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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in El Cajon, CA

We have 36 pre-k schools in El Cajon, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Academy of Play

892 E Madison Ave. El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Reggio emilia
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest of the child. We believe that child learn best through, whether it be language, motor skills, or academics. Through self-guided curriculum, children are given a share in control of their learning. By respecting each individual child and valuing their opinions as well as learning interest, we are in a position to magnify their learning. Our highly qualified staff become collaborators and co-learners, as we plan and fully engage in all activities based on the child s interest. We value ourselves on respecting and appreciating each individual child and their uniqueness. Spanish Immersion: We are a Spanish immersion childcare, aiming for each child grasp and understand the language. Our infant through three year old classes are fully immersed in the Spanish language, with a teacher/student ratio of 1:4 for infants and 1:8 for two years+. In the Pre-K class is a 1:10 or less ratio, also immersed in Spanish, with one hour of English every day, to ensure all children are kindergarten ready. We accept funding programs!

Andrea O says "Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed...

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Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

488 Nothomb Street El Cajon, CA

< 1 mi

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Hello my name is Mary and I am a new teacher in the Granite Hills area of El Cajon. I started this home based preschool with the vision of creating a nurturing environment for learning and getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten. Lil Monarchs have circle time, outdoor play and one on one and small group academic instruction when the child is interested. I provide a daily snack and a fun safe and clean program. Excited to meet your child and family. Having a new drop off experience is always exciting and I allow space but supervision to let your child ease into our daily schedule so they may thrive and learn. I am here to see what works best for your family needs. I accept children 3 years old and up. Can help 3 year olds with potty training with addition monthly fee. My capacity is 8 children a day. Flexible day programs: 2-5 times a week I have worked with kindergarten age children for over 2 years through Cajon Valley School District. My Fall program starts September 3rd, 2019 Drop off 8:30 til 1 p.m. with extended hour until 2 p.m. for additional fee, Monday through Friday. Clean, fun and safe location
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Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14 El Cajon, CA

5 mi

We are small licensed childcare provider with great references. We provide care for children from the age of 1 year to 12 years old. We offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. We offer our children a loving and nourishing family environment, all meals and snacks, learning activities, and games. We have volunteered in various capacities. We are committed as your "Partner in Parenting", and look forward to growing with you and your family. We provide children with the essential care and education to be winning learners. Enthusiastic to create an environment that is inspiring, cheering, safe, and adaptive to each individual child's needs. Provided care for infants and toddlers including changing , feeding and comforting. Planned activities and play area for toddlers. Set up cribs or mats for infants. Served snacks to children and monitored throughout snack time. Cleaned play and snack area at closing time. Returned toys and mats to selected area.
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Bono Family Childcare

1456 Swallow Dr El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

I am a large licensed childcare provider for past 13 years with great references. I care for children from the age of 2 months to 5 years old. I offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. I offer my children a loving and nourishing family environment.

Blake W says "Bono Family Daycare is the top of the line! I could not have found or asked for a better place for my child to be while I worked. My daughter was in Janet's...

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Pepper Valley Learning Center in El Cajon, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 144 children for preschool and kindergarten.

Galin C. says "Love Love Love this place. My son attended school here for almost 2 years! They even help get him potty trained! Very reasonably priced and they get hot...

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Lil' Rascals Family Childcare & Preschool

241 Joyce St El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Are you looking for a fun, safe, loving & Christian environment for your child? If so, Lil' Rascals is the place for you! We make Learning Fun for your Lil' One! Our kids love it & our parents appreciate it! We specialize in Early Literacy learning- 95% of our 4 year olds are reading before entering Kindergarten! Give your child the Jump Start needed for a successful education! 3 School Days per week: Tuesday-Thursday Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $75.00 per week (extended days and hours offered for working parents) *Thematic Pre-kindergarten Curriculum *Home-Based Environment *Early Literacy Program *Field Trips *Nutrition Program *Before & After School Care *Great New Friends! *All Alternative Payment Programs Accepted Call today.... Start tomorrow! Sheri Brown, MA.Ed. 619) 249-5010

Circle Pre School

500 Farragut Cir El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Preschool
Circle Pre School located in El Cajon, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and preschool kids. The center program helps children grow and develop optimally in a home environment where they are surrounded by strong, loving, and nurturing relationships.

