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St Paul's Senior Services
5.0
I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My daughter knows her abc's, numbers, colors shapes and so much more and she is only 2! They also help so much with potty training!. And they...
- Rachel M.
Nieves Family Daycare
5.0
I am in the Reserves and Joyce volunteered for a drill weekend childcare pilot program and I am so glad she did! My son absolutely loved spending time at Nieves Family Daycare! He only spent a weekend here but I would definitely return for care again. Joyce made us feel comfortable from the start...
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Irma's Family Child Care.
5.0
I enrolled my son at Irma's Family Child Care when my son was about 1.5 years old after just moving to San Diego. I was so grateful for my son and my family to be so warmly received. Irma is an incredibly dedicated, caring, highly experienced and responsible early childhood educator and small...
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Healthy Toddlers Care
5.0
Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their teachers are so nice and engaged, and they...
- Kara B.
ABC Children's Center of San Diego
5.0
My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half hour at least.
She has got very individual attention from the staff , and us now very independent, social and confident. Their academic teaching is awesome.
- Diana
Pre-k schools in San Diego, CA
St Paul's Senior Services
328 Maple St, San Diego, CA
5.0
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With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Child Care program offers a loving, family oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and...
5.0
"I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My daughter knows her abc's, numbers, colors shapes and so much more and she is only 2! They also help so much...
Rachel M.
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
"We came to Joyce after a bad experience (constant crying,etc) with a previous provider. On my daughters first day I was so nervous but after I picked her up I was reassured she was at the right spot. Joyce is AMAZING. She communicates, supports, and loves my kids...
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Irma's Family Child Care.
3969 Casita Way, San Diego, CA
5.0
(9)
Hello Mom and Dad. I am licensed as a family child care provider--20 years--located in my child care home in the College area (Convenient to College Ave and Hwy 94, and College Ave and I-8. Close to La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and in S.D. Near the College Grove Shopping Center. ) My home is bright,...
5.0
"Irma cared for my daughter for over 10 months when she was 13 months old. I simply could not have been more pleased with her caring attitude, structured schedule for the children and loving, gentle approach. I truly felt like my daughter was in a pre-school...
Inez O
Healthy Toddlers Care
4026 Olympic Street, San Diego, CA
5.0
(2)
ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR!
Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up.
What sets us about from the rest?
Spacious outdoor learning environment
Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.)
Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening...
5.0
"Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their...
Kara B.
ABC Children's Center of San Diego
12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270, San Diego, CA
4.8
(8)
Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services.
We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays).
We offer...
5.0
"ABC children's center has been great so far. My son has been there for 4 months and he is doing really good. His teacher has taught him so much already.
The classroom is filled with educational activities for the kids. It's decorated with lots of pictures and art...
Tammy
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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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
"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...
Maggi N
At International Preschool & Kindergarten, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to early childhood education. Established in 1977, we've been providing an exceptional learning environment for over 44 years. As a local and family-owned institution, our passion for nurturing young minds and...
We are an inclusive, diverse preschool in the heart of Hillcrest helping children make sense of the world through play. We are not highly academic but we do prepare them for Kindergarten in our older classes of 3-6yrs. olds. Our main focus and passion other than providing a safe, loving environment,...
Joy of Learning Montessori - FULL TIME MONTESSORI SCHOOL
10933 Camino Abrojo, SAN DIEGO, CA
FULL TIME MONTESSORI SCHOOL (9a - 4p) - *woman owned and operated* - I am a Montessorian myself and experienced school teacher with 6+ years of experience working with small children. I am a Montessori mom from 13+ years for 2 children. Also a Certified AMI 3-6 years Teacher ,and now researching...
N&k Daycare
15281 Amalia St, San Diego, CA
A Home Daycare Provider is accountable for providing a secure and developmentally suitable daycare program for the children at employer's home.
* At N&K Daycare, structure the curriculum around four key elements of development to ensure the growth of the whole child: Social, Emotional, Physical &...
Dreambig Family Daycare
4115 Olympic St, San Diego, CA
My Name is Makisha Mcneil the Director of Dreambig Family ChildCare, Providing a safe and healthy environment for infants and children. Our school offers Infant and Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age programs. We've been serving families in the community for more than 10years....
Randolph Family Child Care
6800 Harvala Street, San Diego, CA
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...
Hillcrest Preschool
3900 Cleveland Ave., San Diego, CA
We serve children ages 18 mos.- Kindergarten. We offer part-time and full-time care. We offer a play-based curriculum that follows the CA Dept. of Education's Preschool Learning Foundations that fosters the growth and development of the child's Physical (fine/gross motor skills), Cognitive...
Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care
4564 Rolfe Rd, San Diego, CA
We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention.
We...
Tiny Teapots Preschool & Daycare
4156 Epsilon St, San Diego, CA
Hi everyone! We are a curriculum based in home daycare. Our staff/owner has 10+ years experience with children. Our program will provide the foundation that your child needs to flourish in kindergarten. We offer a unique combination of curriculum and play based learning that allows each child to...
Kiddie Cove Learning Center
5870 Ava Place, San Diego, CA
At Kiddie Cove, we provide a classroom learning environment within the comfort and care of a home! Doing pre-K curriculum to prepare your little one in their school years to come covering: sight words, addition, takeaways, writing, spelling and of course creative crafts to explore their minds and...
Ellie's Day Care
1440 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, CA
Your little ones will be in safe hands with us! I have 6 years of experience under my belt, and am the oldest of 10 children, so I have a lot of experience with them. My partner is a US Navy sailor with CPR training. I'm a K-8 education major, and comfortable with children of all ages.
Da Roze Home Daycare
832 Billow Dr., San Diego, CA
Experienced pre-school teacher offering: Planned learning activities, help with homework, art and crafts. * Toilet training available. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. Providing care for children 3 months and up . Open Monday - Friday 5am-6pm *After hours available. CPR and First-aid cert....
Feliciano Family Childcare
7418 Canyon Breeze Rd, San Diego, CA
Daycare provider since 2002. Loving and caring home daycare. We provide stimulating environment and emotional support. We do pre-school activities as soon as they reach 2years old and above. We interact with babies and all the children under our care. We provide breakfast,lunch and snacks. Come and...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in San Diego, CA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in San Diego, CA?
Pre-k programs in San Diego, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in San Diego, CA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in San Diego, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in San Diego, CA?
Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in San Diego, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in San Diego, CA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in San Diego, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.
Ratings for San Diego, CA pre-k schools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Pre-K Schools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews of the 77 listed pre-k schools.