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Ridge City Preschool and Daycare
5.0
Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be more happier with the decision of choosing Ridge City to care for the kids. It is always tough leaving them but the teachers do a great job with caring, teaching,...
- Glenn T
Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool
5.0
As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents work. When my mom was unable to care for our daughter anymore we had about a month to try and find a suitable provider. We had almost given up hope of...
- Ezaree E.
Great Minds Daycare
5.0
Jennifer was a preschool teacher for my older son. I was fortunate to hire Jennifer as our nanny when my twins were born. She is so loving and kind and cared for my babies as if they were her own. Jennifer was born to take care of children!
- Jillian G
Mimi's Place
5.0
We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage of development. Our daughter is moving on to pre-school now and we are sad to go! Nika and her assistant Melissa are educators first, teaching...
- Jamie G.
Caryl Hall's Family Daycare/ Little Bears Family Daycare
5.0
Caryl Hall has been my day care provider/nanny for 8 years and we currently still use her services. Caryl has been taking care of our daughter Ashley, since she was 6 months old. We consider her as a very important member to our family. We were referred to her by two separate sources in the...
- Lisa D
Pre-k schools in San Diego, CA
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....
New Generations Learning Center
9878 Hibert Street, San Diego, CA
New Generations Learning Center is an educational based childcare facility serving children ages six weeks to 12 years. It uses emergent style curriculum and features parent-accessible webcams, an in-house chef, and an advanced security system.
NGLC also offers a private kindergarten and a...
Rainbows And Blue Skies Preschool
9593 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA
We are a state licensed home preschool since 1997. We offer care for 0-5 years of age. Great references, ratio, rates, and stability! We offer infant care, toilet training, preschool care with age appropriate curriculum, kindergarten readiness, hot meals, snacks, and large outside play area. We...
St. Paul's Child Care Program
328 Maple Street, San Diego, CA
With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Childcare 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...
Fun and educational activities
We offer your child our best:
Creative development, Social, emotional development.
Nk Daycare take care of infant and toddler.
Outdoor Outreach
5275 Market Street, San Diego, CA
From surfing beach breaks to exploring San Diego Bay by kayak, there are BIG ADVENTURES to be had in San Diego.
This summer, teens and pre-teens ages 11-17 can ADVENTURE WITH US, exploring San Diego while creating friendships, building community, and developing leadership skills for all of life's...
Little Bear Home Daycare
16211 Via Embeleso, San Diego, CA
Little Bear Home Daycare
Daycare WITH Pre-School Curriculum.
Openings currently for children ages 3 months-5 years!
Nutrition program included! High Quality Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Formula and Baby Food provided DAILY
Fun, safe kid friendly environment centrally located in Rancho...
4S Ranch Daycare
16651 4S Ranch Pkwy, San Diego, CA
Our in home daycare in 4S Ranch provides children with a fun learning environment that is age appropriate and structured to help prepare children for kindergarten. Our staff are educated, certified and experienced. We understand that children need to feel safe, have fun in order to grow into...
Ridge City Preschool and Daycare
6866 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA
4.9
(14)
Ridge City provides care for children 6 weeks through PreK. Our qualified, loving, and dedicated team is ready to serve your children in a safe and nurturing environment. We utilize, ABEKA, a Bible-based curriculum that will lead your child to a relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare them for...
5.0
"Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be more happier with the decision of choosing Ridge City to care for the kids. It is always tough leaving them but the teachers do...
Glenn T
Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool
13288 Entreken Ave, San Diego, CA
4.2
(10)
Happy Smiles Daycare is a loving place set up with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. My name is Maribel, I am the Director of Happy Smiles Daycare and my goal is to provide your child with excellent care that will nourish and help him/her blossom and feel loved.
I am...
5.0
"My youngest son started with Ms. Maribel right after he turned one in August 2013 and he immediately became a part of her family. She provides a nurturing and loving environment.
When my son turned 3, we switched him to a preschool as we initially thought it...
Janice D.
Great Minds Daycare
10868 Caminito, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Great Minds Daycare is a loving and fun environment where your children will grow and develop before Kindergarten. Please visit our website at www.greatmindsdaycare.com. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
5.0
"Jennifer was a preschool teacher for my older son. I was fortunate to hire Jennifer as our nanny when my twins were born. She is so loving and kind and cared for my babies as if they were her own. Jennifer was born to take care of children!"
Jillian G
Mimi's Place
3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Mimi's Place - License #376621683
3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA 92104
M - F 24 hour availability
For November & December - 1 week of free care after 4 weeks of care
Full-Time Infant Rates 0-2: $200 weekly
Full-Time Toddler Rates 2-3: $150 weekly
Full-Time Potty Trained to...
5.0
"We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage of development. Our daughter is moving on to pre-school now and we are sad to go! Nika and her assistant...
Jamie G.
Caryl Hall's Family Daycare/ Little Bears Family Daycare
1353 Law Street, San Diego, CA
5.0
(5)
I offer full-time, part-time, or drop-in child care out of my North Pacific Beach home. I accept children between two months to five years. Most of my children start as infants or toddlers, and stay with me until they fully transition into preschool or kindergarten. We read stories, draw and paint,...
5.0
"Caryl has been taking care of our 3 year old daughter Delilah since she was 2 months old, we recently tried to transition her to a preschool but Delilah was miserable and wanted to come back to Caryl's house. Caryl gives the children one on one attention and they...
Lorri D
Carmel Mountain Preschool
9510 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA
5.0
(61)
Carmel Mountain Preschool is a privately owned preschool and offers part time and full time programs for children from 18 months to Kindergarten Prep. We also offer a school age program for elementary student for local schools in Rancho Penasquitos.
5.0
"It has been an amazing experience to see our daughter Olivia grow and thrive for the past 2.5 years at the CMP.
After trying two other schools prior, I can say with absolute certainty, this is the best decision we made as parents. I enjoy walking her to class every...
Ori V.
Happy Time Daycare
6217 Estelle St, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
The Happy Time Daycare located at 6217 Estelle Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
5.0
"I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this place.i would refer to anyone"
Yolanda J
Fleur De Lis School Inc
3743 Front St, San Diego, CA
5.0
(3)
Fleur De Lis School Incorporated located at 3743 Front Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's business operating hours is from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep....
5.0
"Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have ever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every...
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Little Sprouts Academy
6690 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Little Sprouts Child Enrichment Academy is a preschool and daycare center that provides organic and natural meals for your child. We believe that in order for your "Little Sprout" to grow to their full potential both developmentally and physically, they need a variety of high quality, nutritious...
5.0
"What a wonderful school! The rooms are so bright, clean and welcoming. The staff truly care about our family and always are so genuine and friendly. I couldn't imagine sending our little girl anywhere else. We are so happy we found Little Sprouts for our little...
Myriah M.
Medina Learning Center is a licensed preschool center offering educational experiences and kindergarten readiness programs for up to 39 children located at 6064 University Ave in Mid-City in San Diego, CA.
Au Clair De Lune
1976-78 Coolege St, SAN DIEGO, CA
Au Clair De Lune is a Non-Profit French immersion Preschool & Kindergarten for children from 2 to kindergarten built in 2020 by three native accredited French teachers.
_The founders know their way around a school, any school, as they have taught in preschool, elementary and high school in France...
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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 164 reviews of the 78 listed pre-k schools.