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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in La Jolla, CA

We have 29 pre-k schools in La Jolla, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Lajolla Presbyterian Pre School

7715 Draper Ave La Jolla, CA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Lajolla Presbyterian Preschool is located at 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, California. It provides early childhood education to children ages two to five years old. The school offers a Christian-based preschool program in a warm, loving, and nurturing environment filled with creative activities to nurture holistic growth.
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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

1376 FELSPAR STREET SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(5)

4 mi

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
At St. Paul's, we think your child is #WORTHMORE! We offer Preschool through Middle School on one campus. This means families can stay together longer! It means we are able to know your child better for longer! Our schools are fully accredited by NLSA and WASC. We offer a wonderful Preschool program with opportunity to learn by doing and exploring. We use the Zoophonics program, Scholastic learning, Learning without Tears and teach a Bible curriculum also! Our elementary classes offer a strong curriculum plan from K-5 with extras like music, P.E., art, Spanish, and field trips. Our Middle School program prepares successful graduates using AI technology in Math, Integrated science, language arts, electives, 1:1 Chromebooks and more. We develop the whole child from early childhood to adolescence. They are More Prepared, More Honorable, More Loved...#WorthMore!

Care Member says "Both of my children attend this school and we could not ask for a better school for them. They are receiving an incredible education and love their...

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HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

3900 CLEVELAND AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

3.0(3)

9 mi

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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We are an inclusive, diverse preschool in the heart of Hillcrest helping children make sense of the world through play. We accept both toddlers and preschoolers (18-months to 5 years) in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment full of passionate and dedicated teachers. At Hillcrest Preschool, we focus heavily on socialization, using everyday interactions to teach essential life skills in organic and developmentally-appropriate ways. As children grow and develop, we prepare them for Kindergarten using a child-led, play-based approach - naturally incorporating numbers, literacy, writing, science, and all academic subjects into our daily curriculum based on the children's interests and abilities. We are committed to authenticity and equity so that our children, families, and teachers feel seen, accepted, and celebrated for who they are, laying the groundwork to leading healthy, productive lives and the ability to thrive. We accept children 18mos. - 5yrs., offering full-time and part-time schedules, either full or half days. We offer a variety of tuition discounts and accept all major subsidy tuition assistance programs for qualifying families. Please give us a call or send us an email to schedule a tour!

Care Member says "Could not be more happy with Hillcrest Preschool! A wonderful experience for my daughter and we plan to enroll our son next year! Teachers go above and...

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St Paul's Senior Services

328 Maple St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
International
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With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Child Care program offers a loving, family oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and emotional growth of children. The Child Care Curriculum addresses the specific needs of each age and stage in a child's development. We stress the process of learning and discovery to help them become self-confident, independent and inquisitive learners. Our small class-size and curriculum is designed to : * Build self-confidence. * Develop &amp; enhance vocabulary. * Increase interest in books. * Encourage recognition of differences in sound, size, shape and color. * Develop respect for individual and cultural differences with awareness of community and social roles. * Successfully transition to kindergarten.

Rachel M. says "I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My...

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Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We are dedicated to getting the children ready for kindergarten. We believe that children learn best through hands on methods and through the use of songs, dance and manipulative activities. We have a large outdoor area specializing in nature and outdoor play, we learn about nature, art and science. Through this type of hands on learning the children naturally learn math skills, science along with many other lessons. There are many important lessons to be learned in early education such as sharing, caring for others, standing in line in preparation for school. We have cooking, art, music and science lessons. We nurture all learning while giving the children one-on-one attention that is necessary at this age. We are a mother/daughter team. Anna holds a bachelor's degree in and has extensive training in early childhood education. She has taken numerous childhood training hours on early childhood education and development. Mary has taken numerous classes on infant care and is well educated in the infant developmental years. Mary loves to hold the infants and sing to them. We are dedicated to the safety of your children during this time. Our number of children at this time is limited and kept small. We are following all social distancing guidelines and have an outdoor learning environment weather permitting. All at the facility are fully Covid vaccinated. Summertime care for elementary school age children offered with activities such as science, crafts and games. I would be happy to answer any questions you have. Stay Safe!

