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Poway Hilltop Preschool

12348-B POWAY, CA

5.0(6)

3 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our philosophy here at hilltop preschool is the development of a child’s mind is an amazing journey. The preschool years are important for developing self-esteem which helps provide a solid foundation for growth and learning. We strive to support the individual growth patterns while helping the children to build independence, character, and respect for others as well as themselves. Within our daily activities children will have opportunities to be curious, explore their surroundings, socialize with their peers, and will receive guidance to develop the skills needed to be successful in everyday life.

Care Member says "We have moved around a bit and used 4 different daycare centers. We rank Hilltop at the top. Our child was very happy there. "

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Chai Preschool & Infant Center

16934 CHABAD WAY POWAY, CA

3 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
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The programs of Chai Preschool & Infant Center arise from a common desire for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families. Our philosophy is one of nurturing growth and development, relationships and understanding – all in the goal of establishing a love for learning, and a passion to approach the world’s diversity and culture with a positive outlook. At Chai Preschool & Infant Center we welcome each child regardless of background, religion or affiliation. We believe each child learns best in an environment that is rich in hands on experiences. We provide for the physical, intellectual and emotional growth of the children through activities that are child directed and teacher guided. Children are encouraged to use their senses to explore, experiment and use their imagination to the fullest. Through dramatic play, visual aides, manipulatives and the use of centers within the classroom such as art, science, blocks, math and literacy, children gain readiness skills for future learning. Our staff works closely with each child to help develop their self-esteem through problem solving, encouraging self-expression and offering positive reinforcement. We believe… that the home is the most important factor in a child’s development. We will always strive to support and complement the family in order to promote healthy development of children and parents. that loving, trusting, and respecting each child makes that child capable of loving, trusting and respecting others. that each child should be guided and encouraged to have a positive self-image. that children need a nurturing, safe and happy environment which promotes their natural curiosity and desire to learn. That children are capable of learning through various methods including, play, exploration, structured and unstructured lessons….as long as it’s fun and exciting. that children deserve to have teachers whose values enable them to be excellent role models. At Chai Preschool & Infant Center we see each child as a unique and precious gift entrusted into our care. This concept is what governs our school’s educational approach. Our emphasis is placed on the individual child and on encouraging each child’s innate inquisitiveness and thirst for knowledge. Small classes and very low student-teacher ratios ensure each child receives individual and caring attention. Class ratios: 6wks - 12mos; 3 children with 1 teacher (max 9 children with 3 teachers) 12mos - 2yrs; 3 children with 1 teacher (max 18 children with 6 teachers) 2yrs (transitional classroom); approx. 6 children with 1 teacher (max 12 children with 2 teachers) 2yrs – 3yrs; approx. 6 children with 1 teacher (max 12 children with 2 teachers) 3yrs – 4yrs; approx. 8 children with 1 teacher (max 16 children with 2 teachers) 4yrs – 5yrs; 10 children with 1 teacher (max 20 children with 2 teachers)
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Horizon Stars

13659 Janette Ln POWAY, CA

1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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At Horizon Stars ✨ Home 🏡 Daycare, we believe every child shines brightest in an environment filled with love, curiosity, and discovery. Located in the heart of Poway, we offer exceptional early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, focusing on nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically. Our program blends play-based exploration with structured learning, engaging children in meaningful STEAM, language, social-emotional, and art activities that inspire creativity and confidence. We proudly provide homemade organic meals and a clean, safe, and joyful home setting where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn each day.
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MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

13613 CYNTHIA LN POWAY, CA

5.0(2)

2 mi

My Room To Grow Preschool is a small school in the heart of Poway, that works hard every single day to insure that your children benefit from a happy, safe, challenging, and caring environment.Kids of different ages have different needs, so, we have tailored our programs to meet the development needs of your child, while nurturing their growth.

Shelly T. says "Really great experience! Especially during Covid. They were really diligent in creating a protocol. They are very responsive. I am super comfortable...

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SKILLS LEARNING CENTER

13942 CHANCELLOR WAY POWAY, CA

5.0(9)

2 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
We believe that the first 6 years of a child"s life are very important as they lay the academic, social, physical and developmental foundation for the rest of their lives. We provide beautiful, rich indoor and outdoor environments and outstanding academic opportunities for children. We pride ourselves in the results of our hard work.

Care Member says "My daughter has been learning in Skills learning center from August 2022 till Jun 2024. To her and us, Skills learning center was like her second home,...

