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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...
- Care member
Beepbop Daycare
5.0
My kids were at Beepbop daycare for a total of 5 years, Sonia and her girls took care of them as if they were their own. The comfort of having someone look after your kids with such care is priceless. Sonia maintains a very good structure and curriculum where the kids learn and thrive in the best...
- Claudia G.
Hugs And Smiles Child Care
5.0
Our son Victor has been going to Hugs and Smiles for a while, and Maryna truly makes it feel like a second home for him. He's got everything he needs, including good home-cooked food, toys, books, and a yard to play in. We're all very happy.
- Maria A
Preschools in Del Mar, CA
Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.
10535 Heather Ct., San Diego, CA
5.0
(11)
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...
Care member
Beepbop Daycare
15057 Cross Stone Dr, San Diego, CA
5.0
(12)
BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing.
We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts.
With fun...
5.0
"My son started at Beepbop when he was about 16months old. I felt very satisfied as a mom leaving him there as the daycare was spotless, organized and most importantly Sonia is very loving and caring. She made us feel like family.
They have a lot of fun activities...
Nim M.
Hugs And Smiles Child Care
13044 Cayote Ave., San Diego, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello Parents!
My name is Maryna. I provide a kind and loving environment for young children, ages 2 to 6 years.
A variety of fun and educational activities are offered throughout the day.
I was a volunteer for one year at Deer Canyon preschool, where I worked with teacher in a classroom of 9 to 12...
5.0
"Our son Victor has been going to Hugs and Smiles for a while, and Maryna truly makes it feel like a second home for him. He's got everything he needs, including good home-cooked food, toys, books, and a yard to play in. We're all very happy."
Maria A
Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)
10125 Azuaga St, SAN DIEGO, 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)
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...
4870 - Everbrook Academy of Carlsbad
7150 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, CARLSBAD, CA
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...
Kid Ventures Preschool Academy
10760 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA
At Kid Ventures Preschool Academy, we want your little one to develop a life-long love for learning and education.
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...
We are guided by the children’s natural interests, our project-based approach spans all the major areas of development: Language, literacy, cognition, socio-emotional and physical. While often embedded within play, the teachers help the children turn curiosity into hands-on learning experiences. Our...
Bright Start Preschool
1143 Wild Canary Lane, Encinitas, CA
Bright Starts Preschool is a home-based preschool located in beautiful Olivenhain, Encinitas on almost 3/4 of an acre! Here children have plenty of room to run and play.
Bright Starts is a Reggio Emilia Inspired Preschool with carefully designed lessons that foster learning in a creative, warm...
The Purposeful Preschool
1242 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA
The Purposeful Preschool believes children learn best when their imaginations and intellect are engaged, and when they are empowered to be active participants in their own learning. Together we co-construct our learning experience through observation, intentional planning, creative environments, and...
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Philosophy of my Childcare is for children to
learn:
- How to live in a peaceable environment.
SOLVING).
- How to resolve conflict peacefully (PROBLEM
- How to appreciate diversity.
- How their ideas are unique.
- How to feel safe and confident
_ promote their creative mind
Learning how...
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...
Morning*Star Daycare
10445 Mountain Glen Terrace, San Diego, CA
Morning*Star Daycare has been open since 2000, lovingly caring for children ages birth-age 3. We create age appropriate indoor/outdoor activities and focus on fine and gross motor skills for each child. We provide infant music, movement and sensory enrichment. Each day we spend time on music (with...
Community Adventures Preschool
3618 Bernwood Place., San Diego, CA
Community Adventures Preschool is a licensed home-based preschool, located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, California. We maintain, at most, a 1:6 ratio so your child receives the individual care and education they deserve with an emphasis on social and emotional development. Our...
The Lily Pad Daycare
3609 Four Peaks Street, Carlsbad, CA
Please check out our website www.lilypad1.com for more pictures and info! We are in the process of scheduling interviews and putting together an interest list for a half day preschool program beginning this fall. We are so excited to bring a new and unique curriculum to the children of...
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...
The Garden Schoolhouse LLC
Ivyglen Drive, Encinitas, CA
We offer a high quality, play- and nature-based early education program in Encinitas, CA. With a low teacher-to-child ratio and a unique home-meets-preschool setting, children ages 2-6 blossom while their families find the support and community they need to help them raise wonderful tiny humans.
Miss Lynda's Preschool
4019 Santa Nella Place, San Diego, CA
We are an in home preschool with amazing, loving teachers.
The Nursery School at Crest View Farm
1311 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA
On a quiet street, in a cozy house, here children play. The Nursery School at Crestview Farm is founded on the belief that all children possess a natural desire to learn. This licensed (CA LIC#376627098) family childcare is founded by Kelly Scott, an early childhood educator with over 15 years...
Teddy Bear Child Care
13233 Via Santillana, San Diego, CA
Teddy Bear Child Care
"Where Learning Takes Place"
We are a home-based child care serving families since 2004 at two convenient locations in Northern San Diego providing quality child care that includes a structured schedule with a scheduled nap time, music and movement time, outside play, and...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Del Mar, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Del Mar, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Del Mar, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Del Mar, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Del Mar, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Del Mar, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Del Mar, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Del Mar, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Del Mar, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Del Mar, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.