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Creating Gifted Children

5.0

Our daughter actually loves going to daycare each morning. She tackles new puzzles daily and enjoys the shaded backyard filled with playhouses. Ms. Malicah's support even extends to potty training. We highly recommend Creating Gifted Children to all in the area.

- Care member

Creative Learning Center

5.0

They are great with individualized attention. I appreciate how accepting they are with my child with Autism. The owner of the daycare has a special education background. She is very patient and understanding. My child has been thriving. They really do genuinely care about the children there.

- Victor W.

The Studio: A Preschool Experience

5.0

Our son has been attending The Studio for a few months now and we absolutely love it! We got off to a rough start with preschool and this is actually the 3rd preschool we have tried, and we are so thankful that we found it! Our son had severe separation anxiety and he actually escaped from the...

- Georgia S.

Drop-in daycares in Carlsbad, CA

Creating Gifted Children

Creating Gifted Children

1404 Avenida De Las Adelsas, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(2)

Discover a seamless transition to group interaction as toddlers explore the outdoors and engage with peers in structured activities tailored to their unique needs. With a curated environment fostering effortless learning, we prioritize individuality and holistic development, instilling a lifelong...
5.0
"Our daughter actually loves going to daycare each morning. She tackles new puzzles daily and enjoys the shaded backyard filled with playhouses. Ms. Malicah's support even extends to potty training. We highly recommend Creating Gifted Children to all in the area."

Care member


R-kidz Family Child Care

R-kidz Family Child Care

Morningside Dr, Oceanside, CA

R-Kidz Family Child Care is a fully licensed Home Childcare facility. We offer free registration. My name is Reyna. I'm a Child Care Provider, I specialize in infant and toddler care and I offer a warm, Christian, home-like environment. I am well rounded with children of all ages. You want the...

Gonzalez Family Childcare

Gonzalez Family Childcare

4229 Lonnie St., Oceanside, CA

I have been working in family childcare since 2004,prior to that i had been working in preschools.My goal is to guide and praise every child that is in my care in a secure and loving environment.

Smith Family Home Daycare

Smith Family Home Daycare

900 N CITRUS AVE UNIT 9, Vista, CA

Hello families, my name is Emily. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am licensed through the state of California. I have worked at preschools in Washington State and North County San Diego for the past 10 years. I love working with children. It's...

SUNNYSIDE LEARNING CENTER  ( 760-44 SUNNY )

SUNNYSIDE LEARNING CENTER ( 760-44 SUNNY )

178 S RANCHO SANTA FE ROADSAN MARCOS, CA, SAN MARCOS, CA

At Sunnyside Learning Center we implement 'The Creative Curriculum' in all of our classrooms from Infant to Preschool. The Creative Curriculum is a teaching tool that is based on five fundamental principles. These principals assist the teachers in the following areas of development in order to...

Lucy's Family Childcare

Lucy's Family Childcare

4981 Marin Drive, Oceanside, CA

Hello Parents, I am a Child Development educated, Bilingual Licensed Childcare Provider in Oceanside since 2005 in our community. With four children of my own ranging in age 29-16yrs. I strive to provide what parents would like in a home environment for their child. I provide child care for...

Little Ticas Childcare

Little Ticas Childcare

4465 Pebble Beach Dr, Oceanside, CA

Hello, I am a Licensed Childcare Provider. I have over 13 yeas of experience. *I have no more than 6 children in my care that way they get all the love and attention they deserve. *Potty training assistance *Home-made nutritious meals (California food Program Approved) *Infant/child CPR and 1st...

Maria's Daycare

Maria's Daycare

4648 Glenhaven Drive, Oceanside, CA

Hello, I have been a child care provider for over 10 years. I have about 12 children daily and take infants to school-aged children. Meals that are provided include: breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. We have circle time every morning, where we sing songs, count, learn letters, and read...

Witzmann Family Childcare

Witzmann Family Childcare

1231 Orchard Glen Circle, Encinitas, CA

We offer a play based program and welcome children of all ages.

