San Carlos School Preschool

San Carlos School has enjoyed a long tradition of providing a high quality Catholic education to parents seeking a safe, faith-based learning environment for their children.

Established in 1898, San Carlos School is a ministry of San Carlos Cathedral Parish and serves students throughout the Monterey Peninsula. We welcome culturally, economically, and religiously diverse families and are enriched by the diversity of our school community. Located in the heart of downtown Monterey next to the Royal Presidio Chapel, we share in the rich history that surrounds us by serving multiple generations of local families as well as first generation families new to the area.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at San Carlos School is a two-year kindergarten program that blends socialization and play along with structured activities. The program is ideal for children who need more academic challenges than offered in a typical preschool setting but are not yet ready for a full-day Kindergarten.  The TK program affords young learners a head start and provides them with opportunities to thrive in an environment that is tailored to meet students’ academic, social, and spiritual needs. An additional enrichment program option is available beyond the half day program.