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Recent daycare reviews in Lemon Grove, CA
ICM Child Care Center
4.0
iCM Tech.
It's about doing what is right for the right reasons.
Not for attention, accolades, or rewards- but simply because it is the right thing to do.
- Dayana C.
Shooting Stars Daycare
5.0
Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we couldn't be more grateful for the time he spent there. Nikki and SSD became an extension of our family. Our son thrived at SSD. Nikki's experience (20+ years) shone...
- Care member
Touching The Hearts Of Children Day Care
5.0
Amazing and Loving Daycare
Susy is truly a gem! Not only does she provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children, but she also offers an incredible educational development program that gets kids ready for kindergarten. Parents can feel confident knowing their little ones are not...
- Care member
Happy Hearts Daycare
5.0
Awesome daycare. My son has been going there for about 1.5 years. Upon first meeting her my son was so at ease with her and he loves it there. I know when I drop my son off I don't have to worry about his welfare. She goes above and beyond with making sure my picky eating has his belly full....
- Alecia D.
By the Bay Daycare
5.0
Our little one just turn out 1 year old and this was new to us; I can't say enough of how much peace of mind I had leaving our Sofie at Vanessa's care! She is truly caring, she loves what she does, the kids really "click" with her and Sofie felt with her and the rest of the kids like at home in just...
A Day or Long-term care for your child at a Fun, nurturing, early learning daycare. Located in a safe neighborhood in Mt.Helix, La Mesa.
At our daycare, we focus on your child and their needs. Children spend their time listening and reading storybooks, coloring, planting, and many more activities....
4.0
"iCM Tech.
It's about doing what is right for the right reasons.
Not for attention, accolades, or rewards- but simply because it is the right thing to do."
Shooting Stars Daycare proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. This is a licensed home daycare business located in San Carlos, near Mission Trails National Park. My life has been dedicated to caregiving, specializing in infants and toddlers. I've made a career working...
5.0
"Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we couldn't be more grateful for the time he spent there. Nikki and SSD became an extension of our family. Our son thrived at SSD....
Touching the Hearts of Children Day Care offers quality family home childcare. Our goal is to make a difference in the hearts of children by creating a special place with the atmosphere of a home in which your child will grow and be developed intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. We...
5.0
"Amazing and Loving Daycare
Susy is truly a gem! Not only does she provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children, but she also offers an incredible educational development program that gets kids ready for kindergarten. Parents can feel confident...
Thank you for your interest in my family daycare. We are a home daycare provider conveniently located in beautiful Eastlake Chula Vista, Right off the 125 Fwy, next to the Lake. I started my daycare because I have children of my own and I'm happy when caring for children. Here are just a few quick...
5.0
"Awesome daycare. My son has been going there for about 1.5 years. Upon first meeting her my son was so at ease with her and he loves it there. I know when I drop my son off I don't have to worry about his welfare. She goes above and beyond with making sure my...
Fully fenced property
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Close access to Hwy 805
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Hello,
My name is Amelia, and I would like to invite you to be part of our family. We have recently open a new Daycare facility in hour home. I have two children I take care of; one goes to...
At By the Bay Daycare, our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment where children feel safe and parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are at their home away from home.
5.0
"Our little one just turn out 1 year old and this was new to us; I can't say enough of how much peace of mind I had leaving our Sofie at Vanessa's care! She is truly caring, she loves what she does, the kids really "click" with her and Sofie felt with her and the...
Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"If you are lucky enough to get an open spot with Fran, you would be silly to pass it up. I'm so grateful the stars aligned and we were able to get our three month-old in with her. Things I love about Fran and her daycare: she is a true, good old-fashioned, no BS...
With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Child Care program offers a loving, family oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and...
5.0
"I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My daughter knows her abc's, numbers, colors shapes and so much more and she is only 2! They also help so much...
Little Steps Christian Child Care provides high quality and loving child care. Our program meets all California State Child care licensing requirements, in addition to providing healthy nutritious meals in accordance with Chicano Federation food program guidelines.Ensuring quality daily experiences...
5.0
"I have been taking my daughter to Little Steps Christian Childcare for the past 2 summers (started at age 7) and all school breaks, in between. I LOVE Miss Angie! I am very selective when it comes to leaving my daughter with anyone. SO I searched and read...
