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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Encinitas, CA

We have 25 pre-k schools in Encinitas, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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NannyNow

432 2nd Street Suite E Encinitas, CA

3 mi

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 service where a one time fee gives your family access to more than one dozen pre-screened and verified, professional babysitters and nannies all available for last minute care, date nights, sick care, events, and overnights. If you need it, we can cover it! Through a masterful blend of personalized consulting and the only customized nanny training and placement program, GFC solidifies the positive changes within your family, bringing domestic bliss to the forefront of your home. THE place where parents go to find balance for themselves and their families.
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Shantivanam Childrens Community

229 Cerro St Encinitas, CA

5.0(2)

3 mi

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 activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Sara says "I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so...

Olivenhain Country Preschool

448 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Encinitas, CA

4.0(1)

3 mi

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 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, weekdays.

Danielle H. says "Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so...

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Lighthouse Christian Preschool

510 S. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA

3 mi

Lighthouse Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the fall! Large remodeled classrooms, academic/Bible-based curriculum, developmentally appropriate, weekly chapels, music & art, security gate, kindergarten readiness and so much more! Spaces are limited, so give us a call to schedule a tour! For more information contact the preschool director-

Central Montessori School Inc

286 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA

3 mi

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 activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Inner Light Preschool

1171 Stratford Drive Encinitas, CA

3 mi

Inner Light Preschool offers a happy, safe and loving environment for your child. Our staff is highly qualified, and our in-home location provides a feeling of security and familiarity. We are conveniently located mile from Hwy 5 near Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. We also offer after school daycare. Preschool and daycare for children ages 2 through Kindergarten Montessori preschool curriculum State-of-the-art computers and individualized computer training Creative arts program Nonsectarian spiritually based character development Healthy organic breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided Supervised fenced-in outdoor play area
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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

725 SHADOWRIDGE DR VISTA, CA

5.0(1)

10 mi

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct Carlsbad, CA

4.0(5)

8 mi

Preschool
In-Home daycare
My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had their children stay at my daycare until they went off to Pre-K! Those who became big brothers and sisters, also had their siblings join my daycare. :-) Additionally, I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce, member of the Better Business Bureau, and I am CPR certified. I have worked for two big companies and I even have a food handling certificate. I would love to meet with you to have your child join my Home Daycare. Please contact me if interested as I am in the process of interviewing. Thank you for considering me for your child care position. ~~Fara's Resume~~ --Education-- 2011 -Mira Costa College, San Elijo, California -Early Childhood Development (6 credits) 1981 -Towson State University, Towson, Maryland -Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education --Work Experience-- -December 2002- present: Home Daycare/Pre-School at my Residence. -December 2001-December 2002: Childcare Provider at Kinder Care, Carlsbad, CA -January 1991-August 2001: Home Daycare/Preschool at Residence in Timonium, MD --Professional License-- -December 2002- Present: Childcare Provider License, State of California -January 1991- December 2002: Childcare Provider License, State of Maryland --Certificates-- -Licensed CPR/First Aid -Licensed Food Handling -Licensed Child Nutrition Program of Southern California (Gold Star Achievement) --Workshops-- -How to handle Children who kick, push and bite. -PBS workshop: How to pick Educational Programs that are Age appropriate. --Affiliations-- -Mac Project and Easter Seal Programs in California

Joyce J. says "We didn't stay long with Fara since we quickly realized there were major personality conflicts. She seemed very nice, nurturing and well qualified during...

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Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court Carlsbad, CA

5.0(2)

8 mi

My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had the children stay at my daycare till they went off to Pre-K! Those who became big brothers and sisters, also had their siblings join my daycare. :-) Additionally, I am a member of Chamber of Commerce, member of Better Business Bureau, and CPR certified. I have worked for two big companies and I even have a food handling certificate. Would love to meet with you to have your child join my Home Daycare starting in June 2012. Please contact me if interested as I am in the process of interviewing. Thank you for considering me for your child care position.

Amie A says "I am so thankful to have found Fara's school. She is a wonderful, loving and nurturing caregiver. There is nothing more valuable than having someone who...

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Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd Carlsbad, CA

5.0(5)

8 mi

Child care
Hello my name is Lilia! Here at Little Ones Daycare we offer childcare for infants as young as three months old, and for toddlers until they are ready for pre-school. I have worked with kids for the past 15 years, and have 10 years of daycare experience alone. I worked as an assistant at a daycare facility for many years before opening Little Ones Daycare. As a mother of three grown children, it has become my nature to nurture the children under my care as my own. It is my priority to reassure that your kids are growing with all the love and care that they need! Here at Little Ones we love to explore, learn, and have fun!