Joyful Hearts Preschool

9590 Chocolate Summit Dr El Cajon, CA

4 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Joyful Hearts Preschool located in El Cajon, CA offers developmental activities and kindergarten readiness skills for children ages two to five. The school also puts up a loving, Christ centered, nurturing environment, focusing on the total child: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social.

Lulus Family Child Care

1196 Coral St El Cajon, CA

4 mi

Child care
Lulu's Family Childcare located at 1196 Coral Street, El Cajon, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from six AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Aka Head Start

620 West Madison Ave. El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Aka Head Start in El Cajon, CA offers families and kids the experiences that they need to have success in school and improve their life's quality. The children will receive developmental, medical, hearing, dental, and speech screenings. This child care facility also features kindergarten readiness, meals, outdoor play, free play, small/large group activities, and more.
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Enriquez Family Child Care

556 Osage Street Spring Valley, CA

5.0(5)

8 mi

I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 25 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their interest awake! Fun, Quality, and Loving Care is our model. We have been part of the Child Nutrition Program of Southern California, and we serve homemade meals daily. I would gladly answer any questions you may have, and set up an appointment for an interview and show you our facility.

Paula S says "Belen has always been so helpful especially with accommodations for my early morning work schedule. I wouldn't leave my child anywhere else"

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Terri's Kids Licensed Preschool/Childcare

13045 Shenandoah Drive Lakeside, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Special needs
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
+2 more
TK PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE * established in 1982 * loving home environment licensed for 14 children * accredited preschool teacher plus 3 adult teaching assistants, AMAZING Teacher/Child Ratio! * over 30 years experience of general childcare and preschool teaching * preschool curriculum that nurtures the whole child and supports the child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Emphasis on kindergarten and reading readiness. . .MOST of our graduates are reading phonetically and solving simple math equations before they enter kindergarten! * Spanish classes weekly * Fantastic fenced outdoor play area with a treehouse, trike track, sandbox and more! * Special needs kids are welcome * Meals and diapers provided * Reasonable rates, no registration fee

Rebecca Y. says "We just recently started attending the daycare with our infant daughter. Terri is so amazing and caring with her and we feel safe leaving her in good...

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Genaveve's Playhouse Preschool

2538 Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA

3.0(2)

10 mi

Child care
Preschool
Brand New Natural Eco-Friendly Preschool in Alpine on Alpine Blvd! Our strong belief in the benefits of a Montessori and Waldorf education guides us to provide a developmentally appropriate and academically excellent program for young children. Our ongoing task is to appreciate each child's unfolding spirit and to create, enhance, and maintain an environment that will, effectively and positively lead our children to a love of learning and respect for life. We offer a nurturing and creative world... We have chickens, bunnies, goats (bottle fed Babies in Jan 2015), a wild bird garden, butterfly flower garden as well as garden beds. We will raise tadpoles to frogs, we will hatch eggs and grow and release butterflies. We believe that nature is a critical component to early childhood education and will provide a variety of learning stations and opportunities for our friends to explore. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only a few spots available, please contact us soon. Specialized Program includes: All natural Meals &amp; snacks We focus on Nature and Peace Montessori &amp; Waldorf inspired Circle Time Free and Creative Art Music and Dance Reading Math &amp; Pre-math activities (sorting, matching, sequencing) Self Sufficiency and empowerment Cooking, Baking, &amp; cleaning our school together Gardening Recycling Potty training Socialization and Empathy Fully Fenced outside play areas And much much more For more information call.

Sandra P. says "The other review was a bit unfortunate and I am hoping that person found their perfect place. My son attends this school and is very loved and well cared...

