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The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare

Daycare center in San Marcos, CA. 920 Boardwalk, San Marcos, CA 92078

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The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare in San Marcos, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity77 children
Citations on file8
On the register since2022

About the program

The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare is a licensed daycare center in San Marcos, California, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 77 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

The Little People Preschool provides care and education for children from six weeks old through pre-kindergarten in San Diego County.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedParent app updatesOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare 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 places320 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 376105088, 376105089
Licence statusActive since 2022
Licensed capacity77 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file8Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints11 inspection visits · last visit August 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

101226(e)(2) · 101161(a) · 101161(a) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101161(a) · 101416.2(a)(b) · 101416.2(a)(b) · 101161(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Enroll your children here. The Little People Preschool is staffed with qualified teachers who will make your child/children feel like they are the most important and valued person in the world. The facility is fantastic - very spacious and colorful with murals on every wall and in every classroom. There are multiple indoor play rooms that are age appropriate for the classrooms they serve. There's also an outdoor…

Raechelle Johnson · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

My son has attended The Little People Preschool since he was 2. He is now 4! His first teacher was Ms. Kim, who was amazing and his teacher when he turned 3 to present is Ms. Sara, along with Ms. Sophia, who we absolutely adore! His teachers have all been so incredibly welcoming and have gone above and beyond for us on multiple occasions! My son has had some special needs and at one point had very intense dietary…

Ashlee Giudice · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

The LPP is by far the best childcare center in San Marcos. Our family recently relocated to the area and after touring multiple centers, none came close to the LPP. Both of our kids enjoy going each and every day. The staff is fantastic, and I cannot say enough positive things about the experience we as parents have had. Our kids come home with new artwork and projects showing their commitment to exciting activities…

Jonathan Mckendrick · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

The Little People Preschool is amazing! My son thrived there thanks to the teachers and staff. They are caring, hard-working, and constantly keep you up to date with what's going on. They have a theme for every month and share out an informative newsletter. We already miss everyone's smiling faces!

Lauren Lentz · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

920 Boardwalk, San Marcos, CA 92078

Questions about The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare

Is The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare licensed?

Yes. The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105088, 376105089), with a licensed capacity of 77 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 8 citations for The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare, 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 The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare take?

The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare cost?

The Little People Preschool Preschool and Daycare 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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