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

Little Ones Daycare

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

- Christina M.

Little Roses

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...

- Ratna B.

Stars Montessori Academy

Stars Montessori Academy is the most amazing school. I feel so privileged and lucky that my three children (4, 2, and 1) have the...

- Kelly S.

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Little Ones Daycare

6910 Peach Tree Rd Carlsbad, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Child care
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...

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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Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St San Diego, CA

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 Philosophy : We offer...

Ratna B. says "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...

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Stars Montessori Academy

1680 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 area for physical activity. Tours...

Kelly S. says "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...

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Fara's Day Care / Preschool

6750 Caurina Ct Carlsbad, CA

4.2(5)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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...

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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Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct Cardiff, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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 Cardiff off...

Lidia K. says "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...

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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive Carlsbad, CA

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. Our educational philosophy...

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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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

725 SHADOWRIDGE DR VISTA, CA

State license verified

Child care
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,...
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Discovery Isle (Twin Oaks-San Marcos)

308 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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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Discovery Isle (La Costa-San Marcos)

1655 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD SAN MARCOS, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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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Discovery Isle (Carlsbad)

6130 PASEO DEL NORTE CARLSBAD, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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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4870 - Everbrook Academy of Carlsbad

7150 RANCHO SANTA FE RD CARLSBAD, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...
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Three Little Owls Learning Academy

770 SYCAMORE AVE UNIT A-D VISTA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1825/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Three Little Owls Learning Academy, a completely brand-new facility equipped with newly built classrooms and furniture. Our classrooms are bright, inviting, and filled with high-quality learning materials from Lakeshore to create a fun and engaging space for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in serving fresh,...
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The Little People Preschool

920 BOARDWALK SAN MARCOS, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are family-owned, not a corporate child care center, and or center is just that, family-oriented. Our staff is the heart of our community. Each team member is carefully selected not just for their qualifications, but for their passion for nurturing young minds. We have 6 classrooms for each age level, 2 indoor playgrounds,...
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LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

3016 Highland Drive Carlsbad, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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Academic Pursuits

20461 Fortuna Del Sur Escondido, CA

State license verified

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...
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Community Adventures Preschool

3618 Bernwood Place. San Diego, CA

Community Adventures Preschool is a licensed home-based preschool, located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, California. We maintain, at most, a 1:6 ratio so your child receives the individual care and education they deserve with an emphasis on social and emotional development. Our ratio is 1:3 or 1:4 in the...
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Kids First Club- Cindy Baudler

576 Echo Lane San Marcos, CA

State license verified

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, art, music and singing. We...
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LePort Montessori Solana Beach

1010 Solana Drive Del Mar, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
LePort Montessori Solana Beach opened in September 2015 with Montessori programs for infants through sixth-grade. This is LePort s third Montessori school in North San Diego County. Since early 2014, when our elementary school in Carlsbad and our preschool in Encinitas opened, we've received many inquiries from local families in...
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Kids Town Montessori

867 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Miss Lynda's Preschool

4019 Santa Nella Place San Diego, CA

We are an in home preschool with amazing, loving teachers.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Encinitas, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Encinitas, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Encinitas, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Encinitas, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Encinitas, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Encinitas, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Encinitas, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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