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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

8 mi

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have a small in-home family daycare called Second Home Daycare. I have openings for ages newborn to school age Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. I strive to provide a loving, caring, fun & educational experience for your children where everyday they will PLAY LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. I promise to provide a safe and loving environment for your children while teaching them to grow independently but also how to work well together. In addition to providing care my goal is to also help teach your children and get them ready for preschool and kindergarten. I am licensed through the state of California, I am trained in First Aid and CPR for infants and children as well as adults. I am trained in Preventative Health. My facility lic# 376626415.
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Little Hearts Childcare

10121 Destiny Mountain Ct Spring Valley, CA

6 mi

License: 376628407 I am a mother of two girls (3 years and 12 years old). I am a licensed family/home childcare provider. I am also an online community college instructor of anthropology so I can help your child with homework and provide a home away from home while they are under my care. My mom and sister also help me and they are all great with children. The food that I cook is halal/zabiha (and I use no pig/pork products) and I always have vegetarian options (including tofu, soy milk). My home is spacious (3k sq feet) and we have a hiking trail at the bottom of the hill of my block that I can take your child for exercise and outdoor/nature time.
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Spring Valley Daycare By De'

8527 Lake Bluff Cir Spring Valley, CA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Hello Parents/Guardians Thank you for choosing De's Family Daycare for your day care needs! I operate a small family home daycare and I'm different than most Day Care centers because the number of children that I enroll is limited. By staying small I am able to provide the quality care and nurturing atmosphere that your child deserves, which makes my home day care a premium service. De's Family Day Care is not a preschool, but I offer a theme based preschool program. Children participate in a full range of activities such as Free play, Outside/Indoor play, Pre-K Curriculum, circle time stories, creative arts, crafts, music and much more. As a Licensed family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy learning environment for each child that will stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth at their OWN pace. I offer loving care that focuses on each child as unique and wonderful individual, and in doing so, it builds self-esteem and respect for each other. As your partner in caring for your child, my interaction with you, the parent(s), is as important as my interaction with your child. I look forward to welcoming your child into my daycare.

All About Kids Preschool

12464 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Our program offers full time, part time and drop in care. All About Kids staff is caring and dedicated, with years of service to the community! Center staff CPR and First Aid Certified, with comprehensive background completed prior to employment. We offer a comprehensive infant &amp; toddler program which addresses all area of development for children newborn - 2 years old. Our preschool program will ensure your child is ready for kindergarten and following school years. Our center also offers before and after school care with transportation offered for children who attend surrounding Lakeside schools. Since we are a community based facility, we know paying for childcare can take a chunk out of your budget, and quality care can be difficult to afford. We offer a sliding fee scale program for families who apply and qualify. Our Civil, Community and Military service members enjoy a 25% discount on tuition, every week. A few amenities our program offers, the center has three large separate play yards for each age group to enjoy outside time. Free Potty Training Assistance, Nutrition Program- all Children's meals and snacks provided free! Now offering dinner!!! Alternative payment programs welcome, state licensed and Inspected. A little more about our program: Our Licensed Childcare Center has been a fixture in the heart of Lakeside for years. This community-based program offers quality of the care to each child enrolled. We are offering special rates to celebrate this historic facility and its service to the community!!

Tiffany S. says "Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!"

Ellie's Family Daycare

9251 Jovic Road Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Hi, I am a mother of four and grandmother of one, so far. I have a small family daycare in my Lakeside home. I love to care for newborns and children up to 5 years old. My program is full time Mon - Fri 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. I am certified by the Navy's Program and dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing home environment. I provide structured activities to challenge children individually, encourage creative & artistic expression, interesting & challenging curriculum, exercises to promote social skills and many other learning & physical activities to engage children. Everything needed to prepare children for kindergarten. Military subsidy accepted.

Sarah S says "My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to Miss Ellie, she...

Alpine Country Day School

1508 Midway Dr Alpine, CA

10 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Alpine Country Day School is a child care and early education provider that serves the community of Alpine, California. This educational facility offers day care, preschool, pre-kindergarten and enrichment programs in a safe and stimulating environment. The school accepts children ages two to five years old, and it is open Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Flahive Family Home Day Care

5845 Kelton Ave La Mesa, CA

7 mi

Flahive Family Home Day Care located at 5845 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in El Cajon, CA

Pre-K Schools in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 36 listed pre-k schools

Academy of Play

Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us...

- Andrea O

Bono Family Childcare

Bono Family Daycare is the top of the line! I could not have found or asked for a better place for my child to be while I worked. My...

- Blake W

Pepper Valley Learning Center Inc

Love Love Love this place. My son attended school here for almost 2 years! They even help get him potty trained! Very reasonably priced and...

- Galin C.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in El Cajon, CA

Pre-k programs in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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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