Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Santee KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Thank you for choosing to look at Santee KinderCare. We are a wonderful facility here in Santee, and we offer care for ages six weeks until twelve years old. Our classrooms are warm and welcoming, and are a great place for your child to learn and grow through education. The staff professionally trained and dedicated to enriching the lives of the children they work with everyday. We look forward to meeting you and your child, and welcoming you and your family to our center. Call today to schedule a visit.
- We take health and safety very seriously. We encourage healthy snack options, maintain a clean and healthy environment with implementation of our Clean Concepts cleaning program, and from time to time will distribute educational literature about children's health issues.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- County of San Diego, CDA, YMCA, and NACCRRA adn 10% Military discount for families who are not eligible for NACCRRA.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santee KinderCare?
The application deadline for Santee KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Santee KinderCare is Foothills Christian High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learning Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is East County Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10701 N Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Sports: 9
Christian
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students
Christian
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students
Baptist
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Catholic
2766 Navajo Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 357 students
Baptist
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 262 students
African Methodist Episcopal
10404 Lake Jennings Park Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10701 N Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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