Pilgrim Children's Center
Daycare center in Carlsbad, CA. 2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
About the program
Pilgrim Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Carlsbad, California, on the state register since 2026. It is licensed for 78 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Pilgrim Children's Center is a play-based, faith-based preschool in Carlsbad serving children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Pilgrim Children's Center 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
Nothing but great things to say so far about Pilgrims Center. The staff is awesome, facilities are great and our son seems to really enjoy his time there. Love the constant updates during the day from the app as well. Highly recommend!
branden berry · 5/5 on Google · a month agoPilgrim is such a special place. Our daughter has been here from ages 2-4 and not only have we loved the caring staff, but have been so impressed with her developmental progress since starting here. Any time I have dropped her off late or picked her up at an odd time, the kids are always either playing outside on one of the playgrounds - teachers engaged as well - or participating in activities with the teachers like…
Meg Embree · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe sent both of our children from the ages of 2 to 4 to Pilgrim and we cannot speak highly enough of the school. It is such a warm/homey environment, and the teachers are so incredibly loving and caring--Miss Katia, Miss Sarah, and Miss Karina have such special places in our hearts. The school is play-based so the kids have many opportunities to explore various activities at their own pace, to use their imaginations,…
Ashley Olsen · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe love Pilgrim! Our son has been going for 7 months and he loves it. The teachers, the activities, the programing and the culture is so cheerful, welcoming and exactly what we were looking for. Cannot recommend it more!
Bridget Askelson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Questions about Pilgrim Children's Center
Is Pilgrim Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Pilgrim Children's Center holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105228), with a licensed capacity of 78 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Pilgrim Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Pilgrim Children's Center. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Pilgrim Children's Center take?
Pilgrim Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Pilgrim Children's Center cost?
Pilgrim Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
