The staff at San Carlos KinderCare is a great a team.
Children are number one to the team. The teams of teachers work together to make sure all children are safe, happy and excited to be at school.
All of our teachers have a vast background in early childhood development.
Our goal is to help children grow and find themselves through education.
Please come visit and see how we can make you smile about your child’s education today.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- San Carlos KinderCare is situated just across from Cowles Mountain near the beautiful Mission Trails park. The center is large facility with a generous amount of outdoor playspace. Children from six weeks to twelve years buzz with excitement as they enter the building and look forward to another day of learning. The environment is friendly and inviting as children, parents and staff interact with one another. We look forward to meeting your family and welcoming you and your child.
- Here at San Carlos KinderCare the Health and Safety of the children is of utmost importance. We have guidelines in place to ensure that we provide a safe and clean environment; from Child Supervision Records to our Clean Concepts program our teachers have all the necessary training and tools to keep the children in their care safe. Our menu options are not only delicious, but also adhere to guidelines for child nutrition. We are happy to guide parents toward resources on health and safety, many of which can be seen prominently displayed on the health and safety board located in our lobby.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- Child Development Associates, CCA, CalWorks, Children's Home Society 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), Private 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 San Carlos KinderCare?
The application deadline for San Carlos KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is San Carlos KinderCare located?
San Carlos KinderCare is located in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in San Carlos.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to San Carlos KinderCare is Sierra School Of San Diego (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is San Carlos United Methodist Pr (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
San Carlos United Methodist Pr
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Grades: PK-K | 198 students 0.7 miles 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 464-4335
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 464-4335
0.7
PK-K
198
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
Grades: 2-12 | 94 students 1.2 miles 6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
1.2
2-12
94
Childtime Childrens Centers
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 10 students 1.5 miles 5565 Lake Park Wy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
1.5
K
10
Our Lady Of Grace Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 290 students 2 miles 2766 Navajo Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
2
K-8
290
Grades: K-8 | 60 students 2.2 miles 9191 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 469-9443
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 469-9443
2.2
K-8
60
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