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Here at Montessori East County Preschool, we believe each child is special. We provide a developmentally structured environment for social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. We believe, that when a child is shown respect, the child in turn, learns to show and treat others with respect. Your child's emotional needs are met in our family like environment through daily hugs, praise, and love to enhance their self-esteem.
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1819 Lavala Lane EL CAJON, CA
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Rahimi Frishta Family Childcare is a warm, safe, and nurturing home-based childcare program dedicated to providing quality care for children in a loving and supportive environment. We create a welcoming place where children can learn, play, explore, and develop important social, emotional, and early learning skills.
Our goal is to make every child feel comfortable, valued, and cared for while providing age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity, learning, independence, and healthy…
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Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Rahimi, Frishta Family Child Care. The facility is welcoming, clean, safe, and provides a caring environment for children. Frishta is very kind, responsible, and attentive to the children’s needs. She treats every child with patience, respect, and care, and makes sure they feel comfortable and supported."
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9440 CUYAMACA ST SANTEE, CA
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At The Children's Courtyard of Santee , we provide quality daycare, preschool programs and summer camp in Santee, CA. Our experienced teachers guide children through hands-on activities that build confidence and school readiness. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and engaging experiences children enjoy each day. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families connected with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos,…
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Anna E. says "They are great, Tanisha is very amazing. My son came from a daycare that was not a good fit. Him being tat Happy Minds with Tanisha is a breath of fresh air. She has love for my baby and we can feel it. It has taken a lot of stress of my shoulders. I encourage families to sign up for their services."
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At Learning Jungle, we combine play-based learning with a unique delivery method to create the optimal learning environment for children to excel. Our center serves the Poway, Scripps Ranch and Rancho Bernardo areas, is centrally located and is a short drive from Downtown San Diego.
Our child care facilities and programs foster a lifelong love of learning and cater to children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. This campus proudly offers a Spanish immersion program.
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Care Member says "I have an older kid that used to go there and a younger kid that still is enrolled. The experience has been wonderful and the staff are extremely caring and helpful. Both of my kids have enjoyed their time at Learning Jungler"
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Save nowOur 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 Pre-Kindergarten, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is…
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14521 Ted Williams Pkwy POWAY, CA
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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 Pre-Kindergarten, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is…
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At Learning Jungle, we combine play-based learning with a unique delivery method to create the optimal learning environment for children to excel. Learning Jungle Rancho serves the areas of La Mesa, Rancho, Spring Valley and El Cajon. The facility is an impressive 7,500 square feet and provides children plenty of space to learn, grow and stay active. Our child care facilities and programs foster a lifelong love of learning and cater to children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. This campus proudly…
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Care Member says "My daughters have been attending Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Rancho since 2024. They started when they were just 1 and 3 years old, and choosing this school was the best decision we made. After visiting several daycare centers, this one stood out by far.
They are incredibly happy every day and absolutely love their teachers. The staff is caring, patient, and truly makes every child feel safe and loved. We are so grateful for the wonderful environment they have created. I…
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At Childtime of La Mesa we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in La Mesa, CA. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families informed throughout the day with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 5565 Lake Park Way to see…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
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12668 SABRE SPRINGS PKWY SAN DIEGO, CA
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12 mi
At La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in San Diego, CA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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9400 CAMPO RD SPRING VALLEY, CA
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At Faith Chapel Learning Academy, we believe that every child is a precious creation, entrusted with unique talents and a bright future. Our mission is to cultivate a Christ-centered environment where children can joyfully explore, confidently learn, and grow into their full potential.
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We are a licensed Family Home Daycare with a loving and educational environment. We provide all the meals breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Everything is home made nothing frozen or from a package. We teach our children in Spanish and English. We have been doing Daycare for 40years. We do dance, yoga, art and much more.
