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

We have 28 pre-k schools in Lakeside, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Terri's Kids Licensed Preschool/Childcare

13045 Shenandoah Drive Lakeside, CA

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

International
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
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TK PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE * established in 1982 * loving home environment licensed for 14 children * accredited preschool teacher plus 3 adult teaching assistants, AMAZING Teacher/Child Ratio! * over 30 years experience of general childcare and preschool teaching * preschool curriculum that nurtures the whole child and supports the child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Emphasis on kindergarten and reading readiness. . .MOST of our graduates are reading phonetically and solving simple math equations before they enter kindergarten! * Spanish classes weekly * Fantastic fenced outdoor play area with a treehouse, trike track, sandbox and more! * Special needs kids are welcome * Meals and diapers provided * Reasonable rates, no registration fee

Rebecca Y. says "We just recently started attending the daycare with our infant daughter. Terri is so amazing and caring with her and we feel safe leaving her in good...

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Hi, I am a mother of four and grandmother of one, so far. I have a small family daycare in my Lakeside home. I love to care for newborns and children up to 5 years old. My program is full time Mon - Fri 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. I am certified by the Navy's Program and dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing home environment. I provide structured activities to challenge children individually, encourage creative & artistic expression, interesting & challenging curriculum, exercises to promote social skills and many other learning & physical activities to engage children. Everything needed to prepare children for kindergarten. Military subsidy accepted.

Sarah S says "My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to Miss Ellie, she...

All About Kids Preschool

12464 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Our program offers full time, part time and drop in care. All About Kids staff is caring and dedicated, with years of service to the community! Center staff CPR and First Aid Certified, with comprehensive background completed prior to employment. We offer a comprehensive infant &amp; toddler program which addresses all area of development for children newborn - 2 years old. Our preschool program will ensure your child is ready for kindergarten and following school years. Our center also offers before and after school care with transportation offered for children who attend surrounding Lakeside schools. Since we are a community based facility, we know paying for childcare can take a chunk out of your budget, and quality care can be difficult to afford. We offer a sliding fee scale program for families who apply and qualify. Our Civil, Community and Military service members enjoy a 25% discount on tuition, every week. A few amenities our program offers, the center has three large separate play yards for each age group to enjoy outside time. Free Potty Training Assistance, Nutrition Program- all Children's meals and snacks provided free! Now offering dinner!!! Alternative payment programs welcome, state licensed and Inspected. A little more about our program: Our Licensed Childcare Center has been a fixture in the heart of Lakeside for years. This community-based program offers quality of the care to each child enrolled. We are offering special rates to celebrate this historic facility and its service to the community!!

Tiffany S. says "Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!"

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Great oak preschool

East Lakeview Dr Lakeside, CA

< 1 mi

In home preschool offering a safe environment for children ages 2 to 5. This Montessori inspired preschool has a child led classroom with a primary focus on independence, social and emotional development, problem solving and kindergarten readiness. With only 6 to a class, Ms. Lisa is able to provide special and individualized attention to each child. In class you can find the children exploring building materials, creating art or engaging in group activities. Great oak strives to be a place where parents can trust their child is in safe hands and a place where the student love to be! Please do not hesitate to reach out and set up a tour!
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Academy of Play

892 E Madison Ave. El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Academic
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Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest of the child. We believe that child learn best through, whether it be language, motor skills, or academics. Through self-guided curriculum, children are given a share in control of their learning. By respecting each individual child and valuing their opinions as well as learning interest, we are in a position to magnify their learning. Our highly qualified staff become collaborators and co-learners, as we plan and fully engage in all activities based on the child s interest. We value ourselves on respecting and appreciating each individual child and their uniqueness. Spanish Immersion: We are a Spanish immersion childcare, aiming for each child grasp and understand the language. Our infant through three year old classes are fully immersed in the Spanish language, with a teacher/student ratio of 1:4 for infants and 1:8 for two years+. In the Pre-K class is a 1:10 or less ratio, also immersed in Spanish, with one hour of English every day, to ensure all children are kindergarten ready. We accept funding programs!

Andrea O says "Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed...

