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Recent child care center reviews in Del Mar, CA

Marthas Daycare

5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare, but from the very first visit, Martha made me feel so comfortable. Martha and her assistant, Brittany are incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely care about the children. My son thrived in...

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HAPPY TIME NURSERY

5.0

This is the place where my older son grew up. He has the best memories and childhood ever. The amazing Big teacher, Mrs. Caroline, John Paul, the beautiful village scent, pony rides on Mondays, and so much more are more than enough to provide my kids with a healthy and happy environment. I highly...

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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

5.0

We are so grateful to have found Ms. Mattie and for the love and care she has given our son, W. She was fully booked the first time we called and we were excited to enroll our son in Moonlight Daycare after some months. From the very beginning, she created a warm and welcoming space where he felt...

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ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

5.0

We are so happy to have had the opportunity to put our daughter here. She gained a well developed curriculum and the food is all vegetarian based which help our daughter an appreciation for heathy selections at an early start. We would've kept our daughter all the way into kindergarten if it wasn't...

- Daniel

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

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 her staff eased them into the new...

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Child care centers in Del Mar, CA

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA

LePort Montessori Solana Beach opened in September 2015 with Montessori programs for infants through sixth-grade. This is LePort s third Montessori school in North San Diego County. Since early 2014, when our elementary school in Carlsbad and our preschool in Encinitas opened, we've received many...

Del Mar Hills Nursery School in Del Mar, California is a Christian 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.

Marthas Daycare

Marthas Daycare

12000 block Cijon Street, SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0

(17)

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
"Finding Martha's Daycare is one the best things to happen to our family. She helped raise our two children, my daughter from age 2 to 4 years old, and my son, from 3 months to 4 years old. Her daycare is so much better than the typical "commercial" daycares. She...

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HAPPY TIME NURSERY

HAPPY TIME NURSERY

6409 LAS COLINAS, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(2)

Happy Time Nursery School is located in Rancho Santa Fe. We limit our program to 25 children to allow for a comfortable, play-based program. We strive to provide an environment to ensure your child is well-rounded. We focus on listening and speaking skills, preliminary math and writing skills, as...
5.0
"This is the place where my older son grew up. He has the best memories and childhood ever. The amazing Big teacher, Mrs. Caroline, John Paul, the beautiful village scent, pony rides on Mondays, and so much more are more than enough to provide my kids with a healthy...

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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(37)

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 are so grateful to have found Ms. Mattie and for the love and care she has given our son, W. She was fully booked the first time we called and we were excited to enroll our son in Moonlight Daycare after some months. From the very beginning, she created a warm...

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ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

13404 Sawtooth Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

Welcome to ABC Learning Center! Your Smile is Our Smile, Family Home Child Care. We are Eco-friendly and a Vegetarian Home Daycare and Preschool facility following CDA nutrition food Program. Conveniently located in Rancho Penasquitos 92129, San Diego. Dedicated to fostering an environment...
5.0
"We are so happy to have had the opportunity to put our daughter here. She gained a well developed curriculum and the food is all vegetarian based which help our daughter an appreciation for heathy selections at an early start. We would've kept our daughter all the...

Daniel


Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Lone Quail Rd, San Diego, CA

4.8

(25)

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
"When it's time and the necessity to locate a daycare need for my daughter A., through online portal, we located Tiny violets daycare and scheduled an appointment for intake. As a family we visited Ms.K.'s daycare and first interaction with her, first...

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Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Elham and I have a Large Family Child Care, Licensed by the State of California. I have earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology and my associate's degree in child development. I have dedicated over 23 years to the education and growth of young children through experience as a Preschool...
5.0
"We love Elham's Home Child Care. Now that our son is in preschool, we still pop over for visits as he still talks fondly of her. She provides loving care in a safe environment and also offers plenty of educational, age-appropriate learning opportunities."

Beth B


MacDonald's Daycare Center

MacDonald's Daycare Center

Zenako Street SD CA 92122, San Diego, CA

4.0

(1)

MacDonald's Family Childcare Learn ~ Play ~Dream ~Grow Licensed by the State of California in 1994. Registered with the YMCA & CDA Live Scan with the Department of Justice Open 23 Hours CPR, First Aid Certified Mother, grandmother Warm, Friendly, Happy and Safe Christian Environment....
4.0
"Karen Johnson Miss Sonia has been my daughters daycare provider for over a year now. The quality of care my daughter gets at Sonia MacDonald Day Care is above and beyond what most providers give. She engages the kids in a rich learning environment. Divine will be...

Sonia M.


Kiddies Korner Preschool

Kiddies Korner Preschool

8748 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

This preschool Enrolling now, harry up we are limited spots. Educational preschool, Friendly staff, Reasonable price, Clean, A lot of toys and activity, (858) 578 - 9740 Sally
5.0
"that center is relay clean and Educational center, All teachers are awesome. I recommended to the neighbors, "bring your kids hear""

Melody A.


Bright Start Preschool

Bright Start Preschool

1143 Wild Canary Lane, Encinitas, CA

Bright Starts Preschool is a home-based preschool located in beautiful Olivenhain, Encinitas on almost 3/4 of an acre! Here children have plenty of room to run and play. Bright Starts is a Reggio Emilia Inspired Preschool with carefully designed lessons that foster learning in a creative, warm...

Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, SAN MARCOS, CA

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...

7240 - La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway

7240 - La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway

12668 Sabre Springs Parkway, SAN DIEGO, CA

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized...

New Generations Learning Center

New Generations Learning Center

9878 Hibert Street, San Diego, CA

New Generations Learning Center is an educational based childcare facility serving children ages six weeks to 12 years. It uses emergent style curriculum and features parent-accessible webcams, an in-house chef, and an advanced security system. NGLC also offers a private kindergarten and a...

4870 - Everbrook Academy of Carlsbad

4870 - Everbrook Academy of Carlsbad

7150 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, CARLSBAD, CA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...

A NEW GNOME FAMILY DAYCARE

A NEW GNOME FAMILY DAYCARE

13035 Via Del Valedor, San Diego, CA

Hello Family, I'm Cat, and along with my family, I'm very happy and honored to open "A NEW GNOME Family Daycare" in San Diego, Rancho Penasquitos. Our Family Daycare is Bilingual, and children here can learn Italian while playing surrounded by love, serenity, and happiness. We are inspired by...

Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 Azuaga St, SAN DIEGO, CA

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy

10760 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA

At Kid Ventures Preschool Academy, we want your little one to develop a life-long love for learning and education. Kid Ventures Preschool Academy is a new and innovative way to do preschool centered around a customized learning experience for your child. Our preschoolers receive the benefits of...

Days Of Wonder Family Day Care

Days Of Wonder Family Day Care

11845 Semillon Blvd, San Diego, CA

We provide a loving in-home family daycare for children, aged three months to five years old. Our child care center is located in Scripps Ranch. Additional details are listed below. Operated by an elementary and preschool teacher with 17 years experience. Fully licensed by the State of California...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

12742 Briarcrest Place, San Diego, CA

Over the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to work with many children in various capacities to include being a preschool teacher, nanny and mom. Infants and toddlers have always held a special place in my heart and are by far my favorite to care for. I received my education in Child...

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