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We have 121 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 296 reviews of the 121 listed part-time daycares

Mimi's Place

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...

- Jamie G.

Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

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...

- Ezaree E.

Pigtails And Snails Home Day Care

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...

- Courtney

Part-Time Daycares Near San Diego, CA

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Creative Hearts Daycare

6848 Airoso Ave San Diego, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
Creative Hearts Daycare is a musical enrichment daycare and preschool caring for ages 18 months- 5 years old, located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving environment in which children can experience the joy of learning and thrive to their fullest potential! At Creative...
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Amanda's Helping Hands

7572 Radenz Ave San Diego, CA

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
I am a licensed Family Child Care home that cares for infants to toddlers (age 2). Please allow my partner and I to care for and teach your loved ones while you are at work. We both have worked at the Child and Youth Development Center on base. We have specific training and understand how their observations relate to important...
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Primrose School of 4S Ranch

17025 VIA DEL CAMPO SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Preschool
With purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers, our Balanced Learning approach inspires children to think in more ways: with creativity, compassion and resourcefulness. This time-tested approach instills a love of learning and discovery that helps your child develop and excel for years. Our Mission To forge a path...
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Samar Day Care

6730 Solterra Vista Pkwy SAN DIEGO, CA

starting at
$1900/mo
• Philosophy of my Childcare is for children to learn: - How to live in a peaceable environment. SOLVING). - How to resolve conflict peacefully (PROBLEM - How to appreciate diversity. - How their ideas are unique. - How to feel safe and confident _ promote their creative mind Learning how to live with others peacefully...
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REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH/SCHOOL

4670 MOUNT ABERNATHY AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Reformation Lutheran Preschool provides an enriched learning environment that has helped many students learn, grow and develop. We pride ourselves in meeting the child where they are at and providing curriculum that helps each child grow to the best of their abilities. Our teaching staff genuinely cares and loves each of their...
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Mortazavi Samar family homedaycare

6730 SOLTERRA VISTA PKWY SAN DIEGO, CA

starting at
$1850/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
Academic
+ 1 more
• Philosophy of my Childcare is for children to learn: - How to live in a peaceable environment. SOLVING). - How to resolve conflict peacefully (PROBLEM - How to appreciate diversity. - How their ideas are unique. - How to feel safe and confident _ promote their creative mind Learning how to live with others peacefully...
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The New Haven

2640 Historic Decatur Road San Diego, CA

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are a unique solution to this new era of working from home by providing a space for parents to work in our co-working space while their children are cared for in our Montessori Classroom. Our membership options are wider ranging than most preschools because you can schedule as little as two hours a week up to 5 full days....
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Michelle's Place

2483 GRAFTON ST San Diego, CA

I'm a licensed provider with over 10years experience. Currently have 1 full time opening for a child age 2+ during the day (6a-6pm) and 5 spots open for evenings and overnights. Closed on weekends
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The Coder School

9879 Carmel Mountain Rd San Diego, CA

The Coder School is a year-round after-school coding school for kids ages 7-18. We combine collaboration and immersion with direct instruction by our Code Coaches to get your kids learning to code and rockin' their inner hacker in no time! Our mission is to inspire and excite kids to not only learn to code, but think critically...
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Little Bear Child Care

3236 Cowley Way 1 San Diego, CA

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have been an In-Home Licensed Child Care Provider for 20 years. I currently have 3 openings for Preschool age and up. Transportation to and from school is provided, and I do give a sibling discount as well. I am located in South Clairemont in San Diego, and the nearest schools to me are Toler...
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Oliver Place

5119 Chollas Pkwy San Diego, CA

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...
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Claudia's Family Childcare

4701 Kleefeld Ave San Diego, CA

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...
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Mimi's Place

3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43 San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
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 Pre-School: $125 weekly We offer a...

Jamie G. says "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...

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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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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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Carmel Mountain Preschool is a privately owned preschool and offers part time and full time programs for children from 18 months to Kindergarten Prep. We also offer a school age program for elementary student for local schools in Rancho Penasquitos.

Ori V. says "It has been an amazing experience to see our daughter Olivia grow and thrive for the past 2.5 years at the CMP. After trying two other schools prior, I can...

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Happy Time Daycare

6217 Estelle St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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.

Yolanda J says "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...

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San Diego Surf Lessons

740 Felspar St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
San Diego Surf Lessons has provided safe, fun, and exciting surf lessons and camps for the past 14 years! Founded in 2000 San Diego Surf Lessons continuously provides the best surf instruction to inexperienced and experienced surfers alike. Our friendly, highly trained and certified instructors will guide you through an...
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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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Del Mar Highlands Kindercare

3808 TOWNSGATE DR SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Welcome to Del Mar Highlands KinderCare, located just off El Camino Real and Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley! Our curriculum focuses on early academics, physical activity, and social-emotional learning to nurture healthy bodies, happy hearts, and growing minds. In our learn-through-play approach, we focus on whole-child...
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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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