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Family Daycares in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares

Nicole's Little Ducklings

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...

- Jessica H.

Susy's Family Childcare

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

- Jillien B.

Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

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...

- Shelby S.

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Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway El Cajon, CA

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. We also take trips to...

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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Growing Minds Family Child Care

1279 Lyons Ln El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
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...
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Susy's Family Childcare

1675 Chase Lane El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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...

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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Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

1498 Country Crest Dr. El Cajon, CA

5.0(2)
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...

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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Bono Family Childcare

1456 Swallow Dr El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
I am a large licensed childcare provider for past 13 years with great references. I care for children from the age of 2 months to 5 years old. I offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. I offer my children a loving and nourishing family environment.

Blake W says "Bono Family Daycare is the top of the line! I could not have found or asked for a better place for my child to be while I worked. My daughter was in Janet's...

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Muzhgan Fakhri's Child Care

511 June Way Apt J El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
I am an experienced childcare provider in the East county area. I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 2 year and would love to meet you and your lovely kids. I have experience of working with kids. My licensed home daycare provides babies with a safe, clean and fun environment where they will be able to interact...

Sayed S. says "This home child care is really nice and good. I put my kids and they are really happy and have fun. The provider helps with their homework and has an...

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Nahida Family Day Care

1096 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA

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...
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Happy Days Home Daycare

1407 Emerald Avenue El Cajon, CA

State license verified

I am a married mother with two kids. I have been a daycare provider since 1997 and I started my own home daycare in 2002. That's 21+ years of experience with children, not including my own kids! It is my goal to offer your family the quality childcare experience you deserve. I will do my best to provide your children with a...
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Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14 El Cajon, CA

We are small licensed childcare provider with great references. We provide care for children from the age of 1 year to 12 years old. We offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. We offer our children a loving and nourishing family environment, all meals and snacks, learning activities, and games. We have...
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All Star Home Child Care

11907 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA

Small Licensed Home Child Care - Loving - Learning - Happy Children Affordable Rates - Full & Part-time, Early & Extended hours Available Food Program/Homemade Nutritious meals. Infant, Toddler, School Age/Before & After School Care. CPR certified/Non Smoking. ABC's & 123's, Arts & Crafts.
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Love & Care Family Child Care

1168 Evilo Street El Cajon, CA

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...
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Susie's Family Daycare

2623 Kildare Way El Cajon, CA

*Monday - Friday *7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Over 20 years of experience. *Homemade meals and snacks. *A loving, caring home away from home for your child/children. *Infants - 5 years of age. *References Upon Request.
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Are you looking for a fun, safe, loving & Christian environment for your child? If so, Lil' Rascals is the place for you! We make Learning Fun for your Lil' One! Our kids love it & our parents appreciate it! We specialize in Early Literacy learning- 95% of our 4 year olds are reading before entering Kindergarten! Give your child...
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Panda Dreams Daycare

1739 Wind River Rd. El Cajon, CA

Panda Dreams Daycare in Rancho San Diego -- Live Scanned (Background Checked and Approved), Licensed & Insured Come Dream With Us! Offering. . . * NO REGISTRATION FEES * Organic Meals and Snacks INCLUDED in Tuition * Sibling Discounts * Military Discounts * Referral Incentives * Nutrition Program * 7+ Yrs....
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Aguayo Family Day care is owned and operated by the Aguayo family that are long time residence of El Cajon. With 9 years of experience and raising an extended family of our own, we understand the importance and difficulties of being parents finding a suitable day care for your family. You will find that we are very flexible with...
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Jk's Toddler Town

12014 Via Hacienda El Cajon, CA

I am an experienced babysitter! I have recently gotten my license to have an in home child care program. I usually care for about 4-5 children at a time. I can also provide transportation if needed. (Picking up from school) I provide snacks, arts and crafts, and much more! I am located in a very quiet, safe, and friendly...
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Deanna's Daycare

1118 Nidrah St El Cajon, CA

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Deanna's Daycare located in El Cajon, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide clean, safe, fun and nurturing care for families and kids from Day Care and Preschool. The...
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Drescher Family Day Care

8225 Wenatchee Ave El Cajon, CA

In-Home daycare
I am a small home day care, I have been in business over 21 years. I provide a safe and loving environment for your child to grow and learn. All meals included in your weekly tuition. Reading, singing, arts & crafts, outdoor play in a home setting. Please call to set up a tour.
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Jen's Family Daycare

637 Palomar Ave. El Cajon, CA

My name is Jennifer. I have available spots for full time and part time child care. I watch all ages from age 6 weeks to 12 years old. We have a large backyard with a swing-set, a hide and slide tower and ride on toys. We offer arts and crafts, circle time, story time, and we have lots of toys to play with. We offer educational...
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Saqa Mohamed's Child Care Service

6653 Julie Street El Cajon, CA

If you're a busy person and need a safe place, with a responsible caretaker, we encourage you to enroll your child in Saqa Mohamed's Daycare service. She has over 15 years of experience working with children at the Neighborhood House Association, along with an associates degree in Child Development. In the case of...
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in El Cajon, CA

When looking for a family daycare near you in El Cajon, CA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in El Cajon, CA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in El Cajon, CA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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