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Pre-K Schools in Escondido, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 45 listed pre-k schools

Country Club Child Care

The Country Club Daycare is the best daycare my grandson was going to. Very nice people who work there, friendly and clean and safe...

- Lanara S

Carla Peacher's Family Daycare

Carla Peacher is a nurturing, caring, highly responsible, consistent, and exceptionally skilled child care provider. Our daughter began...

- Sara S.

7238 - La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd

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.

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Lily Pad Child Care & Learning Ctr.

1051 W. EL NORTE PARKWAY 176 Escondido, CA

State license verified

Helping your child leap into a world of knowledge in a safe, warm and loving environment. With over 10 years of experience in the field of education, we offer: Bilingual Education (English/Spanish) Japanese (Pre-K +) Math & Language Arts Classes Baby Yoga Mozart for Babies (Music Appreciation) Early Childhood...
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Country Club Child Care

1574 W Country Cub Lane Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
ABOUT ME: Hello, my name is Regina K. (Ms. Regina). I am happily married to my husband Eric. We have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter. It is truly a blessing to be parents. From my early childhood I admired my mom's work as a teacher. I am very fortunate my dreams came true. I have studied and graduated from a Pedagogical...

Lanara S says "The Country Club Daycare is the best daycare my grandson was going to. Very nice people who work there, friendly and clean and safe environment for the...

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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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Miss Catherine's In Home Preschool

3275 Cherimoya Glen Escondido, CA

**We have an opening for a child 6 months- 4 years old! Welcome to Miss Catherine's Preschool and Child Care! Here at Playful Pathways, our goal is to nurture our children to grow emotionally, cognitively, and physically through the various pathways of play. Whether it's through building their fine motor skills in...
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I am a loving, caring, and enthusiastic licensed family daycare provider and preschool teacher with over Twelve years of experience. I currently hold a preschool teacher's permit and continuously attend workshops and trainings to provide quality care for my families. I am also a current member of the Child Nutrition Program of...

Sara S. says "Carla Peacher is a nurturing, caring, highly responsible, consistent, and exceptionally skilled child care provider. Our daughter began Carla's program...

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Deisy's Creative Daycare

1142 Gale St Escondido, CA

This is an exceptionally rich and gifted home daycare, set up specially and exclusively for infants and toddlers (preschoolers) only 6 spots available. This environment is set up like a real preschool classroom with lots of nurturing and fun learning activities. Children need a place to explore their world, open opportunities to...
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Discovery Preschool and Daycare

1972 Rachelle Place Escondido, CA

Discovery Preschool and Home Daycare is a place for children to feel welcome and loved. This is a home preschool and daycare that offers a safe and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable, secure and ready to thrive. We care for children 3 months- 5 years of age, after school care is also available. We have an...
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Champion, Joanna

1205 North Ave Escondido, CA

I'm a small in-home daycare, providing a safe and loving place for your child/children. I'm a mother of 2, a daughter who is 20 and a son who is 17. I stayed home with my kids, all but 3 years from 2007-2010. I enjoy teaching and watching little people grow. I would like to eventually turn my daycare into an Academy/ Pre-K...
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POWELL'S DAY CARE

405 SAN PLACIDO CT Escondido, CA

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
POWELL'S DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL A LOVING, CARING, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. STATE LICENSED FOR 30 YEARS, STATE NUTRITION PROGRAM, CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I AM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND HAVE THE CAPACITY TO LOVE AND CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN. I ENCOURAGE...
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Lil' Country Christian Pre-School & Kindergarden II

1087 W Country Club Ln Escondido, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Li’l Country Preschool and Kindergarten II is located in Escondico, CA. They offer a healthy atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of your child. They provide preschool and kindergarten programs. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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Escondido Christian Pre-School

923 Idaho Ave Escondido, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Escondido Christian Preschool is an early childhood education provider that offers academic programs geared towards preschool and school-age children. Located in Escondido, California, the company admits kindergarten kids up to eighth-grade elementary students. The company uses a Christian-based curriculum that focuses on...
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Escondido Community Child Development Center

2269 E Valley Pkwy Escondido, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Escondido Community Child Development Center located at 2269 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to four PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides learning for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They also offer before-...
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7238 - La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd

10050 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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,...

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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Joy of Learning Montessori - FULL TIME MONTESSORI SCHOOL

10933 CAMINO ABROJO SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
FULL TIME MONTESSORI SCHOOL (9a - 4p) - *woman owned and operated* - I am a Montessorian myself and experienced school teacher with 6+ years of experience working with small children. I am a Montessori mom from 13+ years for 2 children. Also a Certified AMI 3-6 years Teacher ,and now researching as a teacher and scholar in...

Parul M. says "The teacher is really nice. She is knowledgeable, hardworking, caring and ready to guide you and your child. The Montessori is very well thought through,...

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ABC Children's Center of San Diego

12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270 San Diego, CA

4.0(8)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays). We offer child care programs for ages 3...

Diana says "My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half hour at least. She...

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Discovery Isle (Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway)

14521 TED WILLIAMS PKWY POWAY, 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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Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY 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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Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 AZUAGA ST SAN DIEGO, 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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Rainbows And Blue Skies Preschool

9593 Paseo Montril San Diego, CA

We are a state licensed home preschool since 1997. We offer care for 0-5 years of age. Great references, ratio, rates, and stability! We offer infant care, toilet training, preschool care with age appropriate curriculum, kindergarten readiness, hot meals, snacks, and large outside play area. We are open 7 am to 6 pm daily....
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Poway Trail Company

14875 Mina De Oro Rd Poway, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Child care
PTC After School intends to provide a safe, educational, physically challenging and socially emotional experience for school aged children Kindergarten through High School. By providing a variety of Ranch/Equestrian activities, our program offers enriched, relaxing, fun-oriented experience. We encourage each child to use his/her...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Escondido, CA

Pre-k programs in Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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