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Ellie's Family Daycare

9251 Jovic Road Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Hi, I am a mother of four and grandmother of one, so far. I have a small family daycare in my Lakeside home. I love to care for newborns and children up to 5 years old. My program is full time Mon - Fri 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. I am certified by the Navy's Program and dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing home environment. I provide structured activities to challenge children individually, encourage creative & artistic expression, interesting & challenging curriculum, exercises to promote social skills and many other learning & physical activities to engage children. Everything needed to prepare children for kindergarten. Military subsidy accepted.

Sarah S says "My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to Miss Ellie, she...

All About Kids Preschool

12464 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Our program offers full time, part time and drop in care. All About Kids staff is caring and dedicated, with years of service to the community! Center staff CPR and First Aid Certified, with comprehensive background completed prior to employment. We offer a comprehensive infant & toddler program which addresses all area of development for children newborn - 2 years old. Our preschool program will ensure your child is ready for kindergarten and following school years. Our center also offers before and after school care with transportation offered for children who attend surrounding Lakeside schools. Since we are a community based facility, we know paying for childcare can take a chunk out of your budget, and quality care can be difficult to afford. We offer a sliding fee scale program for families who apply and qualify. Our Civil, Community and Military service members enjoy a 25% discount on tuition, every week. A few amenities our program offers, the center has three large separate play yards for each age group to enjoy outside time. Free Potty Training Assistance, Nutrition Program- all Children's meals and snacks provided free! Now offering dinner!!! Alternative payment programs welcome, state licensed and Inspected. A little more about our program: Our Licensed Childcare Center has been a fixture in the heart of Lakeside for years. This community-based program offers quality of the care to each child enrolled. We are offering special rates to celebrate this historic facility and its service to the community!!

Tiffany S. says "Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!"

Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care

9840 Maine Lakeside, CA

3.0(2)

< 1 mi

We at Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care take pride in providing the HIGHEST quality of child care to each and every one of our beautiful children! We believe in the Montessori philosophy; the philosophy of educating, encouraging and nourishing children at a young age, in-turn, starting them off on the right foot for the rest of their lives.

Cameron S. says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about MECP. Leaving your children in the care of others is easily the scariest and hardest thing to do as a mother....

Gammy's Preschool Discovery Ctr

12101 Lakeside Ave Lakeside, CA

< 1 mi

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

Gammy's Preschool Discovery Center in Lakeside, California welcomes eighteen month through five year old children for child care and preschool. Their program has a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor activities to stimulate socialization and development. They serve two nutritious snacks and a warm lunch. Their staff are all experienced and state-accredited.

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Mary's Daycare

12644 Footman Lane Poway, CA

5.0(4)

9 mi

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A nurturing and safe learning environment with many developmental toys and play areas to enjoy. I believe that quality care must go beyond meeting the child's needs; it must also provide peace of mind to the parents knowing that their child is in good hands. Accepting infants. My hours of operation are from Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am/5:00 pm..You can contact me @ 619-277-2929 (Mary).OR maryshoar@yahoo.com

Diana C. says "Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been...

Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway El Cajon, CA

5.0(4)

5 mi

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. We also take trips to the library for story time & preschool activities, ONLY if parents consent to this. Each child is treated as family! So I am not a "daycare" in the sense that I do not fill my home with 6 or more little ones at once. They do not receive the individual care & attention they deserve in a situation with several children fighting for the caregiver's attention. There's also more chance of sickness in those types of facilities. I keep my numbers very low. If I ever have more than two children in my care, I have my daughter who is also First Aid, CPR & AED certified, assist in the care of the children. So you get two caregivers for the price of one. ;-) I have a college education in child care & child development. I have 27 years of experience in childcare as a teacher & chef at Children's World, as a nanny & in my own licensed home daycare. As a teenager, my weekends were always booked with babysitting jobs. I found so much joy in caring for children that I decided to take college courses & learn as much as possible about children's physical, mental, & emotional needs. I provide pictures & video via cell phone, as desired by parents, while children are in my care. I use & teach children baby signing, if parents so desire. I'm a believer in baby wearing & attachment care. I am CPR, First Aid, health & safety & Trustline certified. I am registered with AARC & accept payment from them for respite care. I love to encourage learning through Montessori education, crafts & other sensory activities. I adore & encourage the free spirited nature of children. I believe that it is extremely important for ALL children to receive love, attention & affection, but especially those who have to be away from their mom & dad during the day. I am very physically active & enjoy camping, surfing, biking, exercising, weightlifting, laughing & spending time with family & friends. I'm often described as a compassionate individual who is willing to go above and beyond in order to make others comfortable & happy. I look forward to speaking with you about your care needs & doing my best to fill them! Feel free to message me or text/call me. (619) 328-8893. Thank you, Ni

Jessica H. says "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...

