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Kindercare - Carlsbad Infant Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1200 Plum Tree Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Visit website ↗(760) 435-0001Directions ↗Licensed for 43
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/7/2025
Total visits
8

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Carlsbad Kids Care offers full or partial-day student care programs at every elementary school in the district for grades TK-5. Club Kinder extends the kindergarten curriculum into a full-day program with STEAM activities, English language arts, and enrichment activities.

Ages served
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through Grade 5
Meals
Nutritious snacks provided

Programs

  • •Kids Care Program (curriculum-based, homework club, age-appropriate activities)
  • •Club Kinder (full-day kindergarten extension with STEAM and English Language Arts)

Highlights

  • ✓Onsite at every elementary school
  • ✓Licensed staff with safe student-to-staff ratio
  • ✓Curriculum-based programs and homework club
  • ✓100% of proceeds returned to Carlsbad Unified School District

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours of operation, Teacher-student ratio, Philosophy, Outdoor activities, Meals (beyond snacks). Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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