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Happy Time Daycare

I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very...

- Yolanda J

Mimi's Place

We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it...

- Jamie G.

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.

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Kids Depot of Otay Ranch

1394 E. Palomar St. Chula Vista, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Kids Depot in a licensed, and NAEYC Accredited Child Development Center provides services for infants 6 weeks old and up to School age children 12 years old. We provides programs for young children that foster the whole child concept, stimulates a child's natural interest in, and enjoyment of learning. State of the art...
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Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

488 Nothomb Street El Cajon, CA

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 3 more
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...
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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

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...
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Think Play Learn Preschool

1956 Meeks Bay Dr. Chula Vista, CA

My daycare offers part time and full time services for ages 12 months to 24 months. We also offer preschool curriculum for ages two to five. Our goal is to provide children a safe, loving, and fun environment where they will be able explore, play, socialize, and make friendships as well as be academically prepared for...
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Buzzy Beez Academy

1153 Bellena Avenue Chula Vista, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Our preschool classes help your child to make friends, get socialized, and be more than ready for kindergarten. We focus on a "Whole Child" philosophy and help develop your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through PLAY! Little as they know they are actually learning really important...
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Outdoor Outreach

5275 Market Street San Diego, CA

From surfing beach breaks to exploring San Diego Bay by kayak, there are BIG ADVENTURES to be had in San Diego. This summer, teens and pre-teens ages 11-17 can ADVENTURE WITH US, exploring San Diego while creating friendships, building community, and developing leadership skills for all of life's adventures. Participants will...
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Da Roze Home Daycare

832 Billow Dr. San Diego, CA

Experienced pre-school teacher offering: Planned learning activities, help with homework, art and crafts. * Toilet training available. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. Providing care for children 3 months and up . Open Monday - Friday 5am-6pm *After hours available. CPR and First-aid cert. All Programs welcome.
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Spring Valley Daycare By De'

8527 Lake Bluff Cir Spring Valley, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
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...
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Hillcrest Preschool

3900 Cleveland Ave. San Diego, CA

State license verified

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 &...
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Little Hearts Childcare

10121 Destiny Mountain Ct Spring Valley, CA

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...
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Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14 El Cajon, CA

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...
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Kiddie Cove Learning Center

5870 Ava Place San Diego, CA

Child care
Preschool
At Kiddie Cove, we provide a classroom learning environment within the comfort and care of a home! Doing pre-K curriculum to prepare your little one in their school years to come covering: sight words, addition, takeaways, writing, spelling and of course creative crafts to explore their minds and create treasures to cherish for...
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Dreambig Family Daycare

4115 Olympic St San Diego, CA

State license verified

My Name is Makisha Mcneil the Director of Dreambig Family ChildCare, Providing a safe and healthy environment for infants and children. Our school offers Infant and Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age programs. We've been serving families in the community for more than 10years. The standards that we follow...
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St. Paul's Child Care Program

328 Maple Street San Diego, CA

Child care
Preschool
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...
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Montessori Explorer

271 E J St Chula Vista, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Montessori Program. Serving children from two years to 12 years. Our program consists of half and full day programs. Extended hours available for parents who need care past the full day. We offer an excellent extracurricular program to all the children. All teachers are Montessori Teacher Credentialed with a degree in early...
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Tiny Teapots Preschool & Daycare

4156 Epsilon St San Diego, CA

State license verified

Hi everyone! We are a curriculum based in home daycare. Our staff/owner has 10+ years experience with children. Our program will provide the foundation that your child needs to flourish in kindergarten. We offer a unique combination of curriculum and play based learning that allows each child to explore their imagination while...
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Sweet Pea Christian Daycare & Preschool

East H St. And Hidden Vista Dr. Chula Vista, CA

Our top rated preschool program features a professionally developed hands on curriculum that encourages creativity and hands on exploration and learning. Our advanced curriculum focuses on all areas of development and most children in our program are reading prior to kindergarten. Our extended care program offers a...
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Happy Time Daycare

6217 Estelle St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
The Happy Time Daycare located at 6217 Estelle Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Yolanda J says "I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this...

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Mimi's Place

3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43 San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Mimi's Place - License #376621683 3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA 92104 M - F 24 hour availability For November & December - 1 week of free care after 4 weeks of care Full-Time Infant Rates 0-2: $200 weekly Full-Time Toddler Rates 2-3: $150 weekly Full-Time Potty Trained to Pre-School: $125 weekly We offer a...

Jamie G. says "We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage...

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Pepper Valley Learning Center Inc

1358 Pepper Dr El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
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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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in La Mesa, CA

Pre-k programs in La Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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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