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Recent child care center reviews in San Marcos, CA

Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare

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 package: great academic...

- Gwen B.

Country Club Child Care

5.0

The Country Club Daycare is the best daycare my grandson was going to. Very nice people who work there, friendly and clean and safe environment for the children. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for daycare.

- Lanara S

Kathi's Childcare

5.0

My daughter has been going to Grammy Kathi's for approximately 6 months now and it's been such a great experience. It's not just a daycare, it's a home. The kids love her, there's so much for them to do! She's learned colors, letters, shapes & so much more! Every day I pick up my daughter, she has a...

- Rochelle S.

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...

- 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 San Marcos, CA

Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare

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.


Country Club Child Care

Country Club Child Care

1574 W Country Cub Lane, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

ABOUT ME: Hello, my name is Regina K. (Ms. Regina). I am happily married to my husband Eric. We have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter. It is truly a blessing to be parents. From my early childhood I admired my mom's work as a teacher. I am very fortunate my dreams came true. I have studied and...
5.0
"The Country Club Daycare is the best daycare my grandson was going to. Very nice people who work there, friendly and clean and safe environment for the children. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for daycare."

Lanara S


Kathi's Childcare

Kathi's Childcare

469 Dale Ave., Escondido, CA

5.0

(6)

My name is Kathi. I AM A LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDER. I have a childcare/preschool facility in my home for infants to school aged children. I have 30+ years' experience operating an in home daycare facility, working in a non-profit childcare center, and teaching preschool for 10+ years. What I...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Grammy Kathi's for approximately 6 months now and it's been such a great experience. It's not just a daycare, it's a home. The kids love her, there's so much for them to do! She's learned colors, letters, shapes & so much more! Every...

Rochelle S.


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
"When it's time and the necessity to locate a daycare need for my daughter A., through online portal, we located Tiny violets daycare and scheduled an appointment for intake. As a family we visited Ms.K.'s daycare and first interaction with her, first...

Care member


Stars Montessori Academy

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
"We chose Stars Montessori because of the convenient location, reasonable cost, serene and beautiful campus and very friendly staff and owners. The staff support my son and his budding personality with looking at him as an individual and allowing him to explore his...

Amanda Z.


The Garden Preschool

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.


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


Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

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...

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,...

Discovery Isle Oceanside

Discovery Isle Oceanside

3791 Oceanic Way, OCEANSIDE, 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...

🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and...

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...

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


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...

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

755 Civic Center Dr., Vista, CA

"Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life." -Maria Montessori Step By Step Montessori is composed of well qualified Christian Early Childhood Educators who are dedicated to the development of young children. Safety, a solid Christ centered foundation...

Ivey Ranch Park Association

Ivey Ranch Park Association

110 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA

We provide after-school, holiday, and summer (full-time) care for school-age children with special needs.

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...

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...

The Garden Schoolhouse LLC

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.

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