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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Lakeside, CA

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.

Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care

5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about MECP. Leaving your children in the care of others is easily the scariest and hardest thing to do as a mother. I am over the moon with the level of care MECP has provided to my two children. My daughter has been attending since she was 22 months, and my...

- Cameron S.

Ellie's Family Daycare

5.0

My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to Miss Ellie, she is such a great daycare provider and she loves her kids dearly. My toddler has grown over the past year tremendously as she now knows her colors,...

- Sarah S

Little Sprouts Academy

5.0

Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving and caring. We have really enjoyed our experience with Little Sprouts!

- Katie

Mary's Daycare

5.0

Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been blessed to have her in my and my family's life. My oldest is 12 now and she still misses Mary's food. We still stop by just to say hi and get a hug...

- Diana C.

Drop-in daycares in Lakeside, CA

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.


3.0

(2)

We at Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care take pride in providing the HIGHEST quality of child care to each and every one of our beautiful children! We believe in the Montessori philosophy; the philosophy of educating, encouraging and nourishing children at a young age, in-turn, starting...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about MECP. Leaving your children in the care of others is easily the scariest and hardest thing to do as a mother. I am over the moon with the level of care MECP has provided to my two children. My daughter has been...

Cameron S.


Ellie's Family Daycare

9251 Jovic Road, Lakeside, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi, I am a mother of four and grandmother of one, so far. I have a small family daycare in my Lakeside home. I love to care for newborns and children up to 5 years old. My program is full time Mon - Fri 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. I am certified by the Navy's Program and dedicated to providing a safe,...
5.0
"My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to Miss Ellie, she is such a great daycare provider and she loves her kids dearly. My toddler has grown over the past year...

Sarah S


Great oak preschool

Great oak preschool

East Lakeview Dr, Lakeside, CA

In home preschool offering a safe environment for children ages 2 to 5. This Montessori inspired preschool has a child led classroom with a primary focus on independence, social and emotional development, problem solving and kindergarten readiness. With only 6 to a class, Ms. Lisa is able to provide...

Nanny Ashley

Nanny Ashley

13035 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA


Auntie's House

13135 S Mountain Dr, Lakeside, CA

I am that lady that is everyone's Auntie! All my baby friends call me teetee or Auntie. I am a mom of 6 and most of them are grown and out on their own. My 24 year old daughter is joining me in this adventure. She has 2 years of experience working in a preschool. We both have been fingerprinted,...

Parsons Play Place Family Daycare

13490 Highway 8 Business 135, Lakeside, CA

Thank you for your interest in Parsons Play Place Family Daycare! We are a home daycare conveniently located in Lakeside off of Interstate 8 dedicated to fostering an environment filled with smiles and laughter, developmental learning and exploration. Your child(ren) will participate in activities...

Kelly's Kids Child Care

9629 Riverview Ave, Lakeside, CA

For 12 years I have been a pediatric Nurse for sharp in La Mesa, but have decided to hang up my nursing hat to do what I love teaching children and watching them learn and grow. I have always had a pasion for this and am excited to finaly be able to start this great experience. Our day: Circle...

Schwartz Family Childcare

Vista Camino, Lakeside, CA

Hello! My small in home childcare has openings! We live in the eucalyptus hills part of lakeside, freeway close! We have a rare full time spot opening up this Monday! I have a full time or part time spot available. We do circle time (ABC's, 123's, colors, shapes and weather (for the bigger kids)....

Little Sprouts Academy

Little Sprouts Academy

13382 Poway Rd., Poway, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Sprouts was created to provide enriching, quality care through play-based learning. We offer a clean and inviting environment and healthy, organic food will always be served. Whether you need full-time or part-time care, you will find that Little Sprouts Academy is the perfect place for your...
5.0
"Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving and caring. We have really enjoyed our experience with Little Sprouts!"

Katie


Mary's Daycare

Mary's Daycare

12644 Footman Lane, Poway, CA

5.0

(4)

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A...
5.0
"WONDERFUL DAYCARE!! We were so lucky to find Mary. Mary took care of our daughter since she was just 6 weeks old. We always knew Mila was well taken care of, loved and in great hands."

Marina T.


Alvarez Family Daycare

Alvarez Family Daycare

116 Wintercreek Pl, Santee, CA

5.0

(3)

Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm I am licensed and First Aid/CPR certified. I accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old Children will be fed, changed and napped. I help with potty training. We read, learn colors, shapes and numbers. I have a good size backyard and a park across the...
5.0
"We love Alvarez Daycare!! Annamarie is so calm and sweet. My daughter started there at 3 months and stopped at 3 years. My son went from 7 weeks to 3 years old and is now in preschool. He just said yesterday that he really misses her because she taught him how to...

Robin


Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

9151 Via De Juan, Santee, CA

Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me "Mimi". I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 18 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child & Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in...

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....

Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR, Santee, CA

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have a small in-home family daycare called Second Home Daycare. I have openings for ages newborn to school age Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. I strive to provide a loving, caring, fun & educational experience for your children where everyday they will PLAY LEARN AND GROW...

Hello!!! Thank you for checking out my ad! I am Ms. Lisa and I own and operate a very successful licensed home daycare, located in Santee. We have been operating for 17 years. My daycare name is My Place, Just for Kids. We are a daycare and preschool. We care for 12 children between the ages...

Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive, Santee, CA

Hi Parents, Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time. I have been a licensed provider...

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...

Growing Minds Family Child Care

Growing Minds Family Child Care

1279 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA

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...

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