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Recent daycare reviews in San Diego, CA

Carmel Mountain Preschool

5.0

It has been an amazing experience to see our daughter Olivia grow and thrive for the past 2.5 years at the CMP. After trying two other schools prior, I can say with absolute certainty, this is the best decision we made as parents. I enjoy walking her to class every morning and seeing her excitement...

- Ori V.

Bay Park Early Learning Center

5.0

My daughter attended BPELC for one year with Miss Jill after we moved to Bay Park. We had a great experience there- the director is very involved and positive, and the teachers are very caring and talented. Our kindergarten teacher told us that she loved it when kids had attended pre-school there...

- Melanie R.

Honey Bear Preschool & Child Care Center

5.0

Every parent I have met, whose child has attended Honey Bear Preschool and Childcare Center has loved it. The hours are flexible and there is a wealth of activities.

- Stephen P

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.

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

Daycares in San Diego, CA

Carmel Mountain Preschool

9510 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(61)

Carmel Mountain Preschool is a privately owned preschool and offers part time and full time programs for children from 18 months to Kindergarten Prep. We also offer a school age program for elementary student for local schools in Rancho Penasquitos.
5.0
"We love CMP! With 2 children in attendance, we trust the teachers and support staff impeccably. The facilities are immaculate. The teachers are highly qualified. There is more love for our children than we could ever expect. We recommend CMP to all of our friends...

Jason M


Bay Park Early Learning Center

1955 Chicago St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Located in San Diego, California, Bay Park Early Learning Center is one of the two branches of San Diego Early Childhood Learning Centers. It provides a year-round program for children ages three months up to prekindergarten. The Center offers an Infant and Toddler Program, Preschool Program, and...
5.0
"My daughter attended BPELC for one year with Miss Jill after we moved to Bay Park. We had a great experience there- the director is very involved and positive, and the teachers are very caring and talented. Our kindergarten teacher told us that she loved it when...

Melanie R.


San Diego Surf Lessons

740 Felspar St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

San Diego Surf Lessons has provided safe, fun, and exciting surf lessons and camps for the past 14 years! Founded in 2000 San Diego Surf Lessons continuously provides the best surf instruction to inexperienced and experienced surfers alike. Our friendly, highly trained and certified instructors will...

Honey Bear Preschool & Child Care Center

4426 Mentone St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

The preschool philosophy of Honey Bear Preschool and Child Care Center is to provide a developmentally appropriate program for young children that fosters the whole child concept, respects each child as an individual and stimulates a child's natural interest in, and enjoyment of, learning.
5.0
"Every parent I have met, whose child has attended Honey Bear Preschool and Childcare Center has loved it. The hours are flexible and there is a wealth of activities."

Stephen P


Little Sprouts Academy

6690 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

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.


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


Nicole P

1770 Grand Ave., APT. C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi parents! My name is Nicole, and I am 27 years old. I am an alumni of the University of San Diego (USD). I majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. I am enthusiastically looking for a family who is in need of a live-in nanny/ sitter/mother's helper/ errand runner! I am available to begin...
5.0
"Nicole interviewed with me for a position that I did not end up filling. I was highly impressed with her communication skills in person, via email, etc. She also interacted with my children positively and in a kind manner. Posted on 9/12/2012"

Stefanie B.


Lia's Childcare

4020 69th St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Established in 2010, Lia’s Childcare provides preschool and childcare services. It is located at 4020 69th St San Diego CA. Operating hours are from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
5.0
"They are very good and caring... I don't know why other preschool did kick him out about bad behavior... maybe my son need more attention and plus too many kids there.this family preschool did teach him very good behavior... he told me he did nothing wrong with bad...

Kim L


Learn N Play Childcare

526 Black Coral Way, San Diego, CA

3.0

(2)

Learn N Play Childcare located in San Diego, CA offers quality Childcare and Before & After School Care programs for children ages zero through twelve years old. The center offers a nurturing environment and a family atmosphere allowing children's growth and development.
5.0
"* Safe and nurturing environment * Twelve years of experience: teaching and caring for children * Bilingual, CPR and First Aid Certified * Hours Monday through Friday from four to six "flexible" * All meals and transportation available * Military/Law Enforcement...

Grace G.


New Venture Christian Preschool

4000 Mystra Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

We are a christian preschool with smaller ratios. We teach Bible curriculum along with the fundamentals. Our children learn through exploring through all of their senses. Please come tour today and learn about all of our educational offerings.
5.0
"Never been here before or used the preschool. Just wanted to say that I believe this is in Oceanside, not in San Diego. Bummer- I was considering it for my son."

Christina N.


Kat's Korner

4669 Bermuda Avenue, San Diego, CA

4.5

(2)

My name is Kathy J. and I have been successfully operating a licensed family childcare in my beautiful Sunset Cliffs home for 12+ years. I cater to a small group of children, usually not more than four, in order to create a loving family environment. I am able to offer your child more...
4.0
"This looks like a great option, but there is no way to contact them. :-("

Eden E.


Sylvia's Family Child Care

2856 Caulfield Dr., San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

5.0
"What a great day care provider Mrs. Sylvia is. She takes very good care of her daycare kids as if they were her own. She will work with you any way she can. She has many activities she does with the kids. She also picks up the kids to and from school! How great is...

Mrs.Gallardo


Nenes Family Day Care

1885 Katella St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"I looked at 5 other daycare's before finally deciding on Ms. Irene's family daycare. My 2 year old son loves going to this daycare. Ms. Irene does everything that a would be expected out of a great daycare provider AND more. She is kind, loving, careful and she...

Allie V


Angel Day Care

4175 Lodi Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Angel Day Care carefully, competently, and compassionately watched over our little girl for over 2 years. If it weren't for preschool, she'd still be at Angel Day Care. I cannot imagine another a better day care."

Dave J


Jody's Junebugs

5141 Providence Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Before finding Jody, I had called several childcare centers and none of the providers gave me the sense that I even wanted to come in to meet them in person. Then I spoke to Jody and she was so cheerful that I knew I wanted to meet her. At the time my daughter...

Esther M.


Pepper Grove Childrens School

1544 Klauber Ave Ste 3114, San Diego, CA

4.5

(2)

4.0
"I actually used to go here when I was younger, my brother and sister went here when they were younger, my friends daughter went here, and now my son goes here. When I went from being a stay at home mom to going back to work full-time, I was so relieved that I had...

Bonnie G.


Au Clair De Lune

Au Clair De Lune

1976-78 Coolege St, SAN DIEGO, CA

Au Clair De Lune is a Non-Profit French immersion Preschool & Kindergarten for children from 2 to kindergarten built in 2020 by three native accredited French teachers. _The founders know their way around a school, any school, as they have taught in preschool, elementary and high school in France...

ANAB FAMILY CHILDCARE

ANAB FAMILY CHILDCARE

4515 51st Street, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $2000/mo

Anab Family Child Care Hade is a home away from home. Step into a home-like environment at Anab Family Child Care Hade, where we treat every child as if they were our own. Our Daycare in San Diego provides a balanced approach to learning, giving children the foundations they need to succeed. Our...

Grace Kids Preschool

Grace Kids Preschool

2930 Howard Ave, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $945/mo

Grace Church San Diego is committed to enriching the life of your family through a child care center that teaches and encourages the development of young children through an intentional learning environment. While many centers offer a play-based curriculum, Grace Kids is specific in the...

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Ratings for San Diego, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 638 reviews of the 427 listed daycares.