Founded in 1967 as a division of Gerber Products Corporation, Childtime Learning Centers has grown to a network of more than 275 locations.
We offer childcare, preschool, kindergarten and school-age education services to children, infancy through 12 years.
Our schools are located across the country with a number operated in hospitals, corporations, government facilities and office parks.
Currently, Childtime has nearly 25,000 children enrolled (full and part-time) nationwide.
The children are cared for and educated by approximately 5,000 dedicated directors and staff.
Our home-like setting and safe environment make child day care at Childtime the perfect place for children to play, laugh and discover.
Our vision is to develop innovative Learning Care solutions which enable us to grow the number of children and families served and to be recognized as the premier child and family education corporation in the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childtime Childrens Centers?
The application deadline for Childtime Childrens Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Childtime Childrens Centers is Acton Academy San Diego East (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martin Of Tours Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
5173 Guava Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
BunnyBears Preschool ![BunnyBears Preschool Photo - Warm inviting spaces to create and explore , filled with natural materials]( "BunnyBears Preschool Photo - Warm inviting spaces to create and explore , filled with natural materials")
Daycare / Preschool
5358 Jackson dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
1 miles
Gr: NS | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool ![Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo]( "Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
1.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool ![Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo]( "Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
1.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
5955 Severin Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 243-1400
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 243-1400
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
5173 Guava Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
BunnyBears Preschool ![BunnyBears Preschool Photo - Warm inviting spaces to create and explore , filled with natural materials]( "BunnyBears Preschool Photo - Warm inviting spaces to create and explore , filled with natural materials")
Daycare / Preschool
5358 Jackson dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
1 miles
Gr: NS | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool ![Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo]( "Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maryland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6269 Twin Lake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 344-4000
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 344-4000
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Murray Manor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Green Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7030 Wandermere Pl.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 510-4200
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 510-4200
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6880 Mohawk St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 668-8635
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 668-8635
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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