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Monarch Gardens Preschool LLC

488 Nothomb Street El Cajon, CA

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
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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 instruction when the child is interested. I provide a daily snack and a fun safe and clean program. Excited to meet your child and family. Having a new drop off experience is always exciting and I allow space but supervision to let your child ease into our daily schedule so they may thrive and learn. I am here to see what works best for your family needs. I accept children 3 years old and up. Can help 3 year olds with potty training with addition monthly fee. My capacity is 8 children a day. Flexible day programs: 2-5 times a week I have worked with kindergarten age children for over 2 years through Cajon Valley School District. My Fall program starts September 3rd, 2019 Drop off 8:30 til 1 p.m. with extended hour until 2 p.m. for additional fee, Monday through Friday. Clean, fun and safe location
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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

8 mi

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 safe and loving environment for your children while teaching them to grow independently but also how to work well together. In addition to providing care my goal is to also help teach your children and get them ready for preschool and kindergarten. I am licensed through the state of California, I am trained in First Aid and CPR for infants and children as well as adults. I am trained in Preventative Health. My facility lic# 376626415.
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Montessori Child Development Center Poway

14911 Espola Road Poway, CA

9 mi

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Kindergarten literally translated means Children's Garden. It is a place where children will grow and flourish in their beginning education. MCDC's Primary program for three, four and five year olds is a three to four year kindergarten depending on a child's birthday. There is no preschooling. Kindergarten foundations for learning begin immediately. In order for your child to truly gain all the benefits from the Montessori experience, it is necessary that he or she stay in the same Children's House classroom until graduating to 1st grade. The initial year is the year of &quot;This is... showing him all there is to learn, explore, discover, and practice.&quot; We are very involved with a child during the first year. The teacher will invite the first year child to a considerable number of one-on-one lessons in the different areas of the classroom, all delivered with copious amounts of encouragement, repetition and precision. During your child's second year of Montessori education, we will encourage her to explore the environment much more independently. This is the &quot;Show me &quot; year. Your child begins to develop more confidence than the first year and is usually able to concentrate on activities for longer periods of time and choose her activities with intention. Then, during the last and most important year, the What is ? year, all of the previous experiences are synthesized. This final year is the most crucial one for the Montessori student because it allows him to bring together all that he has been working toward in the previous years. In this year, your child internalizes and really understands much of the knowledge he has been absorbing in the 2 previous years by mentoring and teaching it to the younger children. This is the year he experiences an increased sense of self-confidence. Empathy and compassion are developing. She becomes a class leader, teaching and giving lessons to younger children in the class and is the example for the younger classmates to follow. It is at this time that she really understands and integrates the concepts she has been learning. Your child is now beginning to experience the world of abstractions. The world of Geography, Math, Reading &amp; Language, and even the lessons of Practical Life reach a new and more independent level in the last year in a Children's House classroom. By the end of the final Kindergarten year, your child is ready to move on to the next level of development, that of the Reasoning Mind; The Age of Imagination.
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Poway Trail Company

14875 Mina De Oro Rd Poway, CA

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
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 individual ability and uniqueness to reach ultimate potential while providing new experience for growth. We aim to provide an atmosphere in which the child can learn to share and be a supportive member of a team and a team leader.
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Resurrection Preschool

12730 Elm Park Ln Poway, CA

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Resurrection Preschool is a nurturing and safe environment that strives to develop a love of learning in each child. Children will be prepared for Kindergarten given the opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way. Resurrection Preschool has a brand new preschool building with plenty of room for the children to enjoy and explore the outdoors. Resurrection Preschool has a loving atmosphere where the student to teacher ratio is very low.
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Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14 El Cajon, CA

9 mi

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 volunteered in various capacities. We are committed as your "Partner in Parenting", and look forward to growing with you and your family. We provide children with the essential care and education to be winning learners. Enthusiastic to create an environment that is inspiring, cheering, safe, and adaptive to each individual child's needs. Provided care for infants and toddlers including changing , feeding and comforting. Planned activities and play area for toddlers. Set up cribs or mats for infants. Served snacks to children and monitored throughout snack time. Cleaned play and snack area at closing time. Returned toys and mats to selected area.
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Bono Family Childcare

1456 Swallow Dr El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

I am a large licensed childcare provider for past 13 years with great references. I care for children from the age of 2 months to 5 years old. I offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. I offer my children a loving and nourishing family environment.

