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Pre-K Schools in Poway, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 48 listed pre-k schools

Feliciano Family Childcare

My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found...

- Charley D

ABC Children's Center of San Diego

My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half...

- Diana

Terri's Kids Licensed Preschool/Childcare

We just recently started attending the daycare with our infant daughter. Terri is so amazing and caring with her and we feel safe leaving...

- Rebecca Y.

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Discovery Isle (Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway)

14521 TED WILLIAMS PKWY POWAY, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Discovery Isle (Scripps-Poway)

11740 CREEK RD POWAY, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Resurrection Preschool

12730 Elm Park Ln Poway, CA

Preschool
Child care
Resurrection Preschool is a nurturing and safe environment that strives to develop a love of learning in each child. Children will be prepared for Kindergarten given the opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way. Resurrection Preschool has a brand new preschool building with plenty of room for the children to enjoy and...
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Poway Trail Company

14875 Mina De Oro Rd Poway, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Child care
PTC After School intends to provide a safe, educational, physically challenging and socially emotional experience for school aged children Kindergarten through High School. By providing a variety of Ranch/Equestrian activities, our program offers enriched, relaxing, fun-oriented experience. We encourage each child to use his/her...
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Montessori Child Development Center Poway

14911 Espola Road Poway, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Kindergarten literally translated means Children's Garden. It is a place where children will grow and flourish in their beginning education. MCDC's Primary program for three, four and five year olds is a three to four year kindergarten depending on a child's birthday. There is no preschooling. Kindergarten foundations for...
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International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
Children (ages 3-5) socialize, play, and learn with their peers in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Each month offers a unique theme and incorporates art, music, movement, science, language arts, pre-math, and pre-reading.
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Oak Knoll Montessori Inc

15010 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Oak Knoll Montessori in Poway, California offers childcare and preschool education for children from two to pre-kindergarten. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. The activities teach the children through doing, rather than through listening. Also,...
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Chai Altman Pre-School

16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA

Preschool
Child care
Chai Altman Pre-School is a Jewish preschool located in Poway, California. Its curriculum is age-appropriate and based on some Montessori concepts. It aims to promote child's intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth. Additionally, it integrates Jewish pride and tradition to the school's teachings. The preschool is...
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Monterey Ridge Pre-School

13626 Twin Peaks Rd Poway, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Monterey Ridge Preschool in Poway, California offers preschool education for three to four year-old children. Their programs are planned to meet learning standards in all areas of development including music and movement, social and emotional development, cognitive development, gross and fine motor development, and...
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Children's Preschool Learning Center

13168 Poway Rd Poway, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Children's Preschool Learning Center in Los Angeles, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten,...
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Tierra Bonita Pre-School

14678 Tierra Bonita Rd Poway, CA

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
The Tierra Bonita Preschool is a home-based child care provider that serves the community of Poway CA. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social skills and intellectual abilities. The home center has a capacity 20 children and operates Mondays through Fridays.
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Discovery Isle Child Development Center

14521 Ted Williams Parkway Poway, CA

Discovery Isle is licensed for children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten. Our school combines academic learning and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Children are given plenty of room to discover, explore and learn. Our school is the perfect balance of learning and play! Amazing teachers and families. Call...
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Growing Place Montessori Inc

13242 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Growing Place Montessori Inc in Poway, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from Toddler, Kindergarten, Extended Day Care, and After School...
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Community Christian Preschool

13501 Community Rd Poway, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Community Christian Preschool in Poway, CA operates on weekdays from 9 AM to 2 PM and specializes in children ages two years old to Kindergarten. The school provides a safe, happy, and loving Christian environment. They aim to build each child's self-esteem, confidence, and independence, as well as promote a positive school...
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Feliciano Family Childcare

7418 Canyon Breeze Rd San Diego, CA

3.0(2)
In-Home daycare
Daycare provider since 2002. Loving and caring home daycare. We provide stimulating environment and emotional support. We do pre-school activities as soon as they reach 2years old and above. We interact with babies and all the children under our care. We provide breakfast,lunch and snacks. Come and see our clean and family...

Charley D says "My 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter have both been going to Joy since they were 3 months old and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Joy has...

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ABC Children's Center of San Diego

12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270 San Diego, CA

4.8(8)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays). We offer child care programs for ages 3...

Diana says "My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half hour at least. She...

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Terri's Kids Licensed Preschool/Childcare

13045 Shenandoah Drive Lakeside, CA

5.0(2)
Special needs
Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
TK PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE * established in 1982 * loving home environment licensed for 14 children * accredited preschool teacher plus 3 adult teaching assistants, AMAZING Teacher/Child Ratio! * over 30 years experience of general childcare and preschool teaching * preschool curriculum that nurtures the whole child and supports...

Rebecca Y. says "We just recently started attending the daycare with our infant daughter. Terri is so amazing and caring with her and we feel safe leaving her in good...

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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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Discovery Isle (Penasquitos)

10125 AZUAGA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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N&k

15281 AMALIA ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$420/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Fun and educational activities We offer your child our best: Creative development, Social, emotional development. Nk Daycare take care of infant and toddler.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Poway, CA

Pre-k programs in Poway, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Poway, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Poway, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Poway, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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