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environment that promotes a lifelong love of learning

The Carmel Mountain Preschool Story

Founded in 1983, Carmel Mountain Preschool is a local family-owned and operated private preschool and Summer Camp Program located in Rancho Penasquitos. Carmel Mountain Preschool is a warm, caring and fun atmosphere where children of Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Santaluz, 4S Ranch, and Scripps Ranch can develop a lifetime love of learning. Over three decades later, the preschool continues to produce Carmel Mountain Preschool graduates who go on to succeed both academically and personally.

Carmel Mountain Preschool is situated on a beautiful 3-acres, providing plenty of space for children to learn, discover, explore and grow at our three separate age-appropriate playgrounds, Art Studio, Science Lab, Outdoor Garden Classroom, Messy Art area and Soccer Field.

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Carmel Mountain Preschool offers a well-rounded curriculum that exceeds state standards – it showcases a balance between superior academics and extraordinary fun. We believe that a child’s preschool years are among the most important years for literacy and development. Our curriculum is built around a wide variety of activities designed to enhance vocabulary, awareness of patterns and sounds in language, letter recognition, social intelligence, knowledge of printed materials, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, outdoor play and exploration of art and science. All of these factors, when combined, help your child attain higher academic achievement, and encourage social and emotional growth, which results in children who are confident learners and have higher self-esteem.

We also provide an outstanding Summer Camp Program which offers a variety of developmental and fun activities for preschool students in San Diego.

Parents love us... here's what they have to say:

“Our pre-school experience at CMP could not have been any better. The school is full of love, laughs and embraces a true passion for bettering children. We feel lucky to be part of the CMP Family!”

— Neesha and Amar Desai
 

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Carmel Mountain Preschool

JULY OPEN HOUSE

Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 9-11AM for our Open House. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, your family, and friends to explore our campus, play on our newly renovated play yards, meet our animals and learn more about the enriching programs we offer.

Prospective family tours will be available at 9:30AM.
Call 858-484-4877 to reserve your tour spot.

Prospective families: Submit an enrollment packet with this promotion flyer by August 6, 2024 and receive a
$500.00 credit when you start by August 19, 2024.

Current families: Refer someone who submits a new enrollment packet by August 6, 2024 and receive a
$500.00 tuition credit when they start by August 19, 2024.