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Carmel Mountain Preschool
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 morning and seeing her excitement...
- Ori V.
Little Sprouts Academy
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 sprout!
- Myriah M.
Nicole P
5.0
Nicole interviewed with me for a position that I did not end up filling. I was highly impressed with her communication skills in person, via email, etc. She also interacted with my children positively and in a kind manner.
Posted on 9/12/2012
- Stefanie B.
Happy Time Daycare
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
New Venture Christian Preschool
5.0
Never been here before or used the preschool. Just wanted to say that I believe this is in Oceanside, not in San Diego. Bummer- I was considering it for my son.
- Christina N.
Preschools in San Diego, CA
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.
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.
Nicole P
1770 Grand Ave., APT. C, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Hi parents!
My name is Nicole, and I am 27 years old. I am an alumni of the University of San Diego (USD). I majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. I am enthusiastically looking for a family who is in need of a live-in nanny/ sitter/mother's helper/ errand runner! I am available to begin...
5.0
"Nicole interviewed with me for a position that I did not end up filling. I was highly impressed with her communication skills in person, via email, etc. She also interacted with my children positively and in a kind manner.
Posted on 9/12/2012"
Stefanie B.
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
New Venture Christian Preschool
4000 Mystra Way, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
We are a christian preschool with smaller ratios. We teach Bible curriculum along with the fundamentals. Our children learn through exploring through all of their senses. Please come tour today and learn about all of our educational offerings.
5.0
"Never been here before or used the preschool. Just wanted to say that I believe this is in Oceanside, not in San Diego. Bummer- I was considering it for my son."
Christina N.
Nenes Family Day Care
1885 Katella St, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
5.0
"I looked at 5 other daycare's before finally deciding on Ms. Irene's family daycare.
My 2 year old son loves going to this daycare. Ms. Irene does everything that a would be expected out of a great daycare provider AND more.
She is kind, loving, careful and she...
Allie V
Pepper Grove Childrens School
1544 Klauber Ave Ste 3114, San Diego, CA
4.5
(2)
4.0
"I actually used to go here when I was younger, my brother and sister went here when they were younger, my friends daughter went here, and now my son goes here. When I went from being a stay at home mom to going back to work full-time, I was so relieved that I had...
Bonnie G.
Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)
10125 Azuaga St, SAN DIEGO, CA
Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th).
Our...
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,...
7240 - La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway
12668 Sabre Springs Parkway, SAN DIEGO, CA
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized...
It is our goal to provide a well-planned, developmentally age-appropriate program for children, in a Christian atmosphere, taught by qualified and dedicated teachers. Our goal is to assist children in learning how to solve problems, build self-confidence, cooperation and a wholesome spirit of...
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...
Riba's Home Child Care
11417 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA
Hi, my name is Riba I am a loving mother of two and licensed by the state of California, certified in child development, certified assistant teacher, with 10 plus years of child care and elementary school teaching.
Not only does my daycare provide a collaborative environment for children to create...
Tender Care Preschool & Child Care
2135 Ridge View Dr., San Diego, CA
Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature.
We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater...
Tiny Teapots Preschool & Daycare
4156 Epsilon St, San Diego, CA
Hi everyone! We are a curriculum based in home daycare. Our staff/owner has 10+ years experience with children. Our program will provide the foundation that your child needs to flourish in kindergarten. We offer a unique combination of curriculum and play based learning that allows each child to...
Viana's Daycare
7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA
My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376627456 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $250 for infants is $275 per week for full-time.
Hello Everyone!
My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year. However, I have had several...
Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool
7074 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA
Kid Planet Daycare provides a fun, enriching and nurturing place for children, 2 months to 5 years old. Kid Planet offers lots of outdoor playtime and fun educational experiences that help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
We are a Family Home Daycare and Preschool....
Angela Medina Family Daycare
6281 Amber Lake Ave, San Diego, CA
Warm family environment, with over 20 years experience, now enrolling!
*All meals included.
*Infant to School age children.
*Play time and learning activities such as reading, writing, counting and alphabet.
*CPR/ first Aid and Health certified.
*License # 376616412.
*Plenty of great...
Azam Daycare
5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA
Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
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....
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Diego, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Diego, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Diego, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Diego, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for San Diego, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Preschools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 278 listed preschools.