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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in San Marcos, CA

We have 49 pre-k schools in San Marcos, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA

2 mi

Preschool
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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.
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Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

1655 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD SAN MARCOS, CA

4 mi

Preschool
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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. We offer Summer Camp for rising Kindergarten - 5th grade! From sports and games to exciting STEM projects, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, and more- give your child a summer adventure they’ll never forget. Register today!
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PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

1301 ELFIN FOREST RD W SAN MARCOS, CA

5.0(3)

4 mi

We are an Early Childhood Education Program located in San Elijo Hills. We strive to provide quality Programs for children 18 months- Kindergarten. Our commitment is to provide high quality, professional, early education program for your children. We shall forever be committed to the individual child needs; not a commitment to the program that serves the children. Our Program is Accredited and aligned with the standards promoted by NAEYC.

Molly M. says "I'm a new parent and my daughter started in the fall. I couldn't be happier with their program and I feel like this preschool isn't a one size fit all as...

I have a large licensed day care now for 10 years. I have 24 ECE units, and am continually taking workshops and classes related to my field. I am a member of the San Diego County Family Child Care Association, as well as the YMCA, and attend a support group with other childcare providers in my area. A few years back I added on a 400 square foot room addition to my home so that my day care children would have their own "space" to learn and grow. We also recently renovated our backyard, which is very large and fenced, so there is plenty of room for the children to play and get exercise. I subscribe to a preschool curriculum, which we do modify so that our younger learners can participate too. We are also on the child nutrition program, so your children will receive healthy meals and snacks here. I do have one full-time employee, who has been with me now for five years. She has 20 years of experience working with children both as a nanny and in home day cares. My current enrollment is 11 full-time children, with ages ranging from 15 months to four years old. We have space available now for one child, and will have space for another in August when our oldest heads off to Kindergarten! Feel free to contact us and ask for a tour today!

Vanessa says "Miller Family Daycare is an excellent daycare for infant to preschool age children. 2 of my children were enrolled in the program from toddler age to about...

Mary's Home Day Care

3414 Hollencrest Rd San Marcos, CA

< 1 mi

state license CPR/First aid certified Nutrition Program pre-school curriculum

Intellichildren of San Marcos

212 W. San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, CA

< 1 mi

Intellichildren of San Marcos, is a comprehensive child care center offering care for children 6-weeks-old to 5-years-old. A new program was started in September, which also offers care for the school-aged child from kindergarten through fifth grade. We are within walking distance of San Marcos Elementary school, and is convenient for those families in need of before and after school care. The preschool program offers a program with a wonderful balance between play and academics. We work to educate the whole child through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences, table work as well as free play activities, circle times for the group and also quiet one-on-one time with the teacher. The focus of the infant program is on the needs of each individual child that is entrusted to the care of our loving and competent staff.

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7237 - La Petite Academy of Oceanside

4179 AVENIDA DE LA PLATA OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

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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, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

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...

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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

725 SHADOWRIDGE DR VISTA, CA

5.0(1)

3 mi

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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, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

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...

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Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court Carlsbad, CA

5.0(2)

8 mi

My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had the children stay at my daycare till they went off to Pre-K! Those who became big brothers and sisters, also had their siblings join my daycare. :-) Additionally, I am a member of Chamber of Commerce, member of Better Business Bureau, and CPR certified. I have worked for two big companies and I even have a food handling certificate. Would love to meet with you to have your child join my Home Daycare starting in June 2012. Please contact me if interested as I am in the process of interviewing. Thank you for considering me for your child care position.

Amie A says "I am so thankful to have found Fara's school. She is a wonderful, loving and nurturing caregiver. There is nothing more valuable than having someone who...

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Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd Carlsbad, CA

5.0(5)

8 mi

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Hello my name is Lilia! Here at Little Ones Daycare we offer childcare for infants as young as three months old, and for toddlers until they are ready for pre-school. I have worked with kids for the past 15 years, and have 10 years of daycare experience alone. I worked as an assistant at a daycare facility for many years before opening Little Ones Daycare. As a mother of three grown children, it has become my nature to nurture the children under my care as my own. It is my priority to reassure that your kids are growing with all the love and care that they need! Here at Little Ones we love to explore, learn, and have fun!

