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Nursery Preschools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 297 reviews of the 127 listed nursery preschools

Ms. Ann's Day Care

We love Ms. Ann and her home! We highly recommend her daycare! I say this because she spoils our kids in the best possible ways- my almost...

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Oceanview Home Daycare

Zarmina (Mrs. Z) and her helpers have taken care of my children for the last 5 years since they were a few months old. A friend referred her...

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Starfield Montessori Daycare

LOVE my child's daycare. Teachers are very attentive, friendly, respectful, caring and receptive to requests. My daughter loves it here. She...

- Cindy B.

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Ms. Ann's Day Care

10370 El Honcho Place San Diego, CA

4.7(20)

State license verified

State licensed childcare #376623370. My home is a safe place where children ages 1 year-5 years are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, daily outings to the park, arts and crafts, story-time, and field trips. I am also a Nationally Accredited...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Ann and her home! We highly recommend her daycare! I say this because she spoils our kids in the best possible ways- my almost 2 year old...

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Oceanview Home Daycare

14204 Classique Way San Diego, CA

5.0(17)

State license verified

Hello wonderful parents! Do you need an honest and trustworthy childcare to watch your loved ones while you're at work? My name is Zarmina and I would love to take care of your children at my home. Currently, I have 3 experienced helpers who work alongside me and there are always 2 caregivers at all times. We are...

Care Member says "Zarmina (Mrs. Z) and her helpers have taken care of my children for the last 5 years since they were a few months old. A friend referred her when we...

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Starfield Montessori Daycare

16315 Alipaz Court San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Starfield Montessori is a happy, safe and an intellectually stimulating home based Montessori facility. The learning environment is designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity and set them on the lifelong path of learning. Staying true to the Montessori philosophy, we have a holistic view of child development with equal...

Cindy B. says "LOVE my child's daycare. Teachers are very attentive, friendly, respectful, caring and receptive to requests. My daughter loves it here. She smiles every...

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Jennifer's Family Childcare

4471 Pocahontas Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hi, my name is Jenny. I have been working with children for 30 years! Owning a Licensed family childcare for 20 years of it Lic# 3222010199. I take pride in the care I provide and seek to entertain the children I care for while providing an educational setting. Over the years, I have had infants come in and watched them grow...

Julie A. says "My daughter has been going to Jennifer's Family Childcare for over one year, since she was 3 months old. I was scared to leave her with strangers at...

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Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for toddlers according to the age...

Cynthia S says "Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we...

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Claudia's Family Childcare

4701 Kleefeld Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Hello families, My name is Claudia Pantoja, a licensed childcare provider in Clairemont Mesa and also a mother of two beautiful girls, ages 10 and 6. I am proud and happy to share my experiences of raising children with new families. I have always enjoyed taking care of children and have spent many years watching over my nieces...

Sara D. says "I'm a first time mom, a former nanny, and a business owner. I never could have imagined I would have felt this confident about leaving my son with any...

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Hugs And Smiles Child Care

13044 Cayote Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hello Parents! My name is Maryna. I provide a kind and loving environment for young children, ages 2 to 6 years. A variety of fun and educational activities are offered throughout the day. I was a volunteer for one year at Deer Canyon preschool, where I worked with teacher in a classroom of 9 to 12 students. Assisted the kids...

Maria A says "Our son Victor has been going to Hugs and Smiles for a while, and Maryna truly makes it feel like a second home for him. He's got everything he needs,...

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Oliver Place

5119 Chollas Pkwy San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Hello! I'm Whitney and I would love to spend the day caring for and teaching your children. I am a teacher who has chosen to stay at home with my twin girls. I would love to add a few more children to our daily routine of learning about the world around us. I have 4 years of experience teaching preschool children (7 years of...

Amy C. says "Whitney watched after our two very active boys. She was always great with them and kept them very busy and active. The boys were quickly at ease with her...

