Top Part Time Daycares in San Diego, CA
Our preschool program combines learning and play in a safe, nurturing environment, helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Whether students are engaged in...
Infants
In our Infant program, our teachers are always interacting with the children to encourage their mental and physical development, in addition to holding and cuddling them. Your child will be introduced to our baby sign language program, learn to grasp toys, vocalize sounds, recognize pictures of familiar objects, and acquire a variety of other skills. Teachers work with each child in a series of stimulating activities that incorporate the natural routines of feeding and play. The teacher reinforces the infants’ development without disrupting their daily schedule.
Toddlers
Our Toddler program provides opportunities for children to physically explore their world inside the classroom and on the playground. They also begin more structured activities, such as learning centers and circle time. Your toddler will begin learning concepts of color and size, build their vocabulary, and explore foundational scientific concepts. Our teachers understand the challenges that one-year-olds face in a social learning setting, and have experience in helping them adjust to the give and take of the classroom environment.
Also offers: Beginners, Intermediates
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Busy Bees Preschool is a licensed, in-home family child care & preschool in San Diego. We offer a warm, small-group environment with thoughtful curriculum, hands-on learning, and personalized care for...
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Busy Bees Preschool is a licensed, in-home family child care & preschool in San Diego. We offer a warm, small-group environment with thoughtful curriculum, hands-on learning, and personalized care for ages 2–5.
Preschool Program
Busy Bees Preschool is a licensed, in-home family child care & preschool in San Diego. We offer a warm, small-group environment with thoughtful curriculum, hands-on learning, and personalized care for ages 2–5.
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At Childtime of San Diego we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in San Diego, CA. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Speaks Spanish
At La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Rd, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in San Diego, CA. Our...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Preschool, Early Preschool
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Speaks Spanish
At La Petite Academy on Sabre Springs Parkway, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in San Diego, CA. Our...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Preschool, Early Preschool
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Speaks Spanish
Childcare center located near Keiller Neighborhood Park and accessible via Lisbon St & 7170 bus station. Campus includes a fenced-in shaded area for outdoor recreation.
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Speaks Spanish
Montessori preschool programs centered on the development of the whole child by learning through all five senses. We offer summer camps as well as elementary school classes throughout the school year....
Toddler Program
In our toddler program, growing independence is recognized as the children are helped to make individual work choices, offered purposeful and developmentally appropriate activities, and the toddler’s desire to “do it myself” is respected and encouraged.
Primary Program
The Primary program is designed for children as young as 3 years through kindergarten (age 6). The primary curriculum is broken down into several major areas and we also offer an optional Spanish Bilingual program.
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Primrose School of 4S Ranch is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Via Del Campo near 4S Ranch Sports Park and Turtleback Elementary...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool, Preschool Pathways
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Teddy Bear Day Care is a warm and welcoming home daycare for your little one.
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Christian-based program that focuses on education and Christian values in a classroom setting. Learning is presented through play and age-appropriate activities include prayer, socialization,...
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A warm and nurturing home daycare for children ages 3 months to 4 years, open Monday through Friday. We provide all meals and maintain a low child-to-caregiver ratio with two helpers to ensure...
Part Time Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
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At Little Coffey Beans Daycare, our mission is to provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where every little bean is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. Through meaningful play, early...
Part Time Daycare Program
At Little Coffey Beans Daycare, I strive to create a warm, welcoming home away from home where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn through play, exploration, creativity, and meaningful everyday experiences.
Drop-In Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Mikele Francine Family Child Care is a licensed home-based daycare provider in the College Area neighborhood of San Diego.
Speaks Spanish
Lilac Sea Nursery School is a home-based childcare for children 2 to 5 years old. We seek to provide children with a nurturing, balanced, rhythmical, and wholesome experience. Our methods are based on...
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A Child's Place FCC in North Park is a safe and nurturing childcare program dedicated to providing children with a warm and caring environment. The staff is knowledgeable in early childhood...
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Preschool program offering a traditional learning environment along with creative and play-based lesson plans focused on Kindergarten readiness. Children are encouraged to learn and develop academic...
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We have been a family-owned preschool in Rancho Peñasquitos since 1997. We offer a 1:4 ratio, no teacher turnover, age-appropriate curriculum and activities, meals, snacks, excellent reviews &...
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We believe the success of our school starts with our teachers and staff and their relationships with our children. Our school has 5 classrooms and two ourdoor areas for age-appropriate play.
Speaks Spanish
My name is Adriana, and I am the owner and provider of BLS. With 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing a nurturing, fun, and safe environment. I work with a small group of children,...
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BLS Bright Little Souls Daycare
We are inspired by the play-based Reggio Emilia educational system with activities that help children develop social and emotional skills, learning motivation, language, creativity, physical development, and curiosity about the world.
Speaks Spanish
The ECDC program offers a variety of exciting and engaging activities throughout the day. Children participate with their peers in developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities. Staff...
