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Cardiff Family Daycare

5.0

My daughter started at Cardiff Family Daycare in 2018 and my son started in 2020, and it has been such a great experience. Jodie has such a nurturing heart and provides a safe and loving atmosphere for all of her kids. She goes above and beyond to be accommodating to every families needs. I could...

- Lidia

Kids Castle

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 amazing homemade food, keeps him...

- Larisa H

Baby Whisperer Infant Care

5.0

Elayna is amazing! We were so fortunate to find her and land a spot at her in-home daycare. I loved receiving daily photos of my little girl and she was always so quick to respond to any concerns. Elayna has great communicative skills and provides as much details as she can and I think that is so...

- Sokleen B

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

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 their age level. It's a shame they...

- Van S

Sandy Hill Nursery School

5.0

We love Sandy Hill!!!! Would give it 10 stars, if we could. It is a parent cooperative preschool, which allows either or both parents to assist on a flexible basis. The Sandy Hill teachers are extraordinary! Best we've ever seen or dreamed. The natural classrooms are beautiful, and we love the...

- Meredith G

Daycares in Encinitas, CA

Cardiff Family Daycare

Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct, Cardiff, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

5.0

(6)

Your child can have fun learning! I focus learning in the following areas: Music, Arts & Crafts, Early Math & Science, Reading, Sensory Play, Role/Puppet Play, Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Good Manners, Cooking. My name is Jodie. My school is within my home, located in...
5.0
"As a first time mom 4 years ago it was overwhelmingly difficult to find a daycare that I felt comfortable leaving my child at. When I walked into Cardiff Family Daycare I was done interviewing! There was a sense about this place and I knew (call it mama instinct)...

Tracy


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...
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


Baby Whisperer Infant Care

Baby Whisperer Infant Care

1914 White Birch Dr., Vista, CA

Costimate: $245/wk

4.9

(30)

Specializing in infant care for over 20 years with expertise in early infant and toddler development. Conveniently located, easily and quickly accessible to Carlsbad, San Marcos, Oceanside and Vista. Extensive references available. Baby Whisperer Infant Care provides a warm and nurturing home...
5.0
"Elayna is just amazing! I was recommended to her through coworkers and couldn't have been more thankful. I was fortunate to be able to get a spot for my daughter that aligned with my plans to go back to work, which made that transition just a little easier. As a...

Kim M


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....
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


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...

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 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,...

Kids First Club- Cindy Baudler

576 Echo Lane, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $300/wk

Family home childcare program with preschool activities offering a nurturing educational in home program following San Marcos Elementary curriculum. Preparing children in a language rich environment to implement a strong foundation for early reading , spelling, writing, math, science experiments,...

Pilgrim Chldren's Center

2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $322/wk

Pilgrim Children's Center Preschool (age 2-5) and Full Day Kindergarten Full and Half Day Programs ($255-$915) Call to schedule a tour! Full Day Kindergarten $755 Extended Care $850 Registration $150 Materials Fee $25 Experienced Credential Teacher, Small Class Size (1:12), Common...

Ms. Kelly's Enrichment Camp

Ms. Kelly's Enrichment Camp

3424 Clear Cliff Ct Apt 101, Carlsbad, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Sanders and I am a credentialed elementary teacher. This summer I will be hosting a summer program. The program includes math and reading interventions, outdoor play, cooking, arts & crafts and field trip days. Please see the flyer for more details.

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 Solana Beach

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA

Costimate: $276/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.

Sandy Hill Nursery School

1036 Solana Dr, Solana Beach, CA

Starting at $80/mo

5.0

(1)

Sandy Hill Nursery in Solana Beach, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
5.0
"We love Sandy Hill!!!! Would give it 10 stars, if we could. It is a parent cooperative preschool, which allows either or both parents to assist on a flexible basis. The Sandy Hill teachers are extraordinary! Best we've ever seen or dreamed. The natural...

Meredith G


Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $332/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"The atmosphere is warm and inviting to the children the owner is very organized with an exceptionally clean environment. They have age appropriate academic instruction that is important for kindergarten readiness I would highly recommend the Parkhurst Preschool...

Elizabeth S


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


Lisa's Daycare

6033 Paseo Acmpo St., Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $296/wk

1.0

(1)

In Home Daycare

Stepping Stones Daycare

3943 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $45000/day


Spanish Beginnings

7526 Circulo Sequoia, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $296/wk

Bienvenidos a Spanish Beginnings, Spanish Beginnings is not just about learning a language. We believe that forming good habits will result in a child that understands how to behave, what is expected of them, what they can provide, and how they can help. Under guidance, children also learn...

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Ratings for Encinitas, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Daycares in Encinitas, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.