Our Family Day Care

Our Family Day Care

664 Montage Road, Oceanside, CA

Cruz Family Childcare/Our Family Day Care Fac#376300198 has space to accommodate 1 Toddlers Age 2-3 2 Preschool/Kindergarten 2 School Age 6-12 Full Time Part Time Daily Care Hourly Care available Hours of operation 8am-4pm Early drop-off/late pick-up available Breakfast and Snacks...

In Her Care

In Her Care

2261 Bliss Circle, Oceanside, CA

Hello! My name is Cynthia. I have been established since 2014. I have a large licensed in home daycare, licensed to watch 14 children. You can find us at www.inhercare.com and as well search for us on Facebook at In Her Care Preschool and Daycare to see what we do on a daily basis. Give us a call...

Loving Hands Child Care

Loving Hands Child Care

810 Clark Ave, Encinitas, CA

Loving Hands Child Care has been nurturing, teaching, and caring for little ones since May of 2008. We are a state licensed, small-family childcare home. Your child's welfare and growth is of utmost importance to me as well as you knowing your child is looked after with love, care, and individual...

Melissa's Family Childcare & Preschool

Melissa's Family Childcare & Preschool

5282 Rio Plata Drive, Oceanside, CA

At Monarch Grove Daycare, children are exposed to countless activities that allow them to explore interests and discover passions. Through music, dancing, science, sports, and fitness, every child is encouraged to try new things We get to know each child so that we can ensure that we focus on what...

Montessori Learning Academy San Marcos

Montessori Learning Academy San Marcos

800 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA

Come learn and grow through a FUN, ENGAGING MONTESSORI CURRICULUM with strong emphasis in children's Creativity, Curiosity and Independence.

Charla Family Daycare

Charla Family Daycare

706 Bel Air Drive W, Vista, CA

Charla is a Spanish immersion, in-home, family childcare located in Vista, CA. Owned by a former Spanish teacher and heritage Spanish speaker, we offer a small environment with a 1:3 staff ratio and plenty of outdoor time. The daily schedule will include: Daily Life Skills, Literacy, Music &...

Sweet Pea Connect

Sweet Pea Connect

1244 Alta Vista Dr, Vista, CA

As the leading special needs Nanny Service in San Diego, we take great pride in working with families to find nannies that are specially trained, kind, and compassionate. We offer full-time and part-time nanny placements for families of all shapes and sizes in San Diego County! When we work with...

Rainbow Daycare

Rainbow Daycare

915, Vista, CA

I offer child care in my home which specializes in newborn infant care, and toddler. I have an art college degree, and experience for over 15 years with expertise in early infant and toddler development. I am First Aid & CPR certified for infants and children. This child care provides a safe,...

Sunnyside Preschool

Sunnyside Preschool

319 Mission Villas Rd, Vista, CA

Specialties Sunnyside Learning Center is a local preschool in San Marcos that offers a nurturing, interactive and safe environment for your growing little one. Our environment is designed for your child to explore, to socialize, to learn self direction, to develop relationships with peers, and to...

Creative Learning Center

Creative Learning Center

650 Douglas Dr suite 101, OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0

(1)

Creative Learning Center (CLC) strives to create an environment which encourages and supports the full growth and learning potential of young children in all areas of development. The curriculum is designed to provide a balance of free choice and organized activities in a nurturing and creative...
5.0
"They are great with individualized attention. I appreciate how accepting they are with my child with Autism. The owner of the daycare has a special education background. She is very patient and understanding. My child has been thriving. They really do genuinely...

Victor W.


The Studio: A Preschool Experience

The Studio: A Preschool Experience

1042 Mimosa Avenue, Vista, CA

5.0

(2)

WELCOME to A Children's Studio - a high-quality, developmentally appropriate home-based after school "enrichment" and tutoring program for students of the San Marcos elementary school, Jolie-Ann Leichtag. A Children's Studio provides a unique, culturally sensitive, creative, play-based program that...
5.0
"This program is home based and therefore creates the warmth and coziness that young children need and require for their transitional into an environment of both learning and socializing with other children. The small class sizes, so important at this young age,...

Diana G.


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Ratings for Carlsbad, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Carlsbad, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.