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Recent preschool reviews in Encinitas, CA

Montessori School of Encinitas

5.0

Both of my kids went/are currently attending MSE, they have a fantastic program with caring teachers who gently guide and encourage kids to become more independent. My 1 yr old daughter is currently enrolled in the infant program. She gets excited for school and adores her teachers (Ms. Ellen, Ms....

- Grace H

Shantivanam Childrens Community

5.0

I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so welcoming and loving every time we stepped through the aradoor. I loved that they sent home my son's daily drawings and fed him two healthy snacks...

- Sara

Olivenhain Country Preschool

4.0

Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's well-being!

- Danielle H

Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool

5.0

This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also.

- Lana

Lighthouse Christian Preschool

5.0

Such an amazing preschool! When you walk in you can see the passion and love that each of the teachers have for their students! Love this place!

- Megan C

Preschools in Encinitas, CA

Montessori School of Encinitas

Montessori School of Encinitas

141 S. El Camino Real Ste. E, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

3.0

(2)

Montessori School of Encinitas is located just south of Encinitas Blvd. on El Camino Real. We provide programs for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a safe, stable environment which enables them to develop self- confidence, independence, inner discipline and a love for learning. Here,...

Recent review:

5.0
Both of my kids went/are currently attending MSE, they have a fantastic program with caring teachers who gently guide and encourage kids to become more independent. My 1 yr old daughter is currently enrolled in the infant program. She gets excited for school and...

Grace H


Shantivanam Childrens Community

229 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $305/wk

5.0

(2)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I had the opportunity to send my 4 year old son to Shantivanam this summer and we had an exceptional experience. Elishela and the other teachers were so welcoming and loving every time we stepped through the aradoor. I loved that they sent home my son's daily...

Sara


Olivenhain Country Preschool

448 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

4.0

(1)

Olivenhain Country Preschool in Encinitas, California provides a safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop skills needed for future academic success. The school serves children from 7 weeks to 4 years old and offers infant, toddler, preschool, and junior kindergarten...

Recent review:

4.0
Overall great facility but the staff seemed to turnover quite a bit there in the short six months my son attended. Kids definitely get dirty there, so if you're a clean freak this is not the place for you. Carrie is amazing and truly cares about the children's...

Danielle H


Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool

511 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

5.0

(2)

Encinitas Shinning Star Preschool in Encinitas, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from six weeks to five...

Recent review:

5.0
This school is the best & they have a new smaller sister school in Oceanside also.

Lana


Lighthouse Christian Preschool

510 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

5.0

(1)

Recent review:

5.0
Such an amazing preschool! When you walk in you can see the passion and love that each of the teachers have for their students! Love this place!

Megan C


Bright Start Preschool

Bright Start Preschool

1143 Wild Canary Lane, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $390/mo

Bright Starts Preschool is a home-based preschool located in beautiful Olivenhain, Encinitas on almost 3/4 of an acre! Here children have plenty of room to run and play. Bright Starts is a Reggio Emilia Inspired Preschool with carefully designed lessons that foster learning in a creative, warm...

Lighthouse Christian Preschool

510 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $584/mo

Lighthouse Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the fall! Large remodeled classrooms, academic/Bible-based curriculum, developmentally appropriate, weekly chapels, music & art, security gate, kindergarten readiness and so much more! Spaces are limited, so give us a call to schedule a...

The Garden Schoolhouse LLC

The Garden Schoolhouse LLC

Ivyglen Drive, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

We offer a high quality, play- and nature-based early education program in Encinitas, CA. With a low teacher-to-child ratio and a unique home-meets-preschool setting, children ages 2-6 blossom while their families find the support and community they need to help them raise wonderful tiny humans.

Bethlehem Community Preschool

925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

Bethlehem Community Preschool celebrated 50 years of early childhood education last year. We are a play-based preschool program accepting children 2.5-5 years. We believe children learn by discovering life through hands-on experiences in a loving and safe environment.

The Purposeful Preschool

The Purposeful Preschool

1242 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $900/mo

The Purposeful Preschool believes children learn best when their imaginations and intellect are engaged, and when they are empowered to be active participants in their own learning. Together we co-construct our learning experience through observation, intentional planning, creative environments, and...

The Nursery School at Crest View Farm

The Nursery School at Crest View Farm

1311 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

On a quiet street, in a cozy house, here children play. The Nursery School at Crestview Farm is founded on the belief that all children possess a natural desire to learn. This licensed (CA LIC#376627098) family childcare is founded by Kelly Scott, an early childhood educator with over 15 years...

Inner Light Preschool

1171 Stratford Drive, Encinitas, CA

Starting at $120/day

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...

Little Thinkers Home Preschool

2348 Summerhill, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

Little Thinkers Home Preschool is a small, home-based preschool program in Encinitas. We are designed to be a stepping stone for your toddler's first experiences away from home. Our program focuses on curriculum appropriate for 2 -3 year olds, but we are flexible with enrolling students who are...

