As a new mom, the idea of leaving my baby at daycare when going back to work was pretty daunting. My husband and I had looked at a few places before calling KinderCare and spoke with the director Jennifer a few times before scheduling a visit. Just from our phone conversations I felt more at ease, but getting to meet her and the staff in person and see where my daughter would be all day really sold me on this being the right place for her. I won't pretend that the infant program isn't on the expensive side, but I 100% feel like we get what we pay for in terms of care. That alone is enough for my husband and I to justify the cost, but it doesn't hurt that Jennifer and the assistant director Amy are incredibly sweet and friendly and the infant teachers are extremely communicative and hands-on (shout out Ms. Jessica and Ms. Melissa). She really seems to enjoy her time there and I love that she gets to interact with other kids. Also, no bouncers or swings so she's getting lots of that beneficial floor play and tummy time kids her age need. I also really enjoy the app they have. I not only get daily reports of how my daughter is doing, but they post the cutest photos and videos of her. Getting these little updates throughout the day definitely makes this mama worry less read more

My daughter has been going here for a few months now, and all I can say is that the teachers are absolutely wonderful. She is 17 months old and had never been in daycare before, so it took us a little while to adjust, but everyone has been so patient, kind, and understanding throughout the transition. The staff truly care about the children and make them feel safe and comfortable. I've seen such positive growth in my daughter since she started -- she feels happy, secure, and excited to go each day. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing she is in such a nurturing and supportive environment. I highly recommend this place to any parent looking for a safe and loving space for their child. read more

My son just started at KinderCare in Escondido and we are so happy with our experience so far. His teacher Ms Alexis has been amazing with helping him transition. She sends pictures and videos throughout the day along with updates on food and naps which gives me so much peace of mind. Every time I pick him up she takes the time to check in with me about his day and what they worked on. He has been to a couple of different daycares before and Ms Alexis has been the best teacher by far. She is very attentive with Finley and communicates with me better than anyone we have had before. I can tell he loves going to school because he is thriving. He is already writing his name, tracing and naming letters, recognizing letters and numbers, counting better, and his speaking has improved so much. Grace the director and Madison the assistant director have also been wonderful. They both make KinderCare feel very welcoming and supportive. We just love it here and I know my baby is in good hands. I would definitely recommend KinderCare in Escondido to any parent looking for a great place for their child. read more

Ms. Jessica is amazing! This daycare has been good to us and we have had a positive experience!

We started Avery here around 6 months old and we just celebrated her first birthday! We absolutely love Escondido KinderCare as we have seen Avery thrive in the Infants room with Miss Jessica. They've made it easy for us in regards to breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and transition to solids. Avery is now walking and will be transitioning to the Toddler room next week. They're great about communicating with parents, and they have passcodes at the doors to ensure only parents can enter the building. Other teachers will sub-in to the classroom when teachers go on breaks, which means that our daughter is able to get used to more familiar faces at school. I love that Avery enjoys going to school and gets to play with her friends! read more

We moved to San Marcos a few months ago with our 2 children already in the KinderCare system. When we switched our kids into Escondido KinderCare it was amazing the staff was so nice and understanding especially my 4yo class. Miss Alexis is to driven not only to give my kids a safe environment, but a fun and challenging one as well. My kid has a take home folder for homework. The office staff is amazing and I have yet to meet a staff member that wasn't nice! read more

I have been part of the KinderCare family Family for over 14 years! I have seen teachers come and go throughout the years, but I can truly say the teachers love what they do. Ms. Shannon has been at the center for at least the same amount of time we have. My oldest (now 16) would always talk about Ms. Shannon's love for Monster trucks and she still loves them! Now, I have a three-year-old that attends the center! His Teacher Ms. Star has been wonderful, he feels comfortable with her, and she has been detrimental in his potty training. She is always willing to listen and provides feedback when we've had anything going on with our son. They are starting a Phonics Adventure Program, which I am so excited to try out. I am hopeful to have the Spanish program return. Thank you for all that you do KinderCare staff! read more

Great preschool! Love Ms. Melissa & Ms. Star! My son always comes home telling us how awesome they are

