Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare. Our center strives on giving children the best preschool experience possible. We focus on providing a safe and loving environment for all children in our care. We are sure your little one will have the best time playing and learning at our center. Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
- Safety of the children in our care is priority all day and every day. We take extra security measures to ensure that the children in our care are well and safe. Some of the safety measures at our center include keypad entry, fenced and alarmed playground, CPR and First Aid certifications for all staff members, and monthly disaster drills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, French, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 6 YEAR-OLDS
- NACCRRA, CalWorks, Children's Home Society YMCA, and most state programs - Refer Parents to: http://www.chs-ca.org/cca.html 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare?
The application deadline for Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare located?
Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare is located in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Rancho Penasquitos.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Rancho Penasquitos KinderCare is The Cambridge School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 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: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 378 students
Daycare / Preschool
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
11354 Pegasus Ave
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 549-2201
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool
9855 Erma Rd # 128
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-3702
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 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: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Distance: 5.1 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: 5.3 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: 1.2 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: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Distance: 1.2 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: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 378 students
Daycare / Preschool
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
11354 Pegasus Ave
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 549-2201
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool
9855 Erma Rd # 128
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-3702
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morning Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10925 Morning Creek Dr. South
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 748-4334
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 748-4334
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9225 Adolphia St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-0981
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-0981
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Mt. Carmel High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Los Penasquitos Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14125 Cuca St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3600
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3600
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Dingeman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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