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I.NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER

445 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE EL CAJON, CA

5.0(3)

10 mi

Academic

Reggio emilia

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

+2 more

Welcome to I.Newton Education where learning blossoms everyday! At our preschool , we believe that a nurturing environment lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Through our participation in the Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP), we ensure that every child receives nutritious meals that fuel their growth and curiosity. Our beautiful playground features a thriving garden where children explore nature hands on - planting, harvesting and learning about the world around them. Education is the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team fosters a love of learning through play based experiences , bilingual engagement and age appropriate curriculum that supports each child's development. Come grow with us where every child is seen, supported and celebrated.

Naomi *. says "The school provides a great curriculum. The staff is patient and caring, and they are really good at addressing every child's individual needs."

Susy's Family Childcare

1675 Chase Lane El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

I am a newly transplanted daycare provider in the East county area. I moved from Mira Mesa and am starting over with a new home and a new bunch of babies. I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 25 years and would love to meet you and your baby. My licensed home daycare provides babies with a safe, clean and fun environment where they will be able to interact with other babies and receive the attention they deserve. I provide care for infants and toddlers 6 weeks through 2 years of age. My hours are from 7am to 5 pm. I am located on the east side of Mt Helix, 1 Mile west of Jamacha. Excellent references from past parents of my daycare children. I am First Aid and CPR certified as well as a member of the San Diego County Family Childcare Association (SDCFCCA). I am also a credentialed preschool teacher. In addition to this I also participate in the Nutrition Program. This ensures that any children in my care receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack that is of a high nutritional value. Some other services / benefits that I provide are as follows: * Small group so your baby will receive the care they deserve *Fun activities *Potty Training *Smoke-Free Household *Toys that are age appropriate clean and safe *Educational Toys *Healthy Home Cooked Meals & Snacks *TLC, Fun, Opportunities for Success Should you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to meet me please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Susy 858-603-0408

Jillien B. says "I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Susy! My daughter absolutely adores her, and so do I. Her home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. It is...

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Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

9151 Via De Juan Santee, CA

5.0(3)

8 mi

Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me "Mimi". I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 20 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 Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid, I have been fingerprinted (along with my all my family members) and passed background investigations by the FBI and LiveScan. My state license is for a capacity of 8, yet I choose to care for 5-6 so that I may spend quality time with the children. I learn so much every day from the children in my care as well as from the parents. We work closely together so that the children create good habits at their home and in my care. I provide your child with a loving, relaxing home setting along with the feeling of being a part of my family and our everyday life. I am strongly invested in the social development of the children; during the day, you can expect your child to work on/learn their ABC's, be active all day while learning about everything around them (touch, smell, sight), we sing songs and dance together. I read books throughout the day to all or each child if they request. I take the responsibility of your child's safety and development very seriously. I participate in online proficiency training along with off site training through the YMCA and other training facilities. I am a mother of 3; two daughters aged 21 and 20 along with a 23 year-old son who has graced me with 2 beautiful grand daughters. Being the mother of 3, even though they are older, we are still an "on the go family. My day care kiddos are always included in family activities and are treated as part of the family. My home also has fur babies. We have Winni our 3.5 year old Boxer and Sylvester and Birdie our 1 Year old Kitties. The children love getting greeted by Winni at the front door everyday. I look forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss your daycare needs. Please text me so we can connect and see how I can help with your child care needs. I have 2 Infant openings as of August 11, 2025. Have a great day and I look forward to speaking to those in need of care. References available upon request.

Jennifer B. says "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....

Growing Minds Family Child Care

1279 Lyons Ln El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Growing Minds Child Care was founded in 2017 with the purpose of providing a service to the community of San Diego CA. Our mission is to assure families a child care location and provider they can trust to leave their children, where they will be treated in a respectful way and give them the affection of a home as if it were their own. In Growing Minds we ensure that our children have a healthy diet, a place where they will learn, play and grow to ensure an efficient development.

Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

1498 Country Crest Dr. El Cajon, CA

5.0(2)

5 mi

Structured daily Preschool program: I loved staying home with my own children and thoroughly enjoy having my granddaughter home with me every day. 15+years Licensed Daycare - educated in Early Childhood Development and Nutrition; 40+ years as Mother of 3, 4+ years as Gramma (best of all). Nutritious Meals and snacks CACFP. A Lifetime of Nurturing and caring. All clearances and background checks surpassed. Excellent referrals. Insured, CPR and Safety Certification as well as Serv-Safe Food Certification current. Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm Preschool daily from 8-12pm Ages 0-5yrs CALL Diane 619-312-2242 for more information Lic.# 376627728

Shelby S. says "Diane is amazing with our daughter. She has been going here since she was 6 weeks old and is about to be 6 months old. She is fabulous and I am so blessed...

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Alvarez Family Daycare

116 Wintercreek Pl Santee, CA

5.0(3)

8 mi

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 street.

Amy M. says "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...

Miss Jen's Daycare

Mast Boulevard Santee, CA

5.0(4)

8 mi

Welcome! My name is Jen and I am the owner of Miss Jen's Licensed Childcare business located in my Santee home. I am a native San Diegan and have been a Santee resident for over 10 years. I have two children of my own- one is in high school and one in elementary school. While my license allows me to care for up to 8 children I limit myself to 4 or 5 because I prefer to be able to concentrate my attention on a smaller group of children. I became an Aunt at a very young age and discovered that little people bring a lot of joy and light into my life and I have dedicated myself to caring for little people ever since. I have highlighted my experience and qualifications below for your reference. About Miss Jen * Over 15 years Childcare experience including children with special health care needs; a Premature newborn from age 6 weeks till elementary school; a Type 1 Insulin-dependent Diabetic toddler from 18 months old until elementary school * Certified First Aid/ CPR/ Child Safety; Special courses for Child Health and Welfare. Immunizations current. * FBI and DOJ clearance * YMCA Childcare Resource Registry About Miss Jen's Daycare * Parental input and communication are very important! * Daily structured routine including meals, snacks, playtime, crafts, reading time, outdoor play (weather and age-appropriate). Friday's are 'Watch a Disney movie day!' * Every child's health and safety is top priority! We have multiple baby monitors for nap time and a Ring doorbell surveillance system. * Enrollment in the Child Nutrition Program of Southern Calif-providing healthy meals and snacks for your child. License Number: 376100018

Care Member says "We absolutely love Jen! She was amazing with my twins. Her daycare is always clean, warm and welcoming. We love how everything is Disney theme. She...

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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive Santee, CA

5.0(3)

8 mi

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 since 2006 and been in the field for over 20 years. I have an associate in early childhood education and have taught at several state funded preschools programs as well as private ones, along with being a director for a few centers. As a provider I provide warm and loving care for children, ages two to five. Your child's home away from home. I currently hold a large licenses through Community Care Licensing and have a permit by the city of Santee. At this time I have two child care assistants. At this time I have availability for more young friends to join our wonderful group. I believe all children learn through play, structured environment, as well as their daily role models. I provide all of these in my Childcare/Preschool Program. All of our daily activities, inside and outside are age appropriate. We offer a daily enrichment program to help promote school readiness skills, this helps with, social, language/speech, cognitive, gross/fine motor development of each child. Weekly/Monthly Themes. We celebrate all the Holidays and Birthdays. I am on a food program for Childcare Providers so I provide all meals and snacks. Down below you can check out our daily class schedule please take into consideration actives and times can change due to weather, teacher choice, sometimes twos being twos..... Again thank you for taking your time and reading about my business and please feel free to call if you have any questions or if you would like a tour of our little preschool/childcare program I look forward to speaking with you! Ms Kim License#376619438. * Class Schedule* 6:00-7:30 Morning arrivals, books,movies, puzzles, coloring 7:30 Breakfast 8:00 Table toys (rotation of manipulative activities) 8:30 Outside play 9:00 group activity teacher involvement 9:30 snack 10-11:30 circle time, art, music/movement, floor toys- teacher choice 11:30 Outside play 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Story time 1/3:00 Nap-time 3:00 Afternoon Snack 3:30 Floor toys 4:00 Outside play (Weather permitting) 4:30-5:00 Table-toys, books, movie, clean-up Give hugs, say Goodbye, see you tomorrow!

