Carmel Mountain Preschool (CMP) is a San Diego, California based preschool situated between Rancho Penasquitos, 4S Ranch, Poway, Carmel Valley and Santaluz. Opened in 1983 by Dan and Pauline Condrick, the school was intended to fill the need of what was then the new community of Rancho Penasquitos. For over thirty years, Carmel Mountain Preschool has provided a loving, supportive educational environment where children can participate in programs that promote individual growth and a lifelong love of learning. The school is located on a stunning three-acre lot, offering ample space for children to learn, grow, discover, and explore, all while under the guidance of its caring and professional staff. At Carmel Mountain Preschool, we believe that a child's preschool years are a crucial period for literacy development, which is why Carmel Mountain Preschool offers a well-rounded curriculum that is aligned to - and exceeds - state standards. Our exceptional teachers and staff provide an environment that is rich with materials and programs that offer opportunities for growth by providing the foundation necessary to enhance a child's skills and potential. We believe that by instilling such traits at an early stage, our students will have the necessary tools to help them become achievers in later years. All of these factors are focused on helping your child arrive at a higher level of academic achievement, as well as encourage social and emotional growth, which in turn, results in children who are confident learners and have higher self-esteem.