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Recent daycare reviews in San Marcos, CA

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

5.0

Nadia watched our daughter for almost a full year. She was beyond caring and took care of her like she was her own. Everyday I went to pick my daughter up she had a huge smile on her face. I'd recommend Nadia to anyone with child care needs!!!

- Nick K

Baby Steps Home Daycare

5.0

my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care provider now that she has started to...

- Marie R

Miller Family Daycare

5.0

Miller Family Daycare is an excellent daycare for infant to preschool age children. 2 of my children were enrolled in the program from toddler age to about 4 years old. The staff and owner are great with kids! They are loving and attentive to all the children in their care. They have a...

- Vanessa

Gardening & Exploring With Children

5.0

Respectful and caring daycare provider

- Josefina G

VISION TRILINGUAL PRESCHOOL SAN MARCOS

5.0

They are fantastic! My son loves them as much as we do. Lots of great programs/activities ie. Scientific. Being a scientist I am just so impressed that they are introducing things like this at an early age. The staff is great! Definitely recommend!

- Lauren.

Daycares in San Marcos, CA

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

878 Saint Sava PL, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(8)

Welcome to my page. My name is Nadia and I will be your child's teacher/care provider. Working with children is my passion and I truly enjoy what I do. I have my CA State License (CA Lic # 376101124) for a Large Family Childcare. I am also an AMI (American Montessori International) certified...
5.0
"Simply the best! Ms. Nadia is a true gem. My daughter is excited to go to school each every day and is excelling in the Montessori environment. She is spending time both indoors and outdoors and comes home telling stories of her days. The school is immaculately...

Tina F


Baby Steps Home Daycare

Baby Steps Home Daycare

1716 Kinglet Road, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $50/day

5.0

(1)

Baby Steps is a licensed home daycare (also known as in-home daycare or family daycare) that specializes in childcare for children whose age ranges from 18 months old to 4 years old. We aim to provide the best care for your little ones in a pet-free, smoke-free, safe, loving, play-based educational...
5.0
"my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care...

Marie R


Miller Family Daycare

1651 Saddlehorn Dr., San Marcos, CA

Starting at $140/wk

5.0

(1)

I have a large licensed day care now for 10 years. I have 24 ECE units, and am continually taking workshops and classes related to my field. I am a member of the San Diego County Family Child Care Association, as well as the YMCA, and attend a support group with other childcare providers in my...
5.0
"Miller Family Daycare is an excellent daycare for infant to preschool age children. 2 of my children were enrolled in the program from toddler age to about 4 years old. The staff and owner are great with kids! They are loving and attentive to all the children in...

Vanessa


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...
5.0
"Respectful and caring daycare provider"

Josefina G


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,...

Family Daycare Services, LLC

Family Daycare Services, LLC

Toyon Terrace, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $211/wk


Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 130, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $190/wk

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids (MSEK) is a childcare center located in San Marcos. We serve children with ages 2 to 5 years old. Our center provides children with nutritious meals throughout the day, educational enrichment, behavioral support and nursing care. Our program's focus is on providing...

SMLC Childrens Center

3419 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $554/mo

SMLC Children’s Center is a nationally accredited child care facility that offers educational day care programs for preschool children. Located in San Marcos, California, the company admits students between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a Christian-based curriculum that...

Tiny Fingers And Toes Child Care

Tiny Fingers And Toes Child Care

531 Avenida Verde, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $200/wk

Tiny Fingers and Toes Childcare is a licensed Family Day Care facility with openings for children between 4 weeks old to school age. I am registered with the YMCA & CDA,CAL-WORKS and NACCRRA for our military family's. I am located in the Santa Fe Hills area in San Marcos it is a great, loving...

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 140, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $211/wk

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center is now offering Summer Camp!!! ALC is an after school and Saturday program that is geared to meet the needs of children and youth ages 6-18 with Autism. ALC is a very unique program in that it is designed to be a safe, structured, and supportive environment...

SOCAL ATHLETICS, INC

1482 La Mirada Dr, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $60/day

SOCAL ATHLETICS, INC in San Marcos, CA offers volleyball performance training for individuals from 8 to 18 years old. They empower the community with world-class and accessible programs that nourish the emotional, physical, and mental development. They share knowledge and tools to help the members...

Little Beans Academy

Little Beans Academy

571 Butterwood Ave., San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $206/wk

Little Beans Academy is an In-Home Daycare and Preschool located in San Marcos, CA.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SAN MARCOS

800 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $206/wk

United Methodist Church of San Marcos in California, is offering its Applied Scholastics Academy to children from preschool through 6th grade. The school aims to promote the development of life-long love of learning in children, to prepare them for academic success. Applied Scholastics Academy is...

Lesa's Home Daycare

1673 Rue De Valle, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $214/wk


MAAC Project 1st Start

139 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $194/wk

MAAC offers a wide range of community-based services and programs that support child, family, and community development. Located in San Marcos, California, the company offers early head start, head start, and preschool learning programs. The company’s programs are structured to support children’s...

VISION TRILINGUAL PRESCHOOL SAN MARCOS

403 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, SAN MARCOS, CA

5.0
"They are fantastic! My son loves them as much as we do. Lots of great programs/activities ie. Scientific. Being a scientist I am just so impressed that they are introducing things like this at an early age. The staff is great! Definitely recommend! "

Lauren.


Garrett Daycare

2036 White Birch Drive, Vista, CA

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(4)

Located in Vista/Shadowridge... Garrett Home Daycare had been in the business caring for children for 30yrs! State Licensed / State Nutrition Program / Home Preschool Program /CPR & First Aid Certified. We are currently accepting children from 12mo.-5yrs Please contact for rates and...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have found Mrs. Gerry's daycare! For over three years, we have been continuously impressed with how many wonderful things our LO learns from manners, to Spanish, to making great friends and learning social skills like sharing and caring...

Gwen B


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...
5.0
"Lilia was our babysitter for many years and helped care for our children now 11 and 14. She is very knowledgeable and we are so happy to have the opportunity to know her. She is responsible, loving and my children still adore her to this day!!"

Lisiane W


Henna Family Child Care

Henna Family Child Care

984 Calle De Lepanto, Escondido, CA

Starting at $350/wk

4.9

(9)

Hi everyone! My name is Somayeh, and I am the owner of Henna Family Child Care. I recently opened my own home daycare after working at a different Daycare for over 6 years. My home daycare will provide your child with: - Healthy home-made meals every day for breakfast, lunch, and...
5.0
"My son loves Somayeh . So caring and very informative. An excellent early childhood teacher. She really cares about her students and always lets us know for any details that we need to know. We know Somayeh over a year. Highly recommended."

Rahil


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...
5.0
"I had found Mali's daycare on Care.com and ppl only had good things to write on here. My child had been going to her since she was 4 months( now she is 3 years old). I have only great things to tell about Mali, her assistants and teachers. They are all very...

Hinali D


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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Daycares in San Marcos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.