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Aspen Leaf Preschool

Daycare center in San Diego, CA. 3518 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

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Aspen Leaf Preschool in San Diego, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity29 children
Citations on file1
On the register since2012

About the program

Aspen Leaf Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Diego, California, on the state register since 2012. It is licensed for 29 children and serves preschool ages.

Aspen Leaf Preschool is a San Diego-based program offering play-based early education with low student-teacher ratios.

The program follows a play-based approach.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Aspen Leaf 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 · 376700936
Licence statusActive since 2012
Licensed capacity29 children
Inspections on file3
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 complaints03 inspection visits · last visit April 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

1596.8662(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We got on the waitlist to attend Aspen when I was pregnant because I've heard so many good things about it from neighbors other people in the community. It was definitely worth the wait because my son's never been to a daycare and I am so surprised at how well he's adjusted in such a short time. I expected a 2 month adjustment time but he only needed a couple weeks. The big part is that he loves his teachers and all…

rachel ryu · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

This is a truly marvelous high quality school for your children! This school owner and lead teacher was my son’s ex preschool teacher last year. She is amazing and will make your little ones feel at home and safe at her school, while learning about camaraderie and develop self-confidence! My son really benefited from her teaching and her personality! She really is above what we are use to find among preschool…

Noemi L. · 5/5 on Google · 13 years ago
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Getting there

3518 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Questions about Aspen Leaf Preschool

Is Aspen Leaf Preschool licensed?

Yes. Aspen Leaf Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700936), with a licensed capacity of 29 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Aspen Leaf Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Aspen Leaf 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 Aspen Leaf Preschool take?

Aspen Leaf Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Aspen Leaf Preschool cost?

Aspen Leaf 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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