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 (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
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Santee KinderCare is Foothills Christian High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learning Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is East County Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East County Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10701 N Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
BunnyBears Preschool Santee ![BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area]( "BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area")
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Kids Forum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
4.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Tuition listed
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Our Lady Of Grace Elementary School
(Catholic)
2766 Navajo Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Christian Elementary School-east Campus
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
4.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 357 students
Foothills Christian Elementary School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
10404 Lake Jennings Park Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
4.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East County Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10701 N Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
BunnyBears Preschool Santee ![BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area]( "BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area")
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Kids Forum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rio Seco Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Santana High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Santee Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Carlton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Cajon Park Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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