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Happykids Daycare

12979 Solera Way Poway, CA

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

Here is what my daycare can offer you and your family! Licensed by the California Department of Social Services CPR/First Aid/Safety Certified Fingerprinted & Background checked by Livescan Open Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm Great affordable rates! No registration or start up fees! English, speaking only All meals provided! Very clean & organized home Safe home located in a very quiet cul-de-sac We celebrate ALL of the children's birthdays and holidays! Preschool activities Arts & Crafts Fun Indoor & Outdoor Play Large fun backyard with an awesome play set! My daycare is a home where you can bring your child & feel complete trust that your child is in a safe & loving environment. You can return to work with peace of mind, knowing that your child is in good hands and is being loved, nurtured and treated as my own family! I provide lots of love and attention at my daycare. If you are looking for a super reliable, honest, loving, trustworthy and safe home daycare, then you found the one! Call or email me anytime if you are interested and would like more information. We can set up a daycare tour very soon and see for yourself if my daycare is a good fit for you and your little one!

Masoud K says "Highly recommended their service. We have been fortunate to have them take care of our daughter. the Director is kind trustworthy and experienced."

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Discovery Isle (Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway)

14521 TED WILLIAMS PKWY POWAY, CA

2 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Discovery Isle (Scripps-Poway)

11740 CREEK RD POWAY, CA

4 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Horizon Stars

13659 Janette Ln POWAY, CA

1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
International
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At Horizon Stars ✨ Home 🏡 Daycare, we believe every child shines brightest in an environment filled with love, curiosity, and discovery. Located in the heart of Poway, we offer exceptional early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, focusing on nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically. Our program blends play-based exploration with structured learning, engaging children in meaningful STEAM, language, social-emotional, and art activities that inspire creativity and confidence. We proudly provide homemade organic meals and a clean, safe, and joyful home setting where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn each day.
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Resurrection Preschool

12730 Elm Park Ln Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Resurrection Preschool is a nurturing and safe environment that strives to develop a love of learning in each child. Children will be prepared for Kindergarten given the opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way. Resurrection Preschool has a brand new preschool building with plenty of room for the children to enjoy and explore the outdoors. Resurrection Preschool has a loving atmosphere where the student to teacher ratio is very low.
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Country Montessori School

12642 Monte Vista Road Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Country Montessori School was founded by a group of parents and teachers in 1989. It provides an authentic Montessori education for children from 2.5 to 11 years of age. The Board of Directors is comprised of the Head of School, parents and teachers. There are three Early Education classrooms and a Lower Elementary and an Upper Elementary classroom. Our Early Childhood classroom communities are called Dragonflies, Bumblebees and Ladybugs. They offer a rich variety of opportunities for children to experience, freedom within a secure, attractively structured and welcoming environment. Dr. Maria Montessori recognized the spontaneous interest that arises within each child at this age. It is through the child's interest and active engagement that the love of learning grows. We include enrichment classes for Music and Spanish in our Early Childhood curriculum. We offer childcare from 7 am to 6 pm. We also offer After school classes in a variety of subjects including yoga, cooking, sewing and play ball. We have a summer program and offer childcare on most days when the school is closed.
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Incarnation Lutheran Preschool

16889 Espola Rd Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
We are a small hidden gem of Poway Ratios to improve quality of care not maximize earnings with well experienced, nurturing teachers who love and care about all children in their care. We offer Infant care from 3 months as well as preschool age, all staff is CPR and First Aid certified. Our full day program is open until 6PM.
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Poway Trail Company

14875 Mina De Oro Rd Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Child care
PTC After School intends to provide a safe, educational, physically challenging and socially emotional experience for school aged children Kindergarten through High School. By providing a variety of Ranch/Equestrian activities, our program offers enriched, relaxing, fun-oriented experience. We encourage each child to use his/her individual ability and uniqueness to reach ultimate potential while providing new experience for growth. We aim to provide an atmosphere in which the child can learn to share and be a supportive member of a team and a team leader.
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Inspiring Early Childhood

16607 Martincoit Road Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes: a beautiful huge natural playground home-cooked meals made from organic and natural ingredients biodegradable diapers and wipes natural cleaning products local field trips art projects daily email reports a rich environment of quality experiences Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide high-quality education that emerges from the child's relationships. Our goal is to inspire children to cultivate a passion for life-long learning.
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MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

14280 POWAY RD POWAY, CA

1 mi

Preschool
Children come first at Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool where we provide a nurturing and Christ-centered environment! Love, patience and respect for one another is at the heart of our program. Our curriculum is taught using a whole-child approach using developmentally appropriate practices. Daily curriculum is designed through a multitude of activities that foster creative expression and world discovery. Our program enhances the child spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, physically and socially. Come take a tour and see why we have been Poway's premier preschool since 1983!
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Montessori Child Development Center Poway

