Pilgrim Children’s Center
Carlsbad’s Neighborhood Preschool for 50 years
Pilgrim Children's Center is a play-based school that focuses on developmentally appropriate practices with a social/emotional curriculum to provide a strong foundation for the school years ahead. We understand the importance of providing outdoor learning opportunities as well as teaching earth-friendly values. In choosing our school for your child, you have selected an early childhood education program with a caring and supportive staff that will provide your child with the best possible experiences. Our teachers strive to make Pilgrim Children's Center a warm, comfortable place where children and families can feel welcome.
We offer flexible scheduling to meet the diverse needs of our community - we have schedule options for working families, families who want part-time socialization for their children, and families who just need a couple mornings a week to get things done.
We will be hosting our Open House on Thursday, August 14th at 9am and 3pm.
Come meet our staff, tour our classrooms, and have all your questions answered!
All are welcome!
Our Programs
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Toddlers
Our toddler program focuses on social-emotional development, fostering self-help skills and independence, and language building.
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Preschool
Our preschool children continue to work on social-emotional skills, develop communication and conversation skills, learn investigation skills, practice sharing space and materials, and begin to explore early school readiness skills.
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Pre-K
In our Pre-K classes children build the skills they need to enter school ready to thrive. This includes emergent writing, math and number sense, early literacy, STEM, and more.
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Coming Soon - Infant & Young Toddler
We are currently working towards being licensed for children ages 6 weeks - 18 months.
Please fill out our interest form if you are interested in enrolling for these programs once licensed.
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After School Care - TK/Kinder & School Age
Our after school program is open to children enrolled in TK - 5th grade.
Children enrolled in the after school program are engaged in crafts, enrichment activities, outdoor play, and are given time to work on homework in a warm, safe environment. With the exception of homework that requires it, we are a screen-free environment.
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Coming Fall 2025 - Date Nights
Date nights let families have some time to themselves while their children are in a trusted place with their familiar teachers and friends. Date nights will include a dinner and fun activities. More details to follow shortly.
Date nights are for enrolled children only.