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Preschool and Daycare in Mira Mesa, San Diego

The Mira Mesa campus of Early Learners Children’s Academy sits just off Miramar Road, a few minutes from the 15, which makes it straightforward whether you are local, coming down from Scripps Ranch or heading toward Sorrento Valley. It is also home to Munchkin Town, our indoor play town.

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Exterior of the Early Learners Children's Academy Mira Mesa building on Candida Street

9585 Candida St

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(858) 530-8200

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Mon–Fri

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

6 wks – 5 yrs

Ages, all 5 programs

All five programs, right here in Mira Mesa

Smiling baby standing beside soft play equipment in a bright infant room

Infant Care

6 wks – 23 mo

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Two toddlers playing with musical rattles together in a classroom

Toddler Care

2 – 3 years

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Group of preschoolers building with colorful blocks at a classroom table

Preschool / Pre-K I

3 – 4 years

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Pre-K children reading a picture book together with their teacher

Pre-K II

4 – 5 years

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Summer Adventure

School age

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Inside the Mira Mesa campus

Bright classrooms, a shaded playground, and plenty of room to explore, just off Miramar Road.

Preschool classroom at the Mira Mesa campus with a colorful alphabet rug and child-size tables

Classroom at the Mira Mesa campus with learning displays and small tables and chairs

Shaded outdoor playground with picnic tables and a slide at the Mira Mesa campus

ONLY AT OUR MIRA MESA CAMPUS

Munchkin Town

Munchkin Town is over 1,700 square feet of indoor play built as a small town, complete with a diner, a market, a gas station and a treehouse. Because it is indoors, a hot August afternoon or a gray June Gloom morning never costs them the chance to run.

It is a dedicated imaginative-play environment where children explore pretend play, practice social interaction, build communication skills, and experience real-world roles through play.

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Munchkin Town indoor play town at the Mira Mesa campus, with a diner counter and play houses

Pretend play

Children step into a little town of their own and make up the story as they go.

Social interaction

Taking turns, sharing the diner counter, and playing alongside new friends.

Communication

Ordering, asking, explaining and negotiating, all through play.

Real-world roles

Trying on the jobs they see around town every day.

Munchkin Town treehouse play structure at the Mira Mesa campus

Munchkin Town play house with a porch at the Mira Mesa campus

Meet the team at this campus

Celene Marin

Director · 13 years at ELCA

Camille Hornik

Teacher · 12 years at ELCA

4.6

★★★★★

17 Google reviews

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We love ELCA Mira Mesa! They are like family to us… The staff is very friendly and caring. I like how the teachers know all the kids. The communication and care taken for each student is loving and reassuring.

Robin A.

Google review

My husband and I feel really lucky to have found ELCA for our infant daughter. We started her in daycare when she was 5.5 months old, and since she’s our first baby, it was extremely difficult for us emotionally… However, Celene and all the teachers… have been beyond amazing, extremely supportive, and super communicative.

Maria J.

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I’ve had my 2 year old there since 6 months old (about 1.5 years). I can’t speak more highly of the teachers and staff. They truly care about the students. This is a smaller school but I like it that way. ELCA is a super high quality daycare.

Rebecca L.

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I have been taking my three year old boy to ELCA Preschool for seven months now and I have to say, I am very happy with how content my son is there… now he looks forward to going to “school.” The facility is clean and the administration is organized. The teachers are friendly and caring.

Paul P.

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The teachers there were so nice, patient, understanding, and really helped my daughter get accustomed to her new environment. I love how you need a fob key to get in and the communication between the teachers and the parents are really good as well.

S. C.

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Nothing but great things to say about our experience here. Teachers and staff are very attentive. Great outside area!

Kimmy C.

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9585 Candida St
San Diego, CA 92126

(858) 530-8200

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Serving Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Miramar, Sorrento Valley and Rancho Peñasquitos

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Questions parents ask about our Mira Mesa campus

Yes. There is dedicated parking right outside the building, so drop-off and pickup do not mean circling the block or parking on the street.

All five of our programs run at Mira Mesa, from six weeks through five years, so most families can stay at one campus the whole way through.

Yes. Every scheduled visit includes time in Munchkin Town, since it is usually the room that tells parents the most about how the day actually feels here.

Yes, before enrolling you can bring your child for a free half-day visit so they can try the classroom and you can see how they settle in.

Closer to downtown, Point Loma, or Mission Hills?

Our Old Town campus runs the same five programs, in the CalTrans business park off the 8, between the 5 and the 163.

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Preschool and Daycare in Mira Mesa, San Diego

All five programs, right here in Mira Mesa

Infant Care

Toddler Care

Preschool / Pre-K I

Pre-K II

Summer Adventure

Inside the Mira Mesa campus

Munchkin Town

Pretend play

Social interaction

Communication

Real-world roles

Meet the team at this campus

Celene Marin

Camille Hornik

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Questions parents ask about our Mira Mesa campus

Is there parking for drop-off and pickup?

What ages does the Mira Mesa campus serve?

Can I see Munchkin Town before enrolling?

Do you offer a free half-day visit?

Closer to downtown, Point Loma, or Mission Hills?