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HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY

I had no one to help me and they were my savior!

- Vanessa T.

KIDS AVE ENRICHMENT LEARNING CENTER

5, the environment is fun, safe, clean. They are very loving and my kids really enjoy it

- shannon A.

Lakeside Presbyterian Children's Center

They're awesome! The staff is very caring and loving towards all the kids. The play structures and equipment are nice. The curriculum is...

- Katy J.

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6216 - The Children's Courtyard of Santee

9440 CUYAMACA ST SANTEE, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive Santee, CA

Hi Parents, Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time. I have been a licensed provider since 2006 and been in the field...
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Hello!!! Thank you for checking out my ad! I am Ms. Lisa and I own and operate a very successful licensed home daycare, located in Santee. We have been operating for 17 years. My daycare name is My Place, Just for Kids. We are a daycare and preschool. We care for 12 children between the ages of 12 months old and 5 years,...
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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have a small in-home family daycare called Second Home Daycare. I have openings for ages newborn to school age Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. I strive to provide a loving, caring, fun & educational experience for your children where everyday they will PLAY LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. I promise to provide a...
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Miss Jen's Daycare

Mast Boulevard Santee, CA

Welcome! My name is Jen and I am the owner of Miss Jen's Licensed Childcare business located in my Santee home. I am a native San Diegan and have been a Santee resident for over 10 years. I have two children of my own- one is in high school and one in elementary school. While my license allows me to care for up to 8 children I...
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Maria's Family Child Care

9841 Mission Vega Rd 3 Santee, CA

I live in Santee, CA. 92071 by the Santee Trolley Square. Licensed, Insured, CPR and FIRST AID, Background Check. Child Care offers affordable and quality infant care through 6 years old. -We have a non-smoking home. -Daily activities. -Nutritious meals and snacks provided are free. -Bi-lingual Preschool Curriculum....
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Preschool
Child care
Montessori Discovery School is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We serve children from age 2 through age 6 with Half Day, School Day, Extended Day and Full Day schedules. The Twos class maintains a low teacher:child ratio of 1:5 and provides opportunities for social skills, language development, small and large...
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Little Learners Preschool

10154 N Magnolia Ave Santee, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
The Little Learners Preschool in Santee, California provides childcare and preschool education for six weeks to twelve year old children. Their age-appropriate and play-based curriculum stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They are open from six thirty in the morning to six in the...
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Giggles & Smiles Child Care

11316 Woodside Ave N Santee, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Giggles & Smiles Child Care located in Santee, CA is a state-licensed childcare facility that specializes in children between the ages of six weeks and six years old. The center offers Infants and Preschool programs and uses the Creative Curriculum focusing on children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language...
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Let it Shine Childcare & Preschool

10161 Carreta Drive Santee, CA

State license verified

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Let it Shine Childcare and Preschool. A place where your child will grow and develop in a loving, respectful and structured home environment. Your child will have the opportunity to shine to their full potential. We will encourage your child to learn and develop at their own level, helping them to gain self...
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Kelly's Daycare

9624 Abbeyfield Rd Santee, CA

Hi, I'm Kelly. I have a licensed in home daycare in Santee that I have had for 28 years. I do a small preschool program and holiday activities. I have a great back yard with lots of room to play. I am on the nutrition program and serve am snack, lunch and a pm snack. I am open as early as 5:30am. I take great pride in providing...
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HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY

9467 JAMACHA BLVD STE 1 STE 1 SPRING VALLEY, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Higher Learning Academy is year round school serving ages 0-5. We also have after school program for ages up to 13 years old. We participate in the State CSPP program and CCTR for infants through preschool. HLA has been operating for 15 years and is open from 6am to 6pm.

Vanessa T. says "I had no one to help me and they were my savior! "

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KIDS AVE ENRICHMENT LEARNING CENTER

6248 EL CAJON BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
Kids Ave began as a home-based preschool in 2019, with the goal of providing a family-oriented, loving, and educational environment for El Cerrito community families. After five successful years, we’ve grown and found a new facility to extend our reach within the community. By launching in a central location, we’re dedicated...

shannon A. says "5, the environment is fun, safe, clean. They are very loving and my kids really enjoy it"

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Lakeside Presbyterian Children's Center

9908 CHANNEL ROAD LAKESIDE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We are a faith-based educational center that concentrates on teaching the whole child. Children grow developmentally in the academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual domains at their own pace.. Our classes are teach-directed with qualified teachers, along with child-directed play centers. Our goal is to have an...

Katy J. says "They're awesome! The staff is very caring and loving towards all the kids. The play structures and equipment are nice. The curriculum is really good, they...

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Marthas Daycare

12000 BLOCK CIJON ST SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(17)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 4 more
We are a licensed Family Home Daycare with a loving and educational environment. We provide all the meals breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Everything is home made nothing frozen or from a package. We teach our children in Spanish and English. We have been doing Daycare for 40years. We do dance, yoga, art and much more.

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...

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Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(4)
Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature. We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater harvesting, and use grey-water...

Monica M says "There truly aren't enough words to express how special Tender Care was for us. Our daughter started going there at 2.5 years old, and continued until she...

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SKILLS LEARNING CENTER

13942 CHANCELLOR WAY POWAY, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
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...

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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PRESCHOOL!!! LAKESIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER

9908 CHANNEL RD LAKESIDE, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1130/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
+ 1 more
WE ARE A PRESCHOOL AND are a faith-based educational center that concentrates on teaching the whole child. Children grow developmentally in the academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual domains at their own pace.. Our classes are teach-directed with qualified teachers, along with child-directed play centers. Our...

Tamra W. says "We absolutely love Lakeside Pres Preschool! My oldest started there when he was two, he’s now in TK nearby but now my middle child is there. The school...

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HAYDER, SAHRA FAMILY CHILD CARE

2353 BALBOA VISTA DR SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
Hi, my name is Sahra, and I run Sahra's Family Child Care in San Diego, CA. I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare and am CPR certified. I’m passionate about creating a loving, safe, and nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and feel truly at home. Services Offered: • Willing to care for...

Angie A. says "She is always available. My kids love going there. They have a big back yard the kids love playing there."

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0252 - Childtime of La Mesa

5565 LAKE PARK WAY LA MESA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santee, CA

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

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

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

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