Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Carmel Mountain KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at Carmel Mountain KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- The team of teachers benefit from biannual company professional development trainings.
- Each and everyone one of our staff at the Carmel Mountain Ranch KinderCare have a love for learning and enjoy passing it on to the children they teach.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Carmel Mountain KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Carmel Mountain Ranch KinderCare where teaching is our passion and our dedicated staff work with both children and their families every day in our preschool environment that is all designed for learning. Our programs strive to develop the whole child with classrooms designed to meet the needs of every family. We want to welcome you to this center where each day is an adventure in learning and each child is the reason why we are the best! Each and every classroom reflects the NAEYC education standards and all of our Learning Adventure Programs provide a one on one learning experience for your preschooler in developmental areas such as math, phonics, music and reading. We welcome all of the families within the community and work extensively with all state and county agencies as well as the military NACCRRA program for tuition assistance opportunities. We look forward to meeting you and your family. We are confidant that once you visit, you will love our educated, warm and nurturing staff. Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we are excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning. If there is anything we can do to accommodate your family's needs, please do not hesitate to let us know.
- Your child's safety is of our utmost importance. Our center has a coded keypad entry as well as completely fenced in playgrounds. Our teachers are all CPR and First Aid certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- NACCRRA, CDA, and YMCA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carmel Mountain KinderCare?
The application deadline for Carmel Mountain KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Carmel Mountain KinderCare located?
Carmel Mountain KinderCare is located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2026
My daughter attended Carmel Mountain KinderCare for over three years, starting from around 9 months of age. I highly recommend the place. The staff were not only invested in her growth and development, but also showed genuine love and care for her. It gave me incredible peace of mind knowing how well she was being looked after while I was at work, and that she was happy and thriving there.The curriculum was laid out well and communicated two weeks in advance, and there were plenty of daily updates through the app. This made it super easy to initiate conversations with my daughter about her day, and reinforce her school lessons at home.As one half of a coparent team, I can say the staff did a good job navigating the family dynamics and communication involved. The center director Ms Maddie, and Ms Amani always had an open door for both me and my daughter, who liked to pop in and say hi every day to tell them cute stories and get stickers and car snacks.Thank you to all the teachers and staff, you do amazing work!
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