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Recent daycare reviews in Santee, CA

Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

5.0

I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone elses care. We love the family atmosphere in this home and my daughter has flourished here. She knows her ABC's, all the nursery rhymes you can think of and can...

- Jennifer B

Alvarez Family Daycare

5.0

Annmarie took care of my two daughters when I went back to work. They both LOVED going there and still want to go back and visit. My husband is a fireman and there were times he got stuck on shift and she was always there to help me out. I would recommend her to anyone!

- Amy M

Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

5.0

My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi when we pick up his brother, who is currently still in her care. Both my kids enjoy every day at Ms. Kims! My kiddos love the occasional tattoos they get (don't...

- Karen P

Tonya's Day Care

5.0

Tonya's day care is great.She is like a second mom to my daughter.Very clean home.Always does fun activities. and encourages the kids to learn and interact with each other.I personally don't like my child to be plopped in front of the tv all day.At Tonya's she entertains the children ,teaches...

- Angela B

Feliciano Family Childcare

5.0

My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Joy has a natural ability to lovingly care for children unlike anyone else I have ever encountered. Her beautifully kept home is clean, inviting, playful,...

- Charley D

Daycares in Santee, CA

Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

9151 Via De Juan, Santee, CA

Starting at $320/wk

5.0

(3)

Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me "Mimi". I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 18 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child & Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in...
5.0
"Michelle took care of our sons while we were stationed in San Diego. My oldest was 2.5 years old when he started with her, and after I had our second son, he started at the daycare too, at 8 weeks old until just over 1 year old when we transferred. My boys loved it...

Candace


Alvarez Family Daycare

Alvarez Family Daycare

116 Wintercreek Pl, Santee, CA

Costimate: $239/wk

5.0

(3)

Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm I am licensed and First Aid/CPR certified. I accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old Children will be fed, changed and napped. I help with potty training. We read, learn colors, shapes and numbers. I have a good size backyard and a park across the...
5.0
"Annamarie took care of all 3 of my children from 8 weeks old to 3 years old full time. They were well cared for, and more importantly loved by the whole family. They were happy to go there every day and happy when they came home!"

Annette S


Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive, Santee, CA

Starting at $240/wk

5.0

(3)

Hi Parents, Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time. I have been a licensed provider...
5.0
"My son went to Miss Kim's for over a year and he loved it! Kim's love for kids is evident the moment you meet her. She was very thorough and always texted or called me if she wasn't sure about something with my son. We felt at home in her house. Our son grew...

Serena P


Tonya's Day Care

Tonya's Day Care

9130 Shadow Hill Rd., Santee, CA

Costimate: $235/wk

5.0

(1)

Tonya's Day Care is a licensed In-Home Child Care center approved and inspected by the state of California. I have been in business for about 18 years, so I have plenty of experience with all ages and many different children. Currently, I also have two employees who have received background checks...
5.0
"Tonya's day care is great.She is like a second mom to my daughter.Very clean home.Always does fun activities. and encourages the kids to learn and interact with each other.I personally don't like my child to be plopped in front of the tv all day.At Tonya's she...

Angela B


Diana Swineheart's Daycare

Diana Swineheart's Daycare

10153 Three Oaks Way, Santee, CA

Starting at $195/wk

Santee Licensed Daycare is offering a loving, clean environment, fun learning activities and nutritious meals. I have 30 plus years experience and I am CPR/First Aid-Certified. Full-time 0-4 years old. Hours: Mon-Fri, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PREFER THAT YOU CALL ME FOR INTERVIEW (619)...

My Place, Just For Kids In-home Daycare & Preschool

My Place, Just For Kids In-home Daycare & Preschool

9213 Ellenbee Rd, Santee, CA

Starting at $230/wk

Hello!!! Thank you for checking out my ad! I am Ms. Lisa and I own and operate a very successful licensed home daycare, located in Santee. We have been operating for 17 years. My daycare name is My Place, Just for Kids. We are a daycare and preschool. We care for 12 children between the ages...

Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR, Santee, CA

Starting at $175/wk

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have a small in-home family daycare called Second Home Daycare. I have openings for ages newborn to school age Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. I strive to provide a loving, caring, fun & educational experience for your children where everyday they will PLAY LEARN AND GROW...

Montessori Discovery School

8559 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA

Starting at $808/mo

Montessori Discovery School is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We serve children from age 2 through age 6 with Half Day, School Day, Extended Day and Full Day schedules. The Twos class maintains a low teacher:child ratio of 1:5 and provides opportunities for social skills, language...

