Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Discovery Isle - Carlsbad
About the School
- Discovery Isle Preschool, located on Paseo del Norte, just south of Palomar Airport Rd. in Carlsbad, CA, offers a fantastic blend of structured play and enriching learning experiences for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K. We provide more than just child care, we ensure a nurturing environment where children in the Carlsbad, Aviara, Carlsbad Village, Ocean Hills, Calavera Hills Village, Oceanside, and Vista communities and beyond can thrive.
- Our NAEYC-accredited preschool is dedicated to helping every child reach their fullest potential.
- Contact us to learn more and schedule a tour of our exceptional facility!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call to set up a tour!!
Admissions Director
Jennifer Witty
Admissions Associate
Aimee Hudlow
Application URL
School Notes
- At Discovery Isle, our program is here to meet the real needs of children, allow them the freedom to be children, and put their physical, emotional, and intellectual well being first. We believe that children learn best through play, both structured and unstructured, and social interactions. Our main goals are to nurture children, help them learn to get along with their peers and introduce them to new academic concepts as they become developmentally appropriate.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Isle - Carlsbad?
The application deadline for Discovery Isle - Carlsbad is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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