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Recent preschool reviews in Santee, CA
Meghan White's Family Child Care
5.0
We knew immediately that Meghan would be the perfect fit for our son! He has a lot of energy and always loved going to Meghan's!!!! We just love her she is so good with the kids and always has fun crafts for them you can tell she just loves the kids and what she does!!!!!! My son has moved on to...
- Kayla W
Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare
5.0
I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone elses care. We love the family atmosphere in this home and my daughter has flourished here. She knows her ABC's, all the nursery rhymes you can think of and can...
- Jennifer B
Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care
5.0
My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi when we pick up his brother, who is currently still in her care. Both my kids enjoy every day at Ms. Kims! My kiddos love the occasional tattoos they get (don't...
- Karen P
Healthy Toddlers Care
5.0
Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their teachers are so nice and engaged, and they...
- Kara B
Irma's Family Child Care.
5.0
Miss Irma is the most professional care provider in the area! Her ability to teach my child consistently far surpasses everyone. My baby girl always leaves smarter than when she came in. It is truly amazing how she can teach my daughter so many things I didn't even believe children at her would...
Hi, I offer child care from 6:30 a.m.-5:00p.m. for ages infant-7 years of age. My goal is to provide a caring and educational experience in a clean and sanitary setting. I am a high spirited and compassionate person and caring for children as my own family has always been something I wanted. After...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We knew immediately that Meghan would be the perfect fit for our son! He has a lot of energy and always loved going to Meghan's!!!! We just love her she is so good with the kids and always has fun crafts for them you can tell she just loves the kids and what she...
Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me "Mimi".
I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 18 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child & Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone elses care. We love the family atmosphere in this home and my daughter has flourished here. She knows her ABC's, all the...
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi when we pick up his brother, who is currently still in her care. Both my kids enjoy every day at Ms. Kims! My kiddos love the...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up.
What sets us about from the rest?
Spacious outdoor learning environment
Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.)
Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their...
Hello Mom and Dad. I am licensed as a family child care provider--20 years--located in my child care home in the College area (Convenient to College Ave and Hwy 94, and College Ave and I-8. Close to La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and in S.D. Near the College Grove Shopping Center. ) My home is bright,...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Miss Irma is the most professional care provider in the area! Her ability to teach my child consistently far surpasses everyone. My baby girl always leaves smarter than when she came in. It is truly amazing how she can teach my daughter so many things I didn't even...
Warm family environment, with over 20 years experience, now enrolling!
*All meals included.
*Infant to School age children.
*Play time and learning activities such as reading, writing, counting and alphabet.
*CPR/ first Aid and Health certified.
*License # 376616412.
*Plenty of great...
Recent review:
5.0
Really love this Daycare, the house is always clean, and Angela is very sweet with my kids. Couldn't be happier!
Ridge City provides care for children 6 weeks through PreK. Our qualified, loving, and dedicated team is ready to serve your children in a safe and nurturing environment. We utilize, ABEKA, a Bible-based curriculum that will lead your child to a relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare them for...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Long overdue review but can't say enough good things about Ridge City and the staff. Have had our kiddos there since 2017 and couldn't be more happier with the decision of choosing Ridge City to care for the kids. It is always tough leaving them but the teachers do...
I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 20 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Belen has always been so helpful especially with accommodations for my early morning work schedule. I wouldn't leave my child anywhere else
Kid Planet Daycare provides a fun, enriching and nurturing place for children, 2 months to 5 years old. Kid Planet offers lots of outdoor playtime and fun educational experiences that help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
We are a Family Home Daycare and Preschool....
Recent reviews:
5.0
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 caring and kind, they are somehow able to give all the kids individual attention and plan fun activities each day....
Hello! My name is Mrs Liz. I am the Owner and also an early childhood certified teacher. Our facility has been happily serving our community for 16 years We have a group of 14 preschoolers and/or infants as well. Our students love our classroom setting and our huge playground area. We serve...