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Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

13288 Entreken Ave San Diego, CA

4.2(10)
Happy Smiles Daycare is a loving place set up with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. My name is Maribel, I am the Director of Happy Smiles Daycare and my goal is to provide your child with excellent care that will nourish and help him/her blossom and feel loved. I am a energetic mom with a...

Ezaree E. says "As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents...

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I offer full-time, part-time, or drop-in child care out of my North Pacific Beach home. I accept children between two months to five years. Most of my children start as infants or toddlers, and stay with me until they fully transition into preschool or kindergarten. We read stories, draw and paint, listen and dance to music and...

Lisa D says "Caryl Hall has been my day care provider/nanny for 8 years and we currently still use her services. Caryl has been taking care of our daughter Ashley, since...

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Pigtails And Snails Home Day Care

4633 Shields Street San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Welcome to Pigtails and Snails Home Daycare. We are a military family located in Tierrasanta. I am state licensed and approved to offer NACCRRA Operation Military Child Care (OMCC) program, I have also applied to become a CDH provider and am currently waiting on approval. We have two wonderful sons ages 9 and 1 and 2 dogs. My...

Courtney says "Tina is an amazing care giver, provider, and mother. She treats my boys like they are her own. I know when I leave my kids with her they are going to be...

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I am a state of California licensed provider. I have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Elementary Education and Master's Degree of Art In Education with Specialization in Special Education. I have 15 years of teaching experience and opened my childcare program in January 2014. Some of my childcare programs services offered are...

Fritza P. says "My daughter has been attending little planet family daycare since she was 6 months old she is now almost 2 years old. When looking for a daycare I toured...

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ABC Rainbow Daycare

6307 Lake Decatur Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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 the community of San Carlos, and...

Nicole L. says "My son was Alba's first client and he absolutely loves her! She has never called out and has been super communicative with our family. My son is well fed,...

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Bolivar Mary Family Child Care

2164 Fenton Pkwy 106 San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 and CPR certified.

Care Member says "She is an amazing take care provider I am a first mom and I took both of my kids there and they grow up in a really healthy and lovely environment, she...

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Fariba Home Daycare

16825 SAINTSBURY GLEN APT. 90 San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
I am as a family child care licensed in CA. I opened my business and I am available at (6 AM- to 6 PM ). I have daily dancing and music. My background includes being a teacher. I am a student in college right now and. I do study a child development course. I was a nanny and I love kids. I have knowledge dealing with different...

Leyla R. says "Fariba is trustworthy, very kind, experienced and energetic. She treats my baby like his mom. I feel very relaxed having her to take care of my son when I...

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Nicole P

1770 Grand Ave., APT. C San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Hi parents! My name is Nicole, and I am 27 years old. I am an alumni of the University of San Diego (USD). I majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. I am enthusiastically looking for a family who is in need of a live-in nanny/ sitter/mother's helper/ errand runner! I am available to begin work February 16th,...

Stefanie B. says "Nicole interviewed with me for a position that I did not end up filling. I was highly impressed with her communication skills in person, via email, etc....

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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...
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Riba's Home Child Care

11417 Poblado Rd San Diego, CA

Hi, my name is Riba I am a loving mother of two and licensed by the state of California, certified in child development, certified assistant teacher, with 10 plus years of child care and elementary school teaching. Not only does my daycare provide a collaborative environment for children to create and grow, whether that be...
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Tiny Teapots Preschool & Daycare

4156 Epsilon St San Diego, CA

State license verified

Hi everyone! We are a curriculum based in home daycare. Our staff/owner has 10+ years experience with children. Our program will provide the foundation that your child needs to flourish in kindergarten. We offer a unique combination of curriculum and play based learning that allows each child to explore their imagination while...
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Dreambig Family Daycare

4115 Olympic St San Diego, CA

State license verified

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. The standards that we follow...
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FAQs for finding nursery preschools near you in San Diego, CA

Choosing a nursery preschool near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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