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We have 60 preschools in Santee, CA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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6216 - The Children's Courtyard of Santee

9440 CUYAMACA ST SANTEE, CA

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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 children, through interesting events, with the right materials, in classrooms and labs designed to develop and foster specific interests. The result? A child who thinks logically, solves problems, thrives socially, and displays an exceptional strength of character. We prepare students for the next - and every - stage of a productive academic life. The foundation of a lifetime of success is formed here.
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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

5.0(3)

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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 for over 20 years. I have an associate in early childhood education and have taught at several state funded preschools programs as well as private ones, along with being a director for a few centers. As a provider I provide warm and loving care for children, ages two to five. Your child's home away from home. I currently hold a large licenses through Community Care Licensing and have a permit by the city of Santee. At this time I have two child care assistants. At this time I have availability for more young friends to join our wonderful group. I believe all children learn through play, structured environment, as well as their daily role models. I provide all of these in my Childcare/Preschool Program. All of our daily activities, inside and outside are age appropriate. We offer a daily enrichment program to help promote school readiness skills, this helps with, social, language/speech, cognitive, gross/fine motor development of each child. Weekly/Monthly Themes. We celebrate all the Holidays and Birthdays. I am on a food program for Childcare Providers so I provide all meals and snacks. Down below you can check out our daily class schedule please take into consideration actives and times can change due to weather, teacher choice, sometimes twos being twos..... Again thank you for taking your time and reading about my business and please feel free to call if you have any questions or if you would like a tour of our little preschool/childcare program I look forward to speaking with you! Ms Kim License#376619438. * Class Schedule* 6:00-7:30 Morning arrivals, books,movies, puzzles, coloring 7:30 Breakfast 8:00 Table toys (rotation of manipulative activities) 8:30 Outside play 9:00 group activity teacher involvement 9:30 snack 10-11:30 circle time, art, music/movement, floor toys- teacher choice 11:30 Outside play 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Story time 1/3:00 Nap-time 3:00 Afternoon Snack 3:30 Floor toys 4:00 Outside play (Weather permitting) 4:30-5:00 Table-toys, books, movie, clean-up Give hugs, say Goodbye, see you tomorrow!

Karen P. says "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...

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My Place, Just For Kids In-home Daycare & Preschool

9213 Ellenbee Rd Santee, CA

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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, gearing them for grade school through our very creative and structured year round curriculum program. We introduce circle time, sharing, manners, taking turns and older children will master letter and number recognition through daily activities that children think is &quot; playtime&quot; thus proving we are learning through play. We stand out above the rest! We celebrate birthdays, holidays and special events that make it fun and engaging for parents as well. In addition, we have a special face book page where mom and dad can check in to see how their child is doing. It is here where you can see pictures, view monthly newsletters and find out about local events. Many families have made lifetime friends through us. I hire child development students to help me operate. In addition they are able to gain experience, building their resumes. I enjoy training these helpers to move up in their field of child development. We supersede required supervision ratios, nurturing and care. I majored in Child Development and have worked as a center director for many years before opening my own daycare business. I find it rewarding and full-filling and look forward to very day I can make a difference in the lives of children. We operate year round, Monday-Friday from 7:00-5:00 pm. Tuition is due weekly. We are members of the Child Nutrition Program of Southern California. We serve nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day at no additional cost to you. If you are looking for a more structured schedule, a learning environment for your child with love and nurturing caregivers, please contact me to schedule a tour of my home. Afternoons work better for us but I am flexible to meet your needs. right away, as I only have one full time space available. (We do not offer part time.) We feel consistency and routine are most important in childcare and time has proven that children who attend every day excel best). Take a moment to check out all that we offer. We are also listed on Yelp with positive reviews.
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Miss Jen's Daycare

5.0(4)

