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Recent child care center reviews in Santee, CA

COZY CUBS INC.

5.0

5 stars! I love them! They are so sweet and very caring!

- Cristin C.

Little Sprouts Academy

5.0

What a wonderful school! The rooms are so bright, clean and welcoming. The staff truly care about our family and always are so genuine and friendly. I couldn't imagine sending our little girl anywhere else. We are so happy we found Little Sprouts for our little sprout!

- Myriah M.

Pigtails And Snails Home Day Care

5.0

Tina is an amazing care giver, provider, and mother. She treats my boys like they are her own. I know when I leave my kids with her they are going to be well cared for. Shes amazing with my littlest and comforts him the second he makes a fuss and teaches my 1.5yr old all sorts of stuff. She's highly...

- Courtney

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.

Happy Time Daycare

5.0

I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this place.i would refer to anyone

- Yolanda J

Child care centers in Santee, CA

Nicole's Little Ducklings

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....

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...

Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA

Kid Planet Daycare provides a fun, enriching and nurturing place for children, 2 months to 5 years old. Kid Planet offers lots of outdoor playtime and fun educational experiences that help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We are a Family Home Daycare and Preschool....

Resurrection Preschool

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...

Inspiring Early Childhood

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...

Academy Of Play

Academy Of Play

7630 Canton Dr, Lemon Grove, CA

Hello Families, My name is Christina. I have over 8 years of childcare experience. My experience ranges from childcare centers, licensed in-home childcare, and nannying. I have always had a passion for helping and watching children learn and grow. With my experience, child development education,...

Amanda's Helping Hands

Amanda's Helping Hands

2920 Gabrielson 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...

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...

SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

3205 WASHINGTON STREET, LEMON GROVE, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

At Sunshine's Preschool Academy, we offer exceptional, high quality affordable childcare, serving toddlers 18 months - 5 years old. We use creative curriculum and follow guidelines according to state preschool. We are accredited and offer free childcare base off of income eligibility.

Warren Walker School

Warren Walker School

5150 Wilson St, LA MESA, CA

Starting at $1385/mo

Our multi-disciplined and integrated curriculum encourages self-confidence, independence, and good character while teaching the children how to participate successfully in a group setting. We understand that young children build the foundation for later academic success through hands-on, play-based...

Montessori Child Development Center Poway

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....

Poway Trail Company

Poway Trail Company

14875 Mina De Oro Rd, Poway, CA

PTC After School intends to provide a safe, educational, physically challenging and socially emotional experience for school aged children Kindergarten through High School. By providing a variety of Ranch/Equestrian activities, our program offers enriched, relaxing, fun-oriented experience. We...

ICM Child Care

ICM Child Care

Bancroft Dr, La Mesa, CA

Leave your child in loving hands in a fun, nurturing, early learning daycare, located in the beautiful Mt.Helix area in a safe neighborhood. At ICM, Children are cared for by highly qualified, experienced, caring staff who work as a team to ensure children receive high quality care and education....

COZY CUBS INC.

COZY CUBS INC.

4351 Parks Ave., LA MESA, CA

Starting at $1850/mo

5.0

(2)

Cozy Cubs believes in a learning environment that encourages hands-on experience through activity and play.
5.0
"We have been going there since the beginning, we have two children in there and soon will have our third child in there. They work closely with us, and I feel like I am a bit needy, and they really are very accommodating. They genuinely care for my children, the...

April A.


Little Sprouts Child Enrichment Academy is a preschool and daycare center that provides organic and natural meals for your child. We believe that in order for your "Little Sprout" to grow to their full potential both developmentally and physically, they need a variety of high quality, nutritious...
5.0
"What a wonderful school! The rooms are so bright, clean and welcoming. The staff truly care about our family and always are so genuine and friendly. I couldn't imagine sending our little girl anywhere else. We are so happy we found Little Sprouts for our little...

Myriah M.


Pigtails And Snails Home Day Care

Pigtails And Snails Home Day Care

4633 Shields Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Pigtails and Snails Home Daycare. We are a military family located in Tierrasanta. I am state licensed and approved to offer NACCRRA Operation Military Child Care (OMCC) program, I have also applied to become a CDH provider and am currently waiting on approval. We have two wonderful sons...
5.0
"Tina is an amazing care giver, provider, and mother. She treats my boys like they are her own. I know when I leave my kids with her they are going to be well cared for. Shes amazing with my littlest and comforts him the second he makes a fuss and teaches my 1.5yr...

Courtney


All About Kids Preschool

12464 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA

5.0

(1)

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.


Happy Time Daycare

6217 Estelle St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

The Happy Time Daycare located at 6217 Estelle Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
5.0
"I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this place.i would refer to anyone"

Yolanda J


Children's Preschool Learning Center

13168 Poway Rd, Poway, CA

Children's Preschool Learning Center in Los Angeles, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from infants,...

Children's Choice

350 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA

We are a private preschool with 7 locations looking to fill out openings and hire more staff. We are located in El Cajon, Santee, and Lakeside. We offer care for children ages 6 weeks to 16 years old. Call us at 619-249-4328 to be directed to the center closest to you. We offer full curriculum and...

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