The Gluck Child Care Center was established in 1993 to provide child care services to employees of the Scripps community.
The Center serves children ages 3 months to kindergarten age in eight age-appropriate classrooms.
Our philosophy of education is to provide an integrated curriculum in which imagination and self-expression flourish.
The children's daily experiences include creative arts, music and movement, critical thinking and problem solving, science, language and literacy development, and social interactions with peers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Gluck Child Care Center was established in 1993 to provide child care services to employees of the Scripps community. The Center serves children ages 3 months to kindergarten age in eight age-appropriate classrooms. Our philosophy of education is to provide an integrated curriculum in which imagination and self-expression flourish. The children's daily experiences include creative arts, music and movement, critical thinking and problem solving, science, language and literacy development, and social interactions with peers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gluck Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Gluck Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gluck Child Care Center located?
Gluck Child Care Center is located in the Torrey Pines neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Gluck Child Care Center is La Jolla Country Day School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Early Childhood Education Center Ucsd (2.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2 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
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
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Montessori School (Jewish)
8660 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 452-3030
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 452-3030
2.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Childtime Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
4545 La Jolla Village Drive Suite E-1
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
2.4 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
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
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
4.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2 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
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
Childtime Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
4545 La Jolla Village Drive Suite E-1
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
2.4 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Torrey Hills
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Audeo Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(951) 242-6646
San Diego, CA 92121
(951) 242-6646
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
2.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Torrey Pines Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
2.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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