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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 limit myself to 4 or 5 because I prefer to be able to concentrate my attention on a smaller group of children. I became an Aunt at a very young age and discovered that little people bring a lot of joy and light into my life and I have dedicated myself to caring for little people ever since. I have highlighted my experience and qualifications below for your reference. About Miss Jen * Over 15 years Childcare experience including children with special health care needs; a Premature newborn from age 6 weeks till elementary school; a Type 1 Insulin-dependent Diabetic toddler from 18 months old until elementary school * Certified First Aid/ CPR/ Child Safety; Special courses for Child Health and Welfare. Immunizations current. * FBI and DOJ clearance * YMCA Childcare Resource Registry About Miss Jen's Daycare * Parental input and communication are very important! * Daily structured routine including meals, snacks, playtime, crafts, reading time, outdoor play (weather and age-appropriate). Friday's are 'Watch a Disney movie day!' * Every child's health and safety is top priority! We have multiple baby monitors for nap time and a Ring doorbell surveillance system. * Enrollment in the Child Nutrition Program of Southern Calif-providing healthy meals and snacks for your child. License Number: 376100018

Care Member says "We absolutely love Jen! She was amazing with my twins. Her daycare is always clean, warm and welcoming. We love how everything is Disney theme. She...

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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

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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 safe and loving environment for your children while teaching them to grow independently but also how to work well together. In addition to providing care my goal is to also help teach your children and get them ready for preschool and kindergarten. I am licensed through the state of California, I am trained in First Aid and CPR for infants and children as well as adults. I am trained in Preventative Health. My facility lic# 376626415.
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Maria's Family Child Care

9841 Mission Vega Rd 3 Santee, CA

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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. English and Spanish. -Fun crafts and outside play area. -Basic Computer Skills. Call for more information (619) 631-7387 or (619) 357-3186.
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Montessori Discovery School

8559 Fanita Dr Santee, CA

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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 motor activity and potty training. The Preschool Class is mixed age grouping from 3 to 6 years, in 3 classrooms with 3 teachers; maximum 30 children. One classroom is devoted to art and practical life activities. Another classroom offers activities in math and sensorial work. The third classroom focuses on reading and writing skills. Our Jr. Kindergarten program meets, and exceeds!, the expectations of a transitional kindergarten (TK) class. The children moving on to Kindergarten the following school year, whether they miss the September 1 age deadline or not, are guided through individualized lessons in reading, writing and math. They are part of the preschool class, but their work day is more directed. Overall, our school values respect. We respect your chld's need for independence, shallenge, nurturing and expression. We provide ample space and time with clear boundaries and supportive schedules to facilitate learning. From the children in return, we expect respect for us, the other children and the facility.
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Little Learners Preschool

10154 N Magnolia Ave Santee, CA

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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 afternoon. Flexible schedules can be accommodated.
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Giggles & Smiles Child Care

11316 Woodside Ave N Santee, CA

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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 development.
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Let it Shine Childcare & Preschool

10161 Carreta Drive Santee, CA

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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 confidence. We will give them guidance and understanding. They will have the opportunity to develop their social skills and explore their world in a safe and loving environment. Our goal is to make sure your little ones are learning, growing, playing, and most of all being loved and nurtured throughout the whole day. We provide care for children 3 months to 5 years of age. Summer and after school care for children up to 11 yrs is also available. All meals provided will be nutritious and mostly organic because we value the health of your little ones. My husband, a gourmet chef and caterer, is an integral part of the menu planning. Your child will also have opportunities to help prepare their own foods as a learning experience.
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Kelly's Daycare

9624 Abbeyfield Rd Santee, CA

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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 the best quality care to the children. Hope to hear from you. Kelly
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HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY

5.0(3)

10 mi

9467 JAMACHA BLVD STE 1 STE 1 SPRING VALLEY, CA

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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Angela Medina Family Daycare

5.0(1)

3 mi

6281 Amber Lake Ave San Diego, CA

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 references.

Janete M. says "Really love this Daycare, the house is always clean, and Angela is very sweet with my kids. Couldn't be happier!"

