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Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Kid s Town Montessori School. KTMS is a family owned and operated Montessori pre-school offering part-time and full-time programs for children ages 1 to 9 years. Our educational childcare/daycare program offers emphasis on four areas: care of self and the environment, sensory and motor education, writing and reading, and math...
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Discovery Isle (Oceanside)

3791 OCEANIC WAY OCEANSIDE, CA

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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NannyNow

432 2nd Street Suite E Encinitas, CA

Tired of searching through ENDLESS profiles? GFC handles ALL of the work for you! Custom Nanny Placement - On Demand Babysitting - Parent Coaching - Family Management Goose Family Consulting boasts refreshingly simple support in finding your family's Best Fit Nanny or Babysitter. Try NANNY NOW an on-demand babysitting...
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G. Jesenia Family Child Care

156 Avenida Descanso B Oceanside, CA

Hi, I'm a Family Child Care Provider , but will also be able to provide care outside my home on my free time, I'm certified CPR and First Aid training ,I'm in business since 2009, have a small license, experience working with infant (4 week and up) toddler, pre- school and school age. Offers: Safe and nice environment. Provide...
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El Camino Preschools Inc

2002 California St Oceanside, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
El Camino Preschool has been serving north county children for over 30 years! Our family owned and operated preschool is located on 3/4 acres of country landscape in the quiet Fire Mountain neighborhood of Oceanside. Children ages 2 to 6 years old attend our preschool and we provide before and after Kindergarten programs. We...
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Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Hello Kiddie Daycare is a licensed childcare and early education provider in Oceanside, California. The center offers a loving environment and a structured pre-kindergarten program to children ages two to five years old. Operating hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, weekdays.
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Mommy and ME Montessori Prep. School

4314 Silver Spring Way Oceanside, CA

Preschool
Child care
Mommy and Me Montessori Preparatory School located at 4314 Silver Spring Way, Oceanside, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight AM to twelve Noon. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities...
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Krewer Family Child Care

933 Hardell Lane Vista, CA

We believe in developing the whole child including social/emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and language development. Our blend of home and school like setting enables us to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages children to learn and discover through active exploration, to try new things, to be...
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Peppertree Montessori, Inc.

427 College Blvd Ste I Oceanside, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Peppertree Montessori offers safe, nurturing & quality programs for Infants, Toddlers, preschool, kindergarten as well as before and after school extended hours services. The school provides a peaceful and safe Montessori environment where children are encouraged to express themselves with purpose, passion and vision and develop...
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Mary's Home Day Care

3414 Hollencrest Rd San Marcos, CA

state license CPR/First aid certified Nutrition Program pre-school curriculum
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Tracys Family Child Care

724 Point Cabrillo Oceanside, CA

Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
The Tracy's Family Childcare located at 724 Point Cabrillo, Oceanside, California, offers basic childcare. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from six AM to six PM, Mondays...
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English Way Preschool

1617 Stewart Street Oceanside, CA

English Way Preschool was opened for local families who want a different kind of preschool. Home based without the corporate feel. With few preschools in the area, most offering daycare, there was a need for a family run, high quality school where learning is fun and lessons are structured. Focusing on children between the ages...
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Central Montessori School Inc

286 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA

Preschool
Child care
Central Montessori School Incorporated located at 286 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Montessori School of Oceanside 2

4760 Oceanside Blvd Oceanside, CA

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Our Montessori school is dedicated to the goal of providing excellent early childhood education and daycare programs to meet the needs of working parents. We happily enroll students of any race, color or ethnic origin. Licensed by the California State Department of Social Services, and staffed by trained and experienced...
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Shantivanam Childrens Community

229 Cerro St Encinitas, CA

Shantivanam Childrens Community located at 229 Cerro Street, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Olivenhain Country Preschool

448 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Encinitas, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Olivenhain Country Preschool in Encinitas, California provides a safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop skills needed for future academic success. The school serves children from 7 weeks to 4 years old and offers infant, toddler, preschool, and junior kindergarten programs. Operating hours are...
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North County Community Svc.

2860 Thunder Dr Oceanside, CA

Preschool
Child care
The North County Community Service located at 2860 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from seven-thirty AM to five-fifteen PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers...
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Intellichildren of San Marcos

212 W. San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, CA

Intellichildren of San Marcos, is a comprehensive child care center offering care for children 6-weeks-old to 5-years-old. A new program was started in September, which also offers care for the school-aged child from kindergarten through fifth grade. We are within walking distance of San Marcos Elementary school, and is...
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The Guys Little Daycare

823 Point Buchon Oceanside, CA

Child care
Guys Little Daycare located at 823 Point Buchon, Oceanside, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open seven AM to...
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Miller Family Daycare

1651 Saddlehorn Dr. San Marcos, CA

I have a large licensed day care now for 10 years. I have 24 ECE units, and am continually taking workshops and classes related to my field. I am a member of the San Diego County Family Child Care Association, as well as the YMCA, and attend a support group with other childcare providers in my area. A few years back I added...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Carlsbad, CA

Pre-k programs in Carlsbad, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Carlsbad, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Carlsbad, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Carlsbad, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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