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Nursery Preschools in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 52 listed nursery preschools

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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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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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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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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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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Aguayo family daycare

400 Greenfield Dr. El Cajon, CA

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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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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Kimberly Sims

E. Main Street El Cajon, CA

I am back home in San Diego County! I have been fully licensed and certified for 7 yrs, with more than 19 yrs experience in raising and nurturing children. I have references upon your request. You will be pleased to know that we have been able to build long-term relationships with my previous clients, and have stayed connected...
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Happy Hilltop Childcare

9591 Upland Street Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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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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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FAQs for finding nursery preschools near you in El Cajon, CA

Choosing a nursery preschool near you in El Cajon, CA for your child is an important decision to make, as this will be the first time your little one is attending school. Doing research ahead of time can help you find a nursery preschool that meets all of your expectations. Research nursery schools in your area and read reviews from other parents to get an idea of the quality and track record each nursery offers. Talk to the staff member or director at each nursery you visit and observe the classroom environment to ensure that the nursery follows good practices related to safety, cleanliness and curriculum. Once you have determined which nursery will best suit your needs, schedule a tour for you and your child so that they feel comfortable with their new surroundings before starting school.

When choosing a nursery preschool for your child near you in El Cajon, CA, there are several key factors to keep in mind. Look for a nursery school that provides a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment so your child feels comfortable learning and exploring. It's also important to ensure the nursery preschool offers stimulating and age-appropriate activities that stimulate their cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. Ultimately, the best nursery preschool should prioritize your child's wellbeing by encouraging healthy academic habits while forming positive relationships with other kids and educators.

The average hourly rate that nursery preschools near you in El Cajon, CA charge per hour is $0.00. Nursery preschools offer a variety of learning and play opportunities for young children. Structured activities such as circle time, stories, crafts, music and movement, dramatic play, science experiments and outdoor play nurture young minds in big and small ways. Some nursery preschools even offer their own library for children to borrow books from. By advocating developmentally appropriate practices and offering stimulating activities tailored to your child's age and interests, nursery preschools help your little one get ready for formal education in the future.

Nursery preschools near you in El Cajon, CA are designed to help young children develop important cognitive, language and social skills they will need in school and throughout their lives. These early childhood education centers feature experienced teachers and a stimulating, safe learning environment. Research has shown that nursery schools offer many benefits for both children and parents alike; from increased self-confidence and communication skills, to greater understanding of numbers, colors, and shapes. They also give kids a chance to interact with other children their own age which can help them understand the concept of sharing and teamwork. Parents may find nursery preschool programs beneficial too since they can provide much-needed respite or an outlet for creative activities for youngsters.

All nursery preschools on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any nursery preschools who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. A CareCheck is a great jumping off point, but we strongly recommend that you do your own due diligence. When choosing a nursery preschool near you in El Cajon, CA, it is important to be thorough in your research. Ask other parents for recommendations and take advantage of online reviews and ratings. Additionally, visit the nursery preschools if these visits are allowed, or contact them with questions relevant to their care approach. The nursery should have high safety standards to protect the children from any potential dangers and appropriate policies on disciplinary approaches and health management. Choosing a nursery school also means learning about their curriculum; don’t forget to ask about their educational plans as well as any special activities they may offer. Finally, the nursery preschool staff will play a big role in the quality of care provided so it's essential that they are competent and friendly towards both children and parents.

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