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Recent preschool reviews in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

5.0

Mattie has taken exceptional care of our twin girls for a year and a half. I can tell how much they enjoy their daycare by their smiles and laughter on their faces when I pick them up. I have always been extremely impressed by the cleanliness of her facility - she has a nice covered outdoor area...

- Alia C

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

5.0

Nadia watched our daughter for almost a full year. She was beyond caring and took care of her like she was her own. Everyday I went to pick my daughter up she had a huge smile on her face. I'd recommend Nadia to anyone with child care needs!!!

- Nick K

Little Roses

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 gives the kids an opportunity to...

- Padma

N&K Daycare

5.0

Ms. Negin is so attentive and loving to my son. He started going there part-time at 8 months old. I immediately trusted her with my child. I highly recommend this daycare.

- Jade

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

5.0

We moved to San Diego and were lucky enough to find Corinna and Kiddie Cove on short notice. She was so responsive through our move and they had a spot for our 21-month old son. Corinna's home is a loving, safe, social environment for little ones to learn and grow and have fun. It has the same...

- Lindsey L

Preschools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Happy Time Nursery

6337 Los Colinas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

The Happy Time Nursery in Rancho Santa Fe, California provides childcare and preschool education for two through six year old children. Their age-appropriate and play-based curriculum allows the children to express themselves and stimulates their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth....

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

Starting at $270/wk

5.0

(31)

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mattie has taken exceptional care of our twin girls for a year and a half. I can tell how much they enjoy their daycare by their smiles and laughter on their faces when I pick them up. I have always been extremely impressed by the cleanliness of her facility -...

Alia C


Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

878 Saint Sava PL, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(8)

Welcome to my page. My name is Nadia and I will be your child's teacher/care provider. Working with children is my passion and I truly enjoy what I do. I have my CA State License (CA Lic # 376101124) for a Large Family Childcare. I am also an AMI (American Montessori International) certified...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Nadia watched our daughter for almost a full year. She was beyond caring and took care of her like she was her own. Everyday I went to pick my daughter up she had a huge smile on her face. I'd recommend Nadia to anyone with child care needs!!!

Nick K


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


N&K Daycare

N&K Daycare

7855 Via Montebello Unit 5, San Diego, CA

Starting at $360/wk

5.0

(5)

A Home Daycare Provider is accountable for providing a secure and developmentally suitable daycare program for the children at employer's home. * At N&K Daycare, structure the curriculum around four key elements of development to ensure the growth of the whole child: Social, Emotional, Physical &...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ms. Negin is so attentive and loving to my son. He started going there part-time at 8 months old. I immediately trusted her with my child. I highly recommend this daycare.

Jade


Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

11058 Carlota St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

My goal is to create a tight community between children, family and school. A place where a children will come to learn, find a friends and feel like this is a second home for them. I believe that: A loving, care and educational environment is needed for your child to grow. I will do my...

Recent review:

5.0
We moved to San Diego and were lucky enough to find Corinna and Kiddie Cove on short notice. She was so responsive through our move and they had a spot for our 21-month old son. Corinna's home is a loving, safe, social environment for little ones to learn and grow...

Lindsey L


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


Starfield Montessori Daycare

Starfield Montessori Daycare

16315 Alipaz Court, San Diego, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

5.0

(1)

Starfield Montessori is a happy, safe and an intellectually stimulating home based Montessori facility. The learning environment is designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity and set them on the lifelong path of learning. Staying true to the Montessori philosophy, we have a holistic view of...

Recent review:

5.0
LOVE my child's daycare. Teachers are very attentive, friendly, respectful, caring and receptive to requests. My daughter loves it here. She smiles every time she sees them. We know she is well cared for and loved . That's hard to find and we got lucky with...

