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Recent daycare reviews in San Diego, CA

RATCLIFFE, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE

5.0

I love Monica and her daycare. I love the care she gives to the children. She has a great day care service all around. We were sad when we moved. She is really great!

- Sandra L.

Mali's Home Child Care

5.0

Our son went to Mali's for three years. He absolutely loved it and we knew he was well taken care of. Our son would run into her house everyday and talk about the fun he had while at daycare. Mali and her assistants were always so sweet and caring!

- Care member

Azam Daycare

5.0

We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her.

- Care member

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

5.0

One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them. Meals and snacks are provided. They teach kids all the things required for kindergarten. With them I didn't have to worry about online classes. I...

- Kinjal M.

Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

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 best education centers I've seen....

- Monica M

Daycares in San Diego, CA

RATCLIFFE, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE

RATCLIFFE, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE

1978 Chaumont Pl, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $880/mo

5.0

(3)

I've been in Daycare for 30 years. The biggest joy is when my daycare children become adults and then bring me their children. Former clients often refer me to their coworkers. I have truly raised a village. In my daycare I attempt to provide a home away from home. I presently...
5.0
"Monica is a wonderful caregiver. My children started with her at 6 months old they are now 8 and 13. I am also a foster Mom and have brought about 15 kids to her through the years and she is a great care giver. She is great with all the children. My kids are happy...

Phennesa B.


Mali's Home Child Care

Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(56)

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general...
5.0
"We absolutely LOVED our time with Mali and her assistants. Our 2 year old daughter blossomed with Mali. Our daughter’s language developed more each week. She came home singing new songs and saying new words/phrases. Mali helped our daughter get used to drop off...

Care member


Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her. "

Care member


Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(9)

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"Outstanding!!! My daughter absolutely enjoys going to Precious Hands Daycare. They offer a safe, nurturing and FUN environment for children. I can see with the staff's experience in early childhood development that they're promoting: cognitive, gross motor, social...

Kimberly I


Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

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...
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...

Monica M


Healthy Toddlers Care

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...
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...

Kara B.


Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(15)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran...

Hui X.


Sanfilippo Childcare

Sanfilippo Childcare

631 W Redwood St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Hi, I'm Angela, I'm 56 years old and have been an active child daycare provider for over 30 years. I'm located in the Mission Hills area and have a warm and loving home that has a large outdoor area for child play. I'm currently licensed for eight, but limiting capacity to 4. I specialize in...
5.0
"Angela is the BEST! Finding her has been a huge blessing for our family! She is incredibly warm, loving, patient, caring, knowledgeable... everything we could ask for in a care provider. Her home is immaculate and she has the perfect set up for babies; a great play...

Angela D.


Nieves Family Daycare

Nieves Family Daycare

4921 Dassco Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(13)

Hello Families, Thank you for your interest. I am Joyce Nieves, a licensed childcare provider. I have been helping San Diego families for nearly 11 years. I am also a mother of two boys who are growing up way too soon. I have a small home daycare and I tend to keep just five kids, ages 3 months...
5.0
"I am in the Reserves and Joyce volunteered for a drill weekend childcare pilot program and I am so glad she did! My son absolutely loved spending time at Nieves Family Daycare! He only spent a weekend here but I would definitely return for care again. Joyce made us...

Care member


Shooting Stars Daycare

Shooting Stars Daycare

7831 Golfcrest Dr., San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 grateful for the time he spent there. Nikki and SSD became an extension of our family. Our son thrived at SSD....

Care member


Nana's Day Care

Nana's Day Care

5531 Chandler Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE. Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...
5.0
"Patricia has been taking care of my son for over a year now and she is the great! My son is always happy to see her and she is very reliable. I was worried about sending my son to a sitter but luckily i have never had to go through multiple people, because she has...

Rachel H.


Leida's Family Child Care

Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
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...

Kelly K.


Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Lone Quail Rd, San Diego, CA

4.8

(25)

Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...
5.0
"We absolutely love Tiny Violets Family Daycare and the nurturing, encouraging atmosphere that Ms. K. and Ms. B. provide. Our son attended for two years, and five years later, when we had our daughter, we didn't have to think twice about where to send her. Our...

Care member


Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(34)

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Moonlight Daycare and are so grateful to Miss Mattie for taking such good care of our daughter for two years. As working parents, it was incredibly comforting to have someone as kind as Miss Mattie help care for our amazing little...

Care member


Beepbop Daycare

Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(12)

BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing. We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts. With fun...
5.0
"My twin girls started at Beepbop when there were about 20 months. Now they are in Preschool and doing so well due to the things they learned with Beepbop! I'm very happy with Ms. Sonia and Ms. Tami and the fact that at such young ages they are learning healthy...

In Hwan P.


Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

1003 Bush Street B, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Diana Bosforo and I have been an excellent daycare provider for the past 30 years. I have owned my state license for many years, I am CPR certified, and I am also a member of the YMCA child facility. I love kids and treat all the babies I take care of as if they were my own grand...
5.0
"Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking our son to Diana when he was 4 months old and he is now over a year old, he loves going to see Diana. The house...

Julia V.


Jasmine's Home Daycare

Jasmine's Home Daycare

5139 Acuna Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Loving home environment with personalized care and over 20 years of experience. I am CA Licensed, CPR, Preventive Health Practices, First Aid and Nutrition Program Certified.
5.0
"My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly...

Gail C.


Teddy Bear Day Care

Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA

5.0

(10)

Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 4 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!! I offer the following: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast & Lunch...
5.0
"This review is long overdue! Our son has been going to Soni since he was 5 months old and he is now almost a year old. It's clear how much Soni cares for the children that she takes care of and just how much she's loved by them. I can tell how happy my son is...

Care member


St Paul's Senior Services

St Paul's Senior Services

328 Maple St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

With extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Paul's Child Care program offers a loving, family oriented environment for children to learn. Offering care for infants as young as two-months to children five years of age, we provide a positive atmosphere promoting the intellectual, social and...
5.0
"I love St. Paul's!!!!! My Daughter has learned so much from the 2 1/2 years she has attended this Daycare. They have curriculm plans and teach so much! My daughter knows her abc's, numbers, colors shapes and so much more and she is only 2! They also help so much...

Rachel M.


Desi's Child Care

Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

WE ENROLL CHILDREN 1-5 YEARS OF AGE! Join us for preschool activities, fun and wonderful friendships! We focus on: -Teaching about kindness, manners and having a positive attitude -Instilling and extending language and vocabulary -Developing fine and gross motor skills -Encouraging positive social...
5.0
"Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the nursing program back home so we had to find someone to care for our boys. I was terrified and called almost every...

Kristie L.


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Ratings for San Diego, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 400 reviews of the 428 listed daycares.