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Little Starz Child Care
5.0
Liz and her team are wonderful. Everyone who works with the children at Little Starz are nurturing, attentive, and treat all of the children with a lot of love and patience. My son attended Little Starz From 9 months through age 2. We left only because we needed to find a center with hours past 4pm....
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Randolph Family Child Care
5.0
Cindy and the crew at Randolph Family Child Care are amazing. Every morning my son runs right in and gives her a hug. He is always calm and happy when I pick him up. My son is just starting to talk but every day he tries to tell me about all the fun he had with his friends. Cindy and her team are...
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INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
5.0
I have had nothing but good experiences All teachers have a bachelors in education and they were very helpful with assisting my child and transiting him to TK. He knows 3 letter words, and can spell his name. It is more like a school with a curriculum, not just a daycare.
- Patricia C.
Olga Ramirez Family Child Care
5.0
We love Ms. Olga’s daycare! Our 22 month old daughter has been with her for a few months now, and we are so grateful to have found this type of environment. We receive daily photos of our happy girl and her daycare friends engaging in fun activities. Our daughter can be shy and slow to warm up, but...
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SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
5.0
Sunshine's Preschool Academy has helped me a lot. I have had my daughter enrolled since 2022, she is actually graduating out and moving out to Kindergarten this August. The staff is very friendly and well educated. They all have permits in early childhood education and they teach a creative...
- Erica S.
Preschools in La Mesa, CA
Little Peoples World Family Child Care
Charles St., La Mesa, CA
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...
Kristan Martinez Family Childcare
3844 Shirlene Pl, La Mesa, CA
I am a small in home daycare facility. I provide a preschool curriculum and ultimately strive to prepare your little ones for the next step in their development while still encouraging plenty of imagination. I provide healthy meals (included in tuition) and lots of outdoor play. Everyday we...
Little Starz Child Care
8544 Paradise Valley Road, Spring Valley, CA
5.0
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Hello! My name is Mrs Liz owner & Lead Bilingual early childhood certified teacher. Our facility has been happily serving our community for 25 years. We have a group of 14 preschoolers and/or infants as well. Our students love our Bilingual classroom setting and our huge playground area. We serve...
5.0
"Both of my toddlers have been at Little Stars Daycare for almost two years and we love it. Ms. Lis offers a welcoming and safe place for diverse families. Through engaging learning and activities, a large outdoor play space, and friendly staff, Little Starz is our...
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Randolph Family Child Care
6800 Harvala Street, San Diego, CA
5.0
(19)
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...
5.0
"When my daughter started preschool, it was so hard to pull her out of Randolph Family Child Care. She really loved it there. They do such an incredible job of seeing kids as equals, treating them respect, and giving them so much love and care. The ladies there...
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5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"I have had nothing but good experiences All teachers have a bachelors in education and they were very helpful with assisting my child and transiting him to TK. He knows 3 letter words, and can spell his name. It is more like a school with a curriculum, not just a...
Patricia C.
Olga Ramirez Family Child Care
1734 Long Ridge St., Chula Vista, CA
4.9
(36)
I have 24 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator. In Olga's Family Child Care, we offer a fun and educational structured program for infants, toddlers and preschool children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Our home is a smoke free environment. We have a big backyard where we spend...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our son's daycare experience! The staff is caring, attentive, and truly invested in the children's development. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities. Our son loves going to daycare every day, and we feel...
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The Little Reggio Bilingual Preschool/ Daycare
964 Caminito Estrella, Chula Vista, CA
The Little Reggio Preschool/Daycare is offering afternoon bilingual preschool, after school care and full-time childcare during school breaks.
Bonjour and bienvenue to our French preschool! Don't worry if you don't speak French, we promise not to test you on your conjugation skills. Instead, we focus on teaching our little ones the basics of the language through fun activities like singing, dancing, and storytelling. Our school may be...
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,...
Cottontail Preschool was established in 1982 and is known throughout the community for our "home like atmosphere." We offer a fun and educational environment where your little one will engage in a variety of activities and have the opportunity to learn life skills through play, in addition to...
Montessori Explorer offers a quality Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 2-12 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love of learning.
Montessori Explorer prides itself...
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....
At Sunshine's Preschool Academy, we offer exceptional, high quality affordable childcare, serving toddlers 18 months - 5 years old. We use creative curriculum and follow guidelines according to state preschool. We are accredited and offer free childcare base off of income eligibility.
5.0
"Sunshine's Preschool Academy has helped me a lot. I have had my daughter enrolled since 2022, she is actually graduating out and moving out to Kindergarten this August. The staff is very friendly and well educated. They all have permits in early childhood education...
Erica S.
HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY
9467 JAMACHA BOULEVARD, SPRING VALLEY, CA
Higher Learning Academy is year round school serving ages 0-5. We also have after school program for ages up to 13 years old. We participate in the State CSPP program and CCTR for infants through preschool. HLA has been operating for 15 years and is open from 6am to 6pm.
Dino Daycare and Prescool
6 Highland Ave, National City, CA
Dino Daycare and Preschool is dedicated to fostering children s personal growth and prepare them for school years and beyond. Dino Daycare and Preschool staff will strive to provide the Highest Quality Childcare and Educational Service that promotes and enhances each child s development; while...
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...
Buzzy Beez Academy
1153 Bellena Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Our preschool classes help your child to make friends, get socialized, and be more than ready for kindergarten.
We focus on a "Whole Child" philosophy and help develop your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through PLAY!
Little as they know they are actually...
Enriquez Family Child Care
556 Osage Street, Spring Valley, CA
I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 25 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their...
Isidro,merlyn Family Child Care
1677 Oconnor Ave, Chula Vista, CA
I love helping family work with their schedule as much as I can I been in child care business For 15 I start on Navy childcare provider small licensed for 14 years, now I have a big Licensed with a 2 assistant, Welcome to MERLYNISIDRO childcare your local childcare provider is Chula Vista, San...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in La Mesa, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in La Mesa, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in La Mesa, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in La Mesa, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.