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We have 73 pre-k schools in San Diego, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews of the 73 listed pre-k schools

St Paul's Senior Services

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...

- Rachel M.

Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed...

- Clara B.

Irma's Family Child Care.

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...

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St Paul's Senior Services

328 Maple St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 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...

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...

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Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We are dedicated to getting the...

Clara B. says "I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much...

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Irma's Family Child Care.

3969 Casita Way San Diego, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Hello Mom and Dad. I am licensed as a family child care provider--20 years--located in my child care home in the College area (Convenient to College Ave and Hwy 94, and College Ave and I-8. Close to La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and in S.D. Near the College Grove Shopping Center. ) My home is bright, colorful, clean, and caring! +...

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...

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Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up. What sets us about from the rest? Spacious outdoor learning environment Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.) Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening Lessons All Staff has Child...

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...

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Feliciano Family Childcare

7418 Canyon Breeze Rd San Diego, CA

3.0(2)
In-Home daycare
Daycare provider since 2002. Loving and caring home daycare. We provide stimulating environment and emotional support. We do pre-school activities as soon as they reach 2years old and above. We interact with babies and all the children under our care. We provide breakfast,lunch and snacks. Come and see our clean and family...

Charley D says "My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Joy has...

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ABC Children's Center of San Diego

12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270 San Diego, CA

4.8(8)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays). We offer child care programs for ages 3...

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...

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Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct. San Diego, CA

5.0(11)

State license verified

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have been in the childcare industry...

Care Member says "This is a phenomenal daycare! We have been with Valarie and Robert for three years now and have a few more years to go. What I have really grown to...

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Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM EMPHASIS: *LANGUAGE...

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...

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Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for toddlers according to the age...

Cynthia S says "Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we...

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Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 AZUAGA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...
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HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

3900 CLEVELAND AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1380/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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.
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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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New Generations Learning Center

9878 Hibert Street San Diego, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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Rainbows And Blue Skies Preschool

9593 Paseo Montril San Diego, CA

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....
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in San Diego, CA

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.

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