Highland Preschool
Daycare center in Carlsbad, CA. 3016 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
About the program
Highland Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Carlsbad, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 48 children and serves preschool ages.
Highland Preschool is a year-round, play-based school in Carlsbad serving children from age two through transitional kindergarten.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Highland Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
Having sent our daughter to Highland for three years now, I can safely say it has been the single best decision we have made as parents thus far. The environment at Highland is one that values and prioritizes play, exploration, curiosity and activity. The kids spend most of the day outside in the large play yard and are encouraged to be themselves, however that manifests. The teachers are kind and intelligent and…
Jonathan Grayson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe are so grateful to have found Highland Preschool! The educators are not only extremely professional, knowledgeable, and caring, but also true experts in the field. Their thoughtful and intentional approach is evident in every aspect of the school. Since our son began attending Highland last school year, we have been continually impressed by the nurturing environment and the meaningful, child-centered learning…
Katie Griffith · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe feel incredibly blessed to be part of the Highland family. We follow respectful parenting and are big believers in child led play based learning so Highland was the perfect fit for our family. And the teachers are what make Highland special. They are the most loving authentic human beings on the planet and they love all the children. Each of them treat each child with love and respect in every interaction. We…
Sonia Rahm · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThis school has set the standard impossibly high for preschools/daycares everywhere. We previously tried another school (in the same cost range) and the difference is night and day. If you want your child to be safe, loved and supported to become their best self, send them here. This has become my family’s dream school. We could not be happier with each and every teacher there and the entire school model. I feel like…
Jennifer Dufresne · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
3016 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Questions about Highland Preschool
Is Highland Preschool licensed?
Yes. Highland Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105045), with a licensed capacity of 48 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Highland Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Highland Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Highland Preschool take?
Highland Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Highland Preschool cost?
Highland Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
