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Child Care Centers in La Mesa, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

ICM Child Care Center

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...

- Dayana C.

Shooting Stars Daycare

Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we...

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Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and...

- Tyyne P.

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ICM Child Care Center

Bancroft Dr La Mesa, CA

4.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 3 more
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. Big garden for children to...

Dayana C. says "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."

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ICM Child Care

Bancroft Dr La Mesa, CA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 3 more
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. At our daycare we focus on...
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Childtime of La Mesa

5565 Lake Park Way La Mesa, CA

State license verified

Child care
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 provide the basis for all...
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Bunny Bears Preschool La Mesa

5358 Jackson Drive Suite 2 La Mesa, CA

Child care
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Preschool
Child care
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.
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Child care
La Mesa First United Methodist Church in La Mesa, California 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 care for families and kids from Nursery care to K-12.
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C F Y I INC

4885 Harbinson Ave La Mesa, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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.
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ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL INC

4816 Glen St La Mesa, CA

Preschool
Child care
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 prep. It also offers before- and...
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Lisa's Lil' Tikes Preschool &

4351 Parks Ave La Mesa, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 to Fridays from 6:00am to...
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Shooting Stars Daycare

7831 Golfcrest Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Shooting Stars Daycare proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. This is a licensed home daycare business located in San Carlos, near Mission Trails National Park. My life has been dedicated to caregiving, specializing in infants and toddlers. I've made a career working closely with parents as a Nanny...

Care Member says "Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we couldn't be more...

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Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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. KPD serves yummy organic snacks...

Tyyne P. says "Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and Edna are so...

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Angelito's Child Care

Spring Valley Spring Valley, CA

5.0(4)
Our vision is to see children succeed in their everyday goals. We motivate children to try their best, to be confidence with their decisions, inspired them to fearlessly pursue their dream and compassionately change the world. Angelito's Child Care, is a quality daycare center, licensed to care up to twelve children, including...

Monica M says "I just recently returned back to work after being a Stay At Home Mom with my toddler for almost two years. I needed to find someone reliable and...

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St Paul's Senior Services

328 Maple St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
+ 2 more
With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Child Care program offers a loving, family oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and emotional growth of children. The...

Rachel M. says "I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My...

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Tonya's Day Care

9130 Shadow Hill Rd. Santee, CA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Tonya's Day Care is a licensed In-Home Child Care center approved and inspected by the state of California. I have been in business for about 18 years, so I have plenty of experience with all ages and many different children. Currently, I also have two employees who have received background checks and have been cleared and...

Angela B says "Tonya's day care is great.She is like a second mom to my daughter.Very clean home.Always does fun activities. and encourages the kids to learn and interact...

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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive Santee, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Hi Parents, Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time. I have been a licensed provider since 2006 and been in the field...

Karen P. says "My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi when we pick up...

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Children of The King Daycare Center

808 Golden Ave Lemon Grove, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 3 more
Here at Children of the King, your child will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, which promote all aspects of development. Family childcare provides for children the comfort and experience of belonging to an extended family. My approach to childcare is child centered and child directed....

April says "Both my children attended this daycare center. The level of professionalism was amazing. It was the perfect mix of scholastic and fun, all grounded in a...

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Grow With Me Learning Center

4178 Vista Grande Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
The Grow With Me Learning Center provides the highest quality of early education for young children. We offer a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote a love of learning through exploration, play and a child's natural curiosity. The Grow With Me Learning Center's motto is Where Play Becomes R.E.A.L. R.E.A.L. is the...

Luisa L says "We've had the pleasure and privilege to know Ms. Carlee for the past 7 years. She has been instrumental in the emotional and cognitive development of our 3...

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Academy of Play

892 E Madison Ave. El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest of the child. We believe that...

Andrea O says "Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed...

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Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway El Cajon, CA

5.0(4)
Hello parents! My title is neither nanny, nor daycare center, as I fall wonderfully in between. You get all the benefits of both with me. No large groups of children fighting for attention & passing viruses around! Yet, I provide all meals, snacks, learning & craft supplies at no extra charge. We also take trips to...

Jessica H. says "My daughters have been going to Nicole's for a few months now and Nicole and her family are absolutely amazing! Nicole is very experienced and loves what...

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Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM EMPHASIS: *LANGUAGE...

Maggi N says "My daughter has been here from 18 months old. She'll be three this month. She just loves it and we love all of the wonderful things she has learned. She...

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Child care centers near you in La Mesa, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in La Mesa, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in La Mesa, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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