Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
La Mesa, CA has 45 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 2,082 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 21 accept infants. 17 (38%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in La Mesa
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Jungle Rancho | 91941 | 120 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-07-08 |
| Childtime Children's Center | 91942 | 72 | Preschool | 2026-01-07 |
| Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa | 91941 | 34 | Preschool | 2025-07-03 |
| ABC Barn Children's Place-Extended Day | 91941 | 34 | School age | 2024-07-10 |
| St. Martin Early Childhood Development Center | 91942 | 32 | Preschool | 2024-10-24 |
| Bunnybears Infant Toddler Center | 91942 | 31 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-07-16 |
| An-Nur Academy Child Care Center School Age | 91942 | 30 | School age | 2024-05-22 |
| Cozy Cubs 3 - Preschool | 91942 | 28 | Preschool | 2026-06-26 |
| Parent Care Family Recovery Center | 91942 | 28 | Preschool | 2026-07-30 |
| Woods Montessori, the | 91942 | 27 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-02 |
| St. Andrews Episcopal Parish Day School - Infant | 91941 | 22 | Infant, Toddler | 2025-07-31 |
| Lingogarden Academy | 91942 | 21 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-03-19 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf | 91941 | 36 | 10 |
| Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Infant | 91941 | 48 | 10 |
| Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado | 91941 | 83 | 8 |
| Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool | 91941 | 72 | 5 |
| Skyline Child Development Center | 91941 | 72 | 4 |
| Aka Head Start - La Mesa | 91942 | 60 | 3 |
| Learning Jungle School - La Mesa Campus | 91942 | 45 | 3 |
| Learning Jungle School - La Mesa Campus | 91942 | 24 | 3 |
| Skyline Child Development Center | 91941 | 45 | 3 |
| ABC Barn Children's Place | 91941 | 87 | 2 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a La Mesa daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in La Mesa, CA?
Kinfield lists 45 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in La Mesa, CA, with 2,082 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many La Mesa daycares take infants?
21 licensed programs in La Mesa, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in La Mesa?
"Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (22 CCR §101229(a)(1))", cited at 9 programs in La Mesa.