14911 Espola Road Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Kindergarten literally translated means Children's Garden. It is a place where children will grow and flourish in their beginning education. MCDC's Primary program for three, four and five year olds is a three to four year kindergarten depending on a child's birthday. There is no preschooling. Kindergarten foundations for learning begin immediately. In order for your child to truly gain all the benefits from the Montessori experience, it is necessary that he or she stay in the same Children's House classroom until graduating to 1st grade. The initial year is the year of &quot;This is... showing him all there is to learn, explore, discover, and practice.&quot; We are very involved with a child during the first year. The teacher will invite the first year child to a considerable number of one-on-one lessons in the different areas of the classroom, all delivered with copious amounts of encouragement, repetition and precision. During your child's second year of Montessori education, we will encourage her to explore the environment much more independently. This is the &quot;Show me &quot; year. Your child begins to develop more confidence than the first year and is usually able to concentrate on activities for longer periods of time and choose her activities with intention. Then, during the last and most important year, the What is ? year, all of the previous experiences are synthesized. This final year is the most crucial one for the Montessori student because it allows him to bring together all that he has been working toward in the previous years. In this year, your child internalizes and really understands much of the knowledge he has been absorbing in the 2 previous years by mentoring and teaching it to the younger children. This is the year he experiences an increased sense of self-confidence. Empathy and compassion are developing. She becomes a class leader, teaching and giving lessons to younger children in the class and is the example for the younger classmates to follow. It is at this time that she really understands and integrates the concepts she has been learning. Your child is now beginning to experience the world of abstractions. The world of Geography, Math, Reading &amp; Language, and even the lessons of Practical Life reach a new and more independent level in the last year in a Children's House classroom. By the end of the final Kindergarten year, your child is ready to move on to the next level of development, that of the Reasoning Mind; The Age of Imagination.
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Poway KinderCare

12370 Adobe Ridge Road Poway, CA

7766 mi

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures. We're in session when your local public schools are on break and you'll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school's out.
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Happy Times PlayCare

Poway Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
Set in a serene and peaceful neighborhood in North Poway, we provide warm and caring environment where children can feel like they are at their home away from home. We have over half an acre of land for children to play and learn! The PlayCare encompasses most of the home, however, a large Playroom area is dedicated to the children for learning, playing and developing new skills to help them succeed during their formative years. We have a playground area, interactive garden, sports field, creativity corral, mini musician zone, "esteem builders obstacle challenge" and toddler yoga sessions. All meals are included and we serve organic/ local produce. Licensed by the State of California, we have two staff members who are properly trained to care for the safety and health of your children. Marcie is an eager, outgoing and energetic mother of twins. Andrea has a PHD in pshycology with a youthful zest for life and adoration of children. Both have significant experience working with children of all ages and appreciate the uniqueness of each and every child. Happy Times PlayCare LLC has developed its concept around the principles of "developmentally appropriate practice" as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the whole hearted belief that children should be free to be children and enjoy the curiosity and energy that accompanies being a kid. We plan activities that promote the growth and development of the "whole child" and focus on social, emotional, cognitive and physical development as well as creative expression through art, music, language and play. Our PlayCare uses "Little Treasures" curriculum and a "Life Skills" approach to help guide instruction. We also emphasis diversity and acceptance by teaching children about the world around them and the different cultures, foods, languages and customs specific countries share. Teaching the children to be socially responsible is paramount. We practice sustainable living whenever possible by making children aware of the nature world. Children will grow to understand the value of the 3R's (reduce, reuse, recycle), gardening, and responsible water consumption. A weekly schedule of activities is posted every Friday for the following week. Our daily schedule includes breakfast, lunch and two snacks. Nap time is at 12:30. With prior parental approval, we conduct weekly field trips to the local park, zoo and lake. Hours 8am-6 pm Mon - Friday. After hours care is available.
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Children's Preschool Learning Center

13168 Poway Rd Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Children's Preschool Learning Center in Los Angeles, 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 infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, and after school children.
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Community Christian Preschool

13501 Community Rd Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Community Christian Preschool in Poway, CA operates on weekdays from 9 AM to 2 PM and specializes in children ages two years old to Kindergarten. The school provides a safe, happy, and loving Christian environment. They aim to build each child's self-esteem, confidence, and independence, as well as promote a positive school experience.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Poway, CA

Preschools in Poway, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Poway Hilltop Preschool

We have moved around a bit and used 4 different daycare centers. We rank Hilltop at the top. Our child was very happy there.

- Care member

MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

Really great experience! Especially during Covid. They were really diligent in creating a protocol. They are very responsive. I am super...

- Shelly T.

SKILLS LEARNING CENTER

My daughter has been learning in Skills learning center from August 2022 till Jun 2024. To her and us, Skills learning center was like her...

- Care member

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Poway, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Poway, 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 Poway, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Poway, 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 Poway, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Poway, 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 Poway, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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