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Recent preschool reviews in La Mesa, CA

ICM Child Care Center

4.0

iCM Tech. It's about doing what is right for the right reasons. Not for attention, accolades, or rewards- but simply because it is the right thing to do.

- Dayana C.

COZY CUBS INC.

5.0

The location is great for us, easy in and easy out! Staff is great, amazing communication. They really go above and beyond to keep the kids comfortable and happy. They are giving my kids the tools to be ready for school! It is very clean and just all around an incredible place!

- Andy A.

An-Nur Academy Child Care Preschool

5.0

My 8 year old has special needs and they have been so helpful with his 1:1 learning. He feels happy going there and they've been so helpful for us.

- Ashton

Fran Mckinsey

5.0

Fran is awesome!...you can trust your preciois children with her

- Jenelle

Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego

5.0

I amnanretired k-12 Tutor and had much trouble teaching reading comprehension the first 12 years tutoring. I could trach phonics, spelling and writing, but not comprehension. In 1980 I was trained in th Applied Scholastics Study Techniques which included internship tutoring. This was the mist...

- Tracy S

Preschools in La Mesa, CA

ICM Child Care Center

ICM Child Care Center

Bancroft Dr, La Mesa, CA

4.0

(1)

A Day or Long-term care for your child at a Fun, nurturing, early learning daycare. Located in a safe neighborhood in Mt.Helix, La Mesa. At our daycare, we focus on your child and their needs. Children spend their time listening and reading storybooks, coloring, planting, and many more activities....
4.0
"iCM Tech. It's about doing what is right for the right reasons. Not for attention, accolades, or rewards- but simply because it is the right thing to do."

Dayana C.


COZY CUBS INC.

COZY CUBS INC.

4351 Parks Ave., LA MESA, CA

Starting at $1850/mo

5.0

(4)

Cozy Cubs believes in a learning environment that encourages hands-on experience through activity and play.
5.0
"The location is great for us, easy in and easy out! Staff is great, amazing communication. They really go above and beyond to keep the kids comfortable and happy. They are giving my kids the tools to be ready for school! It is very clean and just all around an...

Andy A.


An-Nur Academy Child Care Preschool

An-Nur Academy Child Care Preschool

7520 El Cajon Blvd. #106, LA MESA, CA

5.0

(1)

As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child’s natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner. Our program is built around the concept that children are born ready to learn. As...
5.0
"My 8 year old has special needs and they have been so helpful with his 1:1 learning. He feels happy going there and they've been so helpful for us. "

Ashton


Fran Mckinsey

Fran Mckinsey

8764 Crockett St, La Mesa, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Fran I am a CPR and first aid certified, homeschool mother of 4, and lead child care worker at Foothills christian church. I am available to care for children ages 6 months and up.. I have a 13 yr old, a 11yr old, a 7yr old, and a 2 yr old an I am currently in school to achieve my BA...
5.0
"Fran is awesome!...you can trust your preciois children with her"

Jenelle


Here at Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego we create happy and successful students. Part of the way we achieve this is through one-on-one tutoring. Our tutors are caring and trained individuals whose goal is to help each student reach their educational potential. After an academic...
5.0
"I amnanretired k-12 Tutor and had much trouble teaching reading comprehension the first 12 years tutoring. I could trach phonics, spelling and writing, but not comprehension. In 1980 I was trained in th Applied Scholastics Study Techniques which included...

Tracy S


Luci's Family Child Care

Luci's Family Child Care

8064 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA

Luci's Family Child Care provides a safe and healthy environment that allows children to grow socially, emotionally, physically, linguistically, and cognitively. Located in La Mesa and very close to El Cajon, Luci's Family Child Care is near multiple schools and surrounded by the I-125, I-8, I-52,...

Warren Walker School

Warren Walker School

5150 Wilson St, LA MESA, CA

Starting at $1385/mo

Our multi-disciplined and integrated curriculum encourages self-confidence, independence, and good character while teaching the children how to participate successfully in a group setting. We understand that young children build the foundation for later academic success through hands-on, play-based...

ICM Child Care

ICM Child Care

Bancroft Dr, La Mesa, CA

Leave your child in loving hands in a fun, nurturing, early learning daycare, located in the beautiful Mt.Helix area in a safe neighborhood. At ICM, Children are cared for by highly qualified, experienced, caring staff who work as a team to ensure children receive high quality care and education....

Rancho San Diego KinderCare

Rancho San Diego KinderCare

3655 Via Mercado, La Mesa, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

La Mesa Family Home Daycare & Enrichment Program (Aha Moments!) has an immediate openings for a 2 to 7-year-olds (Sorry, infant spots are filled at this time). Retired educator with 3 certified/licensed assistants and beautiful historic home provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for...

Upstart Day Care

Upstart Day Care

5506 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA

UpStart Day Care is licensed to operate and enroll up to eight kids in any given time. At the moment, UpStart is accepting only children aged 2 years to 12 years old. I, Lucilyn, may be occasionally available for after school or no-school days to care for older children. Arrangements must be made...

Childtime of La Mesa

Childtime of La Mesa

5565 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Bunny Bears Preschool La Mesa

Bunny Bears Preschool La Mesa

5358 Jackson Drive Suite 2, La Mesa, CA


Flahive Family Home Day Care

5845 Kelton Ave, La Mesa, CA

Flahive Family Home Day Care located at 5845 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and...

ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL INC

4816 Glen St, La Mesa, CA

The Saint Andrew's Episcopal, Incorporated located at 4816 Glen Street, La Mesa, California, provides basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to three-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

Lisa's Lil' Tikes Preschool &

4351 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA

Lisa's Lil' Tikes Preschool offers a safe and nurturing environment where children will love to learn and play. They have varied programs for children from birth to 12 years old. Located at 4351 Parks Ave La Mesa CA, they also provide before and after school programs. Operating hours are Mondays...

C F Y I INC

4885 Harbinson Ave, La Mesa, CA

CFYI Inc. is a state licensed center that provides childcare, daycare, preschool and kindergarten programs. Established in 1980, it is located at 4885 Harbinson Ave La Mesa CA. The operating hours are weekdays, from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Charley Brown Children's Center

5921 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA

Charley Brown Children's Center in La Mesa, is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from 6 weeks to five years old.

Little Peoples Learning World is a State Licensed Large Family Child Care with a loving, caring and professional staff. We have been providing quality care for families since 1999. Here at Little Peoples Learning World, we pride ourselves in providing each child with a Safe, Fun, and Learning...

Jessica S

7336 Pearson St, La Mesa, CA

Some things I am interested in are soccer, caring for children, swimming, coaching, hiking, and the ocean. I also enjoy spending time with my family, especially with my nephews. :) I have been caring for children for a little over 10 years now. I started off babysitting a set of twins who were, at...

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Ratings for La Mesa, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Preschools in La Mesa, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.