Cindy B


Quentz Bilingual Academy

Quentz Bilingual Academy

9840 La Tortola Ct., San Diego, CA

Starting at $57/day

5.0

(1)

Quentz Bilingual Academy offers a full and part-time family based Montessori preschool program for children ages 2-5. Founded by U.C. Berkeley PhD, Dr. Cindy Lehmann, we are a California state licensed program, designated STEAM education facility and YMCA certified Wellness Champion Program...

Recent review:

5.0
I recently enrolled my 3-year old at the Quentz Bilingual Academy. I highly recommend Dr. Cindy Lehmann's school. We don't speak Chinese, but in 3 days my daughter has already picked up counting numbers in Chinese! Plus snacks and lunch are included! Truly...

Mary A


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


Mina Home Daycare

Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way, San Diego, CA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(19)

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376626594 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $300 for infants is $250 per week for full-time for 2 years and up-accepted. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mina is AMAZING!! She takes amazing care of my children, she's always feeding them extremely well and keeps them entertained all day. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my children and i can't recommend her enough!!

Grace


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


ABC Children's Center of San Diego

ABC Children's Center of San Diego

12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270, San Diego, CA

Starting at $850/mo

4.8

(8)

Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays). We offer...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half hour at least. She has got very individual attention from the staff , and us now very independent, social and confident. Their...

Diana


Beepbop Daycare

Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $341/wk

5.0

(12)

BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing. We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts. With fun...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My kids were at Beepbop daycare for a total of 5 years, Sonia and her girls took care of them as if they were their own. The comfort of having someone look after your kids with such care is priceless. Sonia maintains a very good structure and curriculum where the...

Claudia G


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...

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,...

Miss Lynda's Preschool

Miss Lynda's Preschool

4019 Santa Nella Place, San Diego, CA

Starting at $40/day

We are an in home preschool with amazing, loving teachers.

The Coder School

The Coder School

9879 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA

The Coder School is a year-round after-school coding school for kids ages 7-18. We combine collaboration and immersion with direct instruction by our Code Coaches to get your kids learning to code and rockin' their inner hacker in no time! Our mission is to inspire and excite kids to not only learn...

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...

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy

10760 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $283/wk

At Kid Ventures Preschool Academy, we want your little one to develop a life-long love for learning and education. Kid Ventures Preschool Academy is a new and innovative way to do preschool centered around a customized learning experience for your child. Our preschoolers receive the benefits of...

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.

Viana's Daycare

Viana's Daycare

7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA

Starting at $180/wk

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376627456 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $250 for infants is $275 per week for full-time. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year. However, I have had several...

Carmel Valley Preschool

13340 Hayford Way, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $341/wk

We are a faith-based preschool in Carmel Valley serving children ages 2-5/6. We are open M-F from 7:30a-6:00p and offer multiple schedule options.

Riba's Home Child Care

Riba's Home Child Care

11417 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Hi, my name is Riba I am a loving mother of two and licensed by the state of California, certified in child development, certified assistant teacher, with 10 plus years of child care and elementary school teaching. Not only does my daycare provide a collaborative environment for children to create...

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 140, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $211/wk

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center is now offering Summer Camp!!! ALC is an after school and Saturday program that is geared to meet the needs of children and youth ages 6-18 with Autism. ALC is a very unique program in that it is designed to be a safe, structured, and supportive environment...

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...

Amazing Stars Childrens place

12948 Va Caballo Rojo, San Diego, CA

Starting at $50/day

We're a daughter and mother childcare/preschool. Tiffanie is a master preschool teacher and I'm a mother of 4 with 32 years of experience with children. Our home is a great safe and lovely place,where your child will learn so many new things. We have a daily schedule where your child will learn to...

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...

Morning*Star Daycare

Morning*Star Daycare

10445 Mountain Glen Terrace, San Diego, CA

Starting at $310/wk

Morning*Star Daycare has been open since 2000, lovingly caring for children ages birth-age 3. We create age appropriate indoor/outdoor activities and focus on fine and gross motor skills for each child. We provide infant music, movement and sensory enrichment. Each day we spend time on music (with...

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...

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