Recent reviews:
5.0
My two daughters used to go here, the youngest one used to stay all day and she used to drop off and pick up my other one at school. I had the hardest time potty training my daughter but she quickly learned once she started going to this daycare. My daughters loved...
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My title is neither nanny, nor daycare center, as I fall wonderfully in between. You get all the benefits of both with me. No large groups of children fighting for attention & passing viruses around! Yet, I provide all meals, snacks, learning & craft supplies at no extra charge....
Recent reviews:
5.0
My daughters have been going to Nicole's for a few months now and Nicole and her family are absolutely amazing! Nicole is very experienced and loves what she does, and it definitely shows in the care she provides to my daughters. She does her absolute best to make...
TK PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
* established in 1982
* loving home environment licensed for 14 children
* accredited preschool teacher plus 3 adult teaching assistants, AMAZING Teacher/Child Ratio!
* over 30 years experience of general childcare and preschool teaching
* preschool curriculum that...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We just recently started attending the daycare with our infant daughter. Terri is so amazing and caring with her and we feel safe leaving her in good hands while we work during the day. I highly recommend them to anyone!
Hello!
I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
Recent review:
5.0
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 kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...
Daycare provider since 2002. Loving and caring home daycare. We provide stimulating environment and emotional support. We do pre-school activities as soon as they reach 2years old and above. We interact with babies and all the children under our care. We provide breakfast,lunch and snacks. Come and...
Recent review:
5.0
My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Joy has a natural ability to lovingly care for children unlike anyone else I have ever encountered. Her beautifully...
This preschool Enrolling now, harry up we are limited spots.
Educational preschool,
Friendly staff,
Reasonable price,
Clean,
A lot of toys and activity,
(858) 578 - 9740 Sally
Recent review:
5.0
that center is relay clean and Educational center, All teachers
are awesome.
I recommended to the neighbors, "bring your kids hear"
I am a newly transplanted daycare provider in the East county area.
I moved from Mira Mesa and am starting over with a new home and a new bunch of babies.
I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 25 years and would love to meet you and your baby.
My licensed home daycare provides babies...
Recent review:
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Susy! My daughter absolutely adores her, and so do I. Her home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. It is obvious that she loves the babies in her care. If you are looking for someone to care for your baby, you will not be...
I received my Bachelors of Art degree in Pre-K/Primary education at the University of West Florida.. My journey in education began in 1992, as a senior in high school. My first job was as a 6 to 6 teacher. While earning my degree, I worked in several areas of education starting as teacher's...
Recent reviews:
5.0
First of all, I don't even know where to begin! I found Miss Cindy on Care.com and I am so blessed and glad I did! My son was in her & the staff's care from 2018 when he was 8 months old. Being a first-time mother, she ensured my son was safe and clean. Her daycare...
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest...
Recent review:
5.0
Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
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 started kindergarten. I've been a teacher for 20 years, and I can say that Tender Care is hands down one of the...
Here at Children of the King, your child will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, which promote all aspects of development. Family childcare provides for children the comfort and experience of belonging to an extended family. My approach to childcare is child...
Recent review:
5.0
Both my children attended this daycare center. The level of professionalism was amazing. It was the perfect mix of scholastic and fun, all grounded in a Christ centered environment. Ms. Sena treats each child there as if they were her own. If you're looking for a...
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...
We are a private preschool with 7 locations looking to fill out openings and hire more staff. We are located in El Cajon, Santee, and Lakeside. We offer care for children ages 6 weeks to 16 years old. Call us at 619-249-4328 to be directed to the center closest to you. We offer full curriculum and...
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...
Hello my name is Mary and I am a new teacher in the Granite Hills area of El Cajon. I started this home based preschool with the vision of creating a nurturing environment for learning and getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten.
Lil Monarchs have circle time, outdoor play and one on one...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santee, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me 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.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Santee, CA?
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.
How can I find a preschool near me 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.
Ratings for Santee, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.