Aspirations’ goal is to have a preschool that “embraces, enhances and echoes the Reggio Emilia approach of learning,” according to its website. Programs are offered for toddlers up to kindergarten. The wait list at this school is rather long, so start planning early if you would like your child to attend.
The Children’s Village is located in the CVS shopping center on El Camino Real. This is a child care and preschool facility for infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children. The facility is composed of several “villages”. Each village is geared towards a certain age group and level of development. Additional locations are in Oceanside, La Costa, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas and Escondido.
Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church is in a large modern-looking building with a very scenic backdrop. It's situated in a residential area on the corner of Black Rail Rd. and Poinsettia Ln. The church has a popular preschool and kindergarten with 270 children.
It offers two worship services on Sunday mornings--a traditional liturgical service and a contemporary praise service. A fellowship period as well as Sunday School classes and Bible studies are offered between the two services.
Founded in 1990, La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten is a nationally-accredited facility located on Calle Barcelona in Carlsbad. The school offers half and full day educational programs for children from age two through six-years-old, emphasizing early literacy development. For registration information, visit the La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten Web site.
Coast Kid Preschool, located at Carlsbad's Calvary Chapel, is a Christian preschool. Classes are available for children ages 3 to 5. Class options include morning sessions, afternoon sessions and full days. Parents can choose 2, 3, and 5 days of classes a week. Extended care hours are also available before and after school for parents with a busy schedule. Parents can feel comfortable knowing their children are with caring teachers and are gaining life skills while learning and having fun.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ is open and affirming with a progressive theology and commitment to social justice. The church is accepting of everyone no matter what their background or orientation.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ also has a Children's Center serving kids ages two to five. This church is located across the street from Carlsbad High School.
ARMS Montessori is a fully licensed preschool and child care facility that employs a Montessori curriculum. Programs emphasize language, math, cultural studies, sensorial development and practical life exercises. Students also learn through dancing, art and music. The adult-to-child ratio here is 1:6, allowing for close personalized care. Half-day and full-day programs are available.
Discovery Isle offers child care and learning environment services for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The facility uses the Nobel Learning Communities' Links to Learning curriculum, an integrated series of programs designed to engage the senses, mind and body. Student teacher ratios are low, allowing children to receive individual attention.
Casa Montessori de Carlsbad is a Montessori school that offers primary and kindergarten educational programs. The school aims to develop its students socially, emotionally, physically and academically by focusing on independent learning. The school's curriculum is composed of practical life, sensorial, language, math, geography, art, music and cultural learning. The school is composed of three classrooms and offers both half-day and full-day programs.