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Preschools in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 277 reviews of the 290 listed preschools

Peppergrove Children Center

My daughter has been here from 18 months old. She'll be three this month. She just loves it and we love all of the wonderful things she has...

- Maggi N

Fun Time Family Child Care

My sons, Ryder and Shane have been coming to Ms. May's daycare for almost over a year. They're always excited to go and never cry when I...

- Jian H.

Kiddies Korner Family Day Care

that center is relay clean and Educational center, All teachers are awesome. I recommended to the neighbors, "bring your kids hear"

- Melody A.

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Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM EMPHASIS: *LANGUAGE...

Maggi N says "My daughter has been here from 18 months old. She'll be three this month. She just loves it and we love all of the wonderful things she has learned. She...

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Fun Time Family Child Care

Palm Avenue San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
-19 years experience working with infant, toddlers, preschoolers, and after school ages -AA Degree in Child Development -Worked for Head Start Program for 9 years -Have a large license and provide services from 6 weeks to 12 years old -Open 5 days/week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday -Extended hours are...

Jian H. says "My sons, Ryder and Shane have been coming to Ms. May's daycare for almost over a year. They're always excited to go and never cry when I drop them off....

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Kiddies Korner Family Day Care

8748 Gold Coast Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
This large family day care is enrolling now. Hurry up, we have limited spots. Educational preschool, Friendly staff, Reasonable price, Clean, A lot of toys and activities, (858) 269-7035 Sally

Melody A. says "that center is relay clean and Educational center, All teachers are awesome. I recommended to the neighbors, "bring your kids hear""

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Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

13288 Entreken Ave San Diego, CA

4.2(10)
Happy Smiles Daycare is a loving place set up with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. My name is Maribel, I am the Director of Happy Smiles Daycare and my goal is to provide your child with excellent care that will nourish and help him/her blossom and feel loved. I am a energetic mom with a...

Ezaree E. says "As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents...

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Mimi's Place

3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43 San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Mimi's Place - License #376621683 3137 El Cajon Blvd. #43, San Diego, CA 92104 M - F 24 hour availability For November & December - 1 week of free care after 4 weeks of care Full-Time Infant Rates 0-2: $200 weekly Full-Time Toddler Rates 2-3: $150 weekly Full-Time Potty Trained to Pre-School: $125 weekly We offer a...

Jamie G. says "We've been going to Mimi's place since our daughter was an infant and LOVE it! Nika the owner is kind, courteous and so helpful when it comes to each stage...

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Carmel Mountain Preschool is a privately owned preschool and offers part time and full time programs for children from 18 months to Kindergarten Prep. We also offer a school age program for elementary student for local schools in Rancho Penasquitos.

Ori V. says "It has been an amazing experience to see our daughter Olivia grow and thrive for the past 2.5 years at the CMP. After trying two other schools prior, I can...

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Happy Time Daycare

6217 Estelle St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
The Happy Time Daycare located at 6217 Estelle Street, San Diego, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Yolanda J says "I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this...

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Honey Bear Preschool & Child Care Center

4426 Mentone St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The preschool philosophy of Honey Bear Preschool and Child Care Center is to provide a developmentally appropriate program for young children that fosters the whole child concept, respects each child as an individual and stimulates a child's natural interest in, and enjoyment of, learning.

Stephen P says "Every parent I have met, whose child has attended Honey Bear Preschool and Childcare Center has loved it. The hours are flexible and there is a wealth of...

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New Venture Christian Preschool

4000 Mystra Way San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
We are a christian preschool with smaller ratios. We teach Bible curriculum along with the fundamentals. Our children learn through exploring through all of their senses. Please come tour today and learn about all of our educational offerings.

Christina N. says "Never been here before or used the preschool. Just wanted to say that I believe this is in Oceanside, not in San Diego. Bummer- I was considering it...

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Little Sprouts Academy

6690 Mission Gorge Road San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Little Sprouts Child Enrichment Academy is a preschool and daycare center that provides organic and natural meals for your child. We believe that in order for your "Little Sprout" to grow to their full potential both developmentally and physically, they need a variety of high quality, nutritious food. Many preschools and daycare...

Myriah M. says "What a wonderful school! The rooms are so bright, clean and welcoming. The staff truly care about our family and always are so genuine and friendly. I...

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Nicole P

1770 Grand Ave., APT. C San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Hi parents! My name is Nicole, and I am 27 years old. I am an alumni of the University of San Diego (USD). I majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. I am enthusiastically looking for a family who is in need of a live-in nanny/ sitter/mother's helper/ errand runner! I am available to begin work February 16th,...

Stefanie B. says "Nicole interviewed with me for a position that I did not end up filling. I was highly impressed with her communication skills in person, via email, etc....

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Pepper Grove Childrens School

1544 Klauber Ave Ste 3114 San Diego, CA

4.5(2)
Child care

Chris H. says "After a very bad experience with village kids daycare I found this place. What a blessing, this daycare is owned and run by a retired teacher. My daughter...

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Nenes Family Day Care

1885 Katella St San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool

Allie V says "I looked at 5 other daycare's before finally deciding on Ms. Irene's family daycare. My 2 year old son loves going to this daycare. Ms. Irene does...

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Kinder Mission Preschool

3003 A ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1215/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Preschool
Welcome to the first trilingual Preschool and After School in San Diego. KINDER MISSION’s goal is to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment by engaging your children in creative playtime and meaningful learning activities. As one of the top premium preschools in San Diego our caring and professional teachers...
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Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 AZUAGA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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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ADVENTURE DAYS PRESCHOOL

10881 TIERRASANTA BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Adventure Days Preschool is dedicated to developing the whole child by utilizing educational and personal growth opportunities. We believe that each child is a special individual. By providing a nurturing environment, Adventure Days is able to meet your child's spiritual, cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs.
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Kid Ventures Preschool Academy

10760 Thornmint Road San Diego, CA

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Academic
International
+ 3 more
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 both classroom learning and...
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Safari Preschool

4754 Sea Tern Ct San Diego, CA

Faith based
Montessori
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
We're a Montessori inspired Christian Bilingual preschool. Here at Safari Preschool we want to change the perception of what "daycare" should be and to far exceed the expectations of parents. We believe that your child deserves the best care and attention and we want their earlier memories to be filled with happy and enriching...
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Kate's In-Home Childcare

8818 Polland Ave San Diego, CA

I am a certified Montessori Preschool Teacher who is taking a break from teaching to watch my 18-month-old nephew in my home two days a week. I would also like to open up my house to watch an additional children. I can offer your child a clean, safe, fun, and educational environment. I have two daughters (7 and 8 years old)...
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Quentz Bilingual Academy

9840 La Tortola Ct. San Diego, CA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
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 partner. Quentz offers a rigorous,...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Diego, CA

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.

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