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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
Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool
5.0
This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also.
- Lana
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...
- Care member
Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare
5.0
From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above their age level. It's a shame they...
- Van S
Little Ones Daycare
5.0
Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming environment.
- Christina M.
Child care centers in Encinitas, CA
Little Kingdom Child Care
520 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA
5.0
(1)
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
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
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...
The Garden Schoolhouse LLC
Ivyglen Drive, Encinitas, CA
We offer a high quality, play- and nature-based early education program in Encinitas, CA. With a low teacher-to-child ratio and a unique home-meets-preschool setting, children ages 2-6 blossom while their families find the support and community they need to help them raise wonderful tiny humans.
Olivenhain Country Preschool
448 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA
Olivenhain Country Preschool in Encinitas, California provides a safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop skills needed for future academic success. The school serves children from 7 weeks to 4 years old and offers infant, toddler, preschool, and junior kindergarten...
Central Montessori School Inc
286 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA
Central Montessori School Incorporated located at 286 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They...
5.0
(1)
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
"We send our daughter, she is wants to school every day without any complaints…:she loves big teacher and all the teachers…The Best preschool…very recommend "
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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare
6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA
5.0
(1)
We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child.
At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning....
5.0
"From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above...
Van S
Little Ones Daycare
6910 Peach Tree Rd, Carlsbad, CA
5.0
(5)
Hello my name is Lilia! Here at Little Ones Daycare we offer childcare for infants as young as three months old, and for toddlers until they are ready for pre-school.
I have worked with kids for the past 15 years, and have 10 years of daycare experience alone. I worked as an assistant at a daycare...
5.0
"Our son Jack's first daycare experience was at Little Ones Daycare with Lilia and it was a very easy transition for him because of Lilia. She's very sweet and nurturing and we're so lucky we found her! Jack always had the biggest smile on his face as I dropped...
Joanne P.
7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista
725 Shadowridge Dr., VISTA, 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...
Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, SAN MARCOS, CA
Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th).
Our...
SUNNYSIDE LEARNING CENTER ( 760-44 SUNNY )
178 S RANCHO SANTA FE ROADSAN MARCOS, CA, SAN MARCOS, CA
At Sunnyside Learning Center we implement 'The Creative Curriculum' in all of our classrooms from Infant to Preschool. The Creative Curriculum is a teaching tool that is based on five fundamental principles. These principals assist the teachers in the following areas of development in order to...
Welcome to Three Little Owls Learning Academy, a completely brand-new facility equipped with newly built classrooms and furniture. Our classrooms are bright, inviting, and filled with high-quality learning materials from Lakeshore to create a fun and engaging space for kids to learn and grow. We...
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,...
Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)
308 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, SAN MARCOS, CA
Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th).
Our...
Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare
930 Daisy Ave, Carlsbad, CA
Kidz Xpressions is truly unique! The home is devoted to the children with a large creative play area, school room, large outdoor play area, and private napping rooms for each infant. Owner and teacher Ms. Laura has been teaching ages infant-5 year olds for over 20 years in both the large centers and...
Stars Montessori Academy
1680 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA
North County's prestigious Montessori Academy in Vista, CA, accepts Toddlers through 6 years old for half-day, full-day and extended-day schedules. Each of our classrooms are filled with natural light, beautiful materials and child-sized furniture. Our playground includes bike trails and a large...
Kids Castle
6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA
Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a...
Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)
6130 Paseo del Norte, CARLSBAD, CA
Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th).
Our...
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...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Encinitas, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Encinitas, CA?
Child care centers near you in Encinitas, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Encinitas, CA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Encinitas, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Encinitas, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Encinitas, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.