Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Talega KinderCare
About the School
- With over 171 years of experience, our happy, funny, caring bunch of teachers are the best around.
- We have staff with all types of amazing talents and specialties.
- Together, we form the greatest team there is in San Clemente.
- Not a day goes by here in beautiful Talega that we are not laughing and smiling and enjoying each other and our time with our amazing children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Talega KinderCare, tucked back in the beautiful hills of San Clemente. We have a gorgeous campus, with loving, patient, kind teachers whose number one priority is their students' safety and growth. Here at KinderCare we emphasize constant learning, through every aspect of our day. Every activity, inside the classroom and out, is an opportunity for learning. We encourage play and exploration of different learning centers. We foster creativity and age-appropriate educational development. We would love for you and your family to come meet us and learn more about our programs and our center. You could become a part of our amazing Talega KinderCare family today!
- Here at Talega KinderCare we put a large emphasis on Health and Safety. With secure, keypad entry on both doors leading into our center, everyone in our building is safe and sound. Each child enrolled must complete an enrollment packet with emergency contact information, including persons eligible to pick their child up. We have monthly Health and Safety Staff Trainings for our teachers to ensure that they are up to date on proper procedures and updates, in order to deliver A+, safe service. We have qualified, highly trained teachers who are also CPR and First Aid Certified, with extensive background checks completed.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- NACCRRA, CalWorks, Children's Home Society, Orange County Department of Education, and most state programs - Refer Parents to: http://www.chs-ca.org/cca.html for information on how to enroll
- 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), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 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 Talega KinderCare?
The application deadline for Talega KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Talega KinderCare is Talega Preparatory Academy (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Fatima School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Michaels Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
105 N La Esperanza
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 141 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 141 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Christian
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
105 N La Esperanza
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 141 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Special Education School
27127 Calle Arroyo Ste 1920
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 218-3814
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
32143 Alipaz St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496-2927
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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200 Avenida Vista Montana
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-6740
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-6740
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Via Turqueza
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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