How many KinderCare pre-kindergarten's are there in San Diego?

There are 19 KinderCare pre-kindergartens within 15 miles of San Diego.

What age should you start pre-kindergarten?

It’s their senior year of preschool! Let us get your kiddo ready for the years ahead. We provide pre-k programs for children ages 4-5 years old.

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What is accreditation and are San Diego KinderCare centers accredited?

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Pre-K in San Diego, California

Get your child ready for kindergarten in our San Diego pre-k's.

It's important to choose a learning environment that will help your child thrive and prepare them for the years ahead. Our pre-K classrooms in San Diego are designed to foster a love of learning and a sense of belonging.

Explore our pre-k programs at a location near you!

Give your child a bright future with KinderCare's award-winning and accredited pre-k programs in San Diego. Currently we have 19 pre-kindergartens in or nearby San Diego which can be found just below.

19 Pre-Kindergartens in San Diego, CA

1.
Carmel Mountain KinderCare

0.5 Miles Away: 12135 World Trade Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Call: (858) 487-6444

Center Director: Madeline Howerton, since 2023

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Center Director: Madeline Howerton
At KinderCare Since: 2023
2.
Rancho San Diego KinderCare

5.4 Miles Away: 3655 Via Mercado, La Mesa, CA 91941
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (619) 670-9388

Center Director: Marcela Zavala, since 2006

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Center Director: Marcela Zavala
At KinderCare Since: 2006
3.
Rancho Bernardo KinderCare

1 Miles Away: 11290 Paseo Montanoso, San Diego, CA 92127
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Call: (858) 672-1200

Center Director: Mary Rolfes, since 1988

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Center Director: Mary Rolfes
At KinderCare Since: 1988
4.
Scripps Ranch KinderCare

0.8 Miles Away: 10623 Treena St, San Diego, CA 92131
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Call: (858) 271-4700

Center Director: Celida Banuelos, since 2008

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Center Director: Celida Banuelos
At KinderCare Since: 2008
5.
Center for Children and Families at CSUSM

8 Miles Away: 453 La Moree Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (760) 750-8750

Center Director: Letisia Ford, since 2010

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Center Director: Letisia Ford
At KinderCare Since: 2010
6.
Sorrento Valley KinderCare

0.7 Miles Away: 10068 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (858) 546-9115

Center Director: Ursula Jenkins, since 2011

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Center Director: Ursula Jenkins
At KinderCare Since: 2011
7.
University City KinderCare

0.5 Miles Away: 6150 Agee St, San Diego, CA 92122
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Call: (858) 453-7530

Center Director: Jemima Grey, since 2013

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Center Director: Jemima Grey
At KinderCare Since: 2013
8.
San Carlos KinderCare

0.7 Miles Away: 7007 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Call: (619) 461-5771

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9.
Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare

1.3 Miles Away: 10065 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA 92129
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (858) 484-3232

Center Director: Alma Gandarilla, since 2006

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Center Director: Alma Gandarilla
At KinderCare Since: 2006
10.
Escondido KinderCare

5.1 Miles Away: 2415 S Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (760) 745-2474

Center Director: Grace Pendergrass, since 2024

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Center Director: Grace Pendergrass
At KinderCare Since: 2024
11.
Santee KinderCare

4.1 Miles Away: 9735 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Call: (619) 562-3423

Center Director: Ana Pacheco, since 2017

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Center Director: Ana Pacheco
At KinderCare Since: 2017
12.
El Cajon KinderCare

6 Miles Away: 1470 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (619) 588-5959

Center Director: Lindsay Sweet, since 2007

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Center Director: Lindsay Sweet
At KinderCare Since: 2007
13.
Oceanside KinderCare

15.4 Miles Away: 3536 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (760) 940-2008

Center Director: Wilma Cabrera, since 2009

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Center Director: Wilma Cabrera
At KinderCare Since: 2009
14.
Spring Valley KinderCare

4.5 Miles Away: 10130 Rothgard Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Call: (619) 670-6566

Center Director: Celia Carrizosa, since 2006

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Center Director: Celia Carrizosa
At KinderCare Since: 2006
15.
Poinsettia KinderCare

12.3 Miles Away: 1200 Plum Tree Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Open: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Call: (760) 435-0001

Center Director: Mandy Hernandez, since 2018

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Center Director: Mandy Hernandez
At KinderCare Since: 2018
16.
Rancho Carrillo KinderCare

10.1 Miles Away: 6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Call: (760) 431-2558

Center Director: Michelle Pezman, since 2007

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Center Director: Michelle Pezman
At KinderCare Since: 2007
17.
Eastlake KinderCare

5.3 Miles Away: 2354 Fenton St, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (619) 656-9853

Center Director: Ashley Enwia, since 2023

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Center Director: Ashley Enwia
At KinderCare Since: 2023
18.
Del Mar Highlands KinderCare

0.6 Miles Away: 3808 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (858) 794-7710

Center Director: Kristina Burgess, since 2020

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Center Director: Kristina Burgess
At KinderCare Since: 2020
19.
Chula Vista KinderCare

3.8 Miles Away: 1101 Paseo Ladera, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Ages: 12 Weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (619) 482-1800

Center Director: Ana King, since 2008

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Center Director: Ana King
At KinderCare Since: 2008

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Pre-K in San Diego, California

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