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R. Santa Margarita KinderCare

28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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Tel: (949) 635-9413

www.kindercare.com

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At KinderCare, our staff are dedicated to help each child grow to his or her maximum potential.

The staff encourages children to explore their creativity while learning the basic fundamentals at a young age.

Our teachers practice a well-balanced curriculum that engages students to learn vital life skills, such as communication and self-awareness, which gives the children the infrastructure they need to become successful individuals.

Our staff work closely with each other as well as the childrens' families to ensure that each child's needs are met.

We would love for you to stop by to meet us!.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

2002

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

We welcome you to the Las Flores KinderCare. KinderCare Learning Center provides a nurturing environment for your children to learn and grow. We are so excited to be offering care to children 6 weeks to 12 years of age from Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo. Our enriching curriculum focuses on child development and promotes early literacy and writing skills. Our unique program incorporates social play and child-initiated discovery and is designed to enhance your child's success in school and beyond. We look forward to celebrating your child’s success with you!
KinderCare places health and safety in high regards. The center is secure with a keypad entry and high fenced playgrounds, and all parents are required to sign in and out their child. Every teacher is CPR and First Aid certified. All medications require parent consent and the staff is adequately trained to administer these medications. Our center ensures the safety of our children by conducting monthly drills to prepare us for any situation.
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 WEEKS, Max Age - 12 YEARS
CalWorks, Children's Home Society and Orange County Department of Education - Refer Parents to: http://www.ocgov.com/childcare/financial.asp for information on how to enroll
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), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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