The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
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
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We are so glad you have chosen to look into Chula Vista KinderCare. We would love to meet you and show you our wonderful center. We have a beautiful back-yard playground where your child can explore and grow to their full potential. We also have wonderful classrooms full of adventure and education. We offer amazing nutritious meals guided by the state and food program. Our staff is professionally trained, experienced and highly qualified. Come in today for a tour and see the amazing quality of our program, facility and staff.
- Our center offers outstanding health and safety features that start at the front door and go throughout the entire school to ensure the best environment for your child available. We have many safety features. Among these features we are proud to have a keypad entry at the front door, fenced playgrounds with gates, an ID process for visitors and many policies and procedures that will help ensure that your child is healthy, safe and well cared for.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- CDA, YMCA, NAACRRA (Parents Pay Difference) Not sure what it would be untill CD sees the Certificate
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chula Vista KinderCare?
The application deadline for Chula Vista KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Chula Vista KinderCare is Victory Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Hills Academy (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Hills Academy
Montessori School
612 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-2249
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-2249
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Montessori Explorer Elementary School ![Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity]( "Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity")
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
37 E Emerson St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
Mater Dei Catholic ![Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.]( "Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.")
(Catholic)
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
Berean Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
345 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 737-5902
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 737-5902
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Bay Christian Academy ![South Bay Christian Academy Photo - Students from the Primary class on a "dress up" day during Spirit Week]( "South Bay Christian Academy Photo - Students from the Primary class on a \"dress up\" day during Spirit Week")
(Pentecostal)
395 D St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2432 E 18th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
4.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Montessori Explorer Elementary School ![Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity]( "Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity")
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
37 E Emerson St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
Mater Dei Catholic ![Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.]( "Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.")
(Catholic)
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Hills Academy
Montessori School
612 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-2249
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-2249
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Montessori Explorer Elementary School ![Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity]( "Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity")
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3604 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 96 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1145 Camino Prado
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-9600
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-9600
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Alta Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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