We provide a loving, supportive, and educational environment that promotes a lifelong love of learning. 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 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.
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Our Philosophy
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CMP has an eclectic philosophy that includes Reggio Emilia and Montessori influences. We value our teacher's autonomy while keeping whole child learning and intentional reflective teaching at the core of CMP. Activities revolve around children's learning and interests while fostering creativity, imagination, and exploration.
Our Why
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I think it is very important for our CMP families, CMP staff, prospective families, and prospective employees understand why we do what we do. My why is to create a fun, loving and safe environment so that we may each blossom as happy thriving individuals. Before we make a decision for CMP we weigh a lot of different decisions usually leading with, "What is best for the children?", followed by, "What is best for our employees?"
Testimonials
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Our son Wesley has been a student at CMP since summer 2018 and he absolutely LOVES it! He was previously at a chain daycare center and what a difference it is between there and CMP! He was picking up bad habits such as not sharing, hitting, and throwing tantrums which was so not like him. He would come home upset and not tell us why.
Unique Benefits
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Carmel Mountain Preschool is located on three lush acres of property, providing plenty of space for the children to explore and learn in various environments. The teachers enjoy creating themed activities for the children to experience on the nine outdoor learning decks and soccer field. The activity may be building a spaceship out of Play-Doh for space week or painting their favorite creature from the sea to learn about aquatic animals.
Staff
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At Carmel Mountain Preschool one of our highest priorities is ensuring that our teachers and staff are exceptional. We interview each teacher as if they will be teaching our own children and, in some cases, they will be. We go beyond the basic state requirements and look for individuals who embody and support our mission.
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