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Rising Star Preschool

Daycare center in Lakeside, CA. 9449 Winter Gardens Boulevard, Lakeside, CA 92040

3.7 (9 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Rising Star Preschool in Lakeside, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity40 children
Citations on file19 (2 Type A)
On the register since2025

About the program

Rising Star Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Lakeside, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 40 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Rising Star Preschool provides infant, preschool, and after-school care programs at locations in San Diego and Lakeside, California.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Rising Star Preschool 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

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Licence typeSingle Licensed Child Care Center · 376105176
Licence statusActive since 2025
Licensed capacity40 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file19Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)2172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints21 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

101170(e)(1) · 101213(a)(1) · 101416.2(c)(1)(a) · 101416.5(b) · 101217(a) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101239(f)(1) · 101429(a)(2)(C) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101415(b) · 101216.1(c)(1) · 101220.1(g) · 101419.2(a)(1) · 101212(b) · 101161(a) · 101212(a)(d)(1)(b)(a · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.841 · 101217(a) · 101212(b) · 101170(j) · 101216.1(c)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I absolutely love Rising Star Preschool and couldn’t recommend it enough. My family has been apart of the Rising Star family off and on since 2019. If you are a military family, THIS SCHOOL IS PERFECT FOR YOU! The staff is absolutely amazing, caring, and knowledgeable. Ms. Rachelle, Isabel, Miriam, and Ms. Carm are the absolute best. The director Ms. Rachelle is an absolute God send. We are a military family, and my…

Chez-Paree McNeal · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

AMAZING! I am not too sure what the negative reviews are. That to me doesn't represent the actual preschool that is open and currently running. My Daughter is 14 months and has been with Rising Star for almost 3 months now. She has never been in a daycare prior. She was watched by a sitter. The School made the transition very easy for us. The staff is very friendly! My Daughter loves all the teachers honestly. She…

Rebecca Sanchez · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

The best preschool for my daughter! My 2.5 year old has been attending since she was 1 and it was the best decision choosing Rising Star Preschool. The teachers are knowledgeable, attentive, and overall fantastic at their jobs. They post updates and pictures throughout the day so parents can follow along with their child’s milestones which has been a lifesaver for nervous first-time daycare parents like myself. My…

Hannah Fernandez · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

I love Rising Star Preschool. Since my daughter has been coming here, she has learned to use the restroom, count all the way to 20 and so much more. I highly recommend this school to anyone. They are best and really work with my schedule at that. Or if I have any questions with my daughters development, they are great with giving advice. My daughter has made so many friends here as well. Another thing I love is the…

Shaunae Baker · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

9449 Winter Gardens Boulevard, Lakeside, CA 92040

Questions about Rising Star Preschool

Is Rising Star Preschool licensed?

Yes. Rising Star Preschool holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105176), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Rising Star Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 19 citations for Rising Star Preschool, 2 of them Type A, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Rising Star Preschool take?

Rising Star Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Rising Star Preschool cost?

Rising Star Preschool 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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