Encinitas Child Development

121 N. El Camino Real Ste C, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

ECDC offers a developmentally appropriate preschool program for children ages 2-6 in a warm and nurturing environment with a very committed staff dedicated to providing children with opportunities to explore, to experience, and most of all, to succeed. We support an individualized approach to...

Central Montessori School Inc

286 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

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...

Stars Montessori Academy

Stars Montessori Academy

1680 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA

Costimate: $236/wk

5.0

(5)

North County's prestigious Montessori Academy in Vista, CA, accepts Toddlers through 6 years old for half-day, full-day and extended-day schedules. Each of our classrooms are filled with natural light, beautiful materials and child-sized furniture. Our playground includes bike trails and a large...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Stars Montessori Academy is the most amazing school. I feel so privileged and lucky that my three children (4, 2, and 1) have the opportunity to learn from the wonderful staff members at Stars. Their program teaches children Spanish, yoga, cooking, gardening,...

Kelly N


Little Roses

Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St, San Diego, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(6)

Little Roses Family Day Care with Montessori [License # 376627747] (Driven by Montessori Principles) Certified Montessori teacher joined our school. She's having 25 years of teaching experience in a well renowned Montessori school. "Play is the highest form of research " - Albert Einstein Our...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Nalini is a kind and caring person by nature. I sent my boy here since he was 9 months old and cant explain how happy we are for the decision. My son loves to go to the day care and he comes home happy and cheerful. Nalini also gets a montessori teacher and thats...

Padma


Cardiff Family Daycare

Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct, Cardiff, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

5.0

(6)

Your child can have fun learning! I focus learning in the following areas: Music, Arts & Crafts, Early Math & Science, Reading, Sensory Play, Role/Puppet Play, Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Good Manners, Cooking. My name is Jodie. My school is within my home, located in...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter started at Cardiff Family Daycare in 2018 and my son started in 2020, and it has been such a great experience. Jodie has such a nurturing heart and provides a safe and loving atmosphere for all of her kids. She goes above and beyond to be accommodating...

Lidia


Debbie's Daycare

Debbie's Daycare

2095 Linda Lane, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $340/wk

5.0

(1)

My home daycare has been in business since 1988. During covid I made the decision to transition to a small license, this way I am able to care for your children in a more intimate and individualized way giving them a home like environment. I provide a fun, loving, and caring environment that...

Recent review:

5.0
Ms Debbie has a lot experience, take care of the kids with love, teach them a lot of stuff, they do activities every day, change diapers each 2 hours, well I am just loving the way she and her helper Katlyn are taking care of my kid and the way she runs the day...

Patricia S


Kids Castle

Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(5)

Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Can you give 10 stars instead of 5? I can't write enough good things about Kids Castle. We found out about them on Tootris and signed up for a tour. Pictures on yelp can't show you how adorable her set up is for kids of different ages. Sayena makes our child...

Larisa H


Garrett Daycare

2036 White Birch Drive, Vista, CA

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(4)

Located in Vista/Shadowridge... Garrett Home Daycare had been in the business caring for children for 30yrs! State Licensed / State Nutrition Program / Home Preschool Program /CPR & First Aid Certified. We are currently accepting children from 12mo.-5yrs Please contact for rates and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We LOVE MS Gerry and her helpers! Our granddaughter has attended for over 2 years and we couldn't have found a more loving, caring environment for her. All the teachers really have a loving goal to help every child learn important social skills and also prepare...

Judy B


Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(2)

Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our daughter has been with Azi for over 1.5 years and we love her! We started with her when our daughter was 3 months old, and we immediately knew after our first introductory meeting with Azi that our daughter would be loved, protected, and cared for. Azi is so...

Pearl H


Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $320/wk

5.0

(1)

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....

Recent review:

5.0
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 subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above...

Van S


Little Ones Daycare

Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $332/wk

5.0

(5)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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 environment.

Christina M


Fara's Day Care / Preschool

Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $320/wk

4.2

(5)

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!...

Recent reviews:

3.0
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 the interview, but by the 2nd day her demeanor completely changed after a tough day with our child. Without...

Joyce J


Kids Care Spot Daycare

Kids Care Spot Daycare

3299 Valley Street, Carlsbad, CA

Starting at $300/wk

We are new to Care.com but been in business since 2003 so please look at our Google Reviews and check out our website! Kids Care Spot is a licensed and certified daycare and preschool. We offer an outstanding environment for your child to become a happy, smart, curious and secure being. We are a...

Academic Pursuits

Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur, Escondido, CA

Starting at $180/day

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...

Pilgrim Chldren's Center

2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA

Costimate: $322/wk

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...

Kids Town Montessori

Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA

Costimate: $245/wk

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,...

Kids First Club- Cindy Baudler

576 Echo Lane, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $300/wk

Family home childcare program with preschool activities offering a nurturing educational in home program following San Marcos Elementary curriculum. Preparing children in a language rich environment to implement a strong foundation for early reading , spelling, writing, math, science experiments,...

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Ratings for Encinitas, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Preschools in Encinitas, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.