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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Kid Ventures Preschool Academy in 4S Ranch is a boutique learning center that blends the philosophies of Maria Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Designed with a "play-to-learn" approach, the school offers...
Kid Ventures Preschool Academy
Our Toddler program emphasizes social-emotional growth and physical development in a secure, boutique setting. We support emerging independence through sensory play and imaginative exploration in our indoor villages, building the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Kid Ventures Preschool Academy (4SRanch)
Preschoolers at Kid Ventures thrive in a play-based, experiential environment. Our curriculum balances child-led discovery with teacher-guided literacy and math activities. We foster imagination and confidence, helping children navigate social boundaries in a supportive, creative community.
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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
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 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
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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Play-based learning offers second home for each child to grow.
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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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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
Our French immersion program welcomes learners as young as 18 months old and through 8th grade. Our Preschool program is incredibly rich and diverse: inspired by pedagogic methods in France, children...
Speaks Spanish
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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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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Christian preschool program serving students from age 2 - 5 and school age before & after care for students attending Juarez Elementary School. Our playground offers shaded outdoor play space and...
Gethsemane Christian Preschool
Explore, Learn, Grow We are here to provide care and education for young children while their parents are at work or as an away from home experience. We also offer Before/ After school care for UTK through Grade 5 for students attending Juarez Elementary School.
Gethsemane Christian Preschool
Speaks Spanish
Cuddles Academy offers loving, small-group childcare with 20+ years of early education experience. We focus on social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and kindergarten prep — all in a screen-free,...
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Program that works to create a nurturing environment for holistic child development. An emphasis is placed on fostering a positive learning foundation and promoting self-confidence. Activities include...
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Marikit’s Family Child Care offers a safe, loving, and bilingual (Tagalog & English) home environment for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 10 years. Our program includes healthy home-cooked...
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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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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 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
Kidcademy Learning Center is a California General Child Care (CCTR) program in the Linda Vista community. We support working families, parents in school or job training, and families who qualify for...
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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
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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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
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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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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Mikele Francine Family Child Care is a licensed home-based daycare provider in the College Area neighborhood of San Diego.
Speaks Spanish
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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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
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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A bilingual childcare facility serves infants through preschool-age children, incorporating English, Italian, and Spanish into activities and lessons inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Montessori...
Speaks Spanish
Program that provides care and education for babies and young children. The facility includes outdoor play spaces, creating a positive, fun environment. An emphasis is placed on diversity, creativity,...
Speaks Spanish
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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KYY’s Tender Care is a nurturing, play-based home daycare in San Diego, serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. We specialize in early childhood development through hands-on learning,...
Part Time Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Our toddler program is designed to support your child’s growing independence and curiosity. We offer activities that encourage exploration, language development, and physical coordination, helping toddlers build confidence and learn about the world around them.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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A home away from home on Azucar Way in Rancho Bernardo. I'm an English major from San Diego State University, a former substitute teacher, and a mom of three. Ages 2+ enjoy our preschool curriculum,...
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Small play based home away from home for your little one.
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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,...
Part Time Daycare Program
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
Robbins Nest Nursery is a licensed in-home daycare for infants from ages newborn to 18 months. We maintain a small ratio (2:1) in order to provide quality care to each child. Our program is focused on...
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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
Learn and Grow Family Home Daycare is a trusted provider of high-quality childcare, dedicated to nurturing and educating young minds. Since our establishment in 2023, we have been committed to...
Speaks Spanish
Our home features two large rooms dedicated to childcare, serving families in Mira Mesa, and includes a fully fenced backyard play area with age-appropriate toys. We specialize in cognitive and...
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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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Christian-based preschool program. Children learn through hands-on experiences and field trips, and lessons cover the alphabet, shapes, early phonetics, and other skills that will prepare children for...
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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 1172 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 $658. 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.