Karen P. says "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...

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MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

13613 CYNTHIA LN POWAY, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

My Room To Grow Preschool is a small school in the heart of Poway, that works hard every single day to insure that your children benefit from a happy, safe, challenging, and caring environment.Kids of different ages have different needs, so, we have tailored our programs to meet the development needs of your child, while nurturing their growth.

Shelly T. says "Really great experience! Especially during Covid. They were really diligent in creating a protocol. They are very responsive. I am super comfortable...

Tonya's Day Care

9130 Shadow Hill Rd. Santee, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)

In-Home daycare

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 and have been cleared and approved by licensing. One has experience as a nanny and the other has been with our company for nearly four years. Upon your request, I can provide references from parents whose children previously attended Tonya's Day Care, as well as those who still currently attend. Please call with any questions or inquiries.

Angela B says "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...

Little Sprouts Academy

13382 Poway Rd. Poway, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Little Sprouts was created to provide enriching, quality care through play-based learning. We offer a clean and inviting environment and healthy, organic food will always be served. Whether you need full-time or part-time care, you will find that Little Sprouts Academy is the perfect place for your child.

Katie says "Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving and caring. We have...

Love & Care Family Child Care

1168 Evilo Street El Cajon, CA

5 mi

I am a wonderful family child care. I invite you and your family to come check us out if you are looking for child care. I offer math, science, music and movement, arts and crafts, language & literature and much more. I am accepting all ages and all programs. The staff at Love & Care look forward to meeting you. We Care, We Play, We Learn, We Grow

Nahida Family Day Care

1096 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Hello, parents, My name is Nahidah. I am 50 years old and a very responsible, relatable, and understanding individual. I have been a professional babysitter/nanny in CA for the past 6 years and I work for a full-time/part-time in my daycare. My daycare is located in El Cajon where I live. A little bit of my history: I am a licensed babysitter with CPR certificate and first aid training. I am very loving, patient and outgoing and love having activities that children will find entertaining. Babysitting is something I love doing because every day is different and new and it's amazing being part of a child learning and growing as a person. Furthermore, I am qualified, Dependable, and Nurturing Caregiver Available Immediately! I am happy to help with play date supervision, homework help, and childcare. I am also comfortable working with twins. I am creative who loves drawing and painting with kids. Great with all ages, from newborn to teens. Every kid is treated as a family with love and respect. I love putting a smile on every kid's face and I believe every child deserves to be treated equally. I have more than one helper, this daycare is a family daycare. I have 2 of my daughters helping me and plus me which makes us three child care providers that will give your kids the best care they can possibly get. Side note, we like to take kids to the park or libraries once in a while that is if the parents do not mind that. All toys are sanitized before kids play with them, the house always clean. I also try to help kids learn new things every day like pick up after your mess so they learn to do that at their own home as well. We are always open for any parents who need someone as soon as possible or for emergencies. What I provide! -Health meal, -Play outside, -Read books, -Dancing, -Homework help, -Learning, -Potty training, -Nap time, -Craft and drawing, -Learning their ABC's and numbers. I speak English and a non-smoker as well as have a clean driving record. I'd be happy to provide references as well as meet or chat on the phone. Looking forward to hearing from you and I wish you the best of luck with your search.

Inspiring Early Childhood

16607 Martincoit Road Poway, CA

9 mi

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes: a beautiful huge natural playground home-cooked meals made from organic and natural ingredients biodegradable diapers and wipes natural cleaning products local field trips art projects daily email reports a rich environment of quality experiences Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide high-quality education that emerges from the child's relationships. Our goal is to inspire children to cultivate a passion for life-long learning.

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Family Child Care in Lakeside, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed family child care

Ellie's Family Daycare

My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to...

- Sarah S

All About Kids Preschool

Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!

- Tiffany S.

Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care

I cannot say enough wonderful things about MECP. Leaving your children in the care of others is easily the scariest and hardest thing to do...

- Cameron S.

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