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

We have 51 pre-k schools in Poway, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Terri's Kids Licensed Preschool/Childcare

5.0(2)

9 mi

13045 Shenandoah Drive Lakeside, CA

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...

Special needs
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
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Little Bear Home Daycare

16211 Via Embeleso San Diego, CA

3 mi

Little Bear Home Daycare Daycare WITH Pre-School Curriculum. Openings currently for children ages 3 months-5 years! Nutrition program included! High Quality Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Formula and Baby Food provided DAILY Fun, safe kid friendly environment centrally located in Rancho Bernardo. My home and myself are fully licensed (Facility #37661987) and I am certified in both First-Aid CPR and preventive health safety. I am college educated and have over 15 years of experience in childcare and childhood development and have worked with several age groups. I have several references from past parents as well as fellow teachers. Your children can expect wholesome crafts and other fun educational activities. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided on a daily basis. Potty training services available! Rates available upon request (please call to discuss) My home is located within a mile of Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School as well as several elementary schools.
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Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 AZUAGA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

5 mi

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 advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next.
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

9 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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Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur Escondido, CA

10 mi

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 daycare. It is taught by a CA credentialed teacher who is COVID vaccinated. Admission includes Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Math, and Science curriculum, and books are included for each student. The class size will be small with a maximum of 6 students per session. The teacher has 10+ years of professional teaching experience as a world-class educator and is familiar with R. Roger Rowe curriculum as she was the former K-3 Science teacher there before beginning her own education business. Ms. Kristie also taught academic and social/emotional curriculum as a teacher at The Rhoades School in Encinitas for many years before gaining international teaching experience by traveling independently throughout 80+ countries. The teacher is CPR and First-Aid certified and will provide fun and effective instruction!
Academic
Preschool
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Miss Catherine's In Home Preschool

3275 Cherimoya Glen Escondido, CA

7 mi

**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 finger-painting, or singing along to songs, children have a natural curiosity to learn. We will guide your children by providing them with many hands-on experiences, enriched with music, literature, crafts, and various themes throughout the year. About the director, Catherine: I am a National Board Certified Teacher who has taught Kindergarten, First, and Second grade for six years. I have also been a nanny, babysitter, and tutor for many families over the past 18 years caring for newborns through teenagers. I became licensed for my in home childcare in 2012. I am licensed by the state of CA # 376623213. I have been trained in CPR, First Aid, and Preventive Health Practices. I have been fingerprinted through livescan. I am very excited about caring for young children and helping them to grow by providing developmentally appropriate activities and a preschool curriculum! Come and Check us out! We have wonderful parent reviews on Yelp!
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N&k

15281 AMALIA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

4 mi

Fun and educational activities We offer your child our best: Creative development, Social, emotional development. Nk Daycare take care of infant and toddler.
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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4S Ranch Daycare

16651 4S Ranch Pkwy San Diego, CA

7 mi

Our in home daycare in 4S Ranch provides children with a fun learning environment that is age appropriate and structured to help prepare children for kindergarten. Our staff are educated, certified and experienced. We understand that children need to feel safe, have fun in order to grow into confident individuals who love to learn. At 4S Ranch Daycare we provide: Trained and experienced caregivers Low student to caregiver ratio Fun learning environment Developmentally appropriate curriculum Healthy meals prepared daily Structured daily schedules to prepare children for kindergarten Focused on enriching each child as a whole!
In-Home daycare
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New Generations Learning Center

9878 Hibert Street San Diego, CA

6 mi

New Generations Learning Center is an educational based childcare facility serving children ages six weeks to 12 years. It uses emergent style curriculum and features parent-accessible webcams, an in-house chef, and an advanced security system. NGLC also offers a private kindergarten and a before- and afterschool program. Come see how our uniquely designed curriculum can make a difference in how your child views their 1st educational experience!
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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Rainbows And Blue Skies Preschool

9593 Paseo Montril San Diego, CA

6 mi

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. CPR, first aid, background checks, fingerprints on all helpers. Tours by appointment only. Please call to set up a time and day
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Great Minds Daycare

5.0(1)

6 mi

10868 Caminito San Diego, CA

Great Minds Daycare is a loving and fun environment where your children will grow and develop before Kindergarten. Please visit our website at www.greatmindsdaycare.com. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Jillian G says "Jennifer was a preschool teacher for my older son. I was fortunate to hire Jennifer as our nanny when my twins were born. She is so loving and kind and...

