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We have 112 part-time daycares in San Diego, CA! Compare and find the best part-time daycare to fit your needs.

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Part-Time Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 366 reviews of the 112 listed part-time daycares

EASTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

The teachers view themselves as educators first and foremost, so my child comes home smarter and more confident. It’s amazing how I have...

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Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and...

- Suleyka H.

Healthy Toddlers Care

Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their...

- Kara B.

Part-Time Daycares Near San Diego, CA

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EASTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

4377 EASTGATE MALL SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1530/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The mission of Eastgate Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, loving, and secure learning environment to help students develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually as we serve the students, their families, and our communities. Our excellent team of early childhood educators are...

Care Member says "The teachers view themselves as educators first and foremost, so my child comes home smarter and more confident. It’s amazing how I have seen him grow...

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Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Welcome to Mohamed Habiba family childcare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a variety of Developmental...

Suleyka H. says "I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and without her I...

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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...

Kara B. says "Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including...

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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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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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Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way San Diego, CA

5.0(57)

State license verified

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general childcare, however, I have...

Care Member says "Our son went to Mali's for three years. He absolutely loved it and we knew he was well taken care of. Our son would run into her house everyday and talk...

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Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 that learning is not taught,...

Nicole C. says "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...

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Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St. San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park, daily arts and crafts, and...

Kelcey E says "We love Ms. Ana (or Mama as the boys call her)! Our son has been in her care since he was 4 months old and is only leaving now at 2 1/2 because we are...

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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 "We are so grateful to have found Ms. Mattie and for the love and care she has given our son, W. She was fully booked the first time we called and we...

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Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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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Judy's Family Childcare

4014 34th Street San Diego, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, at Judy's Family Child Care, you and your child aren't clients - you are family. We provide nutritious meals, field trips, and a creative curriculum that includes art, science, music, and many hands on activities to make learning fun! We focus on developing...

Nurith A. says "Ms. Judy is a true treasure. She combines many years of experience with genuine love and care for the children under her care. Her daycare focuses on...

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Shooting Stars Daycare

7831 Golfcrest Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
Shooting Stars Daycare proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. This is a licensed home daycare business located in San Carlos, near Mission Trails National Park. My life has been dedicated to caregiving, specializing in infants and toddlers. I've made a career working closely with parents as a Nanny...

Care Member says "Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we couldn't be more...

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Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We are dedicated to getting the...

Clara B. says "I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much...

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Irma's Family Child Care.

3969 Casita Way San Diego, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
Preschool
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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Pooh's Pals

15362 Paseo Ajanta San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Pooh's Pals Home Childcare has openings for all ages. I offer Full Time, Part Time and Drop-In. I am open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. offering a one adult to 4 child ratio. I promise if you hire me your child will be very well cared for, happy and safe. Please call or email me if you would like to come over for an...

Donna W. says "I highly recommended this in home daycare as well as 1 other daycare. This daycare has a great atmosphere very friendly. The children are great! The babies...

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Happy Snowman Daycare

1364 So. 50th St. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Fully fenced property 360 Online CCTV Close access to Hwy 805 ENROLLING NOW Please call for an appointment Hello, My name is Amelia, and I would like to invite you to be part of our family. We have recently open a new Daycare facility in hour home. I have two children I take care of; one goes to school all day and the other one...
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Nini Daycare

17545 Ashburton Rd San Diego, CA

5.0(5)
Hello, My name is Nancy. I have a home day care, located in Rancho Bernardo. My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California. My mom and I have just opened our own home family childcare this year. Also, we have several years of experience with children, and took few college classes and received our teacher assistant...

Stephanie H. says "I started sending my child to Nancy and Nooshin since she was 12 weeks. Being a first time parent there are lots of worries and trials. Both Nancy and...

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Storytime Childcare

4114 Fond Du Lac Avenue San Diego, CA

5.0(7)
Hi! I have a fun, licensed (#376624365) childcare. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I take care of children from newborn to school age. I'm a big Disney fan and a huge arts and crafts kinda gal. You can be sure your little one will be bringing home a lot of keepsake treasures (age appropriate). I send a daily activity...

Amy M. says "I can only sum this up in three words. Jen is amazing! Jen took the time and effort to look after my two month old. Not only did she teach him but as a new...

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Wild Child San Diego Nature School

3119 Mariners Way San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Children learn through play, asking questions, and exploring the natural world around them. Our program incorporates the philosophies of Emilia Reggio and also includes Waldorf style teaching. Myself and my teachers are highly educated and experienced in providing a fun outdoor experience at our nature school. The school is...

Jennifer R. says "My 4 year old son has been going to Wild Child since their nature school opened in June and he has thrived and flourished and learned so much! He had...

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Quentz Bilingual Academy

9840 La Tortola Ct. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
International
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
+ 3 more
Quentz Bilingual Academy offers a full and part-time family based Montessori preschool program for children ages 2-5. Founded by U.C. Berkeley PhD, Dr. Cindy Lehmann, we are a California state licensed program, designated STEAM education facility and YMCA certified Wellness Champion Program partner. Quentz offers a rigorous,...

Mary Ann R. says "I recently enrolled my 3-year old at the Quentz Bilingual Academy. I highly recommend Dr. Cindy Lehmann's school. We don't speak Chinese, but in 3 days...

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FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in San Diego, CA

Part-time daycare is becoming increasingly accessible and popular among working families. The cost of part-time daycare can vary widely depending on location and the type of center you choose.

Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in San Diego, CA can be a daunting but important task. If you need part-time daycare, there are several factors to keep in mind while searching. Start by narrowing down options on Care.com based on location and rate. From there you can read reviews from other families. It is also wise to consider the program's curriculum, staff qualifications, and the ratio of adults to children for a quality environment.

Part-time daycare services near you in San Diego, CA provide care for children during part of the day, typically during parents' work hours. These services typically offer activities focused on early childhood education in areas such as literacy and numeracy. Through combining structured, educational activities with free play, part-time daycares are able to give children experience in both classroom and social settings while they are under adult supervision. Additionally, part-time daycare providers typically partner with parents to tailor program goals and objectives to their needs and those of their child's.

When looking for part-time daycare near you in San Diego, CA, it is important to research a facility's qualifications and credentials. Make sure they have a license and that their staff is certified and experienced in child care. It's also a good idea to ask about the staff-to-child ratio, as part-time daycares should be attentive to the children’s needs while they are there. Before you entrust your children with any part-time daycare, look at references from past customers or even observe how the facility operates firsthand. Finally, investigate if the part-time daycare offers activities for your children such as music, art and outdoor recreation so that your children can remain engaged when having fun outside of their home environment.

Part-time daycare can near you in San Diego, CA can offer many benefits for both families and children alike. To start, they provide child care in a safe, stimulating environment that is supervised by trained professionals. As part-time daycare is not permanent and only used on an as-needed basis, it is often more affordable than full-time daycare, making it much easier for working parents to manage their budgets while still providing quality care for their children. Additionally, part-time daycare offers the flexibility to increase or decrease usage depending on schedules, holidays and other commitments, allowing families to adapt to changing circumstances.

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