Love loveeee this establishment! My son has been attending this location for almost 2 yrs now and they have been patient and welcoming with him since his very first day. The team has great communication, always available to listen and address any concerns. Both my kiddos will continue here until they can no longer attend. Thaaank you KinderCare read more

I can't believe I'm writing this now after my son has been here for so many years...The time really flies! Of course when people have their children in a new facility there can be a bit of anxiety but I always felt Kindercare strived to employ professional staff with an adequate background in childcare education. Because of this I felt at ease and although my son is a level 2 autistic child I was confident in the experience of the staff, how they carried themselves, and the curriculum. I really feel like Kindercare tries to work with parents and students with whatever concerns they have, they are truly understanding and take their time to find solutions. I also love how Kindercare strives to make their daycare an enjoyable experience and adventure for children! They are always planning fun days and events for the children and often find new ways to make everyday exciting! I truly feel blessed and lucky that my son ended up coming here. He's grown so much in his time here and has formed relationships with the staff and other classmates. It's so bittersweet he had to leave recently and we both wish he could have stayed longer but we will never forget his time at Kindercare and will cherish these memories forever! read more

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This is a truly great place for my child, who is on the spectrum. He receives the love, support, and encouragement he needs to thrive. Whenever I've made a service request or asked for assistance, they have been there to help without hesitation or question. They truly listen to our needs and make sure my son receives the support he deserves. Most importantly, my son feels valued, accepted, supported, and loved. It means so much to me as a parent to see him in a place where he knows he matters and where the people around him genuinely care about his well-being and success. I'm so grateful to have found a place where my son can feel safe, loved, and encouraged to thrive. read more

Both of my kids attended KinderCare, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. The teachers were absolutely incredible and played such an important role in helping both of our kids reach their developmental milestones. You can tell they genuinely care about the children and take pride in what they do. The staff was always friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made dropping the kids off each day so much easier. We also loved the amazing extracurricular activities and special experiences they put together for holidays and other occasions. They went above and beyond to make the kids' time at KinderCare fun, engaging, and memorable. We're incredibly grateful for the care, support, and positive environment KinderCare provided for our family. We would highly recommend KinderCare to any parent looking for a place where their children will be genuinely cared for, supported, and encouraged to grow. read more

My son loved his time here!! The teachers and staff are wonderful, helpful and great at keeping everyone informed!

My experience at Carmel Mountain KinderCare has been phenomenal. It is very difficult to leave your children with other others, but I have had no issues with trust and communication and all teachers and directors go above and beyond. If I could give them a sixth star I would. read more

Ever since I transitioned my daughter to this site I have been nothing short of satisfied. Maddie has been so helpful with the onboarding process and Ms.Amani and Ms.Miryam have provided overwhelming support in my first few months. They made it so much easier for my daughter to transition into her first daycare center. Thank you again CM Kindercare read more

My son didn't attend and also didn't hand in the paperwork for enrollment. But we received the bill. The billing department said we need to talk to the location manager to dispute the charge. We called and messaged the Center Director Lori. No answer and respond. I don't know how good the place will be if I send my son there. They kept calling to ask for the payment, also sent the bill. This is not right. This place is a scam. read more

Carmel Mountain KinderCare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - San Diego, California

Overall I really like this location for my son's care. My mind is at ease knowing he is in great hands. Ms. Tyra is amazing as are the other teachers. Thank you for all you do! read more

Both of our daughters (3 and 1) attend this center and absolutely love it. My wife and I are thrilled with the warmth and care that the teachers and administration provide to our daughters and us. The teachers genuinely care about our daughters, which is proven by the fact that they both enter day care with a smile on their faces each morning. This is a great community and we would highly recommend KC Carmel Mountain to anyone. We can see the value of this program at home with our daughters' social skills and cognitive development. read more

Both of my daughters go here and we've had such a great experience. The teachers really make an effort to get to know each child and their family. The whole staff here is very welcoming and makes you feel secure in leaving your kiddos here. My 2.5 year-old talks about her teacher Ms. Tyra at home all the time. The app they use to update us throughout the day is my favorite part; especially getting candid photos/videos so I can see how my daughter interacts with her friends. Couldn't recommend this location enough! read more

