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Safe Haven Family Preschool

5.0

Miss Janet is amazing. From the moment we first met I felt this warm bond of security and comfort and knew she was the person I wanted taking care of my daughter. Miss Janet teaches Spanish, art, calendar months and days of the week and so much more. Everything within her childcare is centered...

- Krista W.

Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

5.0

As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents work. When my mom was unable to care for our daughter anymore we had about a month to try and find a suitable provider. We had almost given up hope of...

- Ezaree E.

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

Little Planet Family Childcare

5.0

My daughter has been attending little planet family daycare since she was 6 months old she is now almost 2 years old. When looking for a daycare I toured 4 different locations until finding the perfect fit for her. My daughter absolutely loves the owner and the family. They are very family oriented...

- Fritza P.

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.

Drop-in daycares in San Diego, CA

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...

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.

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...

The ZenTotz Program: Yoga for Youth!

The ZenTotz Program: Yoga for Youth!

5064 Brighton Avenue, San Diego, CA

Our day camps combine peaceful mindfulness practices with hands-on art activities, yoga & creative/cooperative games. Participants will blissfully experience mindful movement, develop compassion, discover creative talents, taste healthy foods & make quality friendships! Full day & half day options...

Bautista Luz Family Child Care

Bautista Luz Family Child Care

7171 MOHAWK ST, San Diego, CA

I offer a safe environment for your child, indoor and outdoor activities, learning activities, music, art, cooking, yoga, Spanish classes and much more. My goal is to take care the children and make them feel comfortable and happy.

Michelle's Place

Michelle's Place

2483 GRAFTON ST, San Diego, CA

I'm a licensed provider with over 10years experience. Currently have 1 full time opening for a child age 2+ during the day (6a-6pm) and 5 spots open for evenings and overnights. Closed on weekends

The Coder School

The Coder School

9879 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA

The Coder School is a year-round after-school coding school for kids ages 7-18. We combine collaboration and immersion with direct instruction by our Code Coaches to get your kids learning to code and rockin' their inner hacker in no time! Our mission is to inspire and excite kids to not only learn...

Hugs And Smiles Child Care

Hugs And Smiles Child Care

13044 Cayote Ave., San Diego, CA

Hello Parents! My name is Maryna. I provide a kind and loving environment for young children, ages 2 to 6 years. A variety of fun and educational activities are offered throughout the day. I was a volunteer for one year at Deer Canyon preschool, where I worked with teacher in a classroom of 9 to 12...

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

13404 Sawtooth Road, San Diego, CA

Welcome to ABC Learning Center! Your Smile is Our Smile, Family Home Child Care. We are Eco-friendly and a Vegetarian Home Daycare and Preschool facility following CDA nutrition food Program. Conveniently located in Rancho Penasquitos 92129, San Diego. Dedicated to fostering an environment...

Oliver Place

Oliver Place

5119 Chollas Pkwy, San Diego, CA

Hello! I'm Whitney and I would love to spend the day caring for and teaching your children. I am a teacher who has chosen to stay at home with my twin girls. I would love to add a few more children to our daily routine of learning about the world around us. I have 4 years of experience teaching...

Outdoor Outreach

Outdoor Outreach

5275 Market Street, San Diego, CA

From surfing beach breaks to exploring San Diego Bay by kayak, there are BIG ADVENTURES to be had in San Diego. This summer, teens and pre-teens ages 11-17 can ADVENTURE WITH US, exploring San Diego while creating friendships, building community, and developing leadership skills for all of life's...

Safe Haven Family Preschool

Safe Haven Family Preschool

2461 56th Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

I am a Preschool Teacher and I am licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services to have a family daycare home. I am a provider affiliated with the YMCA Resource Service - Infant and Toddler program. I attended Grossmont Community College where I gained ample knowledge in the...
5.0
"As any parent, my partner and I were extremely cautious when it came to picking the right daycare provider for our daughter. We spoke and met with various daycare providers before finally choosing to go with Mrs. Janet's daycare. From our first initial interaction...

Nicole W.


Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

13288 Entreken Ave, San Diego, CA

4.2

(10)

Happy Smiles Daycare is a loving place set up with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. My name is Maribel, I am the Director of Happy Smiles Daycare and my goal is to provide your child with excellent care that will nourish and help him/her blossom and feel loved. I am...
5.0
"As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents work. When my mom was unable to care for our daughter anymore we had about a month to try and find a suitable...

Ezaree E.


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 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...

Courtney


I am a state of California licensed provider. I have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Elementary Education and Master's Degree of Art In Education with Specialization in Special Education. I have 15 years of teaching experience and opened my childcare program in January 2014. Some of my childcare...
5.0
"My son has been going here since he was 5 months old and he is now 18 months old. I always know that he is safe and happy here. When I pick him up he never wants to leave because he is always having such a great time. I would recommend Little Planet to anyone!"

Amanda B.


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
"This school is beautifully equipped and Nicole has a very patient and nurturing approach to teaching."

Patty W


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
"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...

Ori V.


Kiddo's Palace Family Childcare

1239 Seahill Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

Hi, my name is Fide. I have been caring for children over 10 wonderful years now. I am dedicated and will provide for your children a clean, safe, and loving environment, where they can play and learn. Respect toward self, others, and the environment will be emphasized. Structured activities will...
5.0
"Fidela is a caring , trustworthy , and is a wonderful person. She has a clean family daycare. I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. I've know Fidela for a couple of years and she really enjoys children. I'm so happy for her and I wish her the best...

Annette H.


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...

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.


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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 358 reviews of the 469 listed drop-in daycares.