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Recent child care center reviews in San Marcos, CA

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.

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 San Marcos, CA

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

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

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
"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.


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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Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

6130 Paseo del Norte, CARLSBAD, CA

Join us for our March Open House events! Take a guided tour of our classrooms in action on Tuesday, March 11th from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM. Join us for story time hour and enjoy a showcase of artwork from our talented students on Thursday, March 13th from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Or, visit our Weekend Walkthrough...

THE LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL

THE LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL

1571 SOUTH HALE AVENUE, ESCONDIDO, CA

Starting at $1015/mo

The Little Country Preschool is dedicated to providing elite early education for children from 18 months to five years old in Escondido, CA. The school has been under new ownership since July 2021, and after completing an extensive renovation in May 2022, we’ve continued in our efforts to provide a...

Kids Hub Childcare.com

Kids Hub Childcare.com

1701 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA

Infant program 1 to 4 ratios Preschool program also available. We NOW offer BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER, and two snacks. Don't worry about making your child's lunch everyday, we got you covered! We will also be offering transportation. Finally you can leave your child in a place that cares, a...

Adventureland Christian Preschool

Adventureland Christian Preschool

1305 DEODAR RD., STE. 100, ESCONDIDO, CA

Starting at $1120/mo

Specialties: Our building is located in a private area near the El Norte exit off of the 15 S/N freeway. A security door is in use 24/7 We enroll ages 2 (non-potty trained welcomed) through age 6. Snacks & lunch provided at no added cost. Large outdoor playground area. Tuition support available...

4870 - Everbrook Academy of Carlsbad

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,...

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...

LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE

LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE

1111 HIGHLAND DRIVE, VISTA, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

We have been in business for over 20 years. We are set apart because we always put the children first. It is our goal to present your child with a loving, caring, flexible, and understanding atmosphere where the child may through fun, love, discipline, exploration, participation, communication,...

Building Kidz of Vista at Taylor Street Pilot*

Building Kidz of Vista at Taylor Street Pilot*

777 Taylor Street, VISTA,, CA

Starting at $1675/mo

Set in a calm and relaxing environment, our school offers children lots of space to be active. We develop the “whole child.” Our comprehensive arts-integrated educational program focuses on six key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. We...

Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare

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...

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...

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...

Sunshine Family Child Care

Sunshine Family Child Care

11066 Wyndemere Ln, Escondido, CA


Discovery Isle Oceanside

Discovery Isle Oceanside

3791 Oceanic Way, OCEANSIDE, CA

Join us for our March Open House events! Take a guided tour of our classrooms in action on Tuesday, March 11th from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM. Join us for story time hour and enjoy a showcase of artwork from our talented students on Thursday, March 13th from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Or, visit our Weekend Walkthrough...

7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

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...

Cuddle Babies Infant Care

Cuddle Babies Infant Care

2057 White Alder Ln, Vista, CA

About Us: Cuddle Babies is a licensed daycare with webcams, primarily focusing on infants 3 months to 36 months old. Our program is designed to give infants and toddlers the undivided attention they need to successfully reach their developmental milestones with lots of love, support and...

Set in a calm and relaxing environment, our school offers children lots of space to be active. We develop the “whole child.” Our comprehensive arts-integrated educational program focuses on six key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. We...

Kids Town Montessori

Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA

Kid s Town Montessori School. KTMS is a family owned and operated Montessori pre-school offering part-time and full-time programs for children ages 1 to 9 years. Our educational childcare/daycare program offers emphasis on four areas: care of self and the environment, sensory and motor education,...

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Ratings for San Marcos, CA child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Child Care Centers in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.