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WAY PRESCHOOL, THE

LICENSED

1915 N. TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069

DAY CARE CENTER in San Diego County, California

47Elevated Risk
Preschool
5.0(23)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
8 AM–5 PM
Licensed for
30 children

The public record

License number
376105069
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
30 children
Address
1915 N. TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
County
San Diego County
Website
Not listed
License issued
June 16, 2022

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
8 AM–5 PM
Tue
8 AM–5 PM
Wed
8 AM–5 PM
Thu
8 AM–5 PM
Fri
8 AM–5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 2 routine inspection visits and 2 complaint visits to WAY PRESCHOOL, THE.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
  2. 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 5.0 average comes from 23 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star23
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • Our son has been at The Way for a year and we have been so pleased with his development. Ms. Denham works tirelessly to create a learning environment that integrates play with the requirements needed to transfer smoothly to pre-Kindergarten. We have seen great progress with speech, vocabulary, letters/writing skills, and overall interpersonal behavior. His preschool teacher (Ms. Aragon) is such a kind, caring, and warm presence for the children, and she created the perfect introduction to school for our child. We look forward to his next year and can’t recommend this school enough to those looking for a caring and intimate classroom setting for their child.

    Andreas KanyaJun 20, 2026
  • Im so happy that we put our 3 year old daughter here 2 years ago. Ms. Denham is a true proffesional. The little campus is great also. Grateful for The Way Preschool

    David SimonJun 19, 2026
  • I truly cannot say enough good things about The Way Preschool. Our daughter started there when she was almost four years old, and looking back at the past year, I am amazed by how much she has grown. As a bilingual child, we have seen a huge improvement in her English, but even more importantly, we have watched her become more confident, independent, and comfortable expressing herself. One of the things we love most about the school is the amount of outdoor and unstructured play. It is so refreshing to see children encouraged to be children. Watching them play in the mud kitchen, collect rocks, search for worms and frogs, and explore nature has been wonderful. The teachers don't take over their play—they observe, listen, and step in only when needed. Because of this, our daughter has learned how to communicate with her friends, work through small disagreements, create her own games, and build confidence in her own ideas. The teachers are incredible. Communication has always been easy, and I am constantly impressed by how well they know each child. It feels like they truly see and understand who your child is, even in a short amount of time. The learning experiences are thoughtful and engaging. This year, the children watched chicks hatch and followed their journey in the classroom, which was absolutely fascinating. Our daughter would come home excited to tell us about what she had learned. I also have to mention the events and celebrations. The amount of care and attention that goes into creating meaningful memories for the children and families is something really special. Whether it was Mother's Day, Father's Day, or the Christmas musical, every event felt heartfelt and memorable. Seeing our little girl on stage during the Christmas performance is a memory I will cherish forever. The parent-teacher conferences are also incredibly thoughtful and well organized. We always left feeling informed, supported, and reassured. The teachers take the time to discuss your child's progress in detail and answer every question with care and honesty. Most importantly, throughout our time at The Way Preschool, we always felt that our daughter was loved, safe, and genuinely cared for. As a parent, there is nothing more important than that. We are so grateful for the memories, friendships, and experiences our family has had here. Thank you to everyone at The Way Preschool for making our daughter's preschool journey so special.

    neha negiJun 15, 2026
  • We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Way Preschool. The environment is absolutely beautiful, thoughtfully designed in a way that feels calm, welcoming, and inspiring for both children and parents. You can truly tell how much care and intention goes into creating a special experience each day, whether it be through play, or circle time, or the art that comes home (my favorite). The teachers are exceptional. Prepared in early childhood development, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth. They do an incredible job fostering both intellectual development and social skills in a supportive, nurturing way. It’s clear they meet kids where they are and help them thrive. The school is consistently clean and well-maintained, which gives us great peace of mind. But most importantly, our child loves it here, and that says everything. We feel so fortunate to have found this preschool, and when our next child is old enough, she will absolutely be attending as well. Would highly recommend!!

    Juliette AllenJun 12, 2026
  • My husband and I cannot recommend The Way Preschool enough! Our daughter has enjoyed attending school since day one. The teachers and staff are wonderful and have played a key role in our daughter’s academic and social skills improvement. They are passionate & nurturing and heavily invested in ensuring our little ones are thriving. Communication has been clear and transparent from the very start. The place is clean and well-organized. We wish we would’ve enrolled our daughter sooner, but we’re forever grateful for the time she spent here.

    Karen ReadJun 11, 2026
  • We have loved this school from day one. It is everything you would want in a preschool. The space inside and out is always clean and organized. You can feel how much thought and love was put into this space, with a lot of attention to detail for the kids to learn and play. My daughter has truly enjoyed coming and never wants to miss a day. The teachers are kind, caring and actually care about each child and their little minds and hearts. I feel like that speaks volumes when your child comes home talking about the teachers each day. I would recommend this preschool over and over I only wish I had started her sooner so she could stay longer! I have noticed such a beautiful shift in my daughter this last year and wanting to learn and care for those around her and I am so grateful for The Way preschool in helping her to grow.

    Tovi JacksonJun 11, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about WAY PRESCHOOL, THE

Is WAY PRESCHOOL, THE a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. WAY PRESCHOOL, THE holds California licence 376105069, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on June 16, 2022. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does WAY PRESCHOOL, THE hold?

California licenses WAY PRESCHOOL, THE 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 WAY PRESCHOOL, THE care for?

WAY PRESCHOOL, THE is licensed for up to 30 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 WAY PRESCHOOL, THE?

California records 2 inspection visits to WAY PRESCHOOL, THE, the most recent on April 15, 2026 and the earliest on record August 10, 2023. 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 WAY PRESCHOOL, THE in response to a complaint?

California records 2 complaint-driven visits to WAY PRESCHOOL, THE. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.

Who holds the licence for WAY PRESCHOOL, THE?

The licence is held by WAY ENTERPRISES, THE. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in San Diego County.

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

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 376105069.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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