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At Daycare Skazka in Rancho Peñasquitos, your child’s day is filled with joy, learning, and love—in both Russian and English! We’re a fully licensed, locally owned childcare where kids play freely,...
Infant Care Program
Offers infant care services in San Diego.
Toddler Care Program
Offers toddler care services in San Diego.
Also offers: Play and learn
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Home based advanced Montessori preschool program. They provide carefully selected materials that stimulate learning and work with each child at his or her own pace. Curriculum focuses around practical...
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Preschool program providing a Spanish Immersion learning environment. We offer art, writing, math play, free play, science, story time, dance time and music. Spanish is spoken 80 to 90% of each day....
Speaks Spanish
We’re dedicated to nurturing children’s growth through a blend of Montessori principles with Waldorf and Reggio-inspired influences. Serving Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain, Scripps Ranch,...
Speaks Spanish
This is place where we offer a balanced academic Preschool curriculum that help each child, rich age, appropriate milestones in cognitive, artistic, physical, and social development
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Preschool that focuses on a foundation for academic learning, motor skill use, and to attain effective communication skills. Curriculum is based around physical, cognitive, social, and emotional...
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We provide a warm and nurturing home environment for children. Our goal is to support their social, emotional, and behavioral development, helping them achieve important milestones. Through a variety...
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Play-based learning offers second home for each child to grow.
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Provider offering childcare services to young children. Learning and relationship-building take place in an environement that is made to feel like home. Children are assisted in the development of...
Speaks Spanish
Early Montessori learning program serving toddlers and preschool-age children. The curriculum features reading, writing, math, science, culture, sensory awareness, and practical life skills. Physical,...
Speaks Spanish
Home provider offering childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Curriculum features music and movement, sensory enrichment, singing, painting, storytelling, sports, and...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
Speaks Spanish
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
Speaks Spanish
A small in-home daycare program focused on maintaining a small group size to provide individualized attention and quality care for each child.
Speaks Spanish
Private prekindergarten and junior kindergarten. Preschool offers a variety of programs, including a four-day and five-day option with extended care available. Curriculum is multi-disciplined and...
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The Yoyo House Daycare in Clairemont (92117) provides a nurturing, bilingual (English & Portuguese) early childhood program where care and education are fully integrated. Rooted in the Whole Child...
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SDCP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been serving families since 1963. As San Diego's only parent/guardian cooperative preschool, we prioritize the strong, collaborative relationship between...
Speaks Spanish
Christian preschool and school with time set aside for outdoor recreation within the daily schedule. Curriculum includes hands-on learning activities, including art and circle time. Classrooms are...
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Bilingual, Montessori in-home provider serving children and families in the North Park area. Children participate in a balance of educational and recreational activities in Spanish and English. ...
Speaks Spanish
Program providing play-based learning that supports children through the construction of learning, knowledge, and beliefs about the world. Inspiration is drawn from the Reggio approach, along with...
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Play based preschool program located at the Aviary facility of the Scripps Ranch, Swim, and Racquet Club. Flexible schedules offered.
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Christian preschool program with an academic emphasis. Provider uses Abeka and Jesus Loves Me curriculum and teaches the importance of early academics, including phonics, Bible, math. The second half...
Speaks Spanish
Child Care program offering hands-on learning, activities and social experiences. Transportation to and from Ocean View Hills Elementary. All programs are accepted. All meals are provided.
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Program that provides learning opportunities through a balance of student led exploration and structured instruction. Activities include cooking, science projects, music, reading, and art. Children...
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Program that provides educational opportunities through a balance of student led play and structured learning. Activities include cooking, science projects, music, reading, and art. An emphasis is...
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We offer a 2:6 student-to-teacher ratio with flexible scheduling, including before and after school care and transportation. Our facility is open year-round during school breaks and select holidays,...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based preschool program with emphasis placed on socialization between children among peers. Preschool Learning Foundations Curriculum offers a blended philosophy approach to foster the growth and...
Speaks Spanish
Christian-based preschool that provides an environment where children learn through play and art-based activities. Each child is offered creative expression in arts and crafts, games, songs, math...
Speaks Spanish
We have been an in-home daycare for over 10 years with a dedication to child safety and development. Our safe and friendly space allows for young children to explore and develop skills as they learn...
Speaks Spanish
Play based preschool. The school philosophy is that teachers are meant to be partners in child driven activities. The daily lessons include the Sadlier Religious Curriculum to learn about the Bible...
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What is Part-Time Daycare?
This article explores the nuances of part-time daycare, its distinction from drop-in daycare, and why it might be the right choice for your family.
FAQs About San Diego Part Time Daycares
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How many part-time childcare providers are in San Diego, CA?
- There are currently 1163 child care providers that offer part-time care.
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How much does part-time child care cost in San Diego, CA?
- The average weekly cost for part-time child care is $688. This is based on provider cost data for child care providers listed on Winnie and considers part-time care to be about 20 hours per week.