My son went there for couple years wish I knew why he dressed coming in we would argue thinking no he's good nope he hated all except one teacher who left I feel So bad I put my son thru this place he's happier else where admin was great new admin is rude and not understanding they helped me until they didn't didn't give me but that day notice when bill was high a after multiple times asking old admin so I could pay it she kept telling me don't worry about it now they let my son not come oil but now I realize with his new school something was not right he was yelled and and mistreated he's now looking forward everyday to his new place and I believe that they do not treat my son of color fair he was having nightmare now have stopped the fighting to get up and go everyday has stopped ! This place is a huge problem and I feel bad for the kids stuck here all day because I witnessed the treatment sometimes my son would be petrified of some teacher and others cling to life for as he screamed help nooo don't leave but know I know something isn't right don't trust this place with ur precious cargo !!! read more

Do not trust this place my mom lives right behind this place and the teachers verbally abuse the kids and yell at them at the top of their lungs. I volunteer at preschools and the way the children cry here is unacceptable. I have reported the school, emailed and called with no response. Don't walk away from this place RUN!! This place is a nightmare the way the children are treated daily turns my stomach and makes it hard for me to even focus on what I am doing hearing the way they treat the children. If you truly want to make change you need to investigate your staff, be around and maybe install cameras. It is seriously a shame and you all should be embarrassed and disappointed. When I last reported the craziest teller teacher she was quieter for one day that's probably what is going to happen again after this review. All the teachers are involved and outside together and this behavior is the norm. The only time the terrible yelling gets less is right around pick up time how convenient. I want every parent that goes here to investigate them. If my child went here I would take my child out as soon as possible and run from this place. Please I am begging you to investigate your employees and staff the children deserve better. The maltreatment is awful and I will be recording the audio to submit to the local police department because I am tired of it. They yell at the children and have said things like I'm not going to give you water all day! The noise from a school or children playing is fine with me. I enjoy children. The teachers here do not and daily verbally abuse them screaming at the top of their lungs as children cry historically. I have had it with this and you all aren't doing anything so I will. They got my last removed somehow but I'm going to keep posting until they make changes. read more

I absolutely love Kindercare Escondido, my child has been enrolled since the age of 3 and is now nearing 9 years old the development, skills achieved, love and respect given, has always surpassed my expectations as a mother. I am beyond grateful for the teamwork of Amy & Jessi the directors here who always strive to make each day a perfect day for every family enrolled. I a Lm the lingering parent, I will stay and chat and although they're super busy they never make me feel guilty for not being ready to walk out of their building. It is a safe welcoming environment, each teacher hired has been nothing but amazing. Everyone is so easy to communicate with and makes you feel like a part of the family. I've never been happier than I have been here with Amy and Jessi. If my child could stay here forever, I would continually re-enroll until they graduate high school. read more

We have been with Kinder Care for about 3 years now we have been blessed to have wonderful teachers, and overall staff, we always get quality service and our dauthers love their teachers we recommend 5 out of 5, we love the cleanliness of the school, the daily communications of how our dauthers are doing on a hourly basis. Director Mrs. STEF is AMAZING AND HAS MADE A HUGE IMPACT IN OUR BABIES LIVES.... read more

Center Director, Jennifer, does an amazing job communicating to the parents about everything going on at their center. When you call, you will most likely talk to her or Amy, Asst. Director. I believe that to be great service for a concerned parent. I show a picture of my son here having fun playing dress up. They provide daily pictures/videos of your child on their app, which is nice to see when you are missing them at work. I believe their prices are reasonable since they feed my child a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. They also don't charge me extra to change my son's diaper so potty training is not rushed. And there is no limit as to how many hours I can keep him there within their hours of operation. All I have to provide is a blanket for naptime, extra pair of clothes, diapers and wipes. Everything else is provided! My son started there at the beginning of November 2020. Before then, he had been cared for by his aunt and another local babysitter, so being near a lot of kids was a change for him. He warmed up to the new kids and staff within the week. Now, he goes in with a smile and comes out babbling about his day. He's 1.5 yo at this point in time of this review so no real words yet, but I believe he has definitely reached his milestones because of his amazing care done by the KinderCare Escondido staff. read more

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I enrolled my