Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Center for Children & Families at Cal State San Marcos
About the School
- The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
- With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.
- Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 weeks, Max Age - 5 years
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Center for Children & Families at Cal State San Marcos?
The application deadline for Center for Children & Families at Cal State San Marcos is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Center for Children & Families at Cal State San Marcos is North County Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Aliso Viejo Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Calvin Christian School (3.8 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
1 Orion
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
Distance: 2.2 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: 2.7 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: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
Distance: 2.2 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: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 351 students
Catholic
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
1 Orion
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
Distance: 2.2 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: 2.7 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: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1143 Rocky Point Way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-1278
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
130 E 13th Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-3431
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Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education
Charter School
26025 Newport Rd., Ste. F205
Menifee, CA 92584
(619) 371-5017
Menifee, CA 92584
(619) 371-5017
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 212:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Mission Hills High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mission Hills Ct.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
San Marcos Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Way
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2430
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2430
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
San Marcos Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 West Mission Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2500
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2500
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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