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Center for Children and Families at CSUSM

Daycare center in San Marcos, CA. 453 la Moree Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Center for Children and Families at CSUSM in San Marcos, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity214 children
Citations on file15 (4 Type A)
On the register since2007

About the program

Center for Children and Families at CSUSM is a licensed daycare center in San Marcos, California, on the state register since 2007. It is licensed for 214 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Center for Children and Families at CSUSM does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.

Infant places380 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 376700376, 376700377
Licence statusActive since 2007
Licensed capacity214 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file15Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)4172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints42 inspection visits · last visit July 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

101223(a)(3) · 101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101216(e)(3) · 101229(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 101229(a)(1) · 101220(b)(2) · 101229.1(b) · 101226(e)(3)(A) · 101223(a)(2) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101419.3(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

An amazing daycare. They take such great care of the kids day in and day out. All the teachers are kind and patient, and the front office staff are communicative and organized. They do a great job celebrating diverse cultures and planning fun events year-round. Our family loves this place, strong recommendation.

Jake Smyles · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks ago

Our boy was wait-listed and we are thrilled to have gotten him in at age 3. It was perfect; smaller student:teacher ratios; amazing staff, great programs for the kids. Very clean; meals are provided, very communicative staff. When my son had to miss a month from school, they even mailed us a personalized banner from the teachers.

Thanh T Tran · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

We have 2 children attending Center for Children and Families and we have been thrilled with our experience! From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile from the girls up front, also from a safety standpoint I appreciate that there is constantly someone at the front. In the classrooms, the teachers are caring, nurturing, focused on development and extraordinarily kind. I know they have a tough job....I…

Tami S. · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago

Staff are so kind and educated. I could not have found a better place to help raise my kid.

kelly marlow · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago
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Getting there

453 la Moree Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

Questions about Center for Children and Families at CSUSM

Is Center for Children and Families at CSUSM licensed?

Yes. Center for Children and Families at CSUSM holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700376, 376700377), with a licensed capacity of 214 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Center for Children and Families at CSUSM had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 15 citations for Center for Children and Families at CSUSM, 4 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Center for Children and Families at CSUSM take?

Center for Children and Families at CSUSM is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Center for Children and Families at CSUSM cost?

Center for Children and Families at CSUSM does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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