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Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool

5.0

This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also.

- Lana

Little Kingdom Child Care

5.0

I first enrolled my son in Little Kingdom when he was 8mo and immediately fell in love with the facility. I loved that Nancy would text me pictures of my son throughout the day so I could see what he was doing even though I could not be with him. We had to leave the daycare 4 months later due to...

- AMG

Child Care By Clara

5.0

My kids who are now 11 & 15 came to child care by Clara when they were 2 and 6. They LOVED HER and so did I. She is awesome and truly does a amazing job with kids. She loves to teach. Now my toddler who is 3 comes here and he cry's for her when he doesn't come hahhaha. That right there shows how...

- Brenda A

The Garden Preschool

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 friendly staff and made to feel so...

- Nechama G

Olivenhain Country Preschool

4.0

Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's well-being!

- Danielle H

Child care centers in San Marcos, CA

Little Elms

Little Elms

117 N Elm St, Escondido, CA

Costimate: $209/wk

At Little Elms preschool we help children obtain the necessary skills for developmental growth through a play-based learning environment & curriculum. We provide Full-time and Part-time childcare services for preschool children. We provide Breakfast, Lunch, Am/Pm Snack. Our goal is to provide the...

Kids Town Montessori

Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA

Costimate: $245/wk

Kid s Town Montessori School. KTMS is a family owned and operated Montessori pre-school offering part-time and full-time programs for children ages 1 to 9 years. Our educational childcare/daycare program offers emphasis on four areas: care of self and the environment, sensory and motor education,...

Cuddle Babies Infant Care

Cuddle Babies Infant Care

2057 White Alder Ln, Vista, CA

Starting at $350/wk

About Us: Cuddle Babies is a licensed daycare with webcams, primarily focusing on infants 3 months to 36 months old. Our program is designed to give infants and toddlers the undivided attention they need to successfully reach their developmental milestones with lots of love, support and...

Montessori School of Oceanside 2

4760 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA

Starting at $205/wk

Our Montessori school is dedicated to the goal of providing excellent early childhood education and daycare programs to meet the needs of working parents. We happily enroll students of any race, color or ethnic origin. Licensed by the California State Department of Social Services, and staffed by...

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

755 Civic Center Dr., Vista, CA

Starting at $175/wk

"Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life." -Maria Montessori Step By Step Montessori is composed of well qualified Christian Early Childhood Educators who are dedicated to the development of young children. Safety, a solid Christ centered foundation...

Ivey Ranch Park Association

Ivey Ranch Park Association

110 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA

Starting at $9/hr

We provide after-school, holiday, and summer (full-time) care for school-age children with special needs.

The Garden Schoolhouse LLC

The Garden Schoolhouse LLC

Ivyglen Drive, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

We offer a high quality, play- and nature-based early education program in Encinitas, CA. With a low teacher-to-child ratio and a unique home-meets-preschool setting, children ages 2-6 blossom while their families find the support and community they need to help them raise wonderful tiny humans.

Discovery Isle #1057

Discovery Isle C.D.C, Oceanside, CA

Costimate: $234/wk

Hello! Thank you for your interest in Discovery Isle. We offer two, three and five full-day programs for children two to five years old and five full-day programs for children six weeks to two years old. Our ratios and rates vary according to age groups. Our hours of operation are 6:45a.m. to...

Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool

511 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

5.0

(2)

Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool in Encinitas, 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 six weeks to five...
5.0
"This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also."

Lana


Little Kingdom Child Care

520 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

5.0

(1)

Little Kingdom Child care center in Encinitas, CA is a state licensed child care center. It is providing a perfect balance of academic and social developmental programs to children, that is exclusively designed to give every child the highest quality of attention and learning experience to kids...
5.0
"I first enrolled my son in Little Kingdom when he was 8mo and immediately fell in love with the facility. I loved that Nancy would text me pictures of my son throughout the day so I could see what he was doing even though I could not be with him. We had to leave...

AMG


Child Care By Clara

4276 Conquistador, Oceanside, CA

Costimate: $229/wk

5.0

(3)

5.0
"Ms Clara not only provided great professional service but was also very genuine in her care for our little one. Among other great qualities she has aside from her personality, her house was very tidy and very clean. If we didn't relocate to another area we would...

Ryan F


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


Olivenhain Country Preschool

448 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

4.0

(1)

Olivenhain Country Preschool in Encinitas, California provides a safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop skills needed for future academic success. The school serves children from 7 weeks to 4 years old and offers infant, toddler, preschool, and junior kindergarten...
4.0
"Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's...

Danielle H


La Petite Academy of Oceanside, CA

La Petite Academy of Oceanside, CA

4179 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Infusion Christian Preschool

777 W Felicita Ave, Escondido, CA

Starting at $615/mo

1.0

(1)

Infusion Christian Preschool combines traditional phonics and bible lessons with hands-on learning activities to provide quality early education for children ages 2 to 5 years old.The school boasts of a lush and beautiful landscape with dozens of citrus trees, butterfly garden, shaded play center...

Debbie's Day Care

2095 Linda Ln, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $200/wk

Debbie’s Day Care offers a safe and caring environment for children where learning takes place in a comforting setting, integrated with play, and real accomplishment. Established in 1985, it is located at 2095 Linda Ln. Carlsbad, CA. Operating hours are weekdays from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool & Infant Center

755 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA

Starting at $513/day

Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool & Infant Center in Vista, California, is a quality childcare and early education provider. The school offers a nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, providing them with a balanced educational program that aims to develop...

Preschool Kruger House

3215 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $291/wk

Preschool Kruger House Carlsbad, 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 Parent-Toddler, Toddler, and...

A Children's Garden- Vista

152 Grapevine Road, Vista, CA

Starting at $850/mo

A Children s Garden Preschool collaborates with parents to build a foundation for lifelong learning. We strive to: Nurture physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth as an interrelated and continuous process. Offer a developmentally appropriate play-oriented program with a wide...

Vista Child Development Center

410 W California Ave, Vista, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

Vista Child Development Center is a licensed child development center run by EES, Incorporated. It is located at 410 W California Avenue, Vista, California. The center provides early childhood education to children ages 3 to 5 years old. Vista Child Development Center is open from Mondays through...

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Child Care Centers in San Marcos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.