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Francavilla Family Home Childcare

Francavilla Family Home Childcare

4006 Camino Calma, San Diego, CA

Hi, my name is Whitnie and I am a Licensed Childcare provider in University City, San Diego. I have been in the childcare business for over 20 years. I have 3 children of my own ranging in age from a 30 year old son to a 23 year old daughter. It is my goal to provide a home away from home for all...

Luna Bay Family Childcare

Luna Bay Family Childcare

3306 Yucca Ave, San Diego, CA

The early years of a child's life sets the foundation for their future development. Here at Luna Bay Family Childcare we are dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for children to learn through play. Every child under our care is treated an individual who can learn at their own pace...

Village Kids Family Child Care

Village Kids Family Child Care

2156 Oriole Street, San Diego, CA

Village Kids Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 1997. We are a full-service child care facility with children ages 2 months to 10 years old.

Desi's Child Care

Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive, San Diego, CA

WE ENROLL CHILDREN 1-5 YEARS OF AGE! Join us for preschool activities, fun and wonderful friendships! We focus on: -Teaching about kindness, manners and having a positive attitude -Instilling and extending language and vocabulary -Developing fine and gross motor skills -Encouraging positive social...

Teddy Bear Day Care

Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA

Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 4 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!! I offer the following: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast & Lunch...

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...

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...

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...

Happy Munchkins Academy

Happy Munchkins Academy

1155 Rhine St., San Diego, CA

Happy Munchkins Academy is a 24 hour child care that provides quality child care with hands on learning, low ratios and green enviroment for each child! Our days here at HMA consist of using play to accomplish the following: Use and develop of language skills, use of large and small muscles, use of...

Ellie's Day Care

Ellie's Day Care

1440 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, CA

Your little ones will be in safe hands with us! I have 6 years of experience under my belt, and am the oldest of 10 children, so I have a lot of experience with them. My partner is a US Navy sailor with CPR training. I'm a K-8 education major, and comfortable with children of all ages.

Teddy Bear Child Care

Teddy Bear Child Care

13233 Via Santillana, San Diego, CA

Teddy Bear Child Care "Where Learning Takes Place" We are a home-based child care serving families since 2004 at two convenient locations in Northern San Diego providing quality child care that includes a structured schedule with a scheduled nap time, music and movement time, outside play, and...

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...

Wild Child San Diego Nature School

Wild Child San Diego Nature School

3119 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA

Children learn through play, asking questions, and exploring the natural world around them. Our program incorporates the philosophies of Emilia Reggio and also includes Waldorf style teaching. Myself and my teachers are highly educated and experienced in providing a fun outdoor experience at our...

Smartie Pants Daycare

Smartie Pants Daycare

2104 Pentuckett Ave., San Diego, CA

We are a high-quality large family child care center, providing loving care for children. Details regarding our child care center are listed below: Fully licensed home child care, LIC# 376622324. Flexible hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Owned and operated by CA credentialed...

Inspiring Early Childhood

Inspiring Early Childhood

Eglantine Court, San Diego, CA

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is an 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 San Diego (Scripps Ranch), CA.

My Sweet Home Daycare

My Sweet Home Daycare

14179 Caminito Quevedo, San Diego, CA

I am state licensed child care provider. I am also a mom for 11 years now. Its a smoke free& pet free place. It's a small daycare with homey feeling. We provide healthy meals & snacks also gluten free if needed. We do fun learning counting/letters/reading arts & crafts. We are open year round except...

Pooh's Pals

Pooh's Pals

15362 Paseo Ajanta, San Diego, CA

Pooh's Pals Home Childcare has openings for all ages. I offer Full Time, Part Time and Drop-In. I am open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. offering a one adult to 4 child ratio. I promise if you hire me your child will be very well cared for, happy and safe. Please call or email me if you would...

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...

Kid Planet Daycare

Kid Planet Daycare

7074 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA

We are a home daycare and are licensed for up to twelve children. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. Our highly qualified staff is committed to working within each child's comfort zone to optimize emotional, social and educational results. Class is...

JUMP Preschool

JUMP Preschool

2705 Via Orange Way Suite A, San Diego, CA

We are a Christian school where children will experience God's love in Bible time as well as throughout the week as we learn to love God and each other. We believe learning success is rooted in strong literacy. We opened in the summer of 2008 with 10 children enrolling within our first month. Our...

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 146 reviews of the 271 listed drop-in daycares.