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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 Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and 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
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Orion
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
North County Christian School
(Christian)
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1350 Discovery St
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 160 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Adventist Academy ![Escondido Adventist Academy Photo]( "Escondido Adventist Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North County Christian School
(Christian)
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Adventist Academy ![Escondido Adventist Academy Photo]( "Escondido Adventist Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Tuition listed
Calvin Christian School ![Calvin Christian School Photo]( "Calvin Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Orion
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
North County Christian School
(Christian)
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1350 Discovery St
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 160 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Adventist Academy ![Escondido Adventist Academy Photo]( "Escondido Adventist Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvin Christian School ![Calvin Christian School Photo]( "Calvin Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd # 101
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tender Loving Care
Daycare / Preschool
1143 Rocky Point Way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-1278
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-1278
4.7 miles
Gr: K | 15 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
130 E 13th Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-3431
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-3431
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Sports: 5
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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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