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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

Ridge City Preschool and Daycare

Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be...

- Glenn T

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.

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

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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...
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N&k

15281 AMALIA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$420/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Fun and educational activities We offer your child our best: Creative development, Social, emotional development. Nk Daycare take care of infant and toddler.
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Outdoor Outreach

5275 Market Street San Diego, CA

From surfing beach breaks to exploring San Diego Bay by kayak, there are BIG ADVENTURES to be had in San Diego. This summer, teens and pre-teens ages 11-17 can ADVENTURE WITH US, exploring San Diego while creating friendships, building community, and developing leadership skills for all of life's adventures. Participants will...
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Little Bear Home Daycare

16211 Via Embeleso San Diego, CA

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...
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4S Ranch Daycare

16651 4S Ranch Pkwy San Diego, CA

In-Home daycare
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...
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Ridge City Preschool and Daycare

6866 Linda Vista Rd San Diego, CA

4.9(14)

State license verified

Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Ridge City provides care for children 6 weeks through PreK. Our qualified, loving, and dedicated team is ready to serve your children in a safe and nurturing environment. We utilize, ABEKA, a Bible-based curriculum that will lead your child to a relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare them for kindergarten. Classroom...

Glenn T says "Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be more happier with...

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Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

13288 Entreken Ave San Diego, CA

4.2(10)
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...

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...

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Great Minds Daycare

10868 Caminito San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Child care
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...

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Mimi's Place

3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43 San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Mimi's Place - License #376621683 3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA 92104 M - F 24 hour availability For November & December - 1 week of free care after 4 weeks of care Full-Time Infant Rates 0-2: $200 weekly Full-Time Toddler Rates 2-3: $150 weekly Full-Time Potty Trained to Pre-School: $125 weekly We offer a...

Jamie G. says "We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage...

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I offer full-time, part-time, or drop-in child care out of my North Pacific Beach home. I accept children between two months to five years. Most of my children start as infants or toddlers, and stay with me until they fully transition into preschool or kindergarten. We read stories, draw and paint, listen and dance to music and...

Lisa D says "Caryl Hall has been my day care provider/nanny for 8 years and we currently still use her services. Caryl has been taking care of our daughter Ashley, since...

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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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Happy Time Daycare

6217 Estelle St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
The Happy Time Daycare located at 6217 Estelle Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Yolanda J says "I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this...

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Fleur De Lis School Inc

3743 Front St San Diego, CA

5.0(3)
Preschool
Child care
Fleur De Lis School Incorporated located at 3743 Front Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's business operating hours is from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and...

Care Member says "Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have ever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our...

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Little Sprouts Academy

6690 Mission Gorge Road San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Little Sprouts Child Enrichment Academy is a preschool and daycare center that provides organic and natural meals for your child. We believe that in order for your "Little Sprout" to grow to their full potential both developmentally and physically, they need a variety of high quality, nutritious food. Many preschools and daycare...

Myriah M. says "What a wonderful school! The rooms are so bright, clean and welcoming. The staff truly care about our family and always are so genuine and friendly. I...

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Au Clair De Lune

1976 COOLIDGE ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Au Clair De Lune is a Non-Profit French immersion Preschool & Kindergarten for children from 2 to kindergarten built in 2020 by three native accredited French teachers. _The founders know their way around a school, any school, as they have taught in preschool, elementary and high school in France and in the United-States....
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Ms.toni's

2430 Cardinal Dr San Diego, CA

My name is Toni and I have been a preschool teacher for the past 9 years and loved every second of it! I have taught children from infant all the way up to pre-K! After having my own little man I thought about all the benefits to being more one on one with children instead of the ratios that preschools have! That is why I would...
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Little Geeks Transitional Kindergarten Program

5672 Santa Margarita Street San Diego, CA

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Little Geeks Transitional Kindergarten Program is a comprehensive technology-based primary school.
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Champion Family Daycare And Preschool

4535 El Cerrito Drive San Diego, CA

Hello my name is Justine but the kids call me Teeny. I am a former 1st grade teacher with a Masters in Education. I opened my own preschool and daycare so I could raise my children and my students in a loving and creative environment. The curriculum that I create for each week is art-based and promotes creativity and helps...
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The Kids Bay Learning Center

13770 Carmel Valley Rd San Diego, CA

The Kids Bay Learning Center in San Diego, California offers childcare and education for children from toddlers to junior kindergarten. They offer a holistic curriculum that stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They use the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pre-K Curriculum to...
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Brainy Learning Center

15721 Bernardo Heights Pkwy Ste J San Diego, CA

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Located in San Diego, California, Brainy Learning Center offers a Pre-Kindergarten program that teaches children ages 4 to 5 years old the fun of reading and math. The center provides a program for children who are not in school yet to jump-start their education and have an obvious advantage. The center's operating hours are...
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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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