Clara B. says "I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much...

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Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for toddlers according to the age of the little ones. I have a large yard for play and games. .I have a clean loving Home daycare that has openings for Toddlers 2yrs to 5 yrs old. I am on a Nutritional Wellness program. I am CPR /First Aid Certified. I taught Kindergarten /1st grade combination and 2nd grade. I also worked in a Counseling office with troubled teens at an inner city school. I have a large happy daycare with an excellent assistant. She loves children and the children adore her as well. Please feel free to contact me anytime to set up an appt for an interview .Looking forward to hearing from you. Have a Wonderful Day. Ms Lynda

Cynthia S says "Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we...

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Feliciano Family Childcare

7418 Canyon Breeze Rd San Diego, CA

3.0(2)

8 mi

In-Home daycare
Daycare provider since 2002. Loving and caring home daycare. We provide stimulating environment and emotional support. We do pre-school activities as soon as they reach 2years old and above. We interact with babies and all the children under our care. We provide breakfast,lunch and snacks. Come and see our clean and family friendly daycare!

Charley D says "My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Joy has...

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Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct. San Diego, CA

5.0(12)

8 mi

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have been in the childcare industry for 30 years. I have completed 5 years in the YMCA's San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative. I focus on proper nutrition, socialization, character building and Kindergarten preparedness. My program includes: -Homemade, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack. We avoid processed foods, like those the made with chemicals and additives, sugar, food dyes and canola/vegetable/seed oils -Social emotional support as they learn how to interact with their peers -Potty training support once the parents decided they are ready -Plenty of age appropriate books, toys and manipulatives for gross and small motor development, dramatic play, social and language and cognitive development -Group time activities: story time, music &amp; dance, discussions on food and nutrition, discussions on good character traits, coloring, puzzles, play dough, toddler Bible stories, letters and phonics, numbers, colors, shapes, etc. -A consistent daily schedule with plenty of free play, offering frequent changes in activities to prevent boredom and keep the children excited about learning. -30+ year proven curriculum created by my mom, who had a master's degree in education. The curriculum is designed to teach the children their letters and sounds and then beginning spelling and reading. -Work together with the parents to help develop their child's social, emotional and cognitive skills. -CPR and First Aid certification are kept current.

Care Member says "Our son has been at Early Advantage Daycare for four years, and we couldn’t be happier with the care and education he’s received. From the very...

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St. Paul's Child Care Program

328 Maple Street San Diego, CA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Childcare Program offers a loving, family-oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months, to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and emotional growth of children. The Childcare curriculum addresses the specific needs of each age and stage in a child's development. We stress the process of learning and discovery to help them become self-confident, independent and inquisitive learners. Our small class-size and curriculum is designed to: * Build self-confidence * Develop and enhance vocabulary * Encourage recognition of differences in sound, size, shape and color * Increase interest in books * Develop respect for individual and cultural differences with awareness of community and social roles * Successfully transition to Kindergarten.
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Hillcrest Preschool

3900 Cleveland Ave. San Diego, CA

9 mi

We serve children ages 18 mos.- Kindergarten. We offer part-time and full-time care. We offer a play-based curriculum that follows the CA Dept. of Education's Preschool Learning Foundations that fosters the growth and development of the child's Physical (fine/gross motor skills), Cognitive (Math/Language/Science/Music &amp; Movement/Sensory), Emotional (how to label and express feelings), Social (how to be with others their age), and Creative (Art/Painting/Collaging) skills. Although our primary focus is socialization.
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Ridge City Preschool and Daycare

6866 Linda Vista Rd San Diego, CA

4.0(14)

6 mi

Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Ridge City provides care for children 6 weeks through PreK. Our qualified, loving, and dedicated team is ready to serve your children in a safe and nurturing environment. We utilize, ABEKA, a Bible-based curriculum that will lead your child to a relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare them for kindergarten. Classroom size for our youngest children (6weeks to walking) is limited to 8 children. Once your child is walking, our classrooms do not exceed 12 children. This allows us to keep our groupings small. Ridge City Preschool and Daycare is a ministry. We would love to meet your family! Call or email us to schedule tour today!

