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Preschools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 277 reviews of the 290 listed preschools

HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

Could not be more happy with Hillcrest Preschool! A wonderful experience for my daughter and we plan to enroll our son next year! Teachers...

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7240 - La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

0251 - Childtime of San Diego

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

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HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

3900 CLEVELAND AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

3.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
We are an inclusive, diverse preschool in the heart of Hillcrest helping children make sense of the world through play. We accept both toddlers and preschoolers (18-months to 5 years) in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment full of passionate and dedicated teachers. At Hillcrest Preschool, we focus heavily on...

Care Member says "Could not be more happy with Hillcrest Preschool! A wonderful experience for my daughter and we plan to enroll our son next year! Teachers go above and...

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7240 - La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway

12668 SABRE SPRINGS PKWY SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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0251 - Childtime of San Diego

8111 NEW SALEM ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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7238 - La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd

10050 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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Imperial Learning Academy

7210 LISBON ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
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Nese Kids Care

967 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1750/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
At Nese Kids Care, we provide exceptional early education for children as young as 6 weeks up to 5 years old. Our thoughtfully designed programs nurture each child's natural curiosity while building the foundation for lifelong learning. Currently enrolling 12mo and up. Currently accepting Infants (6wks-12mo) to waitlist for...

Care Member says "Our son started at Nese Kids Care when he was just 10 weeks old--the youngest of all my children to ever begin daycare. I was nervous about leaving him...

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Marthas Daycare

12000 BLOCK CIJON ST SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(17)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 4 more
We are a licensed Family Home Daycare with a loving and educational environment. We provide all the meals breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Everything is home made nothing frozen or from a package. We teach our children in Spanish and English. We have been doing Daycare for 40years. We do dance, yoga, art and much more.

Care Member says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare, but from the very first visit, Martha made...

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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

1376 FELSPAR STREET SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1304/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
At St. Paul's, we think your child is #WORTHMORE! We offer Preschool through Middle School on one campus. This means families can stay together longer! It means we are able to know your child better for longer! Our schools are fully accredited by NLSA and WASC. We offer a wonderful Preschool program with opportunity to learn by...

Care Member says "St Paul’s is the best preschool my children have attended, and we have tried Nannies, and 3 other locations! They are attentive and loving with the...

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Nana's Day Care

5531 Chandler Drive San Diego, CA

5.0(4)
PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE. Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool teacher in Southwestern College. I...

Jenna W. says "Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and...

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Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Hello! I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Tierrasanta Elementary School...

Kelly K. says "If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so...

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Irma's Family Child Care.

3969 Casita Way San Diego, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Hello Mom and Dad. I am licensed as a family child care provider--20 years--located in my child care home in the College area (Convenient to College Ave and Hwy 94, and College Ave and I-8. Close to La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and in S.D. Near the College Grove Shopping Center. ) My home is bright, colorful, clean, and caring! +...

Care Member says "I enrolled my son at Irma's Family Child Care when my son was about 1.5 years old after just moving to San Diego. I was so grateful for my son and my...

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Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are $450 / week for full-time...

Care Member says "We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful...

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Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Your child's success is my priority! I am a dedicated and caring educator with 35 years experience. I use many teaching strategies to help every child find a path to success and learn what it means to be a citizen of the world. I provide educational activities, encourage creativity and exploring ideas, teach responsibility,...

Kristie L. says "Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the...

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Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up. What sets us about from the rest? Spacious outdoor learning environment Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.) Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening Lessons All Staff has Child...

Anne R. says "Healthy Toddlers Preschool is truly extraordinary. We feel so fortunate to have our little one here. Miss Bridgette is incredibly smart, warm, and intuitive...

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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA

5.0(37)

State license verified

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San Diego County Office of Education,...

Care Member says "Our daughter started attending Moonlight Daycare at 5 months old. It was during COVID, and at that time it was hard to find quality daycare providers....

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Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(13)

State license verified

BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing. We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts. With fun and educational activities, we...

Care Member says "It’s hard to put into words what BeepBop has meant to our family. Just a few years ago, we were overwhelmed first-time parents, searching for a daycare...

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Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct. San Diego, CA

5.0(11)

State license verified

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have been in the childcare industry...

Care Member says "Our son has been at Early Advantage Daycare for four years, and we couldn’t be happier with the care and education he’s received. From the very...

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Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

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 harvesting, and use grey-water...

Monica M says "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...

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St Paul's Senior Services

328 Maple St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Child Care program offers a loving, family oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and emotional growth of children. The...

Rachel M. says "I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My...

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Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way San Diego, CA

5.0(24)

State license verified

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376626594 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $300 for infants is $250 per week for full-time for 2 years and up-accepted. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year. However, I have had several...

Care Member says "We've been entrusting our three children to Mina for years, and it's been an absolute blessing. From the moment our eldest started, we knew we'd found...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Diego, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Diego, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in San Diego, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Diego, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in San Diego, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in San Diego, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in San Diego, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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