Founded in 1967 as a division of Gerber Products Corporation, Childtime Learning Centers has grown to a network of more than 275 locations.
We offer childcare, preschool, kindergarten and school-age education services to children, infancy through 12 years.
Our schools are located across the country with a number operated in hospitals, corporations, government facilities and office parks.
Currently, Childtime has nearly 25,000 children enrolled (full and part-time) nationwide.
The children are cared for and educated by approximately 5,000 dedicated directors and staff.
Our home-like setting and safe environment make child day care at Childtime the perfect place for children to play, laugh and discover.
Our vision is to develop innovative Learning Care solutions which enable us to grow the number of children and families served and to be recognized as the premier child and family education corporation in the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childtime Childrens Centers?
The application deadline for Childtime Childrens Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Childtime Childrens Centers is Acton Academy San Diego East (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martin Of Tours Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten (0.6 miles away)
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Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
5173 Guava Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
5358 Jackson dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
1 miles
Gr: NS | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
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