Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street)
Daycare center in San Diego, CA. 9585 Candida Street, San Diego, CA 92126
About the program
Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) is a licensed daycare center in San Diego, California, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 106 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Early Learners Children's Academy is a locally owned preschool and child care provider with two locations in San Diego.
The program follows a academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) 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
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
101216.3(b) · 101223(a)(2) · 101223(a)(2) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101239.1(b)(5) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101226(e)(2) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 101212(d)(1)(C)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We love ELCA Mira Mesa! They are like family to us. Our 3 baby just started in the baby room. The staff is very friendly and caring. I like how the teachers know all the kids. The communication and care taken for each student is loving and reassuring. The staff is attentive and supportive of the needs of our children who deal with medical issues. We are grateful for the connection made at ELCA Mira Mesa. ❤️
robin ady · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy husband and I feel really lucky to have found ELCA for our infant daughter. We started her in daycare when she was 5.5 months old, and since she’s our first baby, it was extremely difficult for us emotionally to send her to daycare when we went back to work since we have been with her everyday before this transition. However, Celene and all the teachers, especially Cecee, have been beyond amazing, extremely…
Maria Jen · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoAt the Old Town location we have had a stellar experience with our daughter beginning at 7 months old-3 years old. As first time parents, out of state transplants, and totally unfamiliar with daycare, we were incredibly nervous. When we toured, parents organically pulled us aside and told us it was a great place which was comforting. They were right! The staff are communicative and understanding. The teachers really…
Jessie Wittwer · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoI love ELCA daycare. I’ve had my 2 year old there since 6 months old (about 1.5years). I can’t speak more highly of the teachers and staff. They truly care about the students. This is a smaller school but I like it that way. ELCA is a super high quality daycare.
Rebecca Ludford · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
9585 Candida Street, San Diego, CA 92126
Questions about Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street)
Is Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) licensed?
Yes. Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376701064, 376701065), with a licensed capacity of 106 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 8 citations for Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street), 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 Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) take?
Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) cost?
Early Learners Children's Academy (9585 Candida Street) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
