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Recent family daycare reviews in La Mesa, CA

Happy Hilltop Childcare

5.0

If you're looking for a first class pre-school for your little one at a reasonable price, look no further! "Kate's Happy Hilltop" has all the bells and whistles! The individual personal love and attention she gives each and every child is priceless. Her program includes: -A warm and secure...

- Kim S

Alvarez Family Daycare

5.0

Annmarie took care of my two daughters when I went back to work. They both LOVED going there and still want to go back and visit. My husband is a fireman and there were times he got stuck on shift and she was always there to help me out. I would recommend her to anyone!

- Amy M.

Little Birdies Child Care

5.0

Excellent teachers! You will definitely enjoy your experience here not only for your kids, but for you as a parent! They throw the cutest parties and celebrations.

- Elle R.

Peppergrove Children Center

5.0

My daughter has been here from 18 months old. She'll be three this month. She just loves it and we love all of the wonderful things she has learned. She speaks so politely, cleans up after her self, plays great with other kids and knows so many wonderful things already! ABCs, counting into her...

- Maggi N

Desi's Child Care

5.0

Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the nursing program back home so we had to find someone to care for our boys. I was terrified and called almost every elementary school around to find out...

- Kristie L.

Family daycares in La Mesa, CA

Happy Hilltop Childcare

Happy Hilltop Childcare

9591 Upland Street, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! Are you looking for an environment with multi-aged curriculum, but want a comfortable home environment? Stop here! My name is Katherine and I have been running my home as a Child Development Home for almost 9 years. I have my mother and my mother-in-law who also help me run my program. We...
5.0
"If you're looking for a first class pre-school for your little one at a reasonable price, look no further! "Kate's Happy Hilltop" has all the bells and whistles! The individual personal love and attention she gives each and every child is priceless. Her program...

Kim S


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


Little Birdies Child Care

Little Birdies Child Care

88 King St, Chula Vista, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Birdies Childcare and Learning nurtures the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of your little one through various age appropriate developmental activities. Our hands-on learning style includes sensory, fine and large motor development, circle time, and seat work for older...
5.0
"Excellent teachers! You will definitely enjoy your experience here not only for your kids, but for you as a parent! They throw the cutest parties and celebrations."

Elle R.


Peppergrove Children Center

Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave., San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM...
5.0
"After a very bad experience with village kids daycare I found this place. What a blessing, this daycare is owned and run by a retired teacher. My daughter loves it very well organized, very cost effective and safe. At 130 a week that includes meals. The two ladies...

Chris H.


Desi's Child Care

Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the nursing program back home so we had to find someone to care for our boys. I was terrified and called almost every...

Kristie L.


Parra Family

Parra Family

397 Windjammer Circle, Chula Vista, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi, I am an Instructional Assistant for an Elementary School District, and I have 2 little girls of my own. I love kids and I believe they should always be well cared for, and respected in an amorous and professional way. I can also help your kids with homework. I have worked with kids with special...
5.0
"I'm strongly recommending, she is so patient and kind, with my 9 years old son.........the kids are always busy with activities that she has for all ages..........there is always food prepare home made........"

Olga G


Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

1003 Bush Street B, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Diana Bosforo and I have been an excellent daycare provider for the past 30 years. I have owned my state license for many years, I am CPR certified, and I am also a member of the YMCA child facility. I love kids and treat all the babies I take care of as if they were my own grand...
5.0
"Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking our son to Diana when he was 4 months old and he is now over a year old, he loves going to see Diana. The house...

Julia V.


Sanfilippo Childcare

Sanfilippo Childcare

631 W Redwood St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Hi, I'm Angela, I'm 56 years old and have been an active child daycare provider for over 30 years. I'm located in the Mission Hills area and have a warm and loving home that has a large outdoor area for child play. I'm currently licensed for eight, but limiting capacity to 4. I specialize in...
5.0
"Angela cared for both of our daughters when they were infants. She was an extremely caring and responsible provider. Her home was also very clean and organized. It was the perfect environment to have the children. Our kids had their own room with a pack and play to...

