Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in National City, CA

We have 60 pre-k schools in National City, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

Start matching
Hero image

Top Listings

IllustrationSmallChildCare image

E C S HEAD START

1805 E 17th St National City, CA

Child care
ECS Head Start located at 1805 E 17th Street, National City, CA is a comprehensive child development program serving children from birth to age five, pregnant women, and their families. This child-focused program uses research-based, developmentally appropriate curricula and have the overall goal of increasing Kindergarten...
See info

7234 - La Petite Academy of Chula Vista

798 E J ST CHULA VISTA, CA

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,...
See info
BEREAN BIBLE BAPTIST ACADEMY's Photo

BEREAN BIBLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

345 FIFTH AVE CHULA VISTA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1507/mo
Academic
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Since 2006, Berean Bible Baptist Academy has developed a reputation for providing children with a high-quality Christian education in grades K-12th including our Pre-school (Ages 3-4) which began in 2008. Our goal is to lead our students to a relationship with Jesus Christ and to give them a solid and advanced Christian...
See info
Kiddie Cove Learning Center's Photo

Kiddie Cove Learning Center

5870 Ava Place San Diego, CA

Preschool
Child care
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...
See info
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL's Photo

HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

3900 CLEVELAND AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1380/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 3 more
We are an inclusive, diverse preschool in the heart of Hillcrest helping children make sense of the world through play. We are not highly academic but we do prepare them for Kindergarten in our older classes of 3-6yrs. olds. Our main focus and passion other than providing a safe, loving environment, is socialization. We are...
See info
Spring Valley Daycare By De''s Photo

Spring Valley Daycare By De'

8527 Lake Bluff Cir Spring Valley, CA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 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...
See info
Randolph Family Child Care's Photo

Randolph Family Child Care

6800 Harvala Street San Diego, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In 2000 I received my Bachelors degree in Pre-K/Primary education. My journey in education began as 6 to 6 teacher. While earning my degree, I worked in several areas of education, starting in an afterschool program , and working my way up to Kindergarten teacher and then a Title 5 Preschool director. I am grateful for my...
See info
Sandy's Daycare's Photo

Sandy's Daycare

1382 Misty Ridge Place Chula Vista, CA

Hello Parents, My name is Sandra and I am a licensed childcare provider. I have been caring for children for 9 years. I enjoy working with children where I offer top quality childcare with lots of love and individual care while helping develop the basic skills and getting them ready for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Breakfast, two...
See info
Dreambig Family Daycare's Photo

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...
See info
Otay Ranch Maria M Daycare's Photo

Otay Ranch Maria M Daycare

1497 Oakpoint Ave Chula Vista, CA

State license verified

Otay Ranch M Maria Daycare will use our knowledge to offer stimulating, developmental activities when your child is ready for them. They include music, movement and outdoor play. In addition, we will provide practical life and sensory activities, arts and crafts, pre-reading English and Spanish and pre-math skills. We also have...
See info
Da Roze Home Daycare's Photo

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.
See info
BUSY BEES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's Photo

BUSY BEES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

561 THIRD AVE CHULA VISTA, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
Our Mission: Every child deserves a strong start in life. In a safe and nurturing environment, we will provide an early childhood program that adheres to each child's need in all areas of development. Lessons and activities will be planned by credentialed teachers with the whole child in mind. Children will be supported,...
See info
Little Hearts Childcare's Photo

Little Hearts Childcare

10121 Destiny Mountain Ct Spring Valley, CA

State license verified

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...
See info
Buzzy Beez Academy's Photo

Buzzy Beez Academy

1153 Bellena Avenue Chula Vista, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...
See info
Kids Depot of Otay Ranch's Photo

Kids Depot of Otay Ranch

1394 E. Palomar St. Chula Vista, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Preschool
+ 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...
See info
St. Paul's Child Care Program's Photo

St. Paul's Child Care Program

328 Maple Street San Diego, CA

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...
See info
Tiny Teapots Preschool & Daycare's Photo

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...
See info
South Bay YMCA employee's Photo

South Bay YMCA employee

1182 Holly Ave Imperial Beach, CA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
I am a 27 year old college student working in Chula Vista. I currently supervise a non-profit before and after-school program called STRETCH through South Bay YMCA. I oversee 85+ students on a daily basis, ages ranging from K-6th grade. Our program consists of 5-6 blocks each day which vary from homework help, art, STEAM,...
See info
St Paul's Senior Services's Photo

St Paul's Senior Services

328 Maple St San Diego, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
+ 2 more
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...
See info
Ellie's Day Care's Photo

Ellie's Day Care

1440 Hotel Circle N San Diego, CA

Your little ones will be in safe hands with us! I have 6 years of experience under my belt, and am the oldest of 10 children, so I have a lot of experience with them. My partner is a US Navy sailor with CPR training. I'm a K-8 education major, and comfortable with children of all ages.
See info

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

How it works

  • Share details about your daycare needs

  • Match with highly rated local daycares near you

  • Compare daycares and tour the ones that best fit your family

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

Pre-k programs in National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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.

Pre-K School Articles

Additional Pre-K School Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2025 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.