Licensed for
84
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Magic Hours Childrens' Center
San Diego · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 2009. No serious violations in 7 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
2009
The state issued this child care center licence on May 18, 2009.
Type A findings
0
across 7 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Magic Hours Childrens' Center?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 72 children and an infant center for 12.
Child Care Center, licence 376700608
Licensed for 72 children since 2009. The state has 7 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed May 18, 2009
Latest recorded visit: July 17, 2026
Licence number376700608
Type A findings
0
Across 7 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
1
Across 7 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size72 children
- State visits on file2 inspection visits, 5 other visits7
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101700.3(b)(1)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 376700608
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 376700608 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 376105080
Licensed for 12 children since 2021. The state has 6 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed December 2, 2021
Latest recorded visit: July 17, 2026
Licence number376105080
Type A findings
0
Across 6 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 6 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
1
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity12 children
- State visits on file1 inspection visit, 4 other visits6
Visit dates and visit types, licence 376105080
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: March 14, 2022
Full state record for licence 376105080 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.5mi
Hickman Elementary
San Diego Unified
Scope Score 85Strong · 85th percentile
0.6mi
Sandburg Elementary
San Diego Unified
Scope Score 85Strong · 85th percentile
0.9mi
Ericson Elementary
San Diego Unified
Scope Score 87Strong · 89th percentile
0.9mi
Mason Elementary
San Diego Unified
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
1.0mi
Jonas Salk Elementary
San Diego Unified
Scope Score 86Strong · 88th percentile
See all 169 TK campuses in San Diego →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Magic Hours Childrens' Center, and what should I ask?
Call (858) 271-8383 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 84 children across two licences (72 child care, 12 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.3mi
Not scoredChildtime Children's Center
San Diego · Child care center and school-age care center · Licensed for 120 children
0.3mi
Not scoredChildtime Learning Center-Infant
San Diego · Infant center · Licensed for 20 children
0.5mi
Not scoredThe Exploring Children's Academy
San Diego · Child care center · Licensed for 48 children
0.5mi
Not scoredMira Mesa Presbyterian Preschool
San Diego · Child care center · Licensed for 63 children
0.5mi
Not scoredThe Exploring Center
San Diego · School-age care center · Licensed for 48 children
See all preschools in San Diego →
Distance is a straight line from Magic Hours Childrens' Center. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 376700608, first issued May 18, 2009. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
7 state visits on file for licence 376700608, with no Type A finding and 1 Type B finding across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 84 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 169 public and charter campuses in San Diego have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (858) 271-8383 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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