The Bay Collection’s Central Location Offers
Lots of Great School Choices
Families in the Bay Collection can send their children to a number of quality public and private schools that are located nearby. Here are some of the schools that you should consider if you are planning to move to the Bay Collection
Private Preschools
Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Preschool
6600 Black Rail Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
www.redeemerbythesea.org
Tel: (760) 431-8293
This play-based preschool has affectionately been called “The Official Preschool of the Bay Collection”. Many of our neighbors have their kids at this school conveniently located further up Poinsettia and really love it.
Coast Kids Preschool
1330 Poinsettia Lane
Carlsbad, Ca 92011
(760) 929-0029 x125
Website: www.northcoastcalvary.org/preschool
This is a brand new Christian preschool. We don’t know anyone who has enrolled their kids there, but the location would be hard to beat. It is within walking distance of most of the Bay Collection. This school offers full day care as well as half day preschool.
Aspirations
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Tel:(760) 603-9173
www.aspiringchild.com
This is another brand new school just up the street from the Bay Collection. The facility is beautifully designed and the philosophy of the school is inspired by Reggio Emilia. Infant care through kindergarten is provided. Friends who have toured the facility have been very impressed.
Poinsettia KinderCare
1200 Plum Tree Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Tel: 760-712-3826
www.kindercare.com
This childcare center and preschool offers care for infants through kindergarteners. This center is conveniently located down the street from Pacific Rim elementary school. Bay Collection moms I have talked with have been pleased with the level of care provided by this facility.
Public Preschool
Carlsbad Recreation Department
Preschool & Toddler Programs
c/o Harding Community Center
3096 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Calavera Hills Community Center (760) 602-4680
Holiday Park, Kruger and Scout House (760) 602-7510
Stagecoach Community Center (760) 602-4690
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/recreation/prereg.html
The City Parks and Recreation Department offers parent cooperative toddler and preschool programs at several locations. My friend’s children attend the Kruger House Program in Holiday Park close to Carlsbad Village and she is very happy with it. If you are new to the area and want to meet other moms, this program provides lots of opportunities for moms and kids to make new friends.
Public Elementary School
Pacific Rim
Many kids in the Bay Collection attend this California Distinguished School. Both my children have been Pacific Rim students. I have been pleased by the school’s high standards and excellent teachers.
Jefferson Elementary School
This public magnet school elementary school close to Carlsbad Village has an International Baccalaureate program.
Private Elementary Schools
The nearby community of Encinitas has many private schools that are attended by Bay Collection Residents.
Montessori Arts and Sciences
3016 Highland Dr.
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
(760) 434-6440
www.montessoriartsandsciences.com
Carlsbad Montessori School
740 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-4161
http://www.carlsbadmontessorischool.org/
St Patrick’s Elementary School
3820 Pio Pico Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-1333
www.stpaddys.org
Moms who I have talked to are very happy with this school.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
3030 Valley St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
http://beautifulsaviour.net/school/
Carlsbad Middle Schools and High Schools
Public
Aviara Oaks Middle School
My daughter had a positive experience at this California Distinguished School located near the Bay Collection.
Carlsbad High School
This California Distinguished School offers an Emmy Award Winning Broadcasting Program. It has also received recognition for its arts programs and has several championship sports teams.
Private
Army and Navy Academy
Phone: (888) 762-2338
http://www.armyandnavyacademy.org
A private Military Boarding and Day School for Boys in grades 7-12
Pacific Ridge School
6269 El Fuerte
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 843-4424 or (760) 448-9820
A private college preparatory school for grades 7-12.