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Care Member says "Choosing Martha’s daycare has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our daughter! She started at just 6 months old and has thrived under the loving care of Martha and Brittany. We know she’s always well-fed, cared for, and most importantly, happy! From fun activities and adorable holiday photos to supporting important milestones, they truly go above and beyond. “Grandma Martha” has become part of our family, and we’re so grateful to have found such a loving home away…
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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 Pre-Kindergarten, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is…
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10050 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA
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At La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in San Diego, CA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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7484 University Ave, #100 LA MESA, CA
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At Learning Jungle, we combine play-based learning with a unique delivery method to create the optimal learning environment for children to excel. Our facility has a unique structure with four different rooms serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers thus providing privacy and insulation from noise. The facility also offers a spacious playground for kids to enjoy the San Diego weather all year round. Our child care facilities and programs foster a lifelong love of learning and cater to…
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Care Member says "It seems that, somehow, EVERYBODY working at Learning Jungle is kind, enthusiastic, and loves their job (and, odder still, my child). My toddler enthusiastically walks in every day and is consistently greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. Highly recommend. "
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Kiddies Korner Family Daycare provides a warm, safe, and nurturing home-like environment where every child receives personal attention and care. We combine the comfort of a family daycare with a structured preschool experience, including daily circle time, reading, art, music, dancing, and fun age-appropriate learning activities. Children also enjoy plenty of opportunities to play, socialize, and build confidence and independence.
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6690 Mission Gorge Rd SAN DIEGO, CA
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15 mi
At Learning Jungle, we combine play-based learning with a unique delivery method to create the optimal learning environment for children to excel. Learning Jungle Mission Gorge serves the Mission Gorge, Allied Gardens, San Carlos and Del Cerro communities. Centrally located off the I-15, our location is a short drive from Downtown San Diego. Our child care facilities and programs foster a lifelong love of learning and cater to children 6 weeks to 6 years of age.
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Care Member says "My daughter is always happy in the mornings to see her teacher. When she comes home she tells me all of her classmates names and asks for them on weekends. I feel safe leaving here at learning jungle because everyone there is always happy to see her. They also provide snacks and lunch which is a huge plus"
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Loving, Experienced home Daycare-Play-based Learning for All ages.
With years of hands-on experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers , I offer a nurturing home daycare where every child is seen, supported and given room to grow at their own pace.
My program is built around play-based learning, with daily circle time that introduces phonics, shapes, colors, continents, numbers in a fun , age -appropriate ways.Children also work on fine motor and hand eye coordination activities…
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Susie H. says "Fini's home daycare was exactly what I was looking for when my daughter was
14 months old. Upon recommendation from a local neighbor, I enrolled my
daughter with plans to stay for about a year before sending her to a larger
pre school. Well we decided to keep her with Fini longer for 3 years
because of the care she received. First of all, Fini and her helper are so
kind and caring. They treat each child with love and respect. Fini's home
always felt safe and clean. She…
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Enrolling Now! We're a licensed family child care program, we offer a safe, loving, and enriching environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Children experience hands-on learning, outdoor play, and kindergarten readiness in a nurturing home setting—where every child is treated like family and encouraged to grow through love, play, and discovery. Contact us today to schedule a tour or secure your child’s spot! Program Highlights: Licensed family child care…
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Felicia M. says "My daughter has been going to Barbara Nunez at Joyful Thoughts daycaresince she was 1.5 years old and she is now 3. I was a stay at home momprior to her attending and I was terrified for my daughter to ever go to a daycare because I do not trust this world and terrified of someone harmingmy daughter and her not being able to tell me at a young age. Barbara has placed so much peace of mind where I can go to work and not have to worry if my daughter is well taken care of or not…
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RAHIMI, FRISHTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
We have had a wonderful experience with Rahimi, Frishta Family Child Care. The facility is welcoming, clean, safe, and provides a caring…
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Happy Minds Childcare
They are great, Tanisha is very amazing. My son came from a daycare that was not a good fit. Him being tat Happy Minds with Tanisha is a…
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Learning Jungle Poway
I have an older kid that used to go there and a younger kid that still is enrolled. The experience has been wonderful and the staff are…
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Lakeside, CA
How long do after-school programs last near me in Lakeside, CA?
After-school programs near you in Lakeside, CA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.
What are the benefits of after-school programs near me in Lakeside, CA?
After school programs near you in Lakeside, CA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.
What activities are offered at after-school programs near me in Lakeside, CA?
Depending on the program, activities in Lakeside, CA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.
How can I find a good after school program near me in Lakeside, CA?
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