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Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street San Diego, CA

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Hello and thank you for looking. My name is Tammy. With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe that learning is not taught,...
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Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St San Diego, CA

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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...
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Gutierrez Family Daycare

6171 Rockhurst Dr San Diego, CA

Who doesn't love a family childcare and a place your child care learn all wrapped in one place? Here at Gutierrez family daycare we offer both a loving 2nd home and friendly happy faces ready for your kids each day while learning to use their manners, how to be kind to their friends, ABC's and 123's. Daily crafts, dance parties...
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Dreambig Family Daycare

4115 Olympic St San Diego, CA

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My Name is Makisha Mcneil the Director of Dreambig Family ChildCare, Providing a safe and healthy environment for infants and children. Our school offers Infant and Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age programs. We've been serving families in the community for more than 10years. The standards that we follow...
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Tiny Teapots Preschool & Daycare

4156 Epsilon St San Diego, CA

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Hi everyone! We are a curriculum based in home daycare. Our staff/owner has 10+ years experience with children. Our program will provide the foundation that your child needs to flourish in kindergarten. We offer a unique combination of curriculum and play based learning that allows each child to explore their imagination while...
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Riba's Home Child Care

11417 Poblado Rd San Diego, CA

Hi, my name is Riba I am a loving mother of two and licensed by the state of California, certified in child development, certified assistant teacher, with 10 plus years of child care and elementary school teaching. Not only does my daycare provide a collaborative environment for children to create and grow, whether that be...
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A NEW GNOME FAMILY DAYCARE

13035 Via Del Valedor San Diego, CA

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Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Child care
Hello Family, I'm Cat, and along with my family, I'm very happy and honored to open "A NEW GNOME Family Daycare" in San Diego, Rancho Penasquitos. Our Family Daycare is Bilingual, and children here can learn Italian while playing surrounded by love, serenity, and happiness. We are inspired by the play-based Reggio...
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Angela Medina Family Daycare

6281 Amber Lake Ave San Diego, CA

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Warm family environment, with over 20 years experience, now enrolling! *All meals included. *Infant to School age children. *Play time and learning activities such as reading, writing, counting and alphabet. *CPR/ first Aid and Health certified. *License # 376616412. *Plenty of great references.
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Miss Mae Daycare

1224 West Quince Street San Diego, CA

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Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Now onto our 12th year! Thank you Mission Hills!
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Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A San Diego, CA

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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 variety of Developmental...
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Randolph Family Child Care

6800 Harvala Street San Diego, CA

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Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In 2000 I received my Bachelors degree in Pre-K/Primary education. My journey in education began as 6 to 6 teacher. While earning my degree, I worked in several areas of education, starting in an afterschool program , and working my way up to Kindergarten teacher and then a Title 5 Preschool director. I am grateful for my...
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Judy's Family Childcare

4014 34th Street San Diego, CA

With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, at Judy's Family Child Care, you and your child aren't clients - you are family. We provide nutritious meals, field trips, and a creative curriculum that includes art, science, music, and many hands on activities to make learning fun! We focus on developing...
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Village Kids Family Child Care

2156 Oriole Street San Diego, CA

Village Kids Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 1997. We are a full-service child care facility with children ages 2 months to 10 years old.
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Luna Bay Family Childcare

3306 Yucca Ave San Diego, CA

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The early years of a child's life sets the foundation for their future development. Here at Luna Bay Family Childcare we are dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for children to learn through play. Every child under our care is treated an individual who can learn at their own pace and be guided to foster their...
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Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St. San Diego, CA

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State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park, daily arts and crafts, and...
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Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd San Diego, CA

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We are dedicated to getting the...
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Francavilla Family Home Childcare

4006 Camino Calma San Diego, CA

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Hi, my name is Whitnie and I am a Licensed Childcare provider in University City, San Diego. I have been in the childcare business for over 20 years. I have 3 children of my own ranging in age from a 30 year old son to a 23 year old daughter. It is my goal to provide a home away from home for all the children in my care. I have...
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Happy Seeds

7960 Civita Blvd San Diego, CA

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Happy Seeds is an outdoor nature program for toddlers, preschoolers, and prekindergarteners. Each day we meet at Civita Park for a half day of exploration and fun. Founded by a nature enthusiast and experienced elementary school teacher, this program aims to use nature as a tool for children to develop into unique, happy, and...
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Hillcrest Preschool

3900 Cleveland Ave. San Diego, CA

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We serve children ages 18 mos.- Kindergarten. We offer part-time and full-time care. We offer a play-based curriculum that follows the CA Dept. of Education's Preschool Learning Foundations that fosters the growth and development of the child's Physical (fine/gross motor skills), Cognitive (Math/Language/Science/Music &...
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The Vine Learning Center Inc.

2130 Ulric Street San Diego, CA

Child care
We believe that our method allows each child to develop his or her given potential. The child is encouraged to grow socially, physically, and intellectually. The early years of a child's life are important in developing skills for understanding the concepts of language, art, math, science, and reading, as well as their motor...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Diego, CA

Daycare centers near you in San Diego, 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.

Daycares near you in San Diego, 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.

Finding the right daycare center near you in San Diego, 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.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Diego, 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.

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