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Recent child care center reviews in Lemon Grove, CA

Tonya's Day Care

5.0

Tonya's day care is great.She is like a second mom to my daughter.Very clean home.Always does fun activities. and encourages the kids to learn and interact with each other.I personally don't like my child to be plopped in front of the tv all day.At Tonya's she entertains the children ,teaches...

- Angela B

Sweet Peas Family Childcare

5.0

Ixchelle is amazing. She truly loves all of her kids, teaches them, and her home daycare setup allows learning through playing but also with some structure. As a first time mom, her home daycare out my mind at ease - she loves my son as much as I do!!

- Michelle P.

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

Angelito's Child Care

5.0

I just recently returned back to work after being a Stay At Home Mom with my toddler for almost two years. I needed to find someone reliable and trustworthy and a good friend of mine referred me to Dora of Angelito's Child Care. So far it has worked out PERFECTLY! She and her staff are very nice...

- Monica M

ICM Child Care Center

4.0

iCM Tech. It's about doing what is right for the right reasons. Not for attention, accolades, or rewards- but simply because it is the right thing to do.

- Dayana C.

Child care centers in Lemon Grove, CA

Tonya's Day Care

Tonya's Day Care

9130 Shadow Hill Rd., Santee, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Tonya's day care is great.She is like a second mom to my daughter.Very clean home.Always does fun activities. and encourages the kids to learn and interact with each other.I personally don't like my child to be plopped in front of the tv all day.At Tonya's she...

Angela B


Sweet Peas Family Childcare

Sweet Peas Family Childcare

2272 Annadale Way, Chula Vista, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi my name is Ixchelle. I have been in the Child Development field since 2005 and I currently have my A.A. Degree in Child Development and I just received my B.A Degree in Child Development so that in the future I can run a bigger childcare center so that I can help more families. I also have...
5.0
"Ixchelle is amazing. She truly loves all of her kids, teaches them, and her home daycare setup allows learning through playing but also with some structure. As a first time mom, her home daycare out my mind at ease - she loves my son as much as I do!!"

Michelle P.


Academy of Play

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


Angelito's Child Care

Angelito's Child Care

Spring Valley, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(4)

Our vision is to see children succeed in their everyday goals. We motivate children to try their best, to be confidence with their decisions, inspired them to fearlessly pursue their dream and compassionately change the world. Angelito's Child Care, is a quality daycare center, licensed to care up...
5.0
"Dora has been like a 2nd mother to my two boys for 8 years now. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the care she has given our boys Bobby (10) and Jimmy (7)."

Bobby A


ICM Child Care Center

ICM Child Care Center

Bancroft Dr, La Mesa, CA

4.0

(1)

A Day or Long-term care for your child at a Fun, nurturing, early learning daycare. Located in a safe neighborhood in Mt.Helix, La Mesa. At our daycare, we focus on your child and their needs. Children spend their time listening and reading storybooks, coloring, planting, and many more activities....
4.0
"iCM Tech. It's about doing what is right for the right reasons. Not for attention, accolades, or rewards- but simply because it is the right thing to do."

Dayana C.


Peppergrove Children Center

Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave., San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM...
5.0
"After a very bad experience with village kids daycare I found this place. What a blessing, this daycare is owned and run by a retired teacher. My daughter loves it very well organized, very cost effective and safe. At 130 a week that includes meals. The two ladies...

Chris H.


Kids On The Go

Kids On The Go

2015 Birch Rd. Ste. 1703, Chula Vista, CA

5.0

(1)

Our specialized family service center caters to families with children of all ages, offering unique and educational agendas to best suit each group. Whether you have a 2 to 5-year-old who is getting ready to enter kinder, or your 6th grader is preparing to enter middle school, we can offer services...
5.0
"$300/week full time $100 annual fee $25 emergency kit fee Excellent communication & call back time"

Mishael T.


By the Bay Daycare

By the Bay Daycare

2510 Clairemont Drive Unit 204, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

At By the Bay Daycare, our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment where children feel safe and parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are at their home away from home.
5.0
"Our little one just turn out 1 year old and this was new to us; I can't say enough of how much peace of mind I had leaving our Sofie at Vanessa's care! She is truly caring, she loves what she does, the kids really "click" with her and Sofie felt with her and the...

Cristina G.


HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

3900 CLEVELAND AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $1380/mo

We are an inclusive, diverse preschool in the heart of Hillcrest helping children make sense of the world through play. We are not highly academic but we do prepare them for Kindergarten in our older classes of 3-6yrs. olds. Our main focus and passion other than providing a safe, loving environment,...

Learn N' Play Academy

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.

Blanchard Preschool Prep And Child Care

Blanchard Preschool Prep And Child Care

2320 Euclid Ave., National City, CA

We are an experienced, state-licensed, in-home daycare run by a homeschooling wife-husband team - Jessica and Mike. We provide quality infant care, childcare, and preschool preparation for children ages 3 months to 8 years. Although licensed to serve up to 8, we accept a maximum of 6 kids at any...

BUSY BEES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

BUSY BEES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

561 THIRD AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA

Our Mission: Every child deserves a strong start in life. In a safe and nurturing environment, we will provide an early childhood program that adheres to each child's need in all areas of development. Lessons and activities will be planned by credentialed teachers with the whole child in mind....

Inspiring Early Childhood

Inspiring Early Childhood

Eglantine Court, San Diego, CA

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is an 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 San Diego (Scripps Ranch), CA.

Adventure Point Early Learning Center

Adventure Point Early Learning Center

1805 E. 17th Street, National City, CA

We are a brand new faith-based facility that serves children from 6 weeks-5 years. We have quality staff and Administration, a play based, milestone achieving curriculum and we have convenient hours of 6am-6pm. Our center is on a quiet one-way street with a secure entry system to keep your child...

Like Home Family Daycare

Like Home Family Daycare

1856 Orion Ave, Chula Vista, CA

Hi Families my name is Marwa Ghazi I have been an early childhood educator since 2013 .. I take ages 2-5 and maximum of only 6 children which is a great low number during the pandemic. I like to describe my facility as an early learning center. It's educational, fun and cozy this is why I named it...

Amanda's Helping Hands

Amanda's Helping Hands

7572 Radenz Ave, San Diego, CA

I am a licensed Family Child Care home that cares for infants to toddlers (age 2). Please allow my partner and I to care for and teach your loved ones while you are at work. We both have worked at the Child and Youth Development Center on base. We have specific training and understand how their...

Kids Depot of Otay Ranch

Kids Depot of Otay Ranch

1394 E. Palomar St., Chula Vista, CA

Kids Depot in a licensed, and NAEYC Accredited Child Development Center provides services for infants 6 weeks old and up to School age children 12 years old. We provides programs for young children that foster the whole child concept, stimulates a child's natural interest in, and enjoyment of...

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy Eastlake

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy Eastlake

851 Showroom Place, Chula Vista, CA

1.0

(1)

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 both classroom learning and play-based exploration in Kid Ventures' award winning creative environment. When you...

The Playground Learning Center

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.

Smartie Pants Daycare

Smartie Pants Daycare

2104 Pentuckett Ave., San Diego, CA

We are a high-quality large family child care center, providing loving care for children. Details regarding our child care center are listed below: Fully licensed home child care, LIC# 376622324. Flexible hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Owned and operated by CA credentialed...

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