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Recent family daycare reviews in Santee, CA

Little Starz Child Care

5.0

Liz and her team are wonderful. Everyone who works with the children at Little Starz are nurturing, attentive, and treat all of the children with a lot of love and patience. My son attended Little Starz From 9 months through age 2. We left only because we needed to find a center with hours past 4pm....

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Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

5.0

This is a phenomenal daycare! We have been with Valarie and Robert for three years now and have a few more years to go. What I have really grown to appreciate now, that our eldest is in kindergarten, is all the time that Valarie spent working with them on their ABC's and numbers. Even our youngest...

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Babette's Babycare

5.0

Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment for them. They always give great feedback on the children's development as well.

- Sarah G.

Randolph Family Child Care

5.0

Cindy and the crew at Randolph Family Child Care are amazing. Every morning my son runs right in and gives her a hug. He is always calm and happy when I pick him up. My son is just starting to talk but every day he tries to tell me about all the fun he had with his friends. Cindy and her team are...

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Leida's Family Child Care

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 present. I never worry about my children...

- Kelly K.

Family daycares in Santee, CA

Little Starz Child Care

Little Starz Child Care

8544 Paradise Valley Road, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(8)

Hello! My name is Mrs Liz owner & Lead Bilingual early childhood certified teacher. Our facility has been happily serving our community for 25 years. We have a group of 14 preschoolers and/or infants as well. Our students love our Bilingual classroom setting and our huge playground area. We serve...
5.0
"Both of my toddlers have been at Little Stars Daycare for almost two years and we love it. Ms. Lis offers a welcoming and safe place for diverse families. Through engaging learning and activities, a large outdoor play space, and friendly staff, Little Starz is our...

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Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(10)

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have...
5.0
"Miss Valerie & Robo (that’s what my daughter calls Mr Robert) are the best gifts that I wasn’t even looking for! Due to needing to take care of my mom full time, I had to find someplace for my daughter (almost 2) since she was home with me prior to that. It just...

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Babette's Babycare

Babette's Babycare

10306 Hemphill Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Babette's Babycare specializes in providing exceptional care for toddlers/preschoolers. With 2 licensed providers caring for our children, an enriched environment, daily interaction in a small group and educational activities in a nurturing setting, we provide your child with a level of care far...
5.0
"Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment for them. They always give great feedback on the children's development as well."

Sarah G.


Randolph Family Child Care

Randolph Family Child Care

6800 Harvala Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(19)

I received my Bachelors of Art degree in Pre-K/Primary education at the University of West Florida.. My journey in education began in 1992, as a senior in high school. My first job was as a 6 to 6 teacher. While earning my degree, I worked in several areas of education starting as teacher's...
5.0
"When my daughter started preschool, it was so hard to pull her out of Randolph Family Child Care. She really loved it there. They do such an incredible job of seeing kids as equals, treating them respect, and giving them so much love and care. The ladies there...

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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.


Grow With Me Learning Center

Grow With Me Learning Center

4178 Vista Grande Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

The Grow With Me Learning Center provides the highest quality of early education for young children. We offer a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote a love of learning through exploration, play and a child's natural curiosity. The Grow With Me Learning Center's motto is Where Play...
5.0
"We've had the pleasure and privilege to know Ms. Carlee for the past 7 years. She has been instrumental in the emotional and cognitive development of our 3 children. Not only she is an expert in child development, she is also the most committed to guide the...

Luisa L


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, and her family/staff took excellent care of my baby girl full time and my boy after school for years. Our daughter had a lot of allergies and I felt at ease knowing she was getting personal care. We are extremely grateful we found a quality home daycare for...

Leslie F


Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(9)

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"Outstanding!!! My daughter absolutely enjoys going to Precious Hands Daycare. They offer a safe, nurturing and FUN environment for children. I can see with the staff's experience in early childhood development that they're promoting: cognitive, gross motor, social...

Kimberly I


Mary's Daycare

Mary's Daycare

12644 Footman Lane, Poway, CA

5.0

(4)

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A...
5.0
"Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been blessed to have her in my and my family's life. My oldest is 12 now and she still misses Mary's food. We still stop...

Diana C.


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


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


REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH/SCHOOL

REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH/SCHOOL

4670 MOUNT ABERNATHY AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $1000/mo

Reformation Lutheran Preschool provides an enriched learning environment that has helped many students learn, grow and develop. We pride ourselves in meeting the child where they are at and providing curriculum that helps each child grow to the best of their abilities. Our teaching staff genuinely...

Gutierrez Family Daycare

Gutierrez Family Daycare

6171 Rockhurst Dr, 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...

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A, San Diego, CA

Welcome to Mohamed Habiba family childcare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a...

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...

Cre8tive Corner Childcare

Cre8tive Corner Childcare

8682 Iverson Street, San Diego, CA

Please e-mail CBcre8tive.corner@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/CBCre8tive.Corner for more information. My name is Catalina. I used to be a licensed Family Child Care Provider for 2 years in a military community until we decided to move. While I decide wether I should open or not a new...

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...

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...

Honeybee Daycare

Honeybee Daycare

9119 Jamaica Rd, Spring Valley, CA

We provide a 24 hours around the clock safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years with well planned out age appropriate activities for a group of children. We prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Field trips once a week and educational learning session everyday. We...

Outside The Lines

Outside The Lines

8848 Hammond Dr., San Diego, CA

Outside the Lines is a play-based, outdoor-focused family child care in Serra Mesa. Our goal is provide excellent care to children while still being affordable and supportive to parents. We offer a home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Meals are served family style, and the...

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