Public Record
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool
Is this your facility?Correct anything the record gets wrong or is out of date.
Researching this facility professionally?Book a 15-minute call
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 231-1917
- Address
- 556 S. El Camino Real
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,652*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the faciity did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff #1 and #2 did not have evidence of a TB test on file. This is a potential hazard to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-03-25.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Encinitas
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
2 visits on record
Clean recordMAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA - FLORA VISTA PRESCHOOL
2 visits on record
Clean recordA CHILDREN'S GARDEN - LEUCADIA
2 visits on record
Clean recordCENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2 visits on record
Clean recordSAN DIEGUITO UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
2 visits on record
Clean record
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool have?
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool last inspected?
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool was last inspected on March 25, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool?
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 47 children. It is located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California.
How does St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,652 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool have any serious violations?
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool serve?
St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 47 children.
Next steps for this record
If this is your facility,and correct anything the record gets wrong. Free.
Researching professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.