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Starting Small Family Daycare

Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street, San Diego, CA

Hello and thank you for looking. My name is Tammy. With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe...

Hillcrest Preschool

Hillcrest Preschool

3900 Cleveland Ave., San Diego, CA

We serve children ages 18 mos.- Kindergarten. We offer part-time and full-time care. We offer a play-based curriculum that follows the CA Dept. of Education's Preschool Learning Foundations that fosters the growth and development of the child's Physical (fine/gross motor skills), Cognitive...

Suarez, Maria Family Child Care

Suarez, Maria Family Child Care

3510 Alonquin Way, San Diego, CA

California licensed provider with over 10 years of experience. I have been offering childcare since 2011. I am First Aid and CPR certified. Nutrition Program is provided. Government Programs Accepted. Bilingual English / Spanish. Fun, loving environment.

Gutierrez Family Daycare Lic # 376101678

Gutierrez Family Daycare Lic # 376101678

7479 Comet View Ct, San Diego, CA

Who doesn't love a family childcare and a place your child care learn all wrapped in one place? Here at Gutierrez family daycare we offer both a loving 2nd home and friendly happy faces ready for your kids each day while learning to use their manners, how to be kind to their friends, ABC's and...

Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd, San Diego, CA

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We...

Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St., San Diego, CA

State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park,...

Happy Seeds

Happy Seeds

7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA

Happy Seeds is an outdoor nature program for toddlers, preschoolers, and prekindergarteners. Each day we meet at Civita Park for a half day of exploration and fun. Founded by a nature enthusiast and experienced elementary school teacher, this program aims to use nature as a tool for children to...

N&k Daycare

N&k Daycare

15281 Amalia St, San Diego, CA

A Home Daycare Provider is accountable for providing a secure and developmentally suitable daycare program for the children at employer's home. * At N&K Daycare, structure the curriculum around four key elements of development to ensure the growth of the whole child: Social, Emotional, Physical &...

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.

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...

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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 346 reviews of the 271 listed drop-in daycares.