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El Camino Preschool

Daycare center in Oceanside, CA. 2002 California Street, Oceanside, CA 92054

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El Camino Preschool in Oceanside, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity69 children
Citations on file1
On the register since2005

About the program

El Camino Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Oceanside, California, on the state register since 2005. It is licensed for 69 children and serves preschool ages.

El Camino Preschool is a family-owned and operated preschool in Oceanside serving children ages two to five years old.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. El Camino 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 typeDay Care Center · 376700119
Licence statusActive since 2005
Licensed capacity69 children
Inspections on file4
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 complaints04 inspection visits · last visit February 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

101226(e)(3)(A)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

This school has been such an amazing experience for our family! My son absolutely loves coming to play with his friends at school. The playground is magical and the teachers and staff are so kind and caring. I feel so good leaving my son here and when I pick him up he’s having so much fun! You can tell from your child how a school is doing and my son is happy and wants to tell me all about all the wonderful things he…

Eva Posey · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

I love the outdoor play focus, and the novelty of the circle-time lessons. My toddler is well nurtured, is making close friends, and is learning every day. The communication is professional and quick with staff and teachers, I'm a happy mama indeed! Get on the waitlist but don't tell too many folks about this gem.

Anna Howard · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Both of my sons went to El Camino Preschool, and we had a great experience. The teachers are wonderful, attentive and clearly care about the children and their welfare. They teach a lot of independence, and respect of their peers. At the pre-school age, social maturity and independence is much more important than academics (in my opinion), so it's great that they stress those aspects of learning. We loved the…

Scott Balmer · 5/5 on Google · 10 years ago

Taking my son here feels like taking him to a family - member's house. I couldn't be happier. It feels good to be able to go to work and not wonder if he's having a good time. The teachers there are genuinely caring and I've seen my son's development blossom with the style of programming they use that incorporates both learning and letting kids be kids at the same time. Highly recommend!

Jenny Cortes · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago
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Getting there

2002 California Street, Oceanside, CA 92054

Questions about El Camino Preschool

Is El Camino Preschool licensed?

Yes. El Camino Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700119), with a licensed capacity of 69 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has El Camino Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for El Camino Preschool, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does El Camino Preschool take?

El Camino Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does El Camino Preschool cost?

El Camino 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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