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Dino Daycare and Prescool
5.0
My child has attended Dino daycare for a year, and we love it. The staff is polite and professional. The facility is well maintained and clean. Communication between parents and staff is excellent as well. Teachers provide weekly updates(upon request) on your child's eating, toileting, behavior and...
- Zitlally R
Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool
5.0
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 caring and kind, they are somehow able to give all the kids individual attention and plan fun activities each day. I also appreciated that they serve...
- Tyyne P
St Paul's Senior Services
5.0
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 daughter knows her abc's, numbers, colors shapes and so much more and she is only 2! They also help so much with potty training!. And they...
- Rachel M
Otay Ranch Maria M Daycare
5.0
My daughter attended Maria Martha Daycare for two years and she had the time of her life! She learned so much from them and would sometimes cry when it was time to leave because she wanted to stay. I always had peace of mind knowing she was in good hand because the providers sent pictures throughout...
- Asia H
Olga Ramirez Family Child Care
5.0
Hi Miss Olga. Hope you are well. I just wanted to share something fun.
The other night Jesi Rae and Jesiah were laying in bed with us and for about half hour, they were sharing memories of their time with you.
They had so much joy when they were sharing their stories.
They remembered so many...
- Jesse V
Daycares in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(1)
Dino Daycare and Preschool is dedicated to fostering children s personal growth and prepare them for school years and beyond. Dino Daycare and Preschool staff will strive to provide the Highest Quality Childcare and Educational Service that promotes and enhances each child s development; while...
5.0
"My child has attended Dino daycare for a year, and we love it. The staff is polite and professional. The facility is well maintained and clean. Communication between parents and staff is excellent as well. Teachers provide weekly updates(upon request) on your...
Zitlally R
5.0
(10)
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....
5.0
"Our son attended Kid Planet for two years as a toddler, and I still miss the warm and loving community there! Amanda kept the place tidy at all times, she always used natural cleaning products, and she fed the children organic meals. Even more importantly, she and...
Nancy
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 daughter knows her abc's, numbers, colors shapes and so much more and she is only 2! They also help so much...
Rachel M
5.0
(1)
Otay Ranch M Maria Daycare will use our knowledge to offer stimulating, developmental activities when your child is ready for them. They include music, movement and outdoor play. In addition, we will provide practical life and sensory activities, arts and crafts, pre-reading English and Spanish and...
5.0
"My daughter attended Maria Martha Daycare for two years and she had the time of her life! She learned so much from them and would sometimes cry when it was time to leave because she wanted to stay. I always had peace of mind knowing she was in good hand because the...
Asia H
5.0
(27)
I have 22 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator. In Olga's Family Child Care, we offer a fun and educational structured program for infants, toddlers and preschool children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Our home is a smoke free environment. We have a big backyard where we spend...
5.0
"Miss Olga's childcare is the best. My 18-month old son has been going to her for the past 13 months and he is absolutely thriving. Her structured activities are so impactful and the kids learn so much. My son can count 1-10 and say his ABCs. We read to him a lot at...
Jordan
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Mohamed Habiba family childcare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a...
5.0
"It is extremely hard to find a daycare that you can trust. I am so thankful and lucky to have found Mohamed habiba child care she is wonderful and is so loving with the children. She helps them with there homework, She feeds them breakfast and Lunch and an all...
Ashley J
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....
5.0
"Nicole daycare is really some unusual and wonderful.
We have tried a number of different babysitters and daycare facilities. No one engages and illuminates our daughter Pema like Nicole.
Nicole studied both child development and childcare and really applies what...
Mike S
5.0
(1)
WE ENROLL CHILDREN 1-5 YEARS OF AGE!
Join us for preschool activities, fun and wonderful friendships!
We focus on:
-Teaching about kindness, manners and having a positive attitude
-Instilling and extending language and vocabulary
-Developing fine and gross motor skills
-Encouraging positive social...
5.0
"Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the nursing program back home so we had to find someone to care for our boys. I was terrified and called almost every...
Kristie L
5.0
(4)
Ms. Cookie's House is a Christian based, academic, family child care facility, in Chula Vista. We are state licensed (376628490) and care for children from 3 months to 5 years. We offer a year-round academic program with a strong emphasis on early Reading, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies,...
