The Gratitude Garden Preschool
Daycare center in San Clemente, CA. 92 Avenida la Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673
About the program
The Gratitude Garden Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Clemente, California, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 55 children and serves preschool ages.
The Gratitude Garden Preschool is a nature-based, STEM-focused school that balances play-based and academic learning for young children.
The program follows a nature-based, play-based and academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Gratitude Garden 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 $1,100 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
1596.8662(b)(1) · 101223(a)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We moved to San clemente and were coming from a wonderful preschool, we were so nervous to try a new one. It has been such a blessing! I have 2 kids here, 1 in preschool and 1 in kindergarten- they transitioned so nicely with the help of the warm, loving teachers! Their day is filled with so many different fun things, lots of playtime outside (which I love), and the STEM program has really helped them accelerate…
Lisa Scott · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoI feel so lucky to have found The Gratitude Garden. It ticks all of the boxes I find important in early childhood development. They really understand the emotional and social needs of children and they work so hard to encourage the positive. They have a wonderful outdoor classroom with a garden and chickens! And really strive to make it a healthy community for not only the children but the whole family. Hopefully…
Liz Reichert · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoOur Son has been going to Gratitude Gardens for a little over a year now and is in his second year of TK. After receiving short notice of his previous school closing we researched all of the schools in the area and Gratitude was our top pick and we were lucky enough to get him in right away. Both my wife and I are Engineers, so a STEM based program was very important to us. We love the school and the staff and most…
Jason Gardiner · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoThe entire staff is wonderful, caring and nurturing. Our son loves this school so much we increased his schedule from 3 full days to 5 full days. Such an amazing school and encourages imagination and exploration of the world around them. My son has grown up so much since starting 7 months ago. We feel so blessed and grateful that our son is at this school and we know he couldn't be in a better preschool.
Rebecca Perry · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
92 Avenida la Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673
Questions about The Gratitude Garden Preschool
Is The Gratitude Garden Preschool licensed?
Yes. The Gratitude Garden Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304370981), with a licensed capacity of 55 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Gratitude Garden Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for The Gratitude Garden Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does The Gratitude Garden Preschool take?
The Gratitude Garden Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does The Gratitude Garden Preschool cost?
The Gratitude Garden 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.
