Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Vista, CA has 62 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 3,247 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 24 accept infants. 15 (24%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 2.
What inspectors cite most in Vista
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars Montessori Academy | 92081 | 139 | Preschool | 2025-11-07 |
| Ees Sunset Early Education Center | 92081 | 72 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-05 |
| Maac North Campus Early Learning Center | 92084 | 60 | Preschool | 2025-02-04 |
| North County Jewish Preschool | 92081 | 55 | Preschool | 2025-09-19 |
| Ees - Monte Vista Early Education Center | 92084 | 48 | Preschool | 2025-08-28 |
| Ees Vavpa Early Education Center | 92083 | 48 | Preschool | 2026-08-31 |
| Children's Paradise INC. - Melrose | 92083 | 26 | School age | 2025-09-26 |
| Ees-Beaumont State Preschool | 92084 | 24 | Preschool | 2025-10-21 |
| Ees Grapevine Preschool | 92083 | 24 | Preschool | 2026-08-27 |
| Ees Maryland Preschool | 92083 | 24 | Preschool | 2026-08-27 |
| Maac North Campus Early Learning Center (Infant) | 92084 | 24 | Infant, Toddler | 2025-02-20 |
| Ees - Bobier Preschool | 92083 | 24 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Town Montessori School | 92081 | 101 | 13 |
| Big Tree, Little Preschool, INC. | 92081 | 34 | 10 |
| Little Bears Tender Care | 92083 | 33 | 8 |
| Vista Christian Preschool | 92083 | 74 | 8 |
| Kids Town Montessori School-Infant | 92081 | 12 | 8 |
| Children's Paradise INC. - Melrose | 92083 | 126 | 7 |
| Children's Choice Academy - Vista | 92083 | 36 | 7 |
| Children's Choice Academy - Vista | 92083 | 80 | 6 |
| Children's Paradise INC. - Vale Terrace | 92084 | 80 | 6 |
| Ees-David & Jillian Gilmour Early Education | 92083 | 102 | 6 |
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 Vista 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 Vista.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Vista, CA?
Kinfield lists 62 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Vista, CA, with 3,247 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Vista daycares take infants?
24 licensed programs in Vista, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Vista?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 20 programs in Vista.