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We have 24 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

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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
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Lighthouse Christian Preschool

510 S. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA

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...
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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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Inner Light Preschool

1171 Stratford Drive Encinitas, CA

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...
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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

725 SHADOWRIDGE DR VISTA, CA

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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,...
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Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA

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Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct Carlsbad, CA

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...
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Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

6130 PASEO DEL NORTE CARLSBAD, CA

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Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court Carlsbad, CA

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...
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Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur Escondido, CA

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...
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Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd Carlsbad, CA

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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...
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Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

1655 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD SAN MARCOS, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive Carlsbad, CA

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...
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Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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The Kids Bay Learning Center

13770 Carmel Valley Rd San Diego, CA

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...
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Aspirations School of Learning

6286 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Cindy's Famiy Daycare

3725 Adams St Carlsbad, CA

Our daycare is a family setting , all our children feel at home here. We also have a preschool setting for our pre-preschoolers where we teach all the need to know before they enter kindergarden. A big backyard where our children can run and play and enjoy the great outdoors. We provide healthy snacks and breakfast and lunch.
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Pilgrim Chldren's Center

2020 Chestnut Ave Carlsbad, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Pilgrim Children's Center Preschool (age 2-5) and Full Day Kindergarten Full and Half Day Programs ($255-$915) Call to schedule a tour! Full Day Kindergarten $755 Extended Care $850 Registration $150 Materials Fee $25 Experienced Credential Teacher, Small Class Size (1:12), Common Core Curriculum. Call to...
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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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