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Dino Daycare

Daycare center in National City, CA. 6 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950

3.3 (15 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Dino Daycare in National City, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity48 children
Citations on file1
On the register since2012

About the program

Dino Daycare is a licensed daycare center in National City, California, on the state register since 2012. It is licensed for 48 children and serves preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Dino Daycare 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 376700888
Licence statusActive since 2012
Licensed capacity48 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints02 inspection visits · last visit November 2025

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

101229.1(b)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I would NOT recommend Dino Daycare. I was handed a letter saying tomorrow 5/22/26 is my child last day with basically no notice, Stating they’re giving time time and to let the know if I find care sooner . With just ONE DAY knowing I am a single mother, leaving me scrambling to find childcare overnight. Completely unprofessional and inconsiderate to families who work and rely on stable care. A lot of things about…

Alejandra R · 1/5 on Google · 3 months ago

Update called after two weeks of not hearing anything from the daycare and requesting the camera be checked a month back from the day I came to report the incident the director was like i don't know what day they checked to I only did last week. I was like I'm the parent and I want to review the cameras a month back she said if the police ask for it only then will she do it. She doesn't care for the…

Erica Ojeda · 1/5 on Google · 2 years ago

My 2 yr old has been going for over a month and has really grown she loves the staff and all her new friends.highly reccomend

Tiana King · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

Dino Daycare & Preschool is the best place I have ever had my daughter. The teachers & staff are awesome, treat my child well and make sure everyday they know anything about her day without going to look at any notes. They have an AWESOME playground, which is my daughter's favorite part other than the teachers and her friends! They have cameras, but that is for review if needed. They have great safety protocols in…

Katrina Jimbo · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago
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Getting there

6 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950

Questions about Dino Daycare

Is Dino Daycare licensed?

Yes. Dino Daycare holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700888), with a licensed capacity of 48 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Dino Daycare had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Dino Daycare, 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 Dino Daycare take?

Dino Daycare is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Dino Daycare cost?

Dino Daycare does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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