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Jasmine's Home Daycare
5.0
My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly so you know your kids are in good...
- Gail C
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
Starting Small Family Daycare
5.0
Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a few minutes chatting with each parent as they drop off their child. I've also never seen a child upset to be dropped off with her in the mornings. Many of the...
- Nicole C
Bosforo Diana Family Child Care
5.0
Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking our son to Diana when he was 4 months old and he is now over a year old, he loves going to see Diana. The house is clean, the baby is fed and we...
- Julia V
Tender Care Preschool & Child Care
5.0
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 started kindergarten. I've been a teacher for 20 years, and I can say that Tender Care is hands down one of the best education centers I've seen....
- Monica M
Family daycares in San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Loving home environment with personalized care and over 20 years of experience. I am CA Licensed, CPR, Preventive Health Practices, First Aid and Nutrition Program Certified.
5.0
"My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly...
Gail C
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
5.0
(1)
We are an in-home licensed family day care that provide top quality child care treating every child as family. Plenty of great references will agree and are available.
5.0
(1)
Hello and thank you for looking.
My name is Tammy.
With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe...
5.0
"Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a few minutes chatting with each parent as they drop off their child. I've also never seen a child upset to be dropped off with...
Nicole C
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Diana Bosforo and I have been an excellent daycare provider for the past 30 years. I have owned my state license for many years, I am CPR certified, and I am also a member of the YMCA child facility. I love kids and treat all the babies I take care of as if they were my own grand...
5.0
"Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking our son to Diana when he was 4 months old and he is now over a year old, he loves going to see Diana. The house...
Julia V
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...
5.0
"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 started kindergarten. I've been a teacher for 20 years, and I can say that Tender Care is hands down one of the...
Monica M
5.0
(2)
My name is Alba Martinez. ABC RAINBOW DAYCARE is open from 7:00am to 5:30 p. Monday to Friday. I provide a stimulating fun environment for three month olds to three years old. I have over twenty years of experience in Professional Child Development in a Daycare setting. My Daycare is located in...
5.0
"ABC Rainbow Daycare is professionally run, and it is clear that it's proprietor Alba Martinez is very knowledgeable about babies and toddlers to ensure a fun and growing experience. I would give ABC Rainbow Daycare five stars due to the professionalism and...
Noah M
5.0
(1)
Mimi's Place - License #376621683
3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA 92104
M - F 24 hour availability
For November & December - 1 week of free care after 4 weeks of care
Full-Time Infant Rates 0-2: $200 weekly
Full-Time Toddler Rates 2-3: $150 weekly
Full-Time Potty Trained to...
5.0
"We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage of development. Our daughter is moving on to pre-school now and we are sad to go! Nika and her assistant...
Jamie G
5.0
(1)
-19 years experience working with infant, toddlers, preschoolers, and after school ages
-AA Degree in Child Development
-Worked for Head Start Program for 9 years
-Have a large license and provide services from 6 weeks to 12 years old
-Open 5 days/week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....
5.0
"My sons, Ryder and Shane have been coming to Ms. May's daycare for almost over a year. They're always excited to go and never cry when I drop them off. Though my kids are only in the ages of 2 and 3, they already know how to count from 1-20 in English, Spanish,...
Jian H
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
5.0
(1)
Located in San Diego, California, Bay Park Early Learning Center is one of the two branches of San Diego Early Childhood Learning Centers. It provides a year-round program for children ages three months up to prekindergarten. The Center offers an Infant and Toddler Program, Preschool Program, and...
5.0
"My daughter attended BPELC for one year with Miss Jill after we moved to Bay Park. We had a great experience there- the director is very involved and positive, and the teachers are very caring and talented. Our kindergarten teacher told us that she loved it when...
Melanie R
5.0
(1)
The Happy Time Daycare located at 6217 Estelle Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
5.0
"I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this place.i would refer to anyone"
Yolanda J
5.0
(1)
5.0
"I looked at 5 other daycare's before finally deciding on Ms. Irene's family daycare.
My 2 year old son loves going to this daycare. Ms. Irene does everything that a would be expected out of a great daycare provider AND more.
She is kind, loving, careful and she...
Allie V
My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376627456 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $250 for infants is $275 per week for full-time.
Hello Everyone!
My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year. However, I have had several...
Now onto our 12th year!
Thank you Mission Hills!
Morning*Star Daycare has been open since 2000, lovingly caring for children ages birth-age 3. We create age appropriate indoor/outdoor activities and focus on fine and gross motor skills for each child. We provide infant music, movement and sensory enrichment. Each day we spend time on music (with...
My name is Asho Farah. My home daycare is open 24 hours everyday. I have experience working with children since 2011. I used to work at Iftin Charter School with school kids. I speak English, Arabic, Swahili, and Somali. At the daycare, Children have a good environment to do their homework. When...
My Name is Makisha Mcneil the Director of Dreambig Family ChildCare, Providing a safe and healthy environment for infants and children. Our school offers Infant and Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age programs. We've been serving families in the community for more than 10years....
Hi there, I am a licensed Family Child Care home, I am a fun, loving and experienced provider. I have worked with kids from 3 months to 4 years old, I cater a small group of children, usually no more than six kids in order to provide a family environment.
I am fingerprinted cleared through live scan...
My daycare provides a safe, comfortable, and happy environment for children to thrive and learn. I implement best practices for fostering healthy growth, and learning for young children through engaging activities, playtime, and daily routines.
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in San Diego, CA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in San Diego, CA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in San Diego, 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.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in San Diego, CA is right for my family?
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 San Diego, 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.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in San Diego, CA?
When choosing family daycare near you in San Diego, 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.
Ratings for San Diego, CA family daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Family Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 365 reviews of the 120 listed family daycares.