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Daycares in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Marthas Daycare

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare, but from the very first visit,...

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Shooting Stars Daycare

Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we...

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Angela Medina Family Daycare

Really love this Daycare, the house is always clean, and Angela is very sweet with my kids. Couldn't be happier!

- Janete M.

Daycare Centers Near Santee

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Giggles & Smiles Child Care

11316 Woodside Ave N Santee, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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, cognitive, and language...
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Santee KinderCare

9735 CUYAMACA ST SANTEE, CA

State license verified

YMCA - Cameron Family

10123 Riverwalk Dr SANTEE, CA

State license verified

Marthas Daycare

12000 BLOCK CIJON ST SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(17)

State license verified

Special needs
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
+ 4 more
We are a licensed Family Home Daycare with a loving and educational environment. We provide all the meals breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Everything is home made nothing frozen or from a package. We teach our children in Spanish and English. We have been doing Daycare for 40years. We do dance, yoga, art and much more.

Care Member says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare, but from the very first visit, Martha made...

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Shooting Stars Daycare

7831 Golfcrest Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Shooting Stars Daycare proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. This is a licensed home daycare business located in San Carlos, near Mission Trails National Park. My life has been dedicated to caregiving, specializing in infants and toddlers. I've made a career working closely with parents as a Nanny...

Care Member says "Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we couldn't be more...

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Angela Medina Family Daycare

6281 Amber Lake Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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.

Janete M. says "Really love this Daycare, the house is always clean, and Angela is very sweet with my kids. Couldn't be happier!"

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Clark Family Daycare

5545 Morro Way P9 La Mesa, CA

5.0(4)
Loving family-style home daycare for infants and toddlers. I run a family style home daycare where children can learn at their own pace. I supply the diapers, wipes, food, formula and fun ....you supply the baby. I've been working with kids for 20 years and couldn't be happier.

Melissa C. says "My son has been at Clark family daycare for almost 3 years and we could not be happier! Vicky is so warm and loving with my son and treats him like her...

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HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY

9467 JAMACHA BLVD STE 1 STE 1 SPRING VALLEY, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Higher Learning Academy is year round school serving ages 0-5. We also have after school program for ages up to 13 years old. We participate in the State CSPP program and CCTR for infants through preschool. HLA has been operating for 15 years and is open from 6am to 6pm.

Vanessa T. says "I had no one to help me and they were my savior! "

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Randolph Family Child Care

6800 Harvala Street San Diego, CA

5.0(19)
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...

Care Member says "Cindy and the crew at Randolph Family Child Care are amazing. Every morning my son runs right in and gives her a hug. He is always calm and happy when I...

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Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(4)
Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature. We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater harvesting, and use grey-water...

Monica M says "There truly aren't enough words to express how special Tender Care was for us. Our daughter started going there at 2.5 years old, and continued until she...

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KIDS AVE ENRICHMENT LEARNING CENTER

6248 EL CAJON BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
Kids Ave began as a home-based preschool in 2019, with the goal of providing a family-oriented, loving, and educational environment for El Cerrito community families. After five successful years, we’ve grown and found a new facility to extend our reach within the community. By launching in a central location, we’re dedicated...

shannon A. says "5, the environment is fun, safe, clean. They are very loving and my kids really enjoy it"

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Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place San Diego, CA

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 Tierrasanta Elementary School...

Kelly K. says "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...

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Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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...

Suleyka H. says "I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and without her I...

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Honeybee Daycare

9119 Jamaica Rd Spring Valley, CA

5.0(2)
We provide a 24 hours around the clock safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years with well planned out age appropriate activities for a group of children. We prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Field trips once a week and educational learning session everyday. We look forward to easing your...

Lasheda says "Love love love this daycare! The staff is very attentive to my kids. The go out into the community sea world and learn many different things I recommend...

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0252 - Childtime of La Mesa

5565 LAKE PARK WAY LA MESA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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SKILLS LEARNING CENTER

13942 CHANCELLOR WAY POWAY, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
We believe that the first 6 years of a child"s life are very important as they lay the academic, social, physical and developmental foundation for the rest of their lives. We provide beautiful, rich indoor and outdoor environments and outstanding academic opportunities for children. We pride ourselves in the results of our hard...

Care Member says "My daughter has been learning in Skills learning center from August 2022 till Jun 2024. To her and us, Skills learning center was like her second home,...

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Creative Hearts Daycare

6848 AIROSO AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$270/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
In-Home daycare
At Creative Hearts Daycare, our desire is for your children to have a safe, comfortable and enjoyable daycare experience, develop a love for learning, and grow into healthy, happy, and confident individuals. We offer a quality childcare program that is well-balanced and developmentally appropriate, facilitating a variety of...

Care Member says "As a first-time parent entrusting my son, M, to a daycare, I was filled with the usual trepidation that comes with such a big step. However, Creative...

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Amanda's Helping Hands

2920 Gabrielson Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
I am a licensed Family Child Care home that cares for infants to toddlers (age 2). Please allow my partner and I to care for and teach your loved ones while you are at work. We both have worked at the Child and Youth Development Center on base. We have specific training and understand how their observations relate to important...

Amanda D. says "Amanda's Helping Hands is more than a daycare for my child; it is a second home. He not only loves Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Gresleda, but respects her and she...

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7238 - La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd

10050 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Happy Hilltop Childcare

9591 Upland Street Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
Hello! Are you looking for an environment with multi-aged curriculum, but want a comfortable home environment? Stop here! My name is Katherine and I have been running my home as a Child Development Home for almost 9 years. I have my mother and my mother-in-law who also help me run my program. We support each child's social...

Kim S says "If you're looking for a first class pre-school for your little one at a reasonable price, look no further! "Kate's Happy Hilltop" has all the bells and...

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Santee, CA

Daycare centers near you in Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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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