Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
University City KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at University City 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 University City 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: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to University City KinderCare! Located conveniently off of the 805 and 52 freeways. We look forward to meeting you and your family. We not only offer child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old but we also drop off and pick up from Curie Elementary School, Doyle Elementary School, and Spreckels Elementary School. We are excited to show you our large classrooms, wonderful curriculum, and enrichment programs at our center. We would love to have you visit our center to meet our educated, warm, and nurturing teachers. Please do not hesitate to let us know of anything we can do to accommodate your family's needs.
- Our center has a keypad entry, fenced in playground, and staff who are CPR and First Aid certified. Our center also has a Health and Safety Coordinator who helps in ensuring the safety of our center and the children within. The Health and Safety Coordinator does many things such as conducting monthly Fire Drills and Emergency Drills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- NACCRRA, YMCA, Child Development Associates, and Children's Home Society - Refer Parents to: http://www.chs-ca.org/cca.html for information on how to enroll for Children's Home Society
- 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
What schools are University City KinderCare often compared to?
University City KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like La Jolla Country Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for University City KinderCare?
The application deadline for University City KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is University City KinderCare located?
University City KinderCare is located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in University City.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: University City KinderCare vs. La Jolla Country Day School
The nearest high school and elementary school to University City KinderCare is Fusion Academy San Diego (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beth Israel Day School/bill & Sid Rubin Preschool (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Jewish
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
All-girls (Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
4545 La Jolla Village Drive Suite E-1
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
All-girls (Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,154 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 51
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4633 Doliva Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Jewish
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 18
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Jewish
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
4545 La Jolla Village Drive Suite E-1
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 195 students
Daycare / Preschool
9224 Regents Rd Ste C
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 18
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6033 Stadium St.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Appleton St.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 935-2900
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 935-2900
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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