Christina M. says "Lillia and Hannah are amazing. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare. I highly recommend Little Ones Daycare for their caring and calming...

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Country Club Child Care

1574 W Country Cub Lane Escondido, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
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ABOUT ME: Hello, my name is Regina K. (Ms. Regina). I am happily married to my husband Eric. We have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter. It is truly a blessing to be parents. From my early childhood I admired my mom's work as a teacher. I am very fortunate my dreams came true. I have studied and graduated from a Pedagogical University with the bachelor degree of technical science in the field of graphics design and a minor in Child Psychology. I additionally successfully completed the required courses while obtaining the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Associate Teacher at Mira Costa Community College. I started my career as a Teacher Assistant at the Aspiration School of Learning located in Carlsbad, California. I have then applied for a lead teacher position at SDJA (San Diego Jewish Academy) and have successfully brought a massive amount of creative ideas in respect to arts and crafts into the school. I have also applied my extensive skills, expertise and experience to help with each child's smooth transition into a positive atmosphere and a more flavorful ambience. I am extremely creative; I love everything that has to do with Arts and Crafts. Some of my favorite hobbies include photography, photo editing, party decorations, painting pictures, baking and cooking. LICENSE / FACILITY # 376625630

Lanara S says "The Country Club Daycare is the best daycare my grandson was going to. Very nice people who work there, friendly and clean and safe environment for the...

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Grace Presbyterian Preschool

1450 E VISTA WAY VISTA, CA

5.0(3)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Grace Preschool is a brand-new facility serving families with children ages 18m- 5 years. Please see our tour schedule to schedule a tour today! We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that allows students to gain relatable experiences through a balance of student and teacher led activities. Students are encouraged to explore sensory centers, participate in art, science, story time, music and movement, and the fundamental teachings of God. At Grace Preschool, we believe that ALL students deserve to have the best start in life and to feel the love of God and their community as they learn and grow. Our facility is designed to meet the developmental and social needs of young students by providing enriching experiences that nurture independence, as well as cognitive, social, emotional, language, creativity, and motor development. Students at Grace Preschool are given opportunities and encouraged to explore, create, and experiment at their own pace and interests. We provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to become lifelong learners and strengthen their self-esteem by focusing on developing interpersonal relationships and self-help skills. Phone Number: (760)724-007 Ext. 204 Discounts: 10% off Military, First responders, Nurses/medical staff and Clergy members. We offer: -Brightwheel app for sign in/out and daily updates on your students' day -Low rations and class sizes -Toddler care 18m-3 years (we partner with families to help potty train your student) -Preschool 3-4 years -Pre-kinder 4-5 years -Part day and full day care that is year round -Shaded playgrounds with swings, slides, sandbox, ride on toys and enhancements -Large multi-purpose room to use during extreme weather such as high temperatures or rain. This ensures your student always gets time to work on their gross motor development.

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Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct Carlsbad, CA

4.0(5)

8 mi

Preschool
In-Home daycare
My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had their children stay at my daycare until they went off to Pre-K! Those who became big brothers and sisters, also had their siblings join my daycare. :-) Additionally, I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce, member of the Better Business Bureau, and I am CPR certified. I have worked for two big companies and I even have a food handling certificate. I would love to meet with you to have your child join my Home Daycare. Please contact me if interested as I am in the process of interviewing. Thank you for considering me for your child care position. ~~Fara's Resume~~ --Education-- 2011 -Mira Costa College, San Elijo, California -Early Childhood Development (6 credits) 1981 -Towson State University, Towson, Maryland -Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education --Work Experience-- -December 2002- present: Home Daycare/Pre-School at my Residence. -December 2001-December 2002: Childcare Provider at Kinder Care, Carlsbad, CA -January 1991-August 2001: Home Daycare/Preschool at Residence in Timonium, MD --Professional License-- -December 2002- Present: Childcare Provider License, State of California -January 1991- December 2002: Childcare Provider License, State of Maryland --Certificates-- -Licensed CPR/First Aid -Licensed Food Handling -Licensed Child Nutrition Program of Southern California (Gold Star Achievement) --Workshops-- -How to handle Children who kick, push and bite. -PBS workshop: How to pick Educational Programs that are Age appropriate. --Affiliations-- -Mac Project and Easter Seal Programs in California

