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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 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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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
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