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Recent family daycare reviews in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Home Away From Home Childcare

5.0

My son has been attending since he was just 6 months old, and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives. From the moment we walked in, it felt like an extension of our own family. Vana and Kevin create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved and valued. The attention to...

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Just For Kids Family Child Care

5.0

We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!

- Karen L.

Teddy Bear Day Care

5.0

I cannot recommend Soni enough as a daycare provider. My two boys have been in her care since they were just 3 months old, and we have been blown away by the level of care and attention she provides. From the moment we walked into her home, we were impressed by how clean and organized everything...

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Child Care

5.0

My daughter has been going here for one year since she was 21 months. She loves Miss Elham and daycare. Elham is so loving and kind and has been wonderful to my daughter. She always creates something fun for them to have fun and play. Lots of activity during the day... My daughter felt like at home...

- Neda

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

5.0

Our 3 daughters went to Ms Kalai’s day care -tiny violets. Ms Kalai definitely knows how to connect with children. This was their first day care and they were quite upset to stay away from home for the first time . As a parent I was too cautious .But Ms Kalai and her staff eased them into the new...

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Family daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Home Away From Home Childcare

Home Away From Home Childcare

957 Woodlake Dr, Cardiff by the Sea, CA

4.9

(73)

Hello parents, Are you looking for a cozy home with a good environment to leave your child when you have to work. I am here to help you! I have been taking care of children over 20 years. I decided to open a daycare so I could stay home and take care of my cutie one. Now he is almost 9. I offer...
5.0
"My daughter has been cared for by Vana and Kevin since she was 3-1/2 months old. Transitioning back to work after maternity leave (and leaving my precious, sweet infant) was very daunting and my husband and I were nervous for the first drop-off. However, Vana...

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Girassol Daycae

Girassol Daycae

550 Faith Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Welcome to the premier coastal childcare provider "Girassol Daycare" in Cardiff by the Sea/Encinitas/Del Mar/Carlsbad area. We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We are here to assist busy moms and dads! Girassol is a Licensed Home Daycare with limited openings available! Ages 0 years and up...

Just For Kids Family Child Care

Just For Kids Family Child Care

1302 Country Club Drive, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

Just For Kids Family Day care is a place where children of all ages can explore, experience the wonder of nature and grow in a fun and safe environment. Through, art, science and music and physical activities the children learn how to explore their world. Each child participates according to...
5.0
"We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!"

Karen L.


Teddy Bear Day Care

Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA

5.0

(9)

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 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast & Lunch...
5.0
"Soni is wonderful! She took care of my son like he was family, fed him well, and always took the time to incorporate educational fun through play and activities. As a huge bonus, she takes pride in keeping her home and the kids clean, while making sure I never...

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Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Elham and I have a Large Family Child Care, Licensed by the State of California. I have earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology and my associate's degree in child development. I have dedicated over 23 years to the education and growth of young children through experience as a Preschool...
5.0
"We love Elham's Home Child Care. Now that our son is in preschool, we still pop over for visits as he still talks fondly of her. She provides loving care in a safe environment and also offers plenty of educational, age-appropriate learning opportunities."

Beth B


Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Lone Quail Rd, San Diego, CA

4.8

(25)

Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...
5.0
"When it's time and the necessity to locate a daycare need for my daughter A., through online portal, we located Tiny violets daycare and scheduled an appointment for intake. As a family we visited Ms.K.'s daycare and first interaction with her, first...

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Mali's Home Child Care

Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(56)

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general...
5.0
"We absolutely LOVED our time with Mali and her assistants. Our 2 year old daughter blossomed with Mali. Our daughter’s language developed more each week. She came home singing new songs and saying new words/phrases. Mali helped our daughter get used to drop off...

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Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"Our daughter has been with Azi for over 1.5 years and we love her! We started with her when our daughter was 3 months old, and we immediately knew after our first introductory meeting with Azi that our daughter would be loved, protected, and cared for. Azi is so...

Pearl H.


Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

1953 Brooks Glen, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

#FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME Honey Bubble's Day Care - where fun meets learning with a loving and safe environment! I am a state licensed child care provider and I have openings to care for children in my home. I am fully certified and current in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precaution,...
5.0
"Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs. Tina since they were both 6 months. Now my oldest is turning 5 and my youngest is turning 2. They are kind,...

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Mina Home Daycare

Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(23)

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376626594 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $300 for infants is $250 per week for full-time for 2 years and up-accepted. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year....
5.0
"We've been entrusting our three children to Mina for years, and it's been an absolute blessing. From the moment our eldest started, we knew we'd found the perfect place for our family. Mina's warmth and genuine care for children are truly exceptional. She creates a...

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Angelitos Infant Care

Angelitos Infant Care

850 Softwind Rd 6, Vista, CA

5.0

(2)

With more than 10 years of experience in the care of newborns and infants, in Angelitos Infant Care, you can be reassured that your baby will be treated with a lot of love and will be cared for in a warm and safe atmosphere. We are a mom and a daughter team that know how difficult it is to trust...
5.0
"I felt extreme lucky since I found Mrs Monica .my baby was just 3 months at the start of the care. Upon metting with her I felt secure with my decision and have not regret it at all. She is an excellent care taker and show genuine love for my baby."

Roxanne


Cardiff Family Daycare

Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct, Cardiff, CA

5.0

(6)

Your child can have fun learning! I focus learning in the following areas: Music, Arts & Crafts, Early Math & Science, Reading, Sensory Play, Role/Puppet Play, Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Good Manners, Cooking. My name is Jodie. My school is within my home, located in...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of visiting Jodie`s day care and it was such a treat to see how she interacts with each child, just like a honorary mommy. It is a great place in all ways that matter for putting your child into caring safe hands, the child will get their...

Linda L.


Little Angels Daycare

Little Angels Daycare

2218 13th St, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(19)

Hello Parents, My name is Ellie, l am a proud Mother of a 9 years old boy and offer childcare at my home in Olivenhain. I have over 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. If you are looking for a caring, safe home to leave your little one while you're at work, please contact me, I...
5.0
"We have been going to this daycare for over 2 years & Ellie is the absolute best! Our daughter started when she was 18 months and Ellie made the transition from her being watched by her grandparents to going to a daycare so easy. Our son started at 6 months and we...

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Kids Castle

Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(5)

Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a...
5.0
"Our son has been attending kids castle for nearly 2 years. I cannot more highly recommend Sayena. She provides the most comforting environment with incredible play based learning. They work on letters, art, dancing daily. The children absolutely adore her. Sayena...

Jon M.


Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(34)

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...
5.0
"There are not enough words to explain how thankful I am we found Ms. Mattie and Moonlight Daycare. We toured several daycares and never had that “gut feeling” that it was the right fit, until we met Mattie. It was an instant good feeling, a mama’s intuition that...

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Dragonfly Daycare

Dragonfly Daycare

15870 Camino San Bernado, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Dragonfly Daycare is LICENSED (License #376101679) and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Friday) About me: - I have over 5 years of experience working at a different daycare full-time. - I graduated college in 2008 in Tehran, Iran where I studied nursing as well as art. I incorporate...
5.0
"Sanaz has been working with me for almost 6 years at my daycare, and has officially opened her own daycare She is incredibly hard-working, and was always the one to help write the daily lesson plans for the children. She did so many beautiful and educational...

Maliha E


Beepbop Daycare

Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(12)

BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing. We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts. With fun...
5.0
"My twin girls started at Beepbop when there were about 20 months. Now they are in Preschool and doing so well due to the things they learned with Beepbop! I'm very happy with Ms. Sonia and Ms. Tami and the fact that at such young ages they are learning healthy...

In Hwan P.


Baby Steps Home Daycare

Baby Steps Home Daycare

1716 Kinglet Road, San Marcos, CA

5.0

(1)

Baby Steps is a licensed home daycare (also known as in-home daycare or family daycare) that specializes in childcare for children whose age ranges from 18 months old to 4 years old. We aim to provide the best care for your little ones in a pet-free, smoke-free, safe, loving, play-based educational...
5.0
"my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care...

Marie R.


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...

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Ratings for Cardiff by the Sea, CA family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Family Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.