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All About Kids Preschool
5.0
Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!
- Tiffany S.
SKILLS LEARNING CENTER
5.0
Two of my children attended Skills Learning Center. Skills Learning Center provides nurturing care and encouragement in learning many different skills. Both my children that attended Skills Learning Center still talk about their amazing experiences with their friends and staff.
- Care member
Academy of Play
5.0
Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were so nice as well and all the kids...
- Andrea O
Child care centers in Lakeside, CA
All About Kids Preschool
12464 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA
5.0
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Our program offers full time, part time and drop in care. All About Kids staff is caring and dedicated, with years of service to the community! Center staff CPR and First Aid Certified, with comprehensive background completed prior to employment.
We offer a comprehensive infant & toddler program...
5.0
"Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!"
Tiffany S.
WE ARE A PRESCHOOL AND are a faith-based educational center that concentrates on teaching the whole child. Children grow developmentally in the academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual domains at their own pace.. Our classes are teach-directed with qualified teachers, along with...
Rise N Shine
9449 Winter Gardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA
Our program is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive, positive, rewarding and quality early childhood program for our families. The program in our center is a behavioral/developmental approach which meets the needs and promotes the individuality of each child. We welcome the opportunity...
A Child's Center of Wonder and Discovery Preschool
9841 Vine St, Lakeside, CA
A Child's Center of Wonder and Discovery Preschool is a non-profit preschool that offers a stimulating environment for learning. It uses various philosophies in teaching children such as the Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, and Wonder and Discovery. The school activities aim to develop child's...
Gammy's Preschool Discovery Ctr
12101 Lakeside Ave, Lakeside, CA
Gammy's Preschool Discovery Center in Lakeside, California welcomes eighteen month through five year old children for child care and preschool. Their program has a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor activities to stimulate socialization and development. They serve two nutritious snacks and a warm...
Learning Academy
11646 Riverside Dr, Lakeside, CA
The Learning Academy, located in Lakeside, California, has been offering educational services to children since 1984. It uses traditional teaching methods, as well as Montessori techniques in providing early education to children. Its curriculum involves several subjects such as Reading,...
5.0
(4)
We believe that the first 6 years of a child"s life are very important as they lay the academic, social, physical and developmental foundation for the rest of their lives. We provide beautiful, rich indoor and outdoor environments and outstanding academic opportunities for children. We pride...
5.0
"Such an amazing school. My daughter went here for 4 years and misses it so much.
Best experience. Highly recommend."
Care member
Academy of Play
892 E Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA
5.0
(1)
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest...
5.0
"Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...
Andrea O
Children come first at Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool where we provide a nurturing and Christ-centered environment! Love, patience and respect for one another is at the heart of our program. Our curriculum is taught using a whole-child approach using developmentally appropriate practices. Daily...
Nicole's Little Ducklings
9041 El Dorado Parkway, El Cajon, CA
Hello parents!
My title is neither nanny, nor daycare center, as I fall wonderfully in between. You get all the benefits of both with me. No large groups of children fighting for attention & passing viruses around! Yet, I provide all meals, snacks, learning & craft supplies at no extra charge....
6216 - Tutor Time of Santee
9440 Cuyamaca Street, SANTEE, CA
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...
Inspiring Early Childhood
16607 Martincoit Road, Poway, CA
Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes:
a beautiful huge natural...
Learn N' Play Academy
555 Montrose Ct, El Cajon, CA
Learn N' Play Academy is a new child care center in El Cajon, California, serving infants and preschoolers. The academy offers full-time and part-time care for children from zero to five years old. We provide 3 meals a day and work with all subsidized programs. Call us Today for a Tour.
The Playground Learning Center
237 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA
The Playground Learning Center Daycare we believe in the power of play and the principles of Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
My Place, Just For Kids In-home Daycare & Preschool
9213 Ellenbee Rd, Santee, CA
Hello!!!
Thank you for checking out my ad! I am Ms. Lisa and I own and operate a very successful licensed home daycare, located in Santee. We have been operating for 17 years. My daycare name is My Place, Just for Kids. We are a daycare and preschool.
We care for 12 children between the ages...
Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care
8632 Atlas View Drive, Santee, CA
Hi Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time.
I have been a licensed provider...
Resurrection Preschool
12730 Elm Park Ln, Poway, CA
Resurrection Preschool is a nurturing and safe environment that strives to develop a love of learning in each child. Children will be prepared for Kindergarten given the opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way. Resurrection Preschool has a brand new preschool building with plenty of room for...
Montessori Child Development Center Poway
14911 Espola Road, Poway, CA
Kindergarten literally translated means Children's Garden. It is a place where children will grow and flourish in their beginning education.
MCDC's Primary program for three, four and five year olds is a three to four year kindergarten depending on a child's birthday. There is no preschooling....
Tonya's Day Care
9130 Shadow Hill Rd., Santee, CA
Tonya's Day Care is a licensed In-Home Child Care center approved and inspected by the state of California. I have been in business for about 18 years, so I have plenty of experience with all ages and many different children. Currently, I also have two employees who have received background checks...
Incarnation Lutheran Preschool
16889 Espola Rd, Poway, CA
We are a small hidden gem of Poway Ratios to improve quality of care not maximize earnings with well experienced, nurturing teachers who love and care about all children in their care. We offer Infant care from 3 months as well as preschool age, all staff is CPR and First Aid certified. Our full day...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Lakeside, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Lakeside, CA?
Child care centers near you in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Lakeside, 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.