Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Del Mar Highlands KinderCare
About the School
- Our teachers at Del Mar Highlands KinderCare are dedicated, compassionate, loving caregivers and educators.
- Our teachers work hard to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes self-confidence.
- They are passionate about your child's education and happiness and are dedicated to developing your child's learning potential.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Del Mar Highlands KinderCare! We look forward to meeting you and your family to show you our curriculum and enrichment programs! We're all confident that once you visit you'll love our educated, warm and nurturing staff as well! If there is anything we can do to accommodate your family's needs please don't hesitate to let us know! Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
- Del Mar Highlands KinderCare believes strongly in our health and safety program. Health and safety is our number one priority for not only the children, but also our staff. We provide updated health and safety information in our bulletin board located next to our Toddler Classroom. There you can find information regarding our policies and the different ways we are keeping our center safe for the children. We conduct monthly fire drills, earthquake drills and disaster drills to make sure our staff and children know how to be safe during one of these emergencies. We conduct daily health checks every morning to make sure our children are ready to give 100% each and every day. We also conduct playground and school safety checks. We have a health and safety coordinator on site each and every day to complete daily inspections and observations of staff procedures.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- NACCRRA only
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Del Mar Highlands KinderCare often compared to?
Del Mar Highlands KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like San Diego Jewish Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Del Mar Highlands KinderCare?
The application deadline for Del Mar Highlands KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Del Mar Highlands KinderCare located?
Del Mar Highlands KinderCare is located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Carmel Valley.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Del Mar Highlands KinderCare vs. San Diego Jewish Academy
The nearest high school to Del Mar Highlands KinderCare is Cal Coast Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Del Mar Pines School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Del Mar Hills Nursery School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 8
3975 Torrington Street
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
13692 Mango Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-8338
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 8
3975 Torrington Street
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
13692 Mango Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-8338
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 147 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13340 Hayford Way
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7933
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
2596 CARMEL VALLEY RD
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-9501
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
0.2 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
0.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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