With over 171 years of experience, our happy, funny, caring bunch of teachers are the best around.
We have staff with all types of amazing talents and specialties.
Together, we form the greatest team there is in San Clemente.
Not a day goes by here in beautiful Talega that we are not laughing and smiling and enjoying each other and our time with our amazing children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Talega KinderCare, tucked back in the beautiful hills of San Clemente. We have a gorgeous campus, with loving, patient, kind teachers whose number one priority is their students' safety and growth. Here at KinderCare we emphasize constant learning, through every aspect of our day. Every activity, inside the classroom and out, is an opportunity for learning. We encourage play and exploration of different learning centers. We foster creativity and age-appropriate educational development. We would love for you and your family to come meet us and learn more about our programs and our center. You could become a part of our amazing Talega KinderCare family today!
- Here at Talega KinderCare we put a large emphasis on Health and Safety. With secure, keypad entry on both doors leading into our center, everyone in our building is safe and sound. Each child enrolled must complete an enrollment packet with emergency contact information, including persons eligible to pick their child up. We have monthly Health and Safety Staff Trainings for our teachers to ensure that they are up to date on proper procedures and updates, in order to deliver A+, safe service. We have qualified, highly trained teachers who are also CPR and First Aid Certified, with extensive background checks completed.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- NACCRRA, CalWorks, Children's Home Society, Orange County Department of Education, and most state programs - Refer Parents to: http://www.chs-ca.org/cca.html for information on how to enroll
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Talega KinderCare?
The application deadline for Talega KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Talega KinderCare is Talega Preparatory Academy (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Fatima School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Michaels Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
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105 N La Esperanza
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(949) 492-7320
San Clemente, CA 92672
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Gr: K-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
2.4 miles
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(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
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Gr: K-12 | 141 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11
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204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
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Gr: K-12 | 141 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Margaret's Episcopal School ![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.]( "St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.")
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11
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(949) 496-3513
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
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Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Margaret's Episcopal School ![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.]( "St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.")
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
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San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Savior's Lutheran School ![Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Margaret's Episcopal School ![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.]( "St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.")
(Episcopal)
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11
Mission Basilica School ![Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs]( "Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs")
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
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San Juan Montessori
Montessori School
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496-2927
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496-2927
5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Avenida Vista Montana
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-6740
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-6740
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Via Turqueza
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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