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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Vista, CA

We have 54 pre-k schools in Vista, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista's Photo
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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

5.0(1)

1 mi

725 SHADOWRIDGE DR VISTA, CA

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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Grace Presbyterian Preschool

5.0(3)

4 mi

1450 E VISTA WAY VISTA, CA

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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Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
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LittleLiving Nature School

5.0(6)

5 mi

923 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, CA

Our Reggio Emilia/Nature School inspired Preschool-K Seasonal Sessions are set in a licensed outdoor based small home daycare. Your little one can explore, discover, delight, share, learn, play and socialize in an intimate nature and arts rich experience. Our beautiful outdoor garden rooms host a variety of plants and wildlife, as well as sculptures and art. Our facility is eco-friendly, utilizing and encouraging a love of nature, gardening, recycling, composting, and the use of organics. Seasonal foods will be tended and grown by the children. Gardening, composting, harvesting and tasting provides opportunities for learning about the cycle of life, our food, cooperation and social skills. Our low student to teacher ratio of 6:1 ensures your little one receives individualized attention, feels safe and reaches age appropriate educational, social, physical and mental milestones. As a team we build a solid educational foundation for your child. Keen observation and portfolio/project documentation, ensures important learning/developmental milestones are reached. Play, nature and art based, emergent curriculum uncovers the children's interests and the pathways through which to immerse them in various subjects-- science, math, reading and, language, art, music, movement and social studies. Together we empower children to be independent, well rounded, well socialized caretakers of our planet and each other. LittleLiving provides a clean, safe, homey, nature infused space for children to thrive, learn, play and BE little. We look forward to working with you in nurturing your littles so they become all they wish to be. Year round enrollment. Choose your days of the week. 3 hour M - F 8:30 am- 11:30 am for 14 months - 5 years & 3 hour M -Th 1 pm - 4 pm for 3+ years - 10 years offered in Seasonal Sessions: Fall; Winter; Spring. 12 weeks of 4 hr Summer Camp M - Th 8:30am - 12:30 pm running from June - Aug. Year round Atelier 1 pm - 4 pm Program allows flexible schedules and offers arts, nature, garden and social science craft, tinker and project workshops for kids 3+ months -10 years. See our website for details on themes, dates and times.

Kimberly K. says "If you're looking for a place where your child can truly be a kid-play outside all day, jump in piles of leaves, steer a pretend pirate ship, go on...

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Montessori
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Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA

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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 skills. As the child and the skills develop, special emphasis is also placed on science and related fields including geography, zoology, botany and geology. All of our state-of-the-art classrooms have been specially designed to provide an excellent learning environment for the children. Calm and relaxing earth-tone colors, webcams, and child-sized furniture and bathrooms are just some of the features of our facility. The school also offers two park-sized playgrounds. Mehrmah Hodaee, the owner and director of the school, has a masters degree and has been a certified Montessori teacher since 1992. The assistant director, Mahsa Najafi, has a B.S. and is also a certified Montessori teacher. All of the lead teachers and most of the assistants are also certified Montessori teachers.
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Krewer Family Child Care

5.0(1)

5 mi

933 Hardell Lane Vista, CA

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 creative, to have an opinion, to respect others and the environment. We encourage each child to love themselves, understand how they feel and others feel, communicate verbally, use manners, wonder and discover why things are, risk failure as a necessary part of growing, have a mind of their own, to learn self-discipline and respect for self and others, self-confidence and self-control. We maintain an environment that is warm, fun and nurturing where children and their parents feel comfortable, safe, secure and loved. As a preschool teacher, our accredited run family child care program offers a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers and pre-k children in a fun, loving and nurturing country environment.

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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Big Tree Little Preschool, Inc.

1600 Buena Vista Dr Vista, CA

< 1 mi

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 activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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7237 - La Petite Academy of Oceanside

5.0(1)

5 mi

4179 AVENIDA DE LA PLATA OCEANSIDE, CA

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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El Camino Preschools Inc

3.0(2)

7 mi

2002 California St Oceanside, CA

El Camino Preschool has been serving north county children for over 30 years! Our family owned and operated preschool is located on 3/4 acres of country landscape in the quiet Fire Mountain neighborhood of Oceanside. Children ages 2 to 6 years old attend our preschool and we provide before and after Kindergarten programs. We have the best outdoor classroom setting in North County.

Isabella P. says "My 3.5 year old son has been here for almost a year. We really can't say enough wonderful things about El Camino. They have gone above and beyond in...

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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Little Ones Daycare

5.0(5)

4 mi

6910 Peach Tree Rd Carlsbad, CA

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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Fara's Day Care / Preschool

4.0(5)

4 mi

6750 Caurina Ct 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 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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Country Club Child Care

5.0(1)

8 mi

1574 W Country Cub Lane Escondido, CA

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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G. Jesenia Family Child Care

5.0(2)

6 mi

156 Avenida Descanso B Oceanside, CA

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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Farah's In Home Daycare

5.0(2)

4 mi

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 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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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

5.0(1)

4 mi

6998 Waters End Drive Carlsbad, CA

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

6 mi

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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Lily Pad Child Care & Learning Ctr.

1051 W. EL NORTE PARKWAY 176 Escondido, CA

8 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 (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA

4 mi

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 Preschool

1759 Oceanside Blvd Suite GH Oceanside, CA

7 mi

Discovery Preschool offers Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K and School Age care for children ages 24 months through 12 years. Our comprehensive curriculum will ensure that your child is prepared for Kindergarten entry! Coming Soon... Infant and Toddler Programs will be available in January 2016!
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Discovery Isle (Oceanside)

3791 OCEANIC WAY OCEANSIDE, CA

5 mi

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

6 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 Vista, CA

Pre-K Schools in Vista, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 54 listed pre-k schools

7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

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.

Grace Presbyterian Preschool

The facility looks amazing and the Director is awesome.

- Care member

LittleLiving Nature School

If you're looking for a place where your child can truly be a kid-play outside all day, jump in piles of leaves, steer a pretend pirate...

- Kimberly K.

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

Pre-k programs in Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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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