5.0
"We enrolled our boys at Ms. Cookies' house after they were having trouble at a large center. Ms. Cookie has provided my children the attention, patience, and care that they need. Her curriculum is preparing by 4 year old for Kindergarten. He comes home daily and...
Salvatore D
5.0
(4)
I have a large Licensed Home Daycare. I'm in Allied Gardens & run a great program with the best assistant!!! We love what we do & can't wait to meet you guys!
We offer your family a home away from home unique experience! I'm easygoing, and a fun loving kind of gal who's been caring for children for...
5.0
"Jen, and her family/staff took excellent care of my baby girl full time and my boy after school for years. Our daughter had a lot of allergies and I felt at ease knowing she was getting personal care. We are extremely grateful we found a quality home daycare for...
Leslie F
5.0
(5)
I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 20 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their...
5.0
"I have been taking my 2 kids to Enriquez Family Child Care for over a year now and i have been blown away by the extraordinary services they provide. I would highly recommend their services as they have shown excellent care, compassion, and professionalism...
Liz C
5.0
(12)
I received my Bachelors of Art degree in Pre-K/Primary education at the University of West Florida.. My journey in education began in 1992, as a senior in high school. My first job was as a 6 to 6 teacher. While earning my degree, I worked in several areas of education starting as teacher's...
5.0
"If there were more stars to give, I would absolutely give Ms Cindy and her staff more! When I first went back to work full time, our childcare situation for our 2 month old daughter was less than ideal. We were terrified to leave our daughter with someone else...
Jill L
5.0
(2)
My name is Alba Martinez. ABC RAINBOW DAYCARE is open from 7:00am to 5:30 p. Monday to Friday. I provide a stimulating fun environment for three month olds to three years old. I have over twenty years of experience in Professional Child Development in a Daycare setting. My Daycare is located in...
5.0
"My son was Alba's first client and he absolutely loves her! She has never called out and has been super communicative with our family. My son is well fed, loved, and is excited to see Ms. Alba every day. Our family is so thankful for Ms. Alba and ABC Rainbow...
Nicole
5.0
(1)
Little Explorers Family Childcare is a licensed childcare that will provide the utmost in care through developmental and learning for your children. The facility is a family home and will provide your child a loving environment in which to spend their day. Through play, quiet time, rest time, lots...
5.0
"I could not have found a better childcare than I did having gone to Little Explorers. Being a mom it is always a concern leaving your kids to go to work but with Grecia, I knew that not only were they safe and well taken care of but they were also learning.
My...
Karen A
5.0
(1)
Mimi's Place - License #376621683
3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA 92104
M - F 24 hour availability
For November & December - 1 week of free care after 4 weeks of care
Full-Time Infant Rates 0-2: $200 weekly
Full-Time Toddler Rates 2-3: $150 weekly
Full-Time Potty Trained to...
5.0
"We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage of development. Our daughter is moving on to pre-school now and we are sad to go! Nika and her assistant...
Jamie G
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
5.0
"If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...
Kelly K
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...
Andrea O
5.0
(2)
ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR!
Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up.
What sets us about from the rest?
Spacious outdoor learning environment
Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.)
Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening...
5.0
"Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their...
Kara B
4.6
(19)
State licensed childcare #376623370. My home is a safe place where children ages 1 year-5 years are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, daily outings to the park, arts and crafts, story-time, and field trips. I am...
5.0
"Ms. Ann is wonderful, caring, respectful and is a great teacher to the little ones. She has a knack with children and it shows in her work . She truly understands them and their needs. I look to her for advice and know that I am getting expert advice/experience....
Jennifer M
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Mrs Liz owner & Lead Bilingual early childhood certified teacher. Our facility has been happily serving our community for 25 years. We have a group of 14 preschoolers and/or infants as well. Our students love our Bilingual classroom setting and our huge playground area. We serve...
5.0
"Me & my brother use to go to Little Starz Day Care when we were younger. It was always a fun experience for us we loved it. My younger cousins attend now, overall it's a very friendly, beautiful environment at Little Starz."
Edith C
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in La Mesa, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?
Daycare centers near you in La Mesa, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in La Mesa, CA?
Daycares near you in La Mesa, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in La Mesa, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in La Mesa, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in La Mesa, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in La Mesa, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.