Blake W says "Bono Family Daycare is the top of the line! I could not have found or asked for a better place for my child to be while I worked. My daughter was in Janet's...

Pepper Valley Learning Center Inc

1358 Pepper Dr El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

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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Lil' Rascals Family Childcare & Preschool

241 Joyce St El Cajon, CA

9 mi

Are you looking for a fun, safe, loving & Christian environment for your child? If so, Lil' Rascals is the place for you! We make Learning Fun for your Lil' One! Our kids love it & our parents appreciate it! We specialize in Early Literacy learning- 95% of our 4 year olds are reading before entering Kindergarten! Give your child the Jump Start needed for a successful education! 3 School Days per week: Tuesday-Thursday Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $75.00 per week (extended days and hours offered for working parents) *Thematic Pre-kindergarten Curriculum *Home-Based Environment *Early Literacy Program *Field Trips *Nutrition Program *Before & After School Care *Great New Friends! *All Alternative Payment Programs Accepted Call today.... Start tomorrow! Sheri Brown, MA.Ed. 619) 249-5010

Monterey Ridge Pre-School

13626 Twin Peaks Rd Poway, CA

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Monterey Ridge Preschool in Poway, California offers preschool education for three to four year-old children. Their programs are planned to meet learning standards in all areas of development including music and movement, social and emotional development, cognitive development, gross and fine motor development, and pre-academic areas. The full program runs from seven AM to five thirty PM.

Montessori Discovery School

8559 Fanita Dr Santee, CA

8 mi

Child care
Preschool
Montessori Discovery School is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We serve children from age 2 through age 6 with Half Day, School Day, Extended Day and Full Day schedules. The Twos class maintains a low teacher:child ratio of 1:5 and provides opportunities for social skills, language development, small and large motor activity and potty training. The Preschool Class is mixed age grouping from 3 to 6 years, in 3 classrooms with 3 teachers; maximum 30 children. One classroom is devoted to art and practical life activities. Another classroom offers activities in math and sensorial work. The third classroom focuses on reading and writing skills. Our Jr. Kindergarten program meets, and exceeds!, the expectations of a transitional kindergarten (TK) class. The children moving on to Kindergarten the following school year, whether they miss the September 1 age deadline or not, are guided through individualized lessons in reading, writing and math. They are part of the preschool class, but their work day is more directed. Overall, our school values respect. We respect your chld's need for independence, shallenge, nurturing and expression. We provide ample space and time with clear boundaries and supportive schedules to facilitate learning. From the children in return, we expect respect for us, the other children and the facility.

Community Christian Preschool

13501 Community Rd Poway, CA

9 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Community Christian Preschool in Poway, CA operates on weekdays from 9 AM to 2 PM and specializes in children ages two years old to Kindergarten. The school provides a safe, happy, and loving Christian environment. They aim to build each child's self-esteem, confidence, and independence, as well as promote a positive school experience.

Hopscotch San Diego

13325 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA

9 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
Academic
Preschool
Children (ages 3-5) socialize, play, and learn with their peers in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Each month offers a unique theme and incorporates art, music, movement, science, language arts, pre-math, and pre-reading.

Chai Altman Pre-School

16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Chai Altman Pre-School is a Jewish preschool located in Poway, California. Its curriculum is age-appropriate and based on some Montessori concepts. It aims to promote child's intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth. Additionally, it integrates Jewish pride and tradition to the school's teachings. The preschool is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Circle Pre School

500 Farragut Cir El Cajon, CA

9 mi

Preschool
Circle Pre School located in El Cajon, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and preschool kids. The center program helps children grow and develop optimally in a home environment where they are surrounded by strong, loving, and nurturing relationships.

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

Pre-K Schools in Lakeside, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 28 listed pre-k schools

Terri's Kids Licensed Preschool/Childcare

We just recently started attending the daycare with our infant daughter. Terri is so amazing and caring with her and we feel safe leaving...

- Rebecca Y.

Ellie's Family Daycare

My Daughter attends Ellie's family Daycare, actually it's her last day since we are moving out of state. We are very sad to say goodbye to...

- Sarah S

All About Kids Preschool

Amazing staff!! My daughter has been going here since she was 3 and will be going back during summer!!!

- Tiffany S.

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

Pre-k programs in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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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