Robertson Family Day Care

9408 Lake Canyon Road, Santee, CA

Costimate: $213/wk


Let it Shine Childcare & Preschool

10161 Carreta Drive, Santee, CA

Costimate: $214/wk

Welcome to Let it Shine Childcare and Preschool. A place where your child will grow and develop in a loving, respectful and structured home environment. Your child will have the opportunity to shine to their full potential. We will encourage your child to learn and develop at their own level,...

Giggles & Smiles Child Care

11316 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA

Costimate: $235/wk

Giggles & Smiles Child Care located in Santee, CA is a state-licensed childcare facility that specializes in children between the ages of six weeks and six years old. The center offers Infants and Preschool programs and uses the Creative Curriculum focusing on children's physical, social, emotional,...

Little Learners Preschool

10154 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA

Costimate: $235/wk

The Little Learners Preschool in Santee, California provides childcare and preschool education for six weeks to twelve year old children. Their age-appropriate and play-based curriculum stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They are open from six thirty in the...

6216 - Tutor Time of Santee

6216 - Tutor Time of Santee

9440 Cuyamaca Street, SANTEE, CA

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Feliciano Family Childcare

Feliciano Family Childcare

7418 Canyon Breeze Rd, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $232/wk

3.0

(2)

Daycare provider since 2002. Loving and caring home daycare. We provide stimulating environment and emotional support. We do pre-school activities as soon as they reach 2years old and above. We interact with babies and all the children under our care. We provide breakfast,lunch and snacks. Come and...
5.0
"My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Joy has a natural ability to lovingly care for children unlike anyone else I have ever encountered. Her beautifully...

Charley D


Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA

Starting at $300/wk

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
"We are so thankful we found Kid Planet Daycare! We are a 1 child household, with both parents working "traditional" full-time, M-F, office jobs. Our daughter started attending Kid Planet at 6 months old and has absolutely thrived there (now 28 months old!). From...

Shannon


Ridge City Preschool and Daycare

Ridge City Preschool and Daycare

6866 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA

Starting at $1149/mo

4.9

(14)

Ridge City provides care for children 6 weeks through PreK. Our qualified, loving, and dedicated team is ready to serve your children in a safe and nurturing environment. We utilize, ABEKA, a Bible-based curriculum that will lead your child to a relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare them for...
5.0
"We arrived in San Diego 11/2018 and I gained employment 12/18. We were frantically looking for childcare (not always easy to find) when I called Ridge city. We toured the facility ASAP and I knew it was the right place for my daughter. It is exceptionally clean,...

Bonnie A


Nicole's Little Ducklings

Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway, El Cajon, CA

Starting at $14/hr

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
"My daughters have been going to Nicole's for a few months now and Nicole and her family are absolutely amazing! Nicole is very experienced and loves what she does, and it definitely shows in the care she provides to my daughters. She does her absolute best to make...

Jessie H


Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA

Starting at $265/wk

5.0

(9)

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"Precious Hands DayCare is an amazing place! My son has been going here since 2017 at 1 1/2 years old and I couldn't ask for a better daycare. They are very loving and understanding when it comes to every child's needs. I highly recommend sending your child to their...

Alyssa D


Great Minds Daycare

Great Minds Daycare

10868 Caminito, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $214/wk

5.0

(1)

Great Minds Daycare is a loving and fun environment where your children will grow and develop before Kindergarten. Please visit our website at www.greatmindsdaycare.com. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
5.0
"Jennifer was a preschool teacher for my older son. I was fortunate to hire Jennifer as our nanny when my twins were born. She is so loving and kind and cared for my babies as if they were her own. Jennifer was born to take care of children!"

Jillian G


Irma's Family Child Care.

Irma's Family Child Care.

3969 Casita Way, San Diego, CA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(8)

Hello Mom and Dad. I am licensed as a family child care provider--20 years--located in my child care home in the College area (Convenient to College Ave and Hwy 94, and College Ave and I-8. Close to La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and in S.D. Near the College Grove Shopping Center. ) My home is bright,...
5.0
"As a first time Mom the thought of leaving my son somewhere as I returned to work was a scary one, but Ms. Irma made the transition easy for me. My son has attended Ms. Irma's Childcare since he was 6 months old and I have never had a moment where I questioned the...

Aleta Y


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Daycares in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.