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Little Angels Daycare

5.0

Ellie is absolutely wonderful and my son adores her. We enrolled him when he was 11 months old and from the very first day we've known he was in great hands. I know he is loved, well fed and well rested when he's there, and when we pick him up he's usually not ready to leave! As a mother, there is...

- Lauren K

Shantivanam Childrens Community

5.0

I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so welcoming and loving every time we stepped through the aradoor. I loved that they sent home my son's daily drawings and fed him two healthy snacks...

- Sara

Little Ones Daycare

5.0

Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming environment.

- Christina M

Stars Montessori Academy

5.0

Stars Montessori Academy is the most amazing school. I feel so privileged and lucky that my three children (4, 2, and 1) have the opportunity to learn from the wonderful staff members at Stars. Their program teaches children Spanish, yoga, cooking, gardening, music, reading, computers, math,...

- Kelly N

Little Roses

5.0

Nalini is a kind and caring person by nature. I sent my boy here since he was 9 months old and cant explain how happy we are for the decision. My son loves to go to the day care and he comes home happy and cheerful. Nalini also gets a montessori teacher and thats gives the kids an opportunity to...

- Padma

Before school programs in Encinitas, CA

Little Angels Daycare

Little Angels Daycare

2218 13th St, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $100/day

5.0

(11)

Hello Parents, My name is Ellie, l am a proud Mother of a two year old boy and offer childcare at my home in Olivenhain. I have over 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. If you are looking for a caring, safe home to leave your little one while you're at work, please contact me, I...
5.0
"This daycare is amazing! The providers are kind and nurturing. They do amazing activities with the children and also make sure they are well fed and rested. I am beyond grateful for them, I feel like I am leaving my child with family. I know she is in great care...

Alexandra K


Shantivanam Childrens Community

229 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $305/wk

5.0

(2)

Shantivanam Childrens Community located at 229 Cerro Street, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer...
5.0
"I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so welcoming and loving every time we stepped through the aradoor. I loved that they sent home my son's daily...

Sara


Central Montessori School Inc

286 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

Central Montessori School Incorporated located at 286 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They...

The Nursery School at Crest View Farm

The Nursery School at Crest View Farm

1311 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

On a quiet street, in a cozy house, here children play. The Nursery School at Crestview Farm is founded on the belief that all children possess a natural desire to learn. This licensed (CA LIC#376627098) family childcare is founded by Kelly Scott, an early childhood educator with over 15 years...

Little Ones Daycare

Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $332/wk

5.0

(5)

Hello my name is Lilia! Here at Little Ones Daycare we offer childcare for infants as young as three months old, and for toddlers until they are ready for pre-school. I have worked with kids for the past 15 years, and have 10 years of daycare experience alone. I worked as an assistant at a daycare...
5.0
"Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming environment."

Christina M


Stars Montessori Academy

Stars Montessori Academy

1680 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA

Costimate: $236/wk

5.0

(5)

North County's prestigious Montessori Academy in Vista, CA, accepts Toddlers through 6 years old for half-day, full-day and extended-day schedules. Each of our classrooms are filled with natural light, beautiful materials and child-sized furniture. Our playground includes bike trails and a large...
5.0
""I did not know much about the Montessori method. As I learned more, I was surprised how it works! Kids were always busy learning and exploring! My son was actually sitting and learning and enjoying! The teacher found the way to my son, and they became big...

Alla M


Little Roses

Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St, San Diego, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(6)

Little Roses Family Day Care with Montessori [License # 376627747] (Driven by Montessori Principles) Certified Montessori teacher joined our school. She's having 25 years of teaching experience in a well renowned Montessori school. "Play is the highest form of research " - Albert Einstein Our...
5.0
"We absolutely love Nalini and the daycare she has provided to our daughter. We felt from the moment we met her that she was a genuine person that was creating her daycare to provide exceptional love and care for children, which unfortunately can be a challenge to...

Lisa F


Gardening & Exploring With Children

Gardening & Exploring With Children

566 E. Barham Drive Apt. 156, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $214/wk

5.0

(1)

Philosophy: Our Family Home Daycare, Gardening and Exploring with Children, are committed to providing a health and safety environment with children and meeting their own individual needs. We give good quality care and respect each child's individuality. We also provide community resources for...
5.0
"Respectful and caring daycare provider"

Josefina G


Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"Azam watched my son from 6 months-1.5 year old. During that time, Azam became like family. She was great about maintaining daily communication via text/phone calls and needed, which I really appreciated as a 1st time parent. Azam did fun activities with the kids...

Monica D


Fara's Day Care / Preschool

Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $320/wk

4.2

(5)

My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had their children stay at my daycare until they went off to Pre-K!...
3.0
"We didn't stay long with Fara since we quickly realized there were major personality conflicts. She seemed very nice, nurturing and well qualified during the interview, but by the 2nd day her demeanor completely changed after a tough day with our child. Without...

Joyce J


Academic Pursuits

Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur, Escondido, CA

Starting at $180/day

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...

Kids Care Spot Daycare

Kids Care Spot Daycare

3299 Valley Street, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $300/wk

We are new to Care.com but been in business since 2003 so please look at our Google Reviews and check out our website! Kids Care Spot is a licensed and certified daycare and preschool. We offer an outstanding environment for your child to become a happy, smart, curious and secure being. We are a...

MoMs 4 ToTs

2175 Johnston Road, Escondido, CA

Costimate: $329/wk

MoMs 4 ToTs full service In Home Day Care with flexible hours. Offering two shifts for day and night care. Day Care (7:00 am to 6:30 pm, currently accepting 2 children) and Night Care (8:30 pm until 5 am, only accepting a maximum of 1 children). Please call for more details. MoMs 4 ToTs offers...

Sunnyside Preschool

Sunnyside Preschool

319 Mission Villas Rd, Vista, CA

Costimate: $236/wk

Specialties Sunnyside Learning Center is a local preschool in San Marcos that offers a nurturing, interactive and safe environment for your growing little one. Our environment is designed for your child to explore, to socialize, to learn self direction, to develop relationships with peers, and to...

LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

3016 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $291/wk

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...

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA

Costimate: $277/wk

LePort Montessori Solana Beach opened in September 2015 with Montessori programs for infants through sixth-grade. This is LePort s third Montessori school in North San Diego County. Since early 2014, when our elementary school in Carlsbad and our preschool in Encinitas opened, we've received many...

Carmel Valley Preschool

13340 Hayford Way, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $341/wk

We are a faith-based preschool in Carmel Valley serving children ages 2-5/6. We are open M-F from 7:30a-6:00p and offer multiple schedule options.

The Garden Preschool

1930 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA

Starting at $330/mo

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"My son absolutely loves coming to Preschool! The warm and loving teachers and his friends are cherished. He has learned so much since he has started going to The Garden preschool. We love the big outdoor playground and garden. We are always greeted by the warm and...

Nechama G


Big Tree Little Preschool, Inc.

1600 Buena Vista Dr, Vista, CA

Costimate: $236/wk

Big Tree Little Preschool Incorporated located at 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer...

Carlsbad Children's Garden

2518 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $322/wk

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...

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Before School Programs in Encinitas, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed before school programs.