Hello, my name is Diana Bosforo and I have been an excellent daycare provider for the past 30 years. I have owned my state license for many years, I am CPR certified, and I am also a member of the YMCA child facility. I love kids and treat all the babies I take care of as if they were my own grand...
5.0
"Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking our son to Diana when he was 4 months old and he is now over a year old, he loves going to see Diana. The house...
Little Birdies Childcare and Learning nurtures the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of your little one through various age appropriate developmental activities. Our hands-on learning style includes sensory, fine and large motor development, circle time, and seat work for older...
5.0
"Excellent teachers! You will definitely enjoy your experience here not only for your kids, but for you as a parent! They throw the cutest parties and celebrations."
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest...
5.0
"Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...
Early Headstart Provider
Accredited NAFCC Provider.
NACCRRA, Childcare Aware of America, and YMCA Certified.
USDA Approved Program.
Language Spoken:
English, Japanese, Tagalog.
Specializing in Military Lifestyle.
Duty days, weekends, holidays, and after hour care are upon availability, 2...
5.0
"We were so happy to have found My's Daycare when we were looking for childcare for our then 1 year old back in 2012. When we welcomed our second baby to the world she also went to My's_daycare. being with Myra for 3.5 years and 2.5 years I tit breaks my heart to...
Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm
I am licensed and First Aid/CPR certified.
I accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old
Children will be fed, changed and napped. I help with potty training. We read, learn colors, shapes and numbers. I have a good size backyard and a park across the...
5.0
"We love Alvarez Daycare!! Annamarie is so calm and sweet. My daughter started there at 3 months and stopped at 3 years. My son went from 7 weeks to 3 years old and is now in preschool. He just said yesterday that he really misses her because she taught him how to...
Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature.
We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater...
5.0
"There truly aren't enough words to express how special Tender Care was for us. Our daughter started going there at 2.5 years old, and continued until she started kindergarten. I've been a teacher for 20 years, and I can say that Tender Care is hands down one of the...
We are a preschool for toddlers and Kindergarten preparation.
Before and after school pickup available from Cook Elementary and Hilltop Elementary.
We are open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday.
Tutoring available!
Ask about our evening care!
5.0
"I was looking for quality care/preschool for my four year old and my neighbor told me about Busy Fingers. I was excited that they were just down the street from my house, which made it very convenient for me. They are all great with the kids. I love that they get...
At Faith Chapel Learning Academy, we believe that every child is a precious creation, entrusted with unique talents and a bright future. Our mission is to cultivate a Christ-centered environment where children can joyfully explore, confidently learn, and grow into their full potential.
5.0
"The director and staff here are so so amazing, supportive and communicative. My older daughter has attended a couple of different schools (due to relocation), and we have toured many, Faith Chapel is BY FAR the best I have ever seen. I have a 3 year old and 8...
I have 24 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator. In Olga's Family Child Care, we offer a fun and educational structured program for infants, toddlers and preschool children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Our home is a smoke free environment. We have a big backyard where we spend...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our son's daycare experience! The staff is caring, attentive, and truly invested in the children's development. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities. Our son loves going to daycare every day, and we feel...
Hello! Are you looking for an environment with multi-aged curriculum, but want a comfortable home environment? Stop here! My name is Katherine and I have been running my home as a Child Development Home for almost 9 years. I have my mother and my mother-in-law who also help me run my program. We...
5.0
"If you're looking for a first class pre-school for your little one at a reasonable price, look no further! "Kate's Happy Hilltop" has all the bells and whistles!
The individual personal love and attention she gives each and every child is priceless.
Her program...
Hi my name is Ixchelle. I have been in the Child Development field since 2005 and I currently have my A.A. Degree in Child Development and I just received my B.A Degree in Child Development so that in the future I can run a bigger childcare center so that I can help more families. I also have...
5.0
"Ixchelle is amazing. She truly loves all of her kids, teaches them, and her home daycare setup allows learning through playing but also with some structure. As a first time mom, her home daycare out my mind at ease - she loves my son as much as I do!!"
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Lemon Grove, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Lemon Grove, CA?
Daycare centers near you in Lemon Grove, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Lemon Grove, CA?
Daycares near you in Lemon Grove, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Lemon Grove, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Lemon Grove, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Lemon Grove, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Lemon Grove, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.