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.

Teacher reading a book to a group of young children in a classroom setting with books and toys on shelves.

Our Programs

  • Young child holding green chalk on outdoor pavement with people and playground in background.

    Toddlers

    Our toddler program focuses on social-emotional development, fostering self-help skills and independence, and language building.

  • Two children playing with pebbles and sticks at a table in a classroom setting, with wooden and stone sorting tools.

    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.

  • Child practicing writing the word "Autumn" on a worksheet with a blue marker in a classroom setting.

    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.

  • Coming Soon - Infant

    We are currently working towards being licensed for children ages 6 weeks - 12 months.

    Please fill out our interest form if you are interested in enrolling for these programs once licensed.

  • Coming Soon - Young Toddlers

    We are currently working towards being licensed for children ages 12 months - 23 months.

    Please fill out our interest form if you are interested in enrolling for these programs once licensed.

  • 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.