Joyce J. says "We didn't stay long with Fara since we quickly realized there were major personality conflicts. She seemed very nice, nurturing and well qualified during...

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G. Jesenia Family Child Care

156 Avenida Descanso B Oceanside, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Hi, I'm a Family Child Care Provider , but will also be able to provide care outside my home on my free time, I'm certified CPR and First Aid training ,I'm in business since 2009, have a small license, experience working with infant (4 week and up) toddler, pre- school and school age. Offers: Safe and nice environment. Provide good care for kids. Provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. Drop in hours. In and outdoor play. We offer 7/24 hours service (overnight). My goal is to provide: appropriate safe activities to develop each child social, emotionally, physically and cognitively through child guided explorations. Contact number 760-672-5608. call or tex

Courtney says "Jesenia was a lifesaver for my family. I found my self needing a sitter within a 3 day period, a weekend that I also had to work. She was able to care for...

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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning. Our educational philosophy provides a strong, child-centered learning environment that educates the whole child - intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our educational programs along with our caring, dedicated and highly educated staff is clearly what sets us apart. We know you have many choices in selecting a school for your child. We invite you to tour our school and learn more about our programs and meet us.

Van S says "From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and...

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Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

6130 PASEO DEL NORTE CARLSBAD, CA

9 mi

Preschool
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Day 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 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.
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Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur Escondido, CA

5 mi

Academic
Preschool
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!
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Lily Pad Child Care & Learning Ctr.

1051 W. EL NORTE PARKWAY 176 Escondido, CA

5 mi

Helping your child leap into a world of knowledge in a safe, warm and loving environment. With over 10 years of experience in the field of education, we offer: Bilingual Education (English/Spanish) Japanese (Pre-K +) Math &amp; Language Arts Classes Baby Yoga Mozart for Babies (Music Appreciation) Early Childhood Stimulation Arts &amp; Crafts Sensory Play Time Healthy Meals (Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available) *Sibling discounts * *CDA &amp; YMCA Programs Available*
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Discovery Isle (Oceanside)

3791 OCEANIC WAY OCEANSIDE, CA

8 mi

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day 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 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.
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Our Family Day Care

664 Montage Road Oceanside, CA

9 mi

Cruz Family Childcare/Our Family Day Care Fac#376300198 has space to accommodate 1 Toddlers Age 2-3 2 Preschool/Kindergarten 2 School Age 6-12 Full Time Part Time Daily Care Hourly Care available Hours of operation 8am-4pm Early drop-off/late pick-up available Breakfast and Snacks provided Loving care and daily activities that engage and enhance children's growth and development in a clean and safe learning environment. Mother of 5 Adult children Grandmother Over 15 years of Experience in classroom setting Located Oceanside Rancho Del Oro community Child Care Aware accredited Call 917-749-9444 to tell us about your child and how we can serve you.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA

Pre-K Schools in San Marcos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 49 listed pre-k schools

PACIFIC PRESCHOOL - SAN ELIJO HILLS, INC

I'm a new parent and my daughter started in the fall. I couldn't be happier with their program and I feel like this preschool isn't a one...

- Molly M.

Miller Family Daycare

Miller Family Daycare is an excellent daycare for infant to preschool age children. 2 of my children were enrolled in the program from...

- Vanessa

7237 - La Petite Academy of Oceanside

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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

Pre-k programs in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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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