Carmel Mountain Preschool

Founded in 1983, Carmel Mountain Preschool is a family-owned private preschool and summer camp located in Rancho Penasquitos serving ages 12 months through kindergarten. The school offers a well-rounded, play-based curriculum on a 3-acre campus with specialized spaces including art studio, science lab, outdoor garden classroom, and multiple playgrounds.

Philosophy

A warm, caring and fun atmosphere where children develop a lifetime love of learning through a well-rounded curriculum that exceeds state standards, balancing superior academics with extraordinary fun and emphasizing play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and social-emotional development.

Ages served

12 months through Kindergarten (Young Toddlers 12-17 months, Toddler, 2-year-old, 3-year-old, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion Pre-K ages 3-5, My Child and Me 12-36 months)

Outdoor

3-acre campus with three separate age-appropriate playgrounds, Outdoor Garden Classroom, Soccer Field, and significant outdoor play time integrated into curriculum

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Teacher-child ratio, Meals and snacks, Enrollment process details. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.