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Preschools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 430 reviews of the 293 listed preschools
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Top Preschools Near San Diego
Care Member says "Could not be more happy with Hillcrest Preschool! A wonderful experience for my daughter and we plan to enroll our son next year! Teachers go above and...
12668 SABRE SPRINGS PKWY SAN DIEGO, CA
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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...
10050 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA
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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...
Care Member says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare, but from the very first visit, Martha made...
Care Member says "Both of my children attend this school and we could not ask for a better school for them. They are receiving an incredible education and love their...
Care Member says "Our son started at Nese Kids Care when he was just 10 weeks old--the youngest of all my children to ever begin daycare. I was nervous about leaving him...
Angie A. says "She is always available. My kids love going there. They have a big back yard the kids love playing there."
Anne R. says "Healthy Toddlers Preschool is truly extraordinary. We feel so fortunate to have our little one here. Miss Bridgette is incredibly smart, warm, and intuitive...
Jenna W. says "Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and...
Kelly K. says "If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so...
Care Member says "I enrolled my son at Irma's Family Child Care when my son was about 1.5 years old after just moving to San Diego. I was so grateful for my son and my...
Tyyne P. says "Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and Edna are so...
Care Member says "Our daughter started attending Moonlight Daycare at 5 months old. It was during COVID, and at that time it was hard to find quality daycare providers....
Care Member says "Cindy and the crew at Randolph Family Child Care are amazing. Every morning my son runs right in and gives her a hug. He is always calm and happy when I...
Care Member says "It’s hard to put into words what BeepBop has meant to our family. Just a few years ago, we were overwhelmed first-time parents, searching for a daycare...
Clara B. says "I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much...
Care Member says "We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful...
Kristie L. says "Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the...
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA.
When looking for a preschool near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.