Radha C.


Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(15)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Where do I even begin? Words cannot explain how thankful we are to have found Fran and to have our daughter in her care. Fran started watching our daughter when she just four months old up until she just turned two years old. As first-time and working parents, we...

Lindsey G.


Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr., San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature. We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater...
5.0
"It is hard to find the words to truly express the gratitude I have for the level of consistent and high quality care Judy and Randy provided to my son at Tender Care over the past five years. When I went to work each day I knew that my son was in an incredible...

Corrie


My's Early Head Start + Daycare

My's Early Head Start + Daycare

2413 Manzana Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Early Headstart Provider Accredited NAFCC Provider. NACCRRA, Childcare Aware of America, and YMCA Certified. USDA Approved Program. Language Spoken: English, Japanese, Tagalog. Specializing in Military Lifestyle. Duty days, weekends, holidays, and after hour care are upon availability, 2...
5.0
"We were so happy to have found My's Daycare when we were looking for childcare for our then 1 year old back in 2012. When we welcomed our second baby to the world she also went to My's_daycare. being with Myra for 3.5 years and 2.5 years I tit breaks my heart to...

Gabrielle B.


Berthiaume Family Daycare

Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

I have a large Licensed Home Daycare. I'm in Allied Gardens & run a great program with the best assistant!!! We love what we do & can't wait to meet you guys! We offer your family a home away from home unique experience! I'm easygoing, and a fun loving kind of gal who's been caring for children for...
5.0
"Jen Jen, is amazing! Her daycare is very well structured with a fun n loving atmosphere for all of her little ones. My daughter is now 11 and has been with the Berthiaume Family Daycare for 10 years now. I started bringing my daughter here when she was 9 months...

Angela S


Nieves Family Daycare

Nieves Family Daycare

4921 Dassco Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(13)

Hello Families, Thank you for your interest. I am Joyce Nieves, a licensed childcare provider. I have been helping San Diego families for nearly 11 years. I am also a mother of two boys who are growing up way too soon. I have a small home daycare and I tend to keep just five kids, ages 3 months...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing care provider. She provided back up care for my daughter when i needed it. She made my daughter feel comfortable and welcome from day one. While there my daughter received excellent care."

Miriam K.


Leida's Family Child Care

Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
5.0
"If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...

Kelly K.


Spring Valley Daycare By De'

Spring Valley Daycare By De'

8527 Lake Bluff Cir, Spring Valley, CA

Hello Parents/Guardians Thank you for choosing De's Family Daycare for your day care needs! I operate a small family home daycare and I'm different than most Day Care centers because the number of children that I enroll is limited. By staying small I am able to provide the quality care and...

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...

Kitten's House For Child Care

Kitten's House For Child Care

950 Grossmont Ct., Chula Vista, CA

Hi! I am here to offer part-time babysitting services while I am in the process of becoming licensed to care for In-Home Child Care. I am currently caring for 1 very sweet and very good infant in my home and I am looking to take on up to 2 or 3 more. After becoming licensed, I will be expecting...

Catherine's Family Day Care

Catherine's Family Day Care

Cerritos Ct, Chula Vista, CA

*****Chula Vista All Day Affordable Child Care*****Government programs are accepted. We offer a nurturing family environment daily curriculum preschool activities a nutritional program for all meals, CPR & First Aid Certified 26 years of experience. There is part-time, full-time, before & after...

Happy Days Home Daycare

Happy Days Home Daycare

1407 Emerald Avenue, El Cajon, CA

I am a married mother with two kids. I have been a daycare provider since 1997 and I started my own home daycare in 2002. That's 21+ years of experience with children, not including my own kids! It is my goal to offer your family the quality childcare experience you deserve. I will do my best to...

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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