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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
Olivenhain Country Preschool
4.0
Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's well-being!
- Danielle H.
Three Little Owls Learning Academy
5.0
Very Loving, respectful , understanding.
Clean! A Great home cooked meal … what more can you ask for when it comes to your children.
- Care member
Stars Montessori Academy
5.0
Stars Montessori Academy is the most amazing school. I feel so privileged and lucky that my three children (4, 2, and 1) have the opportunity to learn from the wonderful staff members at Stars. Their program teaches children Spanish, yoga, cooking, gardening, music, reading, computers, math,...
- Kelly S.
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
Olivenhain Country Preschool
448 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA
4.0
(1)
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...
4.0
"Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's...
Danielle H.
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.
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
(5)
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...
5.0
"
I can’t say enough good things about Three Little Owls! Mali has created such a warm and welcoming daycare that feels like a second home for children. It’s a family-owned business, and you can tell they treat the center as if it were their own home—everything is...
Care member
Stars Montessori Academy
1680 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
""Thank you for the care that you and the infant room team provide my Ila! They are so friendly, nice and comforting. I visited many daycare and preschool facilities before choosing Stars, and the quality of other places paled in comparison to your wonderful...
Liz D
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.
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...
Care member
Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare
930 Daisy Ave, Carlsbad, CA
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"We love Miss Laura! Both of our kids have attended Kidz Xpressions and we continue to be impressed by Laura's dedication, caring, and teaching skills. We love the home environment, where the kids feel comfortable and safe. Kidz Xpressions really offers the whole...
Gwen B.
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
Kids Castle
6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
"We highly recommend Kids Castle!
Our son has been attending for over a year and we are beyond grateful we found such a delightful place.
We adore Sayena. We feel as though she is an extension of our family. Sayena is kind and caring, embracing every child with...
Kimberly F.
The Garden Preschool
1930 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"My son absolutely loves coming to Preschool! The warm and loving teachers and his friends are cherished. He has learned so much since he has started going to The Garden preschool. We love the big outdoor playground and garden. We are always greeted by the warm and...
Nechama G.
Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)
6130 Paseo del Norte, CARLSBAD, 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...
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...
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...
Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)
308 S Twin Oaks Valley 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...
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,...
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...
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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.