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Kindercottage Home Preschool

5.0

My daughter was so happy here!! Miss Nicole was such an amazing, caring, and warm teacher. Her curriculum was fantastic, the food program was healthy, and she was very informative about her day. Thank you, Miss Nicole!!

- Cheryl S.

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

Nicole P

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.

Drop-in daycares in La Jolla, CA

Cre8tive Corner Childcare

Cre8tive Corner Childcare

8682 Iverson Street, San Diego, CA

Please e-mail CBcre8tive.corner@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/CBCre8tive.Corner for more information. My name is Catalina. I used to be a licensed Family Child Care Provider for 2 years in a military community until we decided to move. While I decide wether I should open or not a new...

Community Adventures Preschool

Community Adventures Preschool

3618 Bernwood Place., San Diego, CA

Community Adventures Preschool is a licensed home-based preschool, located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, California. We maintain, at most, a 1:6 ratio so your child receives the individual care and education they deserve with an emphasis on social and emotional development. Our...

Little Bear Child Care

Little Bear Child Care

3236 Cowley Way 1, San Diego, CA

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have been an In-Home Licensed Child Care Provider for 20 years. I currently have 3 openings for Preschool age and up. Transportation to and from school is provided, and I do give a sibling discount as well. I am located in South Clairemont in San Diego, and the...

Miss Emily's House

Miss Emily's House

2964 Wasp Way, San Diego, CA

Hello! My name is Emily and I may just be the one you have been praying for to provide care for your children. If you take the time to read the brief description of all my education and experience, I believe that I may out-shine other competitors for your child 's care. My hope is to work as a nanny...

Kate's In-Home Childcare

Kate's In-Home Childcare

8818 Polland Ave, San Diego, CA

I am a certified Montessori Preschool Teacher who is taking a break from teaching to watch my 18-month-old nephew in my home two days a week. I would also like to open up my house to watch an additional children. I can offer your child a clean, safe, fun, and educational environment. I have two...

Andre's Babysitting

Andre's Babysitting

1542 Alta Vista Drive, Del Mar, CA

I am a babysitter and work up to 5 hours a day to watch your children.

Jennifer's Family Childcare

Jennifer's Family Childcare

4471 Pocahontas Ave, San Diego, CA

Hi, my name is Jenny. I have been working with children for 30 years! Owning a Licensed family childcare for 20 years of it Lic# 3222010199. I take pride in the care I provide and seek to entertain the children I care for while providing an educational setting. Over the years, I have had infants...

Claudia's Family Childcare

Claudia's Family Childcare

4701 Kleefeld Ave, San Diego, CA

Hello families, My name is Claudia Pantoja, a licensed childcare provider in Clairemont Mesa and also a mother of two beautiful girls, ages 10 and 6. I am proud and happy to share my experiences of raising children with new families. I have always enjoyed taking care of children and have spent many...

Alas De Colores Holistic Childcare

Alas De Colores Holistic Childcare

7957 Hummingbird Lane. Apt A, San Diego, CA

Alas de Colores, which means Colorful Wings, is a Spanish Immersion Holistic Childcare program that lets the kids paint the colors of their wings, we treat every kid with respect, promote creativity and love them for what they are: a unique expression of love! We are open M-F from 8 am to 5:30...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

12742 Briarcrest Place, San Diego, CA

Over the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to work with many children in various capacities to include being a preschool teacher, nanny and mom. Infants and toddlers have always held a special place in my heart and are by far my favorite to care for. I received my education in Child...

Little Dreamers Academy

Little Dreamers Academy

8178 Hurlbut St, San Diego, CA


Little Leaders Family Daycare

Little Leaders Family Daycare

8064 NIGHTINGALE WAY, San Diego, CA

WE BELIEVE THAT: It's important that children are in an environment where they can learn how to control their emotions and think positive early on in life. Positive emotions can strengthen their academic performance over the years and increase their overall happiness WE STRENGTHEN OUR LITTLE...

Miss Lynda's Preschool

Miss Lynda's Preschool

4019 Santa Nella Place, San Diego, CA

We are an in home preschool with amazing, loving teachers.

Paola's Amaya Family Child Care

Paola's Amaya Family Child Care

7933 A Hummingbird Ln, San Diego, CA

daycare for children ages 0 to 10 years old. we provide food, entertainment, and excellent care. We walk to the nearby playground. Also we Potty train your kid. We speak Spanish and teach your child a second language.

Lynda's Little Angels

Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr, San Diego, CA

Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for...

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...

Kindercottage Home Preschool

5277 Marigot Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

KinderCottage is a home-based, sensory and language centered daycare conveniently located in Tierrasanta off the I-15. The owner has over ten years preschool teaching experience, 4 years home daycare experience and 2 years experience managing a preschool center. Our mission is to create a warm and...
5.0
"My daughter was so happy here!! Miss Nicole was such an amazing, caring, and warm teacher. Her curriculum was fantastic, the food program was healthy, and she was very informative about her day. Thank you, Miss Nicole!!"

Cheryl S.


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 took care of my kids and she was awesome .. My kids loved her and had a lot of fun going there ..."

Flor G.


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.


Gethsemane Christian Preschool

Gethsemane Christian Preschool

2696 MELBOURNE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $820/mo

Gethsemane Christian Preschool is a non-profit community service initiated by Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Our facility has been serving the community for over 35 years. All of our teachers have formal training in Early Childhood Development and Education and meet or exceed state licensing...

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