Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive)
Daycare center in San Diego, CA. 6271 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
About the program
Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) is a licensed daycare center in San Diego, California, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 33 children and serves preschool ages.
Grow Smart Children's Academy provides academic-based childcare and preschool programs for children aged 18 months to 6 years at two locations.
The program follows a academic approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) 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
101218(b) · 101223(a)(2) · 101226(e)(1)(B) · 101216(g)(2) · 101220.1(g)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We've been sending both of our kids to Grow Smart for about a year and we absolutely love it! Kids always seem happy - our kids are happy when we drop them off and pick them up. They seem to spend a lot of time playing outside, which I think is great. The teachers are nice and friendly, and are easy to establish a rapport with. Ms. Marissa is great too. She's very nice, and has been very accommodating whenever we've…
Katy Montgomery · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoWe absolutely love Grow Smart Children's Academy! As a locally owned preschool, it has a personal touch that you just don’t find with larger corporate chains. The director has the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on what’s best for the kids - not what’s dictated from a boardroom - and that makes a huge difference. The teachers genuinely care, and it shows every single day. Our toddler is excited to go…
Sarah Robillard Mcdonald · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGrow Smart Academy is a hidden gem in La Mesa. This was the first preschool my two sons attended, and the teachers made the transition so easy for us. They were patient and kind, sending us pictures and updates throughout the day to help my husband and me feel comfortable. The children are friendly and happy, creating a truly special culture. The teachers make learning enjoyable and clearly love what they do. After…
Frances Amaya · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe absolutely love Grow Smart Children's Academy! My son has been attending for almost a year, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The teachers are incredibly attentive, friendly, and genuinely care about the kids. I really appreciate the regular updates and pictures - they give me peace of mind knowing my child is happy and engaged. It’s a wonderful, nurturing environment, and I highly recommend it to…
Jennie Lu · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
6271 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
Questions about Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive)
Is Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) licensed?
Yes. Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700589), with a licensed capacity of 33 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive), across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) take?
Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) cost?
Grow Smart Children's Academy | Preschool & Child Care (6271 Jackson Drive) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
