Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego
Daycare center in La Mesa, CA. 3605 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941
About the program
Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego is a licensed daycare center in La Mesa, California, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 120 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Learning Jungle Rancho is a play-based, Reggio-inspired child care center in La Mesa serving children from six weeks to six years old.
The program follows a play-based and Reggio Emilia approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego 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
101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101238(a)(1) · 101238(g) · 101223(a)(3) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101238(g) · 101415.1(a) · 101427(a)(b)(c) · 101223(a)(2) · 101223(a)(2) · 101223(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We toured several daycare facilities when we were researching our options and after visiting Learning Jungle Rancho we were immediately impressed with the updated facilities. The campus feels recently renovated and clean. We were further impressed with the large outdoor play space, plenty of shade when needed, and well maintained. And now after having our little one enrolled for several months, what we appreciate…
Joe Ross · 5/5 on Google · a year agoLearning Jungle has gone above and beyond for my families needs, especially for my baby who is 3.5 months. Meeting with Jenny to tour the school I felt like I was with family. She made everything seem as if school was a home. Through her gentle nature and explanation, I knew we made the right decision. The days that I drop off I feel so welcomed, and that my baby is loved. When I pick up, I get a full report from the…
Stephanie Arevalo · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy daughter attended this facility for two days and it was an awful experience. The teachers including management is very rude and dismissive. When we brought up anything to them their response was we can’t watch all of our friends. I did see a bad review and it looks like it got deleted so my review may get deleted as well. A WARNING to all considering learning jungle. They pick their favorites, my child was eating…
Kotomi Johnson · 1/5 on Google · a year agoLove love Rancho learning Jungle My daughter & son both attend this location and it’s been a great journey. Ms.Jennifer (director) has been very helpful with getting my children situated. She also is very informative with any questions I may have about the children’s classes and more. My daughter’s teacher ms.lynn has worked with my daughter with great patience. My sons teacher Ms.Melissa has been very caring to my…
Shaunae Baker · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
3605 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941
Questions about Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego
Is Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego licensed?
Yes. Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376701503, 376701504), with a licensed capacity of 120 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 14 citations for Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego, 7 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego take?
Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego cost?
Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho - San Diego does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
