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Garden Day School

Daycare center in Oceanside, CA. 3815 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058

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Garden Day School in Oceanside, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity80 children
Citations on file6
On the register since2013

About the program

Garden Day School is a licensed daycare center in Oceanside, California, on the state register since 2013. It is licensed for 80 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Sunny Cove Preschool in Oceanside provides care for children from infants through Pre-K, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

The program states California Community Care Licensing accreditation and includes meals.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Garden Day School 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 places200 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 376700996, 376700994
Licence statusActive since 2013
Licensed capacity80 children
Inspections on file6
AccreditationCalifornia Community Care Licensing (stated by the program)
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 complaints16 inspection visits · last visit July 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

101215.1(m) · 101216(f) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101238(g) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101220(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our family cannot say enough good things about Garden Day. From the very first day, the staff welcomed our three and four year old with genuine warmth, and it did not take long to see how much both of them have thrived here. The teachers are patient, attentive, and clearly passionate about early childhood education, and it shows in the little things: the way they celebrate each child’s milestones, the thoughtful…

Mission Avenue · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

My daughter went to this day care from the ages of 3-6yrs and she loved it. My child always spoke highly of her teachers and ALWAYS came home wanting to tell me all the things she's learned. Mrs. Debbie (the director) is perfect at what she does and once you meet her you can tell she has a heart for children. I was really bummed when we moved counties and I had to switch my daughters day care. I wish I could give an…

Angee Duran · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago

I am a helicopter parent and way over protective of my kids. I will not take my kids any place else but here. It’s not just a daycare it’s education and kindness and love and safety.

JD W · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

3815 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058

Questions about Garden Day School

Is Garden Day School licensed?

Yes. Garden Day School holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700996, 376700994), with a licensed capacity of 80 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Garden Day School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 6 citations for Garden Day School, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Garden Day School take?

Garden Day School is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Garden Day School cost?

Garden Day School 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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