Child care
In-Home daycare
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Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

4.0(10)

6 mi

13288 Entreken Ave San Diego, CA

Happy Smiles Daycare is a loving place set up with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. My name is Maribel, I am the Director of Happy Smiles Daycare and my goal is to provide your child with excellent care that will nourish and help him/her blossom and feel loved. I am a energetic mom with a positive outgoing personality, I am fluent in Spanish and I am CPR/First Aid certified. My availability is limited and will fill up soon. Please call TODAY to make an appointment to stop by and visit us. Now Enrolling! State Licensed - CPR certified First Aid certified - Insured Programs: -Oragnic Homemade meals -Extended Daycare -Early Preschool -Before and After care -Fun Reading program -Fun Field trips -Bi-weekly Newsletter + more -Transportation to local school Come in for a Tour or Visit our Website! CPR + First Aid certified + 10 Child development units + Fingerprinted Background checked. (Organic Milk, Fruits and Veggies). Sun room designed as a preschool playroom! -Fun Pre-K program and Guitar Music time -Great playroom with hands-on toys -Big backyard with 4 climbing gyms -Great References available upon request We are members of: YMCA Childcare Resource Service. Child Initiative Project Participant. "CDA" State Nutrition food program (on-call Nutritionist).

Ezaree E. says "As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents...

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...

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All About Kids Preschool

5.0(1)

9 mi

12464 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA

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 & 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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Carmel Mountain Preschool

4.0(62)

6 mi

9510 Carmel Mountain Road San Diego, CA

Carmel Mountain Preschool is a privately owned preschool and offers part time and full time programs for children from 18 months to Kindergarten Prep. We also offer a school age program for elementary student for local schools in Rancho Penasquitos.

Ori V. says "It has been an amazing experience to see our daughter Olivia grow and thrive for the past 2.5 years at the CMP. After trying two other schools prior, I can...

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Escondido Christian Pre-School

923 Idaho Ave Escondido, CA

7 mi

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 children’s physical, social, and academic development.
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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POWELL'S DAY CARE

405 SAN PLACIDO CT Escondido, CA

10 mi

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 POSITIVE GROWTH TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. I OFFER A PROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL-PRE K PROGRAM, INCLUDING A MATH AND READING PROGRAM. MY CIRCLE TIME ( 45 MINUTES ) CONSISTS OF ABC'S (FLASH CARDS AND PHONICS), SHOW AND TELL, COUNTING TO 100 ALSO COUNTING IN SPANISH, COLORS, SHAPES, READING, WORD CARDS, DAYS OF THE WEEK, MONTHS OF THE YEAR & LOTS OF FUN SONGS. OUTSIDE TIME INCLUDES PROJECTS DESIGNED FOR FUN LEARNING: LETTERS AND NUMBERS OF THE DAY, MATH SHEETS, PAINTING, COLORING, WRITING, DRAWING AND GLUING. WE DO LOTS OF FUN PLAY, RIDE TOYS, SIDEWALK CHALK, BUBBLES, GARDENING, RACES AND HOPSCOTCH. I LOVE TO SEE THE CHILDREN SUCCEED AND ENTER INTO KINDERGARTEN AT THEIR TOP POTENTIAL: THIS SETS THEM UP FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THEIR SCHOOL YEARS. A GREAT BEGINNING IN A CHILD'S LIFE IS ESSENTIAL!!! HOURS 645AM-4:15 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY RATE $45.00 PER DAY FULL AND PART TIME OPENINGS AVAILABLE MEALS, SNACKS AND ACADEMIC MATERIAL INCLUDED SOUTH ESCONDIDO: I 15 &VIA RANCHO PARKWAY (LESS THAN 1 MINUTE TO FREEWAY 760-638-0499
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet

9875 Aviary Dr San Diego, CA

6 mi

The Scripps Ranch Swim and Racquet Club in San Diego, California offers a Spring Camp to children from kindergarten to the eighth grade. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and adheres to its high safety standards. The on-site camp activities include swimming at the pool, arts and crafts, or cooking classes. Daily trips to nearby attractions are included in the off-site camp.
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Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool

10494 Rancho Carmel Dr San Diego, CA

3 mi

The Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool in San Diego, California provides childcare and preschool education for infant children through pre-kindergarten. Their age-appropriate and play-based curriculum allows the children to express themselves and stimulates their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They are open from seven thirty in the morning ot five in the afternoon.
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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Scripps Exploring Academy

9855 Erma Rd San Diego, CA

6 mi

The Scripps Exploring Academy in San Diego, California offers after school childcare for infants up to pre-kindergarten. Their programs provide activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They are open from Mondays through Fridays, from six thirty in the morning to six in the evening, and also offers a summer camp program.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Poway, CA

Pre-K Schools in Poway, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 51 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.

Great Minds Daycare

Jennifer was a preschool teacher for my older son. I was fortunate to hire Jennifer as our nanny when my twins were born. She is so loving...

- Jillian G

Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if...

- Ezaree E.

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

Pre-k programs in Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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