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.