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Recent daycare reviews in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Home Away From Home Childcare

5.0

Vana is incredibly loving and has a truly genuine compassion for children. She texts us updates throughout the day about our son, including pictures of the creative and fun activities she has prepared. We are so thankful to have found Vana and her amazing daycare program at Home Away From Home!

- Derek B

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

N&k Daycare

5.0

Ms. Negin is so attentive and loving to my son. He started going there part-time at 8 months old. I immediately trusted her with my child. I highly recommend this daycare.

- Jade

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

5.0

Let's Talk about Family Day Care :) Everyday, I feel like I am dropping my kid at one of my Family's place. So much assurance/peace, as a parent, is what I get. My kid learns and has so much fun every day. Thank you Tiny Violets! You are simply awesome!

- Ponna

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

Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Home Away From Home Childcare

Home Away From Home Childcare

957 Woodlake Dr, Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Starting at $400/wk

4.9

(63)

Hello parents, Are you looking for a cozy home with a good environment to leave your child when you have to work. I am here to help you! I have been taking care of children over 20 years. I decided to open a daycare so I could stay home and take care of my cutie one. Now he is almost 9. I offer...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Vana is incredibly loving and has a truly genuine compassion for children. She texts us updates throughout the day about our son, including pictures of the creative and fun activities she has prepared. We are so thankful to have found Vana and her amazing daycare...

Derek B


Clinkin Thinkin Education FUNdation

1866 Playa Riviera Dr., Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Out to Inspire Ambassadors for Our Future. Unique vocational training opportunities in the ceramics industry for adults with special needs.

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...

Recent reviews:

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


N&k Daycare

N&k Daycare

15281 Amalia St, San Diego, CA

Starting at $360/wk

5.0

(5)

A Home Daycare Provider is accountable for providing a secure and developmentally suitable daycare program for the children at employer's home. * At N&K Daycare, structure the curriculum around four key elements of development to ensure the growth of the whole child: Social, Emotional, Physical &...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ms. Negin is so attentive and loving to my son. He started going there part-time at 8 months old. I immediately trusted her with my child. I highly recommend this daycare.

Jade


Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Lone Quail Rd, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $336/wk

4.8

(21)

Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Let's Talk about Family Day Care :) Everyday, I feel like I am dropping my kid at one of my Family's place. So much assurance/peace, as a parent, is what I get. My kid learns and has so much fun every day. Thank you Tiny Violets! You are simply awesome!

Ponna


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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Padma


Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

Starting at $270/wk

5.0

(31)

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mattie has taken exceptional care of our twin girls for a year and a half. I can tell how much they enjoy their daycare by their smiles and laughter on their faces when I pick them up. I have always been extremely impressed by the cleanliness of her facility -...

Alia C


Oceanview Home Daycare

Oceanview Home Daycare

14204 Classique Way, San Diego, CA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(16)

Hello wonderful parents! Do you need an honest and trustworthy childcare to watch your loved ones while you're at work? My name is Zarmina and I would love to take care of your children at my home. Currently, I have 3 experienced helpers who work alongside me and there are always 2 caregivers at...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our 2 year old daughter Luna attends Oceanview Home Daycare and loves it. The staff is great with kids and Luna has learned so much since starting Daycare. I'm grateful to have my daughter in a fun and safe environment.

Jessica R


Dragonfly Daycare

15870 Camino San Bernado, San Diego, CA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(1)

Dragonfly Daycare is LICENSED (License #376101679) and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Friday) About me: - I have over 5 years of experience working at a different daycare full-time. - I graduated college in 2008 in Tehran, Iran where I studied nursing as well as art. I incorporate...

Recent review:

5.0
Sanaz has been working with me for almost 6 years at my daycare, and has officially opened her own daycare She is incredibly hard-working, and was always the one to help write the daily lesson plans for the children. She did so many beautiful and educational...

Maliha E


Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

11058 Carlota St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

My goal is to create a tight community between children, family and school. A place where a children will come to learn, find a friends and feel like this is a second home for them. I believe that: A loving, care and educational environment is needed for your child to grow. I will do my...

Recent review:

5.0
We moved to San Diego and were lucky enough to find Corinna and Kiddie Cove on short notice. She was so responsive through our move and they had a spot for our 21-month old son. Corinna's home is a loving, safe, social environment for little ones to learn and grow...

Lindsey L


Mali's Home Child Care

Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $287/wk

5.0

(54)

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We've taken our son to Mali's for a little over a year now. Thanks their loving care, our son has learned so much! He is creative, happy, and kind and we owe a large part of it to Mali and her team. You can tell they love what they do, I highly recommend them for...

Nancy L


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our daughter has been with Azi for over 1.5 years and we love her! We started with her when our daughter was 3 months old, and we immediately knew after our first introductory meeting with Azi that our daughter would be loved, protected, and cared for. Azi is so...

Pearl H


Mina Home Daycare

Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way, San Diego, CA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(19)

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376626594 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $300 for infants is $250 per week for full-time for 2 years and up-accepted. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mina is AMAZING!! She takes amazing care of my children, she's always feeding them extremely well and keeps them entertained all day. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my children and i can't recommend her enough!!

Grace


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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Lauren K


Kids Castle

Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(5)

Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Can you give 10 stars instead of 5? I can't write enough good things about Kids Castle. We found out about them on Tootris and signed up for a tour. Pictures on yelp can't show you how adorable her set up is for kids of different ages. Sayena makes our child...

Larisa H


Teddy Bear Day Care

Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(7)

Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 12 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!! I offer the following: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast & Lunch...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mrs. Sonita and her family have really become such a big part of my sons life. My son started at teddy bear daycare at 9 months and has loved every minute of it. I can really tell Soni loves and treats all the kids as if they are her own. My son absolutely loves...

Rachel C


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...

Recent reviews:

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,...

Kelly N


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...

Recent review:

5.0
Respectful and caring daycare provider

Josefina G


Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $320/wk

5.0

(1)

We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning....

Recent review:

5.0
From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above...

Van S


Homa's Daycare

Homa's Daycare

10062 Riverhead Drive, San Diego, CA

Starting at $320/wk

5.0

(10)

I am a licensed childcare provider with many years of experience of working with infants and toddlers. I have been running a small daycare for more than 12 years with no more than five children at a time so they can receive full attention and care. I offer a loving home environment for the children...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Homa is amazing! My first son went to Homa's at 9 months until he was 3 years old. He absolutely loved it there & I never once heard him say he didn't want to go. I was so happy with Homa that my second son staring attending at 6 months. He Ioves it there too. Homa...

Michelle O


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Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.