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Toddler Daycares in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 43 listed toddler daycares

Miss Jen's Daycare

I love bringing my daughter Charlotte here. She started to crawl early and gets lots of attention. Jenn is starting the 1000 books before...

- Cheryl

Susy's Family Childcare

I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Susy! My daughter absolutely adores her, and so do I. Her home is beautiful, comfortable and...

- Jillien B.

Shooting Stars Daycare

Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we...

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Toddler Daycares Near Santee, CA

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Miss Jen's Daycare

Mast Boulevard Santee, CA

5.0(3)
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...

Cheryl says "I love bringing my daughter Charlotte here. She started to crawl early and gets lots of attention. Jenn is starting the 1000 books before kindergarten...

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Ages and Stages Daycare

10636 Strathmore Dr. Santee, CA

My commitment to the children is to provide them with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives. I believe children need a safe, loving, well-rounded environment that nurtures their whole being. In maintaining a small childcare environment, I am able to give individual attention to each child. This...
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Susy's Family Childcare

1675 Chase Lane El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 with a safe, clean and fun...

Jillien B. says "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...

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Shooting Stars Daycare

7831 Golfcrest Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Shooting Stars Daycare proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. This is a licensed home daycare business located in San Carlos, near Mission Trails National Park. My life has been dedicated to caregiving, specializing in infants and toddlers. I've made a career working closely with parents as a Nanny...

Care Member says "Nikki and Shooting Stars is one of the best things that ever happened for our family! Our son attended from 4 months - 2y2m old, and we couldn't be more...

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Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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. KPD serves yummy organic snacks...

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...

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SUNSHINE'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

3205 WASHINGTON STREET LEMON GROVE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
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At Sunshine's Preschool Academy, we offer exceptional, high quality affordable childcare, serving toddlers 18 months - 5 years old. We use creative curriculum and follow guidelines according to state preschool. We are accredited and offer free childcare base off of income eligibility.

Erica S. says "Sunshine's Preschool Academy has helped me a lot. I have had my daughter enrolled since 2022, she is actually graduating out and moving out to Kindergarten...

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Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for toddlers according to the age...

Cynthia S says "Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we...

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Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! 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 Lessons All Staff has Child...

Kara B. says "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...

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Clark Family Daycare

5545 Morro Way P9 La Mesa, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Loving family-style home daycare for infants and toddlers. I run a family style home daycare where children can learn at their own pace. I supply the diapers, wipes, food, formula and fun ....you supply the baby. I've been working with kids for 20 years and couldn't be happier.

Melissa C. says "My son has been at Clark family daycare for almost 3 years and we could not be happier! Vicky is so warm and loving with my son and treats him like her...

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Babette's Babycare

10306 Hemphill Place San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Babette's Babycare specializes in providing exceptional care for toddlers/preschoolers. With 2 licensed providers caring for our children, an enriched environment, daily interaction in a small group and educational activities in a nurturing setting, we provide your child with a level of care far beyond most daycare settings.

Sarah G. says "Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment...

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Amanda's Helping Hands

2920 Gabrielson Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
I am a licensed Family Child Care home that cares for infants to toddlers (age 2). Please allow my partner and I to care for and teach your loved ones while you are at work. We both have worked at the Child and Youth Development Center on base. We have specific training and understand how their observations relate to important...

Amanda D. says "Amanda's Helping Hands is more than a daycare for my child; it is a second home. He not only loves Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Gresleda, but respects her and she...

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Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct. San Diego, CA

5.0(11)

State license verified

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have been in the childcare industry...

Care Member says "This is a phenomenal daycare! We have been with Valarie and Robert for three years now and have a few more years to go. What I have really grown to...

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Happy Seeds

7960 Civita Blvd San Diego, CA

State license verified

Happy Seeds is an outdoor nature program for toddlers, preschoolers, and prekindergarteners. Each day we meet at Civita Park for a half day of exploration and fun. Founded by a nature enthusiast and experienced elementary school teacher, this program aims to use nature as a tool for children to develop into unique, happy, and...
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Inspiring Early Childhood

16607 Martincoit Road Poway, CA

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes: a beautiful huge natural playground home-cooked meals...
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Little Leaders Family Daycare

8064 NIGHTINGALE WAY San Diego, CA

WE BELIEVE THAT: It's important that children are in an environment where they can learn how to control their emotions and think positive early on in life. Positive emotions can strengthen their academic performance over the years and increase their overall happiness WE STRENGTHEN OUR LITTLE LEADERS BY: A home atmosphere and...
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Dreambig Family Daycare

4115 Olympic St San Diego, CA

State license verified

My Name is Makisha Mcneil the Director of Dreambig Family ChildCare, Providing a safe and healthy environment for infants and children. Our school offers Infant and Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age programs. We've been serving families in the community for more than 10years. The standards that we follow...
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Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14 El Cajon, CA

We are small licensed childcare provider with great references. We provide care for children from the age of 1 year to 12 years old. We offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. We offer our children a loving and nourishing family environment, all meals and snacks, learning activities, and games. We have...
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Cre8tive Corner Childcare

8682 Iverson Street San Diego, CA

Please e-mail CBcre8tive.corner@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/CBCre8tive.Corner for more information. My name is Catalina. I used to be a licensed Family Child Care Provider for 2 years in a military community until we decided to move. While I decide wether I should open or not a new day care in my new location,...
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All Star Home Child Care

11907 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA

Small Licensed Home Child Care - Loving - Learning - Happy Children Affordable Rates - Full & Part-time, Early & Extended hours Available Food Program/Homemade Nutritious meals. Infant, Toddler, School Age/Before & After School Care. CPR certified/Non Smoking. ABC's & 123's, Arts & Crafts.
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
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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FAQs for finding toddler daycares near you in Santee, CA

Toddler daycares near you in Santee, CA typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.

Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Santee, CA may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.

Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Santee, CA can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.

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