Glenn T says "Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be more happier with...

Fleur De Lis School Inc

3743 Front St San Diego, CA

5.0(3)

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Fleur De Lis School Incorporated located at 3743 Front Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's business operating hours is from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Care Member says "Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have ever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our...

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Ms.toni's

2430 Cardinal Dr San Diego, CA

7 mi

My name is Toni and I have been a preschool teacher for the past 9 years and loved every second of it! I have taught children from infant all the way up to pre-K! After having my own little man I thought about all the benefits to being more one on one with children instead of the ratios that preschools have! That is why I would love to watch your little one at my home! The maximum amount of children would be no more then 3 to guarantee that they are learning, growing and getting the attention they deserve! I am also available most Saturday's if needed. I love doing art projects, science experiments, singing songs and having dance parties! I have daily sheets that record what your child ate during the day and how much, along with a diaper schedule and nap schedule! I also potty train! If you would like to learn more about me please feel free to message me back!

St Andrews By The Sea Pre-School

1050 Thomas Ave San Diego, CA

4 mi

Preschool
Established in 1995, St. Andrews by-the-Sea Preschool’s missions are to provide young children with a loving Christian environment in which to develop, at their own rate, physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually. Their program is designed to enrich learning by providing a variety of educational activities and valuable learning experiences, including language arts, math, science, pre-reading skills, creative art, music, gross motor activities, field trips, and structured as well as self-directed play.

Girl Scout Day Camps San Diego

1231 Upas St San Diego, CA

9 mi

The Girl Scouts Day Camp in San Diego, California offers a camp for Girl Scouts from grades K-12. They offer traditional camp experiences like crafts, songs, and campfires. Campers may work on the activities to get Girl Scout recognitions. Non-Girl Scouts are still welcome to the multitudes of activities in the day camp. They also have a resident camp duly accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Kids Bay Learning Center

13770 Carmel Valley Rd San Diego, CA

7 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.
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Au Clair De Lune

1976 COOLIDGE ST SAN DIEGO, CA

7 mi

Au Clair De Lune is a Non-Profit French immersion Preschool & Kindergarten for children from 2 to kindergarten built in 2020 by three native accredited French teachers. _The founders know their way around a school, any school, as they have taught in preschool, elementary and high school in France and in the United-States. Together they know what the educational school system asks of the children throughout the year and where the flaws are. More often than not, classes are packed and the curriculum is too demanding or not fitting for children to explore their unique selves. As a result, children develop a negative relationship with school and distance themselves from being active learners and may fall behind within the academic standard. This is not the children's fault by any means. School should be interesting, challenging, engaging and more importantly, fun! Au Clair de Lune is solely governed by educators who are passionate about their work. We never stop learning, researching, pushing the boundaries and evolving in our work. Times change, children's needs also change and evolve. We are dedicated to offer the best environment to promote learning and socialization in a culturally diverse environment.

Holy Family Pre School

1945 Coolidge St San Diego, CA

6 mi

Preschool
Child care
Holy Family School located in San Diego, CA is a Catholic school serving students in Preschool through Eighth Grade. The school offers student-centered programs and curriculum to help promote the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional growth and development of all children.

Playhouse Preschool

6545 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
The Playhouse Preschool located at 6545 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, California, provides childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Gluck Child Care Center

10660 John J Hopkins Dr San Diego, CA

4 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Gluck Childcare Center located at 10660 John J Hopkins Drive, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-forty-five AM to six-thirty 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.

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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

Both of my children attend this school and we could not ask for a better school for them. They are receiving an incredible education and...

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HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

Could not be more happy with Hillcrest Preschool! A wonderful experience for my daughter and we plan to enroll our son next year! Teachers...

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St Paul's Senior Services

I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and...

- Rachel M.

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

Pre-k programs in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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