We absolutely love this center! My eldest has been going here since she was 15 months old. Since day one, we've had the most amazing care. You can tell that the teachers here actually care about our kids and want to help them grow and develop into respectful and good little humans. We enrolled our youngest at 3 months and that was really hard but the center was so great at helping guide us through the infants program and helping our baby adjust. Now we have a 3 year old and 11 month old there and we couldn't be happier! The center director (Maddie) and staff have been really great with communicating with us as well which is something I needed out of a daycare center. It's hard to be away from my kids all day so being able to check in on them on the app and see pictures and videos of their day has been comforting. It's nice to know as full-time working parents that our kids are being taken care of by good people! read more

We had to move our child from this daycare. They are constantly short staffed and the bathrooms are more often in poor conditions. We can all agree kids can be messy, but who's in charge of ensuring our kids are in a safe and healthy environment? Too many times, in the same day I would drop off and pick up my kid and the toilets were in the same condition as they were at 9am as they were at 5pm. The same stains on the same spots. The sink water pursuer is way too low to properly wash your hands. The staff are super nice and friendly. But clearly no one on duty cleans the toilets. The manager on duty lacks leadership. Always in her office or too busy enforcing pickup and drop off rules, such as if you show up at 7:30a she will yell at you that you're too early. Lacking to understand we're paying for a service so we can get to work. If you are planning to tour this place, check out the toilets and try the sinks. Ask them in the last month how often they send emails asking parents who can volunteer to keep their kids home. They never offer credit for asking parents to keep their kids at home because of short staffing, but they have no problem collecting the full payment. read more

What I believe are quality traits for a successful preschool is effective-communication and full transparency from the top. Rashelle and Cara both honor these qualities to the highest standard and they provide you with the best peace-of-mind a parent would ever ask for their child. They both wear a lot hats throughout the day, but they always seem to give attention where attention is needed. The quality of the school, the teachers they hire, and the programs they run, promote the best-of-the-best for our kids. Thank you for all that you do. read more

I have had my son at Carmel Mountain KinderCare for 3 years and my daughter has been there about 3.5 months. We are so happy with the center. They provide wonderful enrichment to both children every day. It is clear they really care about my children and their health and education. They have done a really excellent job with Covid regulations and cleanliness. I cannot say enough great things about KinderCare, we are so happy to have them! read more

I started sending my Boo-Boo Bears aka Baby Bears aka Jessica to KinderCare this month and it's been such a great experience. She is currently in the Infants room and things could not be better. Miss Amy and Miss Jenny are teachers in this room and they are so loving and caring for Jessica it almost brings tears to your eyes. Whenever I go in, they are playing with her or holding her, or laughing with her. It makes you feel like they're a member of your family. What concerns might you have about a daycare? 1. All of these teachers are CPR certified in addition all state regulations related to childcare. 2. The facility is secure with a passcode and extremely clean - when I go into the Infants room, I have to take off my shoes or wear protectors so I don't track in dirt. 3. The ratios are all good - 4:1 in the Infants room and as mentioned before the teachers could not be more compassionate. 4. Very good record keeping - everyday I know what Jessica did at exactly the time she did it - eating, sleeping, crapping, lol whatever the case may be - they record everything for you! 5. I love the socialization that KinderCare offers in a safe atmosphere. The infants have a place to play and interact with each other without causing harm to themselves or others. Simply put - I love KinderCare and would recommend it to anyone looking for childcare! read more

I could not recommend this place enough! My son has been attending daycare here for almost two years (how time flies!) and I would not trust him with anyone else. From the newborn classroom, to the toddler class he is in now, every 'teacher' he has had has been outstanding. He is clearly not only loved by them, but challenged to learn and grow every day. The amount of activities they do on a daily basis is unbelievable, from singing and reading circles, to outdoor playing, to learning colors and shapes and numbers, incredible arts and crafts literally every day, to 'splash days' on Fridays in the summer - I am truly grateful he is in amazing hands and doing so much. From the day I started my daycare search - as painful as it is to drop off your little baby with anyone, the directors, Kenzie and Cara have made the entire process incredibly easy and I would trust them with anything. They clearly love and care for not only their jobs, but all of the students they have, knowing each one and their parents by name and are so much fun to catch up with at pickup/drop off. Even during the pandemic, my husband and I drive 45 minutes out of our way to keep our son here - which I think is all you need to know! So TLDR - COULD NOT RECOMMEND HIGHER! read more

