We have 78 pre-k schools in San Diego, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

Pre-K Schools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews of the 78 listed pre-k schools
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12668 SABRE SPRINGS PKWY SAN DIEGO, CA
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
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...
10050 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA
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...
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...
Care Member says "I enrolled my son at Irma's Family Child Care when my son was about 1.5 years old after just moving to San Diego. I was so grateful for my son and my...
Kara B. says "Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including...
4564 Rolfe Rd San Diego, CA
Patricia C. says "I have had nothing but good experiences All teachers have a bachelors in education and they were very helpful with assisting my child and transiting him...
10933 CAMINO ABROJO SAN DIEGO, CA
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Parul M. says "The teacher is really nice. She is knowledgeable, hardworking, caring and ready to guide you and your child. The Montessori is very well thought through,...
12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270 San Diego, CA
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Diana says "My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half hour at least. She...
Maggi N says "My daughter has been here from 18 months old. She'll be three this month. She just loves it and we love all of the wonderful things she has learned. She...
5870 Ava Place San Diego, CA
1440 Hotel Circle N San Diego, CA
832 Billow Dr. San Diego, CA
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Pre-k programs in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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.