Currently we are accepting enrollment for all ages beginning at six weeks to five years old.
We also provide before and after school programs for elementary school kids.
Please call to schedule a tour today; see all the wonderful opportunities our programs have to offer!.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Thank you for choosing to look at Santee KinderCare. We are a wonderful facility here in Santee, and we offer care for ages six weeks until twelve years old. Our classrooms are warm and welcoming, and are a great place for your child to learn and grow through education. The staff professionally trained and dedicated to enriching the lives of the children they work with everyday. We look forward to meeting you and your child, and welcoming you and your family to our center. Call today to schedule a visit.
- We take health and safety very seriously. We encourage healthy snack options, maintain a clean and healthy environment with implementation of our Clean Concepts cleaning program, and from time to time will distribute educational literature about children's health issues.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- County of San Diego, CDA, YMCA, and NACCRRA adn 10% Military discount for families who are not eligible for NACCRRA.
- 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santee KinderCare?
The application deadline for Santee KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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