Our daughter has been enrolled in KinderCare, Carmel Mountain since she was 4 months old (2.5 years old now). BEST decision we ever made! The early learning programs have really helped with our daughter's gross & fine motor skills as well as her vocabulary. We're always so amazed at how much she's grown in knowledge! When the pandemic hit and the school was forced to close, KinderCare still showed they cared about the children by sending out emails to the families with guidance on homeschool activities and learning. And, when they reopened their doors again, they eased our minds with their safe re-opening plan. Who knew toddlers would actually wear masks?! Lol! But, they actually do & it's probably because of the great influence of the teachers & staff there! It's been 5 months since our daughter has gone back to Carmel mountain KinderCare, and so far everything's been going great!!!! read more

I have had my two children at Kindercare since they were both 4 months old (my oldest will be 3 years old soon) and I couldn't imagine taking them anywhere else! The attention and care they receive is above and beyond. I returned to work this summer in the thick of COVID and I did not have to worry for a moment regarding my baby's safety. Even with the restrictions, the classrooms are still full of life, fun (and safe) activities and I love the daily updates via mobile app so I can be engaged as possible regarding their day. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

Very disappointed. Pricey. Not a lot of bang for your buck. Poor communication

My son has been attending this Kindercare for almost a year now and I can't say enough positive things about the center. From the amazing Director Kenzie to every teacher that has taken care of my son so far! My son wakes up every day excited to go see Christian (his morning teacher) and is always happy when I pick him up! The kids in his class along with him are well fed, follow a curriculum and have plenty of outside play time! The teachers have been so helpful and proactive with potty training my son as well! I trust them 100% with the care of my kiddo and would refer them to anyone who needs fantastic childcare in the area! read more

Carmel Mountain KinderCare is the best! I have had three of my kiddos attend this location, and they absolutely love it. Currently my two foster daughters attend this location. They are both eager to get to school so that they can start their day. One reason why I love this center is because they are truly great with my speech delayed foster daughter. Since attending this center she has progressed leaps and bounds with her vocabulary words. It makes a mom proud to see her baby blossom in her world through education and fun that KinderCare provides to her needs. If you had a conversation with my foster daughter today you wouldn't know that she was ever speech delayed. Another reason I love this center is the due diligence that they have in place to keeping my kiddos safe. We are in a crucial time right now, but my foster babies' growth is extremely important to my husband and me. With the ever changes of COVID-19, Carmel Mountain KinderCare is on top of it, and are keeping staff, kiddos, and families in a safe spot. I welcome the ever changes they have in place, because I know it is keeping us all safe from harms ways. If you are looking for a safe haven for your little humans, then look no further! Welcome home to Carmel Mountain KinderCare, where you too will see your kiddos grow leap and bounds. read more

My son has been going to Carmel Mountain KinderCare since he was 4 months old, he's 3 yo now. I can not recommend them enough. They have done a great job caring, nurturing and teaching him on a daily basis. Since the start of the COVID pandemic they've been great with communication, keeping us updated on any changes. They have a lot of safety measures in place and I know my son's health and safety are a top priority while he is there. read more

Carmel Mountain Kinder Care is an excellent day care center. They have allowed my three sons to learn on a daily basis, enjoy fun activities including cooking class and swim class as well as keep the parents up to date with daily notes home and pictures during the day. I highly recommend them!! read more

There are some great teachers here, but to be honest, if you want to pay well over $1000 for full time DAYCARE, unorganized curriculum, then KinderCare Carmel Mountain is for you. read more

I wish they had more than a 5 star rating! The management team is AMAZING! The toddler teachers are the absolute best. We love Mr. Jason, Miss Darla, Miss Denise, Miss Izzy, Miss Shaun, Mr. Sean, Miss Tanya. (sorry if I forgot your name) All the teachers there are a blessing. Blake had a rough start due to it being his first time in Child Care but the teachers gave him extra hugs and attention. Now he loves all his teachers. read more

This place should not be a day care center. Kids get hurt all the time and they always requesting for ice, food is lousy, cold and the kids do not enjoy it, also they leave the meals exposed for long and don't care if your child eats. The place looks so old and unappealing. There are some few teachers who care and do their job probably but overall they see kids as dollar signs, Place is a joke and am glad I got my kid out of there. read more

Its my first time with child care and i Am truly impressed with the staff and Directors professionalism and friendliness they truly make you feel comfortable leaving your child with. They have lots of fun activities such as painting, decorating, and exploring new things. My daughter has learned so much from table manners to cleaning up after herself and communicating better. The photo of the day they send out is so awesome thanks for caring read more

