Childtime Learning Centers in San Diego, CA, offers a kindergarten program within a nonsectarian, central city setting in the University City neighborhood.
The school enrolls 12 students in kindergarten with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by one teacher.
As an early childhood and day care provider, it is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other special emphasis associations.
The school serves families seeking a small enrollment early learning program in San Diego.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 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 Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing a Lifetime of Learning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childtime Learning Centers?
The application deadline for Childtime Learning Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Childtime Learning Centers located?
Childtime Learning Centers is located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in University City.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Childtime Learning Centers is Torah High School Of San Diego (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Beth Israel Day School/bill & Sid Rubin Preschool (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Torah High School Of San Diego
All-girls (Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Early Childhood Education Center Ucsd
Daycare / Preschool
9224 Regents Rd Ste C
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 195 students Tuition listed
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
University City KinderCare ![University City KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "University City KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
6150 Agee St.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-7530
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-7530
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Torah High School Of San Diego
All-girls (Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy San Diego ![Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion San Diego
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Coastal Christian Academy ![Coastal Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastal Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4633 Doliva Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy San Diego ![Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion San Diego
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Early Childhood Education Center Ucsd
Daycare / Preschool
9224 Regents Rd Ste C
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 195 students Tuition listed
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
University City KinderCare ![University City KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "University City KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
6150 Agee St.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-7530
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-7530
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
University City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Berino Ct.
San Diego, CA 92122
(619) 605-4500
San Diego, CA 92122
(619) 605-4500
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Standley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Spreckels Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6033 Stadium St.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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