Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Rancho Bernardo KinderCare
About the School
- We strive to partner with families so the children can benefit from having a Preschool atmosphere as personal, loving and safe as their homes.
- With eighteen members and over two hundred years of combined childcare experience, we have the knowledge to handle all kinds of situations.
- The staff prides itself on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children and their family members.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: IT’S MORE THAN DAYCARE, IT’S KINDERCARE!
- Welcome to the Rancho Bernardo KinderCare! We would love to meet you and your family, and introduce you to our loving and knowledgeable staff. We have a well rounded curriculum here and we are confident that after touring our school you will feel the same. We believe in developing your child as a whole, which is why our curriculum entails social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Here at the Rancho Bernardo KinderCare we hope to be an extension of your family and that we are given the opportunity to help your child learn and grow. We believe that our Preschool is a home away from home and strive to have you feel that your child is safe and happy in our care.
- Your child's safety is our number one priority. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced, locked and alarmed as well. In addition the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. Otherwise there is a door bell available to visitors who will be greeted by a staff member. Here at the Rancho Bernardo KinderCare we have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site as well. Maria's role includes conducting regular fire and earthquake drills, updating and training staff on health policies and procedures, as well as maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA, CD, and YMCA
- 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 Rancho Bernardo KinderCare?
The application deadline for Rancho Bernardo KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rancho Bernardo KinderCare located?
Rancho Bernardo KinderCare is located in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Rancho Bernardo.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rancho Bernardo KinderCare is Maranatha Christian Schools (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michael's School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Abc Children's Center (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12160 Alta Carmel Ct
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-1978
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 41
Christian
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 41
Christian
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12160 Alta Carmel Ct
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-1978
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
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(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
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15855 Turtleback Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 673-5514
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 673-5514
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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15255 Penasquitos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rancho Bernardo High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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