citations on file6
On the register since2015

About the program

Learning Jungle La Mesa is a licensed daycare center in La Mesa, California, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 69 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Learning Jungle La Mesa is a child care facility providing play-based and Reggio-inspired programs for children aged six weeks to six years.

The program follows a play-based and Reggio Emilia approach.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Learning Jungle 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.

Infant places240 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 376701156, 376701157
Licence statusActive since 2015
Licensed capacity69 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file6Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints13 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

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

101238(g) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(2) · 101216(g)(2) · 101439.1(a)(b) · 101223(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Absolutely love this school and the teachers. They have taken amazing care of my daughter. Before starting at Learning Jungle she was extremely shy and had difficulty separating from me and her dad. Now she is begging me to take her to school and chatting at home with us about how much fun she had during the day. It was important for me to find a school that communicated well and prioritized my child’s happiness and…

Kaleigh · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

We started our oldest kiddo in the Infant 1 classroom and have kept her here at Learning Jungle La Mesa since. The staff are exceptionally caring and our kiddo can’t wait to go to “school” each morning. Director Ms. Alexa is a gem and always greets us with a smile, remembers our names, and goes out of her way to understand our needs and goals for our kids. Since starting, our kid’s verbal and motor skills have…

Richard Williams · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Our son has been at Learning Jungle La Mesa for about a year and a half, and we've been extremely happy with his care. Alexa runs a great program, and all of the teachers we've encountered have been extremely friendly, and genuinely care about our son. We have witnessed him grow and develop immensely and cannot say enough good things about this center.

Troy Darrock · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our 2.5 year old has been here since he was 1 and we love it! Conveniently located, friendly staff, and meals included. Alexis does a great job at running this location and I always know our boy is being cared for. They helped with potty training, socializing, and of course having lots of fun! Hannah and Ashley are his main teachers now and he loves them. Monica holds a special place in our hearts too and my wife and…

Spencer Trapp · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

7484 University Avenue Ste 100, La Mesa, CA 91942

Questions about Learning Jungle La Mesa

Is Learning Jungle La Mesa licensed?

Yes. Learning Jungle La Mesa holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376701156, 376701157), with a licensed capacity of 69 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Learning Jungle La Mesa had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 6 citations for Learning Jungle La Mesa, 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 Learning Jungle La Mesa take?

Learning Jungle La Mesa is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Learning Jungle La Mesa cost?

Learning Jungle 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.

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