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ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC
CLOSED7255 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LA MESA, CA 91942
DAY CARE CENTER in San Diego County, California
- Licensed for
- 26 children
The public record
- License number
- 376701491
- License status
- CLOSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
- Address
- 7255 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LA MESA, CA 91942
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- +16194392390
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 28, 2022
Licensing visits on record
California records 1 routine inspection visit and no visits prompted by a complaint to ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC.
- Most recent inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The staff is great. They have a small adult to kid ratio which was a a plus for me when selecting a daycare. My baby loves going in. They provide food and updates everyday.
Karla RobertsMar 25, 2025This is a great preschool. The teachers are very kind but also confident with the kids. The kids learn a lot of Spanish and also play a lot. They make crafts each day and have good healthy snacks and lunches. The location is perfect for working families in the area. I 100% recommend this school to anyone looking for either baby childcare or a preschool!
Erik HOct 6, 2024We are first time parents and we were so worried about our 18 month old son being at a daycare. We could not have chosen a better place. The teachers and staff are amazing. They have been so helpful and patient with us during our sons adjustment to daycare. They give us updates all day and our son is so happy when he is there. The activities and interactive learning are so fun for him. We would recommend them to anyone that is looking for a daycare.
Michael SandovalAug 9, 2022Our family has been beyond thrilled with Academy of Play. After spending time at another lovely facility, we were looking for smaller class sizes. We got WAY more than we could have ever asked for. The director and teachers are so attentive and caring. Excellent communication especially though the app with updates on meals, activities, sleep and lots of photos. The classrooms are beautiful with lots of enriching toys. The meals are balanced and well planned. My daughter is speaking more Spanish than I could have imagined already. At first I was nervous about Spanish immersion, but I found her English comprehension and sentence structure has grown in leaps in bounds since joining. I am so thankful for this school!
Maegan ReidJul 8, 2022Both of my toddlers attend Academy of Play and they love it! We specifically chose this facility because it was Spanish speaking and focused on play based learning. I feel like both kids have learned so much in the few months since they've started and they have great affection for their teachers and the director. I love knowing they have a safe and loving environment to be in while my husband and I are at work.
Danielle WyattJul 7, 2022As a first time mom, I was very nervous about the prospect of leaving my baby in someone else’s care let alone have that care take place outside my home. We attended the open house and my daughter, who takes some time to warm up, was immediately comfortable. As was I. I highly recommend Academy of Play. The facility is clean and child focused. Her teacher, support teachers and director genuinely care about my daughter. My husband and I are thrilled with the care she is receiving. My daughter isn’t just being cared for, she is learning and growing everyday. A few bonuses: she’s learning Spanish and she is steps away from my home. We are blessed to have such high quality care and education so close to home for my daughter.
Kimberly RubioJun 24, 2022
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC
Is ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC holds California licence 376701491, currently listed as "CLOSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on March 28, 2022. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC hold?
- California licenses ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC care for?
- ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC is licensed for up to 26 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC?
- California records 1 inspection visit to ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC, the most recent on July 29, 2024. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC?
- The licence is held by ACADEMY OF PLAY LLC. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in San Diego County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 376701491.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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