Childtime Children's Center in Oceanside, CA, offers a nonsectarian early learning program for grades PK through K in a suburban neighborhood near Ivey Ranch and Rancho Del Oro.
The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 30:1, serving a diverse student body with 40% students of color.
Childtime Children's Center operates with a single teacher and is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
This California preschool is located in a large suburban area and provides early childhood education options alongside other local early learning centers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Nurturing a Lifetime of Learning'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Childtime Children's Center often compared to?
Childtime Children's Center is often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Isle by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Childtime Children's Center?
The application deadline for Childtime Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Childtime Children's Center located?
Childtime Children's Center is located in the Ivey Ranch And Rancho Del Oro neighborhood of Oceanside, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Ivey Ranch And Rancho Del Oro.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Childtime Children's Center vs. Discovery Isle
The nearest high school to Childtime Children's Center is West Coast Baptist School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2 (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Petite Academy (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4179 Avenida De La Plata
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Tuition listed
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
3791 Oceanic Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 433-3911
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 433-3911
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2
Montessori School
4760 Oceanside Blvd Ste B10
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
West Coast Baptist School
(Baptist)
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Cc Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3772 Mission Ave Ste D
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-5552
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-5552
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Coast Baptist School
(Baptist)
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3401 Piazza De Oro Way Ste 190
Oceanside, CA 92056
(714) 325-4771
Oceanside, CA 92056
(714) 325-4771
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
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All-boys | Special Education School
216 W Los Angeles Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2
Montessori School
4760 Oceanside Blvd Ste B10
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
West Coast Baptist School
(Baptist)
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
290 N Melrose Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 724-7353
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 724-7353
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4179 Avenida De La Plata
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Tuition listed
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
3791 Oceanic Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 433-3911
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 433-3911
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2
Montessori School
4760 Oceanside Blvd Ste B10
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Kiddie Academy Cc Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3772 Mission Ave Ste D
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-5552
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-5552
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ivey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Via Rancho Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
- miles
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Empresa Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 Avenida Empresa
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Pacific View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
El Camino High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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