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Genaveve's Playhouse Preschool

5.0

The other review was a bit unfortunate and I am hoping that person found their perfect place. My son attends this school and is very loved and well cared for. He has learned so much including good manners and discipline. All of the teachers are loving and put their heart into this school. It feels...

- Sandra P.

SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

5.0

Sunshine's Preschool Academy has helped me a lot. I have had my daughter enrolled since 2022, she is actually graduating out and moving out to Kindergarten this August. The staff is very friendly and well educated. They all have permits in early childhood education and they teach a creative...

- Erica S.

Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care

5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about MECP. Leaving your children in the care of others is easily the scariest and hardest thing to do as a mother. I am over the moon with the level of care MECP has provided to my two children. My daughter has been attending since she was 22 months, and my...

- Cameron S.

Montessori schools in El Cajon, CA

Nicole's Little Ducklings

Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway, El Cajon, CA

Hello parents! My title is neither nanny, nor daycare center, as I fall wonderfully in between. You get all the benefits of both with me. No large groups of children fighting for attention & passing viruses around! Yet, I provide all meals, snacks, learning & craft supplies at no extra charge....

Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

488 Nothomb Street, El Cajon, CA

Hello my name is Mary and I am a new teacher in the Granite Hills area of El Cajon. I started this home based preschool with the vision of creating a nurturing environment for learning and getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten. Lil Monarchs have circle time, outdoor play and one on one...

Taproot Montessori is dedicated to the education of children in an environment designed to stimulate and develop the child’s love of learning. Established in 1981, it is located at 1431 Broadway El Cajon CA. The school offers childcare and preschool programs at reasonable prices. Operating hours...

Genaveve's Playhouse Preschool

Genaveve's Playhouse Preschool

2538 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA

3.0

(2)

Brand New Natural Eco-Friendly Preschool in Alpine on Alpine Blvd! Our strong belief in the benefits of a Montessori and Waldorf education guides us to provide a developmentally appropriate and academically excellent program for young children. Our ongoing task is to appreciate each child's...
5.0
"The other review was a bit unfortunate and I am hoping that person found their perfect place. My son attends this school and is very loved and well cared for. He has learned so much including good manners and discipline. All of the teachers are loving and put their...

Sandra P.


Shooting Stars Daycare

Shooting Stars Daycare

7831 Golfcrest Dr., San Diego, CA

Shooting Stars Daycare proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. This is a licensed home daycare business located in San Carlos, near Mission Trails National Park. My life has been dedicated to caregiving, specializing in infants and toddlers. I've made a career working...

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy Eastlake

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy Eastlake

851 Showroom Place, Chula Vista, CA

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy is a new and innovative way to do preschool centered around a customized learning experience for your child. Our preschoolers receive the benefits of both classroom learning and play-based exploration in Kid Ventures' award winning creative environment. When you...

SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

3205 WASHINGTON STREET, LEMON GROVE, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

At Sunshine's Preschool Academy, we offer exceptional, high quality affordable childcare, serving toddlers 18 months - 5 years old. We use creative curriculum and follow guidelines according to state preschool. We are accredited and offer free childcare base off of income eligibility.
5.0
"Sunshine's Preschool Academy has helped me a lot. I have had my daughter enrolled since 2022, she is actually graduating out and moving out to Kindergarten this August. The staff is very friendly and well educated. They all have permits in early childhood education...

Erica S.


Mountain Valley Preschool

Mountain Valley Preschool

1832 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA

Mountain Valley Preschool offers academic, sensory and language focused curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment.

We at Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care take pride in providing the HIGHEST quality of child care to each and every one of our beautiful children! We believe in the Montessori philosophy; the philosophy of educating, encouraging and nourishing children at a young age, in-turn, starting...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about MECP. Leaving your children in the care of others is easily the scariest and hardest thing to do as a mother. I am over the moon with the level of care MECP has provided to my two children. My daughter has been...

Cameron S.


A Child's Center of Wonder and Discovery Preschool is a non-profit preschool that offers a stimulating environment for learning. It uses various philosophies in teaching children such as the Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, and Wonder and Discovery. The school activities aim to develop child's...

Learning Academy

11646 Riverside Dr, Lakeside, CA

The Learning Academy, located in Lakeside, California, has been offering educational services to children since 1984. It uses traditional teaching methods, as well as Montessori techniques in providing early education to children. Its curriculum involves several subjects such as Reading,...

Helix Montessori School

3941 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, CA

Accept children two years and over, teaching children letters, words, shapes and others. diapers ok, accept all programs, PCG, YMCA, and others.

Great oak preschool

Great oak preschool

East Lakeview Dr, Lakeside, CA

In home preschool offering a safe environment for children ages 2 to 5. This Montessori inspired preschool has a child led classroom with a primary focus on independence, social and emotional development, problem solving and kindergarten readiness. With only 6 to a class, Ms. Lisa is able to provide...

Montessori Discovery School

8559 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA

Montessori Discovery School is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We serve children from age 2 through age 6 with Half Day, School Day, Extended Day and Full Day schedules. The Twos class maintains a low teacher:child ratio of 1:5 and provides opportunities for social skills, language...

Taproot Tots

13789 Campo Rd Ste A, Jamul, CA

The Taproot Tots in Jamul, California offers childcare and preschool education for infants. The Montessori program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Their prepared environment is a learning environment for exploration and learning....

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