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Recent preschool reviews in Encinitas, CA

Garrett Daycare

5.0

We LOVE MS Gerry and her helpers! Our granddaughter has attended for over 2 years and we couldn't have found a more loving, caring environment for her. All the teachers really have a loving goal to help every child learn important social skills and also prepare them to move on to kindergarten....

- Judy B

ABC Time Home Preschool

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.

Sandy Hill Nursery School

5.0

We love Sandy Hill!!!! Would give it 10 stars, if we could. It is a parent cooperative preschool, which allows either or both parents to assist on a flexible basis. The Sandy Hill teachers are extraordinary! Best we've ever seen or dreamed. The natural classrooms are beautiful, and we love the...

- Meredith G.

Preschools in Encinitas, CA

LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

3016 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA

At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the...

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...

The Garden Preschool

The Garden Preschool

1930 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA

Our preschool offers a full curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilio in a warm play based garden setting. We will seamlessly weave our traditional preschool values and activities into our rich daily curriculum. We celebrate a love of learning and engage all children in discovery, language arts, math and...

Mortazavi Samar family homedaycare

Mortazavi Samar family homedaycare

6730 Solterra Vista Pkwy, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

• 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...

The Lily Pad Daycare

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...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

12742 Briarcrest Place, San Diego, CA

Over the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to work with many children in various capacities to include being a preschool teacher, nanny and mom. Infants and toddlers have always held a special place in my heart and are by far my favorite to care for. I received my education in Child...

5.0

(4)

Located in Vista/Shadowridge... Garrett Home Daycare had been in the business caring for children for 30yrs! State Licensed / State Nutrition Program / Home Preschool Program /CPR & First Aid Certified. We are currently accepting children from 12mo.-5yrs Please contact for rates and...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have found Mrs. Gerry's daycare when we first moved to California. My son started there as a 20 months old toddler and being a picky eater, I always worried about his nutrition. Mrs. Gerry makes fresh organic homemade meals for kids which...

Kamal S.


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.


Sandy Hill Nursery School

1036 Solana Dr, Solana Beach, CA

5.0

(1)

Sandy Hill Nursery in Solana Beach, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
5.0
"We love Sandy Hill!!!! Would give it 10 stars, if we could. It is a parent cooperative preschool, which allows either or both parents to assist on a flexible basis. The Sandy Hill teachers are extraordinary! Best we've ever seen or dreamed. The natural...

Meredith G.


Carlsbad Children's Garden

2518 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA

The Carlsbad Children's Garden located at 2518 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They provide...

COASTAL SAGE MONTESSORI Preschool & Elementary School

COASTAL SAGE MONTESSORI Preschool & Elementary School

1400 LAS FLORES DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA

Starting at $1250/mo

Essential to truly educating the whole child is to nourish their spiritual lives. At Coastal Sage Montessori, we believe that each child is unique, made in the image of God and earnestly seeking to understand the world around them, who they are, and what they are made for. Our teachers act as...

SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL

1036 SOLANA DRIVE, SOLANA BEACH, CA

Starting at $434/mo

Established in 1966, Sandy Hill is nature based preschool located in North County San Diego which unites family participation and teacher expertise in a natural setting. Our play based philosophy supports children as they explore, grow and learn socially while building self confidence in...

The Studio A Preschool Experience

1042 Mimosa Ave, Vista, CA

The Studio - A Preschool Experience is located in Vista, California. The school offers high-quality, developmentally appropriate, home-based preschool program for children ages three to six years old. The play-based program is designed to build confident, creative, and adaptable children and develop...

Mary Jo L Daycare

Mary Jo L Daycare

1635 Tarakim Lane, Vista, CA

I am a licensed daycare provider through the state of California and have been in the business for twenty-six years. I have five children of my own, three of whom are now adults. I have watched children from infant to school age but am currently only providing care for school aged children before...

Aspirations School of Learning

6286 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA

Aspirations School of Learning located in Carlsbad, CA is a Reggio inspired school that offers programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, and Kindergarten. Students at Aspirations enjoy a well-rounded curriculum and enrichment programs such as American Sign Language, Spanish,...

The Studio: A Preschool Experience

The Studio: A Preschool Experience

1042 Mimosa Avenue, Vista, CA

WELCOME to A Children's Studio - a high-quality, developmentally appropriate home-based after school "enrichment" and tutoring program for students of the San Marcos elementary school, Jolie-Ann Leichtag. A Children's Studio provides a unique, culturally sensitive, creative, play-based program that...

PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

1301 ELFIN FOREST ROAD WEST, SAN MARCOS, CA

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...

Carmel Valley Montessori School

3800 A Mykonos Ln, San Diego, CA

Traditional Montessori school

ALL SAINTS' PRESCHOOL

1940 SHADOWRIDGE DRIVE, VISTA, CA


Angel Academy

La Costa, Carlsbad, CA

Our licensed (lic# 376621298) family daycare / child care center / preschool offers warm, nurturing environment for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are a Montessori school and provide education based on that approach to learning. Day care teachers graduated from the Association Montessori...

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