Obviously, I don't normally write reviews, However I feel compelled to give one as everyday I regret ever bringing my son here. The signs were all there shortly after my son started this preschool, he was barely 14 months old then. I would go pick him up in the evenings and he would cry all the way home due to them not feeding him, when I confronted them about this, their response was all they do was put the food in front of the children and they are left to feed themselves (they said this was their policy). Who would want to eat exposed food that has been left cold for who knows how long? Well the last straw was after dropping him off one day, I came back that evening to pick him up and saw he had a bruise on his head. One of the teachers Denise I believe was there with the school director who was heavily pregnant in his class and I asked them what happened to him. Their response was they don't know and that they never saw him crying. It was just unbelievable, that a child would have a bruise on his head and they are not aware of what happened? The mistake I made was not calling the cops or child welfare that day. A lot of thoughts went through my head that day, I was thinking probably he just had a fall but then they should tell me what happened, and how do I get another daycare the next day since my wife and I are both working. I also did not want to make a fuss since the director was almost due. I ended up taking my son home to care for him and make sure he was okay. The next day, I asked other teachers if they knew or heard anything but they all denied. I decided to let go, and pulled him out of the school as soon as I got another. It has now been more than two years and my son still has the scar on his head, its just that there was no bleeding and that's why I thought it was a bruise, I know something happened and they all decided to cover it up. I later reported to child services and they told me they opened up an investigation and went to the school, and as expected they denied it. How could anyone be so cruel to a child barely 14 months old, and how can they have such a cover up. I just hope this never happens again to any child. They may think they covered it up, but one day the truth will be out. read more

My children have grown and developed so much since starting here 1.5 years ago. They are so loved and happy and they love all the yummy food choices. There are lots of families events to keep us parents involved and up to date and the daily communication is very appreciated. I cannot say enough good things! read more

I would not recommend my worst enemy here! removing my child is the best thing I've done! after only 4 weeks at a new daycare there was a dramatic change in behavior. they are very disorganized and the communication is awful! they expect too much of the children and the teacher to child ratio is disproportionate. read more

Its about time I write a review for this place! Our family loves it here... Our son's been going to the infant room at carmel mountain kindercare for almost 8 months now! The teachers are amazing! Right from the time I was touring facilities to find the next best place for my son, when i had to go back to work, the infant room teachers Ms. Amy and Ms. Shaun have made us feel so comfortable! They adore all the babies over there and nurture of them with so much care and love! I'm so grateful to have found carmel mountain kindercare for my son even since he was 5.5 months... Ms Amy notices every minute changes in my kiddo and gives us constant feedback on what he did throughout the day every day. In the evening, Ms Denise from the toddler room comes over to watch the infants and she is fun too! When we go to pick up my son, me and the hubby have noticed my son engrossed in playing with her so well! The teachers are very helpful in cultivating good habits in my baby, early on. Thanks to constant interaction with the teachers and his friends over there, he is very social and is very interested in self feeding! As a first time mom, I look forward to talk to Ms. Amy and all other teachers about my son and get good suggestions on my child's development! Last but not the least, The center director Ms. Jen and Asst Director Ms. Rona also do a great job running the facility and are very accommodating! read more

I'm a huge fan of the staff at this location. My son has been there almost a year, starting in the infant room and then transitioning to the toddler room. From the beginning, we noticed a HUGE difference in his growth just being around the other kids and socializing more, as we don't have a ton of babies and little ones in our life. From the little things, like the songs he comes home singing, to the bigger things, like table manners (he clears his plate and he's not even 2 yet!!), my little one has learned so much being here. The teachers have all been amazing at helping to develop his skills, and they all seem to love him. He loves all his teachers, and it's great that even the teachers he doesn't necessarily work with everyday know his name and he waves hi and bye to them when he comes and goes. The only downside is since starting daycare, he always has a cold. That said, I don't think it goes against the center, just part of being a little one in daycare with tons of other little ones. I've talked to his doctors about it, other moms about it, and it kind of goes without saying in that first year. I would definitely recommend this location to others looking for daycare :) read more

The care given to the children is incredible! The facilities are exceptional. However, the policies regarding vacation, tuition and any flexibility in the schedules leave much to be desired. If you are a 5 day a week parent, this is the way to go! If you need any flexibility, you may choose another company. The customer service is quite rigid with the only answer given as "per policy." We all know organizations can compensate people with something to keep them happy and this is one organization that does not when it comes to those items. Again, the staff and education is phenominal! read more