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Recent child care center reviews in Carlsbad, CA

Creative Learning Center

5.0

They are great with individualized attention. I appreciate how accepting they are with my child with Autism. The owner of the daycare has a special education background. She is very patient and understanding. My child has been thriving. They really do genuinely care about the children there.

- Victor W.

Little Kingdom Child Care

5.0

I first enrolled my son in Little Kingdom when he was 8mo and immediately fell in love with the facility. I loved that Nancy would text me pictures of my son throughout the day so I could see what he was doing even though I could not be with him. We had to leave the daycare 4 months later due to...

- AMG

A Seed of Change, LLC

5.0

I am trying to get in contact with a seed of change on information in regards to getting a vistiton please contact me as soon as possible

- Walder G

Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool

5.0

This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also.

- Lana

Child care centers in Carlsbad, CA

The Garden Preschool

The Garden Preschool

1930 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA

Our preschool offers a full curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilio in a warm play based garden setting. We will seamlessly weave our traditional preschool values and activities into our rich daily curriculum. We celebrate a love of learning and engage all children in discovery, language arts, math and...

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 140, San Marcos, CA

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center is now offering Summer Camp!!! ALC is an after school and Saturday program that is geared to meet the needs of children and youth ages 6-18 with Autism. ALC is a very unique program in that it is designed to be a safe, structured, and supportive environment...

Ivey Ranch Park Association

Ivey Ranch Park Association

110 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA

We provide after-school, holiday, and summer (full-time) care for school-age children with special needs.

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

755 Civic Center Dr., Vista, CA

"Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life." -Maria Montessori Step By Step Montessori is composed of well qualified Christian Early Childhood Educators who are dedicated to the development of young children. Safety, a solid Christ centered foundation...

Discovery Preschool

Discovery Preschool

1759 Oceanside Blvd Suite GH, Oceanside, CA

Discovery Preschool offers Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K and School Age care for children ages 24 months through 12 years. Our comprehensive curriculum will ensure that your child is prepared for Kindergarten entry! Coming Soon... Infant and Toddler Programs will be available in January 2016!

Creative Learning Center

Creative Learning Center

650 Douglas Dr suite 101, OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0

(1)

Creative Learning Center (CLC) strives to create an environment which encourages and supports the full growth and learning potential of young children in all areas of development. The curriculum is designed to provide a balance of free choice and organized activities in a nurturing and creative...
5.0
"They are great with individualized attention. I appreciate how accepting they are with my child with Autism. The owner of the daycare has a special education background. She is very patient and understanding. My child has been thriving. They really do genuinely...

Victor W.


Little Kingdom Child care center in Encinitas, CA is a state licensed child care center. It is providing a perfect balance of academic and social developmental programs to children, that is exclusively designed to give every child the highest quality of attention and learning experience to kids...
5.0
"I first enrolled my son in Little Kingdom when he was 8mo and immediately fell in love with the facility. I loved that Nancy would text me pictures of my son throughout the day so I could see what he was doing even though I could not be with him. We had to leave...

AMG


A Seed of Change, LLC

2103 S. El Camino Real Suite 207, Oceanside, CA

5.0

(1)

A Seed of Change is a professional supervised visitation monitoring and safe exchange service center.
5.0
"I am trying to get in contact with a seed of change on information in regards to getting a vistiton please contact me as soon as possible"

Walder G


Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool

511 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(2)

Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool in Encinitas, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from six weeks to five...
5.0
"This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also."

Lana


La Petite Academy of Vista, CA

La Petite Academy of Vista, CA

725 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Abcd Family Child Care & Preschool

714 Sunningdale Dr., Oceanside, CA

AB/CD Family Child Care & Preschool provides a warm, safe, and fun environment that helps your child develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our program is developed with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. We believe there is an opportunity for...

INTELLICHILDREN OF VISTA

1025 SERVICE PLACE STE 103, VISTA, CA


Kiddie Stars Inc.

Kiddie Stars Inc.

621 SOUTH RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA

Starting at $1100/mo

At Kiddie Stars safety comes first! We go above and beyond making sure the environment is safe for all our children. We are licensed with the state of California which means we follow all the state regulations. When you walk into Kiddie Stars you are greeted by the children's artwork. Kiddie...

Oceanside Preschool and Child Development Center

2904 MacDonald Street, Oceanside, CA

Opening soon! Mark your calendars!! Welcome to Oceanside Preschool! Now enrolling for full-time, part-time, and before & after school extended care. We are also offering weekend, evening and drop-in care... we can provide these services to you because we are always open everyday any day. Rates...

Krewer Family Child Care

933 Hardell Ln, Vista, CA

Krewer Family Child Care located in Vista, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 5 PM and offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs. The center offers a home and school-like setting that provides a home life, everyday life skills, and cognitive learning and opportunities.

Mommy and ME Montessori Prep. School

4314 Silver Spring Way, Oceanside, CA

Mommy and Me Montessori Preparatory School located at 4314 Silver Spring Way, Oceanside, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight AM to twelve Noon. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and...

Dawns Discovery Tree House

2844 Sunkist Dr, Vista, CA

Dawns Discovery Tree House provides a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Established in 2010, they offer preschool and child care services. Located at 2844 Sunkist Dr Vista CA, they are open Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 am to 5:30pm.

Liza's Family Day Care

131 Harding St, Oceanside, CA

Liza’s Family Daycare is a licensed facility located in Oceanside, CA. They provide a loving Christian atmosphere that is available to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten students. They offer a traditional Montessori teachings and age-appropriate activities that help in the growth and...

Vista Child Development Center

410 W California Ave, Vista, CA

Vista Child Development Center is a licensed child development center run by EES, Incorporated. It is located at 410 W California Avenue, Vista, California. The center provides early childhood education to children ages 3 to 5 years old. Vista Child Development Center is open from Mondays through...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Oceanside

4179 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA

The branch of La Petite Academy in Oceanside, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and prekindergarten prep. The center is open from six AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers before- and...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Centers in Carlsbad, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.