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Recent child care center reviews in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

5.0

Our 2 year old son went to Moonlight Daycare for a little over a year and we absolutely loved it. He really needed help with his social skills and confidence with kids his age and Ms Mattie was so helpful, patient, and kind with our boy. You can tell she loves her daycare kids and has so much...

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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 Rancho Santa Fe, CA

HAPPY TIME NURSERY

HAPPY TIME NURSERY

6409 LAS COLINAS, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

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...

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(36)

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
"My son has been attending Moonlight Daycare for a year now and he has enjoyed coming every day. Mattie has treated my son with kindness and respect and has given us so many helpful tips that have proven to be useful at home with my son. Mattie genuinely cares about...

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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
"We absolutely love Tiny Violets Family Daycare and the nurturing, encouraging atmosphere that Ms. K. and Ms. B. provide. Our son attended for two years, and five years later, when we had our daughter, we didn't have to think twice about where to send her. Our...

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Chai Preschool & Infant Center

Chai Preschool & Infant Center

16934 CHABAD WAY, POWAY, CA

Starting at $1340/mo

The programs of Chai Preschool & Infant Center arise from a common desire for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families. Our philosophy is one of nurturing growth and development, relationships and understanding – all in the goal of establishing a love for learning, and a...

Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

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...

Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 Azuaga St, SAN DIEGO, 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...

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...

ABC Children's Center of San Diego

ABC Children's Center of San Diego

12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270, San Diego, CA

Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays). We offer...

Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

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...

Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

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...

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...

Marthas Daycare

Marthas Daycare

12000 block Cijon Street, SAN DIEGO, CA

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,...

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...

Discovery Isle (Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway)

Discovery Isle (Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway)

14521 Ted Williams Pkwy, POWAY, 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...

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...

My Learning Tree Daycare

My Learning Tree Daycare

319 Mission Villas Rd., San Marcos, CA

Dear families, My name is Sarah, I am the proud owner of an in home family daycare, "My Learning Tree", that is licensed by the state of CA as well as insured. I have all my credentials, CPR certified, clear background check, and I have a medical background. Our hours are 7:30 am- 5:30 pm. All age...

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 130, San Marcos, CA

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids (MSEK) is a childcare center located in San Marcos. We serve children with ages 2 to 5 years old. Our center provides children with nutritious meals throughout the day, educational enrichment, behavioral support and nursing care. Our program's focus is on providing...

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 140, San Marcos, CA

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center is now offering Summer Camp!!! ALC is an after school and Saturday program that is geared to meet the needs of children and youth ages 6-18 with Autism. ALC is a very unique program in that it is designed to be a safe, structured, and supportive environment...

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...

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