Christina M. says "Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming...

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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning. Our educational philosophy provides a strong, child-centered learning environment that educates the whole child - intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our educational programs along with our caring, dedicated and highly educated staff is clearly what sets us apart. We know you have many choices in selecting a school for your child. We invite you to tour our school and learn more about our programs and meet us.

Van S says "From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and...

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Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA

10 mi

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 advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next.
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Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

6130 PASEO DEL NORTE CARLSBAD, CA

6 mi

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 advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next.
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Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur Escondido, CA

9 mi

Academic
Preschool
Academic Pursuits Transitional Kindergarten is meant to prepare students for success in kindergarten through academic instruction and social/emotional growth. This transitional kindergarten is open to 4 year olds and is located in Elfin Forest, 15 minutes from R. Roger Rowe elementary school. It is operated as a school, NOT a daycare. It is taught by a CA credentialed teacher who is COVID vaccinated. Admission includes Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Math, and Science curriculum, and books are included for each student. The class size will be small with a maximum of 6 students per session. The teacher has 10+ years of professional teaching experience as a world-class educator and is familiar with R. Roger Rowe curriculum as she was the former K-3 Science teacher there before beginning her own education business. Ms. Kristie also taught academic and social/emotional curriculum as a teacher at The Rhoades School in Encinitas for many years before gaining international teaching experience by traveling independently throughout 80+ countries. The teacher is CPR and First-Aid certified and will provide fun and effective instruction!
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Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

1655 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD SAN MARCOS, CA

6 mi

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 advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next. We offer Summer Camp for rising Kindergarten - 5th grade! From sports and games to exciting STEM projects, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, and more- give your child a summer adventure they’ll never forget. Register today!
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Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA

9 mi

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 skills. As the child and the skills develop, special emphasis is also placed on science and related fields including geography, zoology, botany and geology. All of our state-of-the-art classrooms have been specially designed to provide an excellent learning environment for the children. Calm and relaxing earth-tone colors, webcams, and child-sized furniture and bathrooms are just some of the features of our facility. The school also offers two park-sized playgrounds. Mehrmah Hodaee, the owner and director of the school, has a masters degree and has been a certified Montessori teacher since 1992. The assistant director, Mahsa Najafi, has a B.S. and is also a certified Montessori teacher. All of the lead teachers and most of the assistants are also certified Montessori teachers.

ABC Time Home Preschool

1525 Grady Pl Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

ABC Time Home Preschool is a nurturing, educational preschool where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and most of all have fun. We offer a theme based curriculum where we engage in language literacy, pre-math skills, science & sensory experiences. We also have an Emmy nominated music teacher who comes twice a month during Music time. As an educator and parent, I understand the difficulty in finding quality care in a structured, learning environment. Let ABC Time put your worries at ease and give your child the best experience as they begin pre-school. We work in small groups and individually to ensure each of our children reach their maximum potential. Call now for enrollment specials!!

Shiki K. says "My son have been to Felicia's for 3 years, and she was AMAZING! He learned so much from potty training to reading! I am so glad I met her and I could be...

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PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

1301 ELFIN FOREST RD W SAN MARCOS, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

We are an Early Childhood Education Program located in San Elijo Hills. We strive to provide quality Programs for children 18 months- Kindergarten. Our commitment is to provide high quality, professional, early education program for your children. We shall forever be committed to the individual child needs; not a commitment to the program that serves the children. Our Program is Accredited and aligned with the standards promoted by NAEYC.

Molly M. says "I'm a new parent and my daughter started in the fall. I couldn't be happier with their program and I feel like this preschool isn't a one size fit all as...

The Kids Bay Learning Center

13770 Carmel Valley Rd San Diego, CA

8 mi

The Kids Bay Learning Center in San Diego, California offers childcare and education for children from toddlers to junior kindergarten. They offer a holistic curriculum that stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They use the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pre-K Curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten.

Aspirations School of Learning

6286 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Aspirations School of Learning located in Carlsbad, CA is a Reggio inspired school that offers programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, and Kindergarten. Students at Aspirations enjoy a well-rounded curriculum and enrichment programs such as American Sign Language, Spanish, Music, and Super Moverz.

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

Pre-K Schools in Encinitas, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 25 listed pre-k schools

Shantivanam Childrens Community

I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other...

- Sara

Olivenhain Country Preschool

Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get...

- Danielle H.

7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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

Pre-k programs in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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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