Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Oceanside, CA has 64 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 3,474 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 22 accept infants. 12 (19%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 3.
What inspectors cite most in Oceanside
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Academy Incorporated | 92056 | 112 | Preschool | 2026-05-04 |
| Sunny Cove Preschool LLC | 92058 | 110 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-10 |
| Discovery Preschools, INC. | 92054 | 63 | Preschool | 2026-09-03 |
| Maac Project Oceanside Head Start #2 | 92056 | 50 | Preschool | 2026-10-20 |
| Montessori School of Oceanside | 92056 | 45 | Preschool | 2026-02-03 |
| Oceanside Shining Stars Preschool | 92054 | 44 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-06-29 |
| Royal Montessori School of Oceanside | 92058 | 42 | Preschool | 2026-02-05 |
| Childtime Children's Center-School Age | 92057 | 28 | School age | 2026-05-21 |
| La Petite Academy-Infant | 92056 | 24 | Infant, Toddler | 2025-11-05 |
| E.e.s. Mission Meadows Preschool | 92057 | 23 | Preschool | 2025-12-16 |
| Friendly Childrens Garden Preschool and Daycare | 92054 | 14 | Preschool | 2026-09-24 |
| Royal Montessori School of Oceanside | 92058 | 12 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-02-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Learning Center | 92058 | 35 | 24 |
| Creative Learning Center | 92058 | 12 | 23 |
| A Rising Star Academy Childcare Center, INC. | 92058 | 12 | 16 |
| Next Generation Educational Center Infant | 92056 | 30 | 14 |
| Friendly Children's Garden #2 | 92054 | 46 | 13 |
| Mini Miracles Academy | 92054 | 85 | 13 |
| Learning Experience, the | 92056 | 52 | 12 |
| Balderrama Child Development Center | 92058 | 80 | 11 |
| Kiddie Academy Childcare Learning Center | 92058 | 126 | 11 |
| Next Generation Educational Center Preschool | 92056 | 70 | 11 |
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 Oceanside 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.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Oceanside.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Oceanside, CA?
Kinfield lists 64 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Oceanside, CA, with 3,474 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Oceanside daycares take infants?
22 licensed programs in Oceanside, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Oceanside?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 13 programs in Oceanside.