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La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd

Daycare center in San Diego, CA. 10050 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129

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La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd in San Diego, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity120 children
Citations on file3 (1 Type A)
On the register since1994

About the program

La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd is a licensed daycare center in San Diego, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 120 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

La Petite Academy is a childcare and preschool center in San Diego offering programs for children aged six weeks to six years.

The program includes meals.

Meals includedClassroom camerasOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd 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 · 376600102, 376600891
Licence statusActive since 1994
Licensed capacity120 children
Inspections on file5
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file3Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)1172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints15 inspection visits · last visit January 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

1017000.3(b)(1) · 101219(b)(4) · 101216(j)(2) · 101229(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our family has had an incredible experience with La Petite Academy in Carmel Mountain. After entrusting them with two children over the past seven years, it's bittersweet to say that our youngest will be finishing up in just a couple of weeks. Looking back, we couldn't have asked for a better place for our girls to learn, grow, and thrive. From day one, we knew our daughters were in a safe, loving, and nurturing…

Thuy Tran · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

I love the staff & the curriculum for the children, esp. for the summer. The activities for the children during the summer, is similar to day camp for the kids with guests in costume to entertain. Every teacher our son has ever had has been attentive, communicative and helpful. We love all of the staff who's helped our son grow. From Ms./Mrs. Rokaya, Anna, Alex, Jamie, Rachel, Maha, Mahuya, & everyone who've I've…

Marcela Leyva · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

Amazing staff and exceptional amenities. My son has been coming here since he was 8 months old and as a first time mom I was very nervous dropping him off, however all the teachers are wonderful and feel like family and I can rest assured knowing he is in good hands. They follow a flexible routine and provide a variety in breakfast/lunch/snack, they assisted with potty training and my son LOVES the outside time they…

Monami Choudhuri · 5/5 on Google · 12 months ago

My son started here when he was 14 months old, and he has been so well cared for by Ms. Mahuya and everyone at the school. He learned how to feed himself with a spoon and drink from an open cup just by watching his classmates. I love that the kids sit and eat together during lunch - it feels like such a sweet time for them. One of my favorite things is that the school provides meals, so I don’t have to worry about…

Suvi Hsieh · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

10050 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129

Questions about La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd

Is La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd licensed?

Yes. La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376600102, 376600891), with a licensed capacity of 120 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 3 citations for La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd, 1 of them Type A, across 5 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd take?

La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd cost?

La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd 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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