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Recent daycare reviews in San Diego, CA
RATCLIFFE, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
5.0
I'm writing to give rave reviews for Monica Ratcliff. She was an excellent caregiver for my children and family members children
- Shanitra O.
Marthas Daycare
5.0
We know Martha for the past 9 years! She is very kind and loving. My son went there when he was 2 years old. He is 11 years old now. He was a picky eater, underweight and needed foods to be blended, Martha was very patient with him and fed him until he was ready, helped him learn good food habits,...
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PURPOSE DRIVEN DAYCARE
5.0
the staff is very attentive and very helpful with anything that I or my child may need. we have a few family friends that also love this place! my child is always excited to go to daycare which I think is a great sign! clear and open communication with parents is excellent.
- Amari G.
INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
5.0
I have had nothing but good experiences All teachers have a bachelors in education and they were very helpful with assisting my child and transiting him to TK. He knows 3 letter words, and can spell his name. It is more like a school with a curriculum, not just a daycare.
- Patricia C.
Azam Daycare
5.0
We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her.
I've been in Daycare for 30 years. The biggest joy is when my daycare children become adults and then bring me their children. Former clients often refer me to their coworkers. I have truly raised a village. In my daycare I attempt to provide a home away from home. I presently...
5.0
"Monica is a wonderful caregiver. My children started with her at 6 months old they are now 8 and 13. I am also a foster Mom and have brought about 15 kids to her through the years and she is a great care giver. She is great with all the children. My kids are happy...
We are a licensed Family Home Daycare with a loving and educational environment. We provide all the meals breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Everything is home made nothing frozen or from a package. We teach our children in Spanish and English. We have been doing Daycare for 40years. We do dance,...
5.0
"We know Martha for the past 9 years! She is very kind and loving. My son went there when he was 2 years old. He is 11 years old now. He was a picky eater, underweight and needed foods to be blended, Martha was very patient with him and fed him until he was ready,...
Every child is different, and every child has a purpose no matter where they come from. We want to help families create a safe environment for their children. Our owner grew up in the city of San Diego and has a good idea of what the children in our community are facing and what they need to be...
5.0
"the staff is very attentive and very helpful with anything that I or my child may need. we have a few family friends that also love this place! my child is always excited to go to daycare which I think is a great sign! clear and open communication with parents is...
At International Preschool & Kindergarten, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to early childhood education. Established in 1977, we've been providing an exceptional learning environment for over 44 years. As a local and family-owned institution, our passion for nurturing young minds and...
5.0
"They overall have been a great experience! Very flexible, very responsive and easy to work with and with scheduling making sure my son can attend.
My son has learned quite a bit and he loves the school!"
Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"Our daughter has been with Azi for over 1.5 years and we love her! We started with her when our daughter was 3 months old, and we immediately knew after our first introductory meeting with Azi that our daughter would be loved, protected, and cared for. Azi is so...
We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them.
Meals and snacks are provided.
They teach kids all the things required for kindergarten.
With them I didn't...
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...
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Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up.
What sets us about from the rest?
Spacious outdoor learning environment
Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.)
Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening...
5.0
"Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their...
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
"Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran...
Hi, I'm Angela, I'm 56 years old and have been an active child daycare provider for over 30 years. I'm located in the Mission Hills area and have a warm and loving home that has a large outdoor area for child play. I'm currently licensed for eight, but limiting capacity to 4. I specialize in...
5.0
"Angela is great! Both of our daughters spent 2 years there, and to this day they still talk about their time with Angela. We found Angela after calling the YMCA resource center, and we couldn't have gotten luckier. She is caring, loving, and really knowledgeable....
Hello Families,
Thank you for your interest. I am Joyce Nieves, a licensed childcare provider. I have been helping San Diego families for nearly 11 years. I am also a mother of two boys who are growing up way too soon.
I have a small home daycare and I tend to keep just five kids, ages 3 months...
5.0
"We came to Joyce after a bad experience (constant crying,etc) with a previous provider. On my daughters first day I was so nervous but after I picked her up I was reassured she was at the right spot. Joyce is AMAZING. She communicates, supports, and loves my kids...
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....
Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) .
I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs.
About me:
-I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general...
5.0
"We were very protective of our daughter (first child) and nervous about taking her to daycare for the first time. We were very relieved with how loving Mali and her caretakers were with our daughter. Our daughter was there for over 2 years and she grew up with them...
PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE.
Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...
5.0
"I was nervous to leave my daughter but Patty puts my worries at ease. My daughter is so happy to see her when we arrive and see's her. I feel my daughter is in great hands. Gives my updates on how she doing and what they did during day."
Hello!
I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
5.0
"If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...
Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old.
Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...
5.0
"Our 3 daughters went to Ms Kalai’s day care -tiny violets. Ms Kalai definitely knows how to connect with children. This was their first day care and they were quite upset to stay away from home for the first time . As a parent I was too cautious .But Ms Kalai and...
Hello Parents,
My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Moonlight Daycare and are so grateful to Miss Mattie for taking such good care of our daughter for two years. As working parents, it was incredibly comforting to have someone as kind as Miss Mattie help care for our amazing little...
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...
Loving home environment with personalized care and over 20 years of experience. I am CA Licensed, CPR, Preventive Health Practices, First Aid and Nutrition Program Certified.
5.0
"My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly...
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...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Diego, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in San Diego, CA?
Daycare centers near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?
Daycares near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Diego, 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.
Ratings for San Diego, CA daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 496 reviews of the 433 listed daycares.