Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
About the School
- Discovery Isle Preschool, located in the La Costa Meadows Industrial Center at Rancho Santa Fe Rd. & Melrose Dr., provides high quality daycare and preschool for children 6 weeks through Pre-K. We offer a unique blend of structured play and educational experiences in a warm, nurturing atmosphere that goes beyond typical daycare.
- Serving families from San Marcos, University Commons, La Costa South, Rancho Ponderosa, La Costa, Carlsbad, Escondido, and Vista, we focus on helping children explore, grow, and reach their fullest potential.
- Contact us today to learn more and schedule a visit!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
The perfect balance of learning and play®
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Discovery Isle has designated classroom areas where the children practice a particular skill or skills, and also learn to work together.
- Teachers facilitate these guided learning experiences, moving among the children as they work in groups.
- Each center provides children with an opportunity to solve problems, engage in imaginative play, organize their world, and use expressive language.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Isle Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Discovery Isle Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Discovery Isle Child Development Center is Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is San Marcos KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 47
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 160 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
1350 Discovery St
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 47
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 351 students
Catholic
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 47
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 160 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
1350 Discovery St
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-3 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2647 Gateway Road Suite 105PMB440
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 458-9737
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
2276 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 436-2797
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Montessori School
1680 S Melrose Dr Ste 115
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 597-9796
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1473 Ford St., Ste. #105
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 345-4445
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 345-4445
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6889 El Fuerte St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,067 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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