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Recent pre-k school reviews in Encinitas, CA

Olivenhain Country Preschool

4.0

Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's well-being!

- Danielle H.

Shantivanam Childrens Community

5.0

I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so welcoming and loving every time we stepped through the aradoor. I loved that they sent home my son's daily drawings and fed him two healthy snacks...

- Sara

Little Ones Daycare

5.0

Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming environment.

- Christina M.

Fara's Day Care / Preschool

3.0

We didn't stay long with Fara since we quickly realized there were major personality conflicts. She seemed very nice, nurturing and well qualified during the interview, but by the 2nd day her demeanor completely changed after a tough day with our child. Without getting into all the details...to sum...

- Joyce J.

Farah's In Home Daycare

5.0

I am so thankful to have found Fara's school. She is a wonderful, loving and nurturing caregiver. There is nothing more valuable than having someone who loves your child taking care of them when you are away. Her home is warm and inviting. She offers structure, crafts and learning. She has many...

- Amie A

Pre-k schools in Encinitas, CA

NannyNow

NannyNow

432 2nd Street Suite E, Encinitas, CA

Tired of searching through ENDLESS profiles? GFC handles ALL of the work for you! Custom Nanny Placement - On Demand Babysitting - Parent Coaching - Family Management Goose Family Consulting boasts refreshingly simple support in finding your family's Best Fit Nanny or Babysitter. Try NANNY NOW...

4.0

(1)

Olivenhain Country Preschool in Encinitas, California provides a safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop skills needed for future academic success. The school serves children from 7 weeks to 4 years old and offers infant, toddler, preschool, and junior kindergarten...
4.0
"Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's...

Danielle H.


Shantivanam Childrens Community

229 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(2)

Shantivanam Childrens Community located at 229 Cerro Street, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer...
5.0
"I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so welcoming and loving every time we stepped through the aradoor. I loved that they sent home my son's daily...

Sara


Central Montessori School Inc

286 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Central Montessori School Incorporated located at 286 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They...

Lighthouse Christian Preschool

510 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Lighthouse Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the fall! Large remodeled classrooms, academic/Bible-based curriculum, developmentally appropriate, weekly chapels, music & art, security gate, kindergarten readiness and so much more! Spaces are limited, so give us a call to schedule a...

Inner Light Preschool

1171 Stratford Drive, Encinitas, CA

Inner Light Preschool offers a happy, safe and loving environment for your child. Our staff is highly qualified, and our in-home location provides a feeling of security and familiarity. We are conveniently located mile from Hwy 5 near Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. We also offer after...

Little Ones Daycare

Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(5)

Hello my name is Lilia! Here at Little Ones Daycare we offer childcare for infants as young as three months old, and for toddlers until they are ready for pre-school. I have worked with kids for the past 15 years, and have 10 years of daycare experience alone. I worked as an assistant at a daycare...
5.0
"Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming environment."

Christina M.


Fara's Day Care / Preschool

Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct, Carlsbad, CA

4.2

(5)

My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had their children stay at my daycare until they went off to Pre-K!...
5.0
"Fara took care of our two little boys for about a year a and a half (2 days/week). The baby started going to her daycare when he was only 8 weeks old. She provides an amazing in home daycare/preschool with homemade healthy and organic snacks & meals, with...

Linda S.


Farah's In Home Daycare

Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had the children stay at my daycare till they went off to Pre-K!...
5.0
"Fara is a loving caretaker and grandmom! She watches my one year old baby girl weekly, so that I can run errands/study/work out. My daughter just LOVES her and as soon as we get to her door and park, she gets so excited to go to her house and play! I am extremely...

Haley S


Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(1)

We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning....
5.0
"From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above...

Van S


7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

725 Shadowridge Dr., VISTA, CA

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized...

Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

6130 Paseo del Norte, CARLSBAD, CA

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...

Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, SAN MARCOS, CA

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...

Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, SAN MARCOS, CA

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...

Academic Pursuits

Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur, Escondido, CA

Academic Pursuits Transitional Kindergarten is meant to prepare students for success in kindergarten through academic instruction and social/emotional growth. This transitional kindergarten is open to 4 year olds and is located in Elfin Forest, 15 minutes from R. Roger Rowe elementary school. It is...

Kids Town Montessori

Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA

Kid s Town Montessori School. KTMS is a family owned and operated Montessori pre-school offering part-time and full-time programs for children ages 1 to 9 years. Our educational childcare/daycare program offers emphasis on four areas: care of self and the environment, sensory and motor education,...

ABC Time Home Preschool

1525 Grady Pl, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(1)

ABC Time Home Preschool is a nurturing, educational preschool where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and most of all have fun. We offer a theme based curriculum where we engage in language literacy, pre-math skills, science & sensory experiences. We also have an Emmy nominated...
5.0
"My son have been to Felicia's for 3 years, and she was AMAZING! He learned so much from potty training to reading! I am so glad I met her and I could be 100% confident to leave my son to Felicia. I totally recommend ABC Time Preschool."

Shiki K.


PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

1301 ELFIN FOREST ROAD WEST, SAN MARCOS, CA

5.0

(3)

We are an Early Childhood Education Program located in San Elijo Hills. We strive to provide quality Programs for children 18 months- Kindergarten. Our commitment is to provide high quality, professional, early education program for your children. We shall forever be committed to the individual...
5.0
"All three of my kids went through Pacific Preschool. They all had very positive experiences. It's a great learning environment. The kids are loved, nurtured and safe. They have a great balance between play based learning and academics. The teachers are warm and...

Anna B.


The Kids Bay Learning Center

13770 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA

The Kids Bay Learning Center in San Diego, California offers childcare and education for children from toddlers to junior kindergarten. They offer a holistic curriculum that stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They use the Houghton Mifflin...

POWELL'S DAY CARE

405 SAN PLACIDO CT, Escondido, CA

POWELL'S DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL A LOVING, CARING, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. STATE LICENSED FOR 30 YEARS, STATE NUTRITION PROGRAM, CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I AM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND HAVE THE CAPACITY TO LOVE AND CARE FOR ALL...

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