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Recent daycare reviews in El Cajon, CA

Nicole's Little Ducklings

5.0

My daughters have been going to Nicole's for a few months now and Nicole and her family are absolutely amazing! Nicole is very experienced and loves what she does, and it definitely shows in the care she provides to my daughters. She does her absolute best to make sure that their needs are being...

- Jessica H.

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

Susy's Family Childcare

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Susy! My daughter absolutely adores her, and so do I. Her home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. It is obvious that she loves the babies in her care. If you are looking for someone to care for your baby, you will not be disappointed with Ms. Susy.

- Jillien B.

Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

5.0

Diane is amazing with our daughter. She has been going here since she was 6 weeks old and is about to be 6 months old. She is fabulous and I am so blessed to have her taking care of our daughter while we are at work. Highly recommend her

- Shelby S.

Muzhgan Fakhri's Child Care

5.0

This home child care is really nice and good. I put my kids and they are really happy and have fun. The provider helps with their homework and has an excellent pick up and drop off services for every kids in her care.

- Sayed S.

Daycares in El Cajon, CA

Nicole's Little Ducklings

Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(4)

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....
5.0
"Wonderful care provider! Has cared for my 2 girls in planned and emergency basis. She's a livesaver."

Jennie S.


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


Growing Minds Family Child Care

Growing Minds Family Child Care

1279 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

Growing Minds Child Care was founded in 2017 with the purpose of providing a service to the community of San Diego CA. Our mission is to assure families a child care location and provider they can trust to leave their children, where they will be treated in a respectful way and give them the...

Susy's Family Childcare

Susy's Family Childcare

1675 Chase Lane, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a newly transplanted daycare provider in the East county area. I moved from Mira Mesa and am starting over with a new home and a new bunch of babies. I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 25 years and would love to meet you and your baby. My licensed home daycare provides babies...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Susy! My daughter absolutely adores her, and so do I. Her home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. It is obvious that she loves the babies in her care. If you are looking for someone to care for your baby, you will not be...

Jillien B.


Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

1498 Country Crest Dr., El Cajon, CA

5.0

(2)

Structured daily Preschool program: I loved staying home with my own children and thoroughly enjoy having my granddaughter home with me every day. 15+years Licensed Daycare - educated in Early Childhood Development and Nutrition; 40+ years as Mother of 3, 4+ years as Gramma (best of all)....
5.0
"This is a great daycare. She is a very nice person. Very clean and organized. Feeds the kids healthy snacks and food. She does educational related teaching."

Carolina C.


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.

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.

Happy Days Home Daycare

Happy Days Home Daycare

1407 Emerald Avenue, El Cajon, CA

I am a married mother with two kids. I have been a daycare provider since 1997 and I started my own home daycare in 2002. That's 21+ years of experience with children, not including my own kids! It is my goal to offer your family the quality childcare experience you deserve. I will do my best to...

Nahida Family Day Care

Nahida Family Day Care

1096 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA

Hello, parents, My name is Nahidah. I am 50 years old and a very responsible, relatable, and understanding individual. I have been a professional babysitter/nanny in CA for the past 6 years and I work for a full-time/part-time in my daycare. My daycare is located in El Cajon where I live. A little...

Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

488 Nothomb Street, El Cajon, CA

Hello my name is Mary and I am a new teacher in the Granite Hills area of El Cajon. I started this home based preschool with the vision of creating a nurturing environment for learning and getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten. Lil Monarchs have circle time, outdoor play and one on one...

Mirna & Juliet

Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14, El Cajon, CA

We are small licensed childcare provider with great references. We provide care for children from the age of 1 year to 12 years old. We offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. We offer our children a loving and nourishing family environment, all meals and snacks, learning...

All Star Home Child Care

All Star Home Child Care

11907 Calle Naranja, El Cajon, CA

Small Licensed Home Child Care - Loving - Learning - Happy Children Affordable Rates - Full & Part-time, Early & Extended hours Available Food Program/Homemade Nutritious meals. Infant, Toddler, School Age/Before & After School Care. CPR certified/Non Smoking. ABC's & 123's, Arts & Crafts.

Love & Care Family Child Care

Love & Care Family Child Care

1168 Evilo Street, El Cajon, CA

I am a wonderful family child care. I invite you and your family to come check us out if you are looking for child care. I offer math, science, music and movement, arts and crafts, language & literature and much more. I am accepting all ages and all programs. The staff at Love & Care look forward...

Susie's Family Daycare

Susie's Family Daycare

2623 Kildare Way, El Cajon, CA

*Monday - Friday *7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Over 20 years of experience. *Homemade meals and snacks. *A loving, caring home away from home for your child/children. *Infants - 5 years of age. *References Upon Request.

Extended School Services

Extended School Services

2342 Charles Way, El Cajon, CA


Muzhgan Fakhri's Child Care

Muzhgan Fakhri's Child Care

511 June Way Apt J, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

I am an experienced childcare provider in the East county area. I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 2 year and would love to meet you and your lovely kids. I have experience of working with kids. My licensed home daycare provides babies with a safe, clean and fun environment where...
5.0
"This home child care is really nice and good. I put my kids and they are really happy and have fun. The provider helps with their homework and has an excellent pick up and drop off services for every kids in her care."

Sayed S.


Bono Family Childcare

Bono Family Childcare

1456 Swallow Dr, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a large licensed childcare provider for past 13 years with great references. I care for children from the age of 2 months to 5 years old. I offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. I offer my children a loving and nourishing family environment.
5.0
"Bono Family Daycare is the top of the line! I could not have found or asked for a better place for my child to be while I worked. My daughter was in Janet's care from the age of 18mths until she started Kindergarten. Not only does Janet care for them, like her own...

Blake W


Pepper Valley Learning Center in El Cajon, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 144 children for preschool and kindergarten.
5.0
"Love Love Love this place. My son attended school here for almost 2 years! They even help get him potty trained! Very reasonably priced and they get hot lunch and snacks during the day! I felt like I was bringing my son to a family member not a daycare! They have...

Galin C.


FIRST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL OF EL CAJON

867 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA

Starting at $740/mo

5.0

(1)

5.0
"My oldest is 11 we have been within First Lutheran for 9 years total with 3 kids. With my lifestyle, I needed to drop the kids off at about 5:30am – 6am and not picking them up until about 4pm in the afternoon and this was accommodated. All my kids love going and...

Brittany H.


Little Tykes Home Day Care

Little Tykes Home Day Care

9669 Pine Blossom Rd, El Cajon, CA

Friendly and loving licensed daycare provider with 20 years of experience. Child Development major, CPR/First Aid certified. Large grass fenced in yard with sand box and play gyms for all ages. Specializing in newborn to age three. Healthy meals and snacks provided.

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Ratings for El Cajon, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Daycares in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.