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Pre-K Schools in San Marcos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 51 listed pre-k schools

ABC Time Home Preschool

My son have been to Felicia's for 3 years, and she was AMAZING! He learned so much from potty training to reading! I am so glad I met her...

- Shiki K.

Krewer Family Child Care

This is hands down the best family child care! My nieces and nephew went here for years and now my son goes here. They are very hands on...

- Hayley N

Carla Peacher's Family Daycare

Carla Peacher is a nurturing, caring, highly responsible, consistent, and exceptionally skilled child care provider. Our daughter began...

- Sara S.

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Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Kid s Town Montessori School. KTMS is a family owned and operated Montessori pre-school offering part-time and full-time programs for children ages 1 to 9 years. Our educational childcare/daycare program offers emphasis on four areas: care of self and the environment, sensory and motor education, writing and reading, and math...
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Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court Carlsbad, CA

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...
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Country Club Child Care

1574 W Country Cub Lane Escondido, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 3 more
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...
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Discovery Isle Oceanside

3791 OCEANIC WAY OCEANSIDE, CA

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
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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NannyNow

432 2nd Street Suite E Encinitas, CA

Tired of searching through ENDLESS profiles? GFC handles ALL of the work for you! Custom Nanny Placement - On Demand Babysitting - Parent Coaching - Family Management Goose Family Consulting boasts refreshingly simple support in finding your family's Best Fit Nanny or Babysitter. Try NANNY NOW an on-demand babysitting...
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Miss Catherine's In Home Preschool

3275 Cherimoya Glen Escondido, CA

**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...
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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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ABC Time Home Preschool

1525 Grady Pl Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
ABC Time Home Preschool is a nurturing, educational preschool where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and most of all have fun. We offer a theme based curriculum where we engage in language literacy, pre-math skills, science & sensory experiences. We also have an Emmy nominated music teacher who comes twice a...

Shiki K. says "My son have been to Felicia's for 3 years, and she was AMAZING! He learned so much from potty training to reading! I am so glad I met her and I could be...

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Krewer Family Child Care

933 Hardell Lane Vista, CA

5.0(1)
We believe in developing the whole child including social/emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and language development. Our blend of home and school like setting enables us to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages children to learn and discover through active exploration, to try new things, to be...

Hayley N says "This is hands down the best family child care! My nieces and nephew went here for years and now my son goes here. They are very hands on with each child...

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Carla Peacher's Family Daycare

1823 Foothill View Pl Escondido, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

I am a loving, caring, and enthusiastic licensed family daycare provider and preschool teacher with over Twelve years of experience. I currently hold a preschool teacher's permit and continuously attend workshops and trainings to provide quality care for my families. I am also a current member of the Child Nutrition Program of...

Sara S. says "Carla Peacher is a nurturing, caring, highly responsible, consistent, and exceptionally skilled child care provider. Our daughter began Carla's program...

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Lil' Country Christian Pre-School & Kindergarden II

1087 W Country Club Ln Escondido, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Li’l Country Preschool and Kindergarten II is located in Escondico, CA. They offer a healthy atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of your child. They provide preschool and kindergarten programs. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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POWELL'S DAY CARE

405 SAN PLACIDO CT Escondido, CA

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
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...
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Pilgrim Chldren's Center

2020 Chestnut Ave Carlsbad, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Pilgrim Children's Center Preschool (age 2-5) and Full Day Kindergarten Full and Half Day Programs ($255-$915) Call to schedule a tour! Full Day Kindergarten $755 Extended Care $850 Registration $150 Materials Fee $25 Experienced Credential Teacher, Small Class Size (1:12), Common Core Curriculum. Call to...
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Peppertree Montessori, Inc.

427 College Blvd Ste I Oceanside, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Peppertree Montessori offers safe, nurturing & quality programs for Infants, Toddlers, preschool, kindergarten as well as before and after school extended hours services. The school provides a peaceful and safe Montessori environment where children are encouraged to express themselves with purpose, passion and vision and develop...
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Escondido Christian Pre-School

923 Idaho Ave Escondido, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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...
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Big Tree Little Preschool, Inc.

1600 Buena Vista Dr Vista, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Big Tree Little Preschool Incorporated located at 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Inner Light Preschool

1171 Stratford Drive Encinitas, CA

Inner Light Preschool offers a happy, safe and loving environment for your child. Our staff is highly qualified, and our in-home location provides a feeling of security and familiarity. We are conveniently located mile from Hwy 5 near Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. We also offer after school daycare. Preschool and...
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Central Montessori School Inc

286 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA

Child care
Preschool
Central Montessori School Incorporated located at 286 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Champion, Joanna

1205 North Ave Escondido, CA

I'm a small in-home daycare, providing a safe and loving place for your child/children. I'm a mother of 2, a daughter who is 20 and a son who is 17. I stayed home with my kids, all but 3 years from 2007-2010. I enjoy teaching and watching little people grow. I would like to eventually turn my daycare into an Academy/ Pre-K...
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Shantivanam Childrens Community

229 Cerro St Encinitas, CA

Shantivanam Childrens Community located at 229 Cerro Street, Encinitas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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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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