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KIDS AVE ENRICHMENT LEARNING CENTER

5.0(3)

7 mi

6248 EL CAJON BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

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 to maintaining our warm family atmosphere while enriching the lives of even more families in the San Diego community through early childhood education. At Kids Ave, we carefully choose experienced teachers who offer exceptional care for your children. Our team is committed to providing warm and nurturing experiences that exceed traditional childcare. We understand the importance of fostering your child’s social, emotional, and physical development, building a strong foundation for their success in school and beyond.

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

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Leida's Family Child Care

5.0(1)

5 mi

10836 Caravelle Place San Diego, CA

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 Tierrasanta Elementary School and De Portola Middle School. Feel free to give me a call at (805) 358-0621 if you need an interview or have any questions. Thanks!

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...

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Randolph Family Child Care

5.0(19)

7 mi

6800 Harvala Street San Diego, CA

In 2000 I received my Bachelors degree in Pre-K/Primary education. My journey in education began as 6 to 6 teacher. While earning my degree, I worked in several areas of education, starting in an afterschool program , and working my way up to Kindergarten teacher and then a Title 5 Preschool director. I am grateful for my degree and more grateful for the employment opportunities. Soon after I started my first teaching placement, I realized I wasn't fulfilled and I missed the preschool age. The unhappiness in my career propelled me to open up my home daycare in 2004. In my 30 year career I have been blessed to nurture and raise 100's of children. I absolutely LOVE my career and I am blessed to be a provider. I take a lot of pride in providing a nurturing environment and second home to children. My program is play-based, bilingual program. Children have the opportunity to choose from a variety of tasks that will allow for a balanced daily schedule of individual and small and large group activities. A large portion of our day is based on language and literacy. My home will become your child's home away from home, therefore we prepare your child for social environments they will have to encounter. We teach your children manners and social etiquette. We model appropriate behavior and language, always emphasizing being polite and kind to others. An example of this is our approach to meal time. We all gather together to enjoy our meals. We model eating habits and graces. We hold conversations with children and model family style dining. We build on team work by asking others to pass food and encourage all to try new things. We also work hygiene into our daily schedule. We believe that there is a learning experience in everything that we do and we like to take full advantage of all of our opportunities to do so. The world is our classroom, 85% is spent outdoors. Children are encouraged to explore nature. Facility Includes: One large living room, two large playgrounds (climbers, play house, bike path, bikes, balls, water/sensory table and sandbox). Your child will experience their world in their eye level. Furniture and play structure are all child size. Miss Blanca and I look forward to meeting with you and your family, we would love to show off our fabulous setting and meet your little one.

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...

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Marthas Daycare

5.0(17)

9 mi

12000 BLOCK CIJON ST SAN DIEGO, CA

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

5.0(4)

9 mi

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

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 to water the fruit trees. We have even gone solar! We offer healthy meals and snacks. We provide foods that are minimally processed and mostly organic. We strive to follow The Environmental Working Group's, "Shoppers Guide To Pesticides in Produce". We serve "family" style. It is great when we are able to eat what we have harvested from our trees and gardens! We recognize each child as an unique individual. We seek to provide the most appropriate learning experience for your child by creating an environment that is child-guided and developmentally based. Our program provides children with the freedom of choice within structure, which encourages the development of problem-solving skills, self-reliance, and socialization. We believe that play is an important part of a child's day. When children play, they construct their own knowledge of the world, physically, cognitively, socially, and this is the most meaningful type of knowledge. By observing how and what type of play the children are engaged in, this helps us determine the activities and experiences to offer the children.

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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0252 - Childtime of La Mesa

5.0(1)

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5565 LAKE PARK WAY LA MESA, CA

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 learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

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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SKILLS LEARNING CENTER

5.0(9)

7 mi

13942 CHANCELLOR WAY POWAY, CA

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 work.

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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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Santee, CA

Preschools in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

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...

- Karen P.

Miss Jen's Daycare

We absolutely love Jen! She was amazing with my twins. Her daycare is always clean, warm and welcoming. We love how everything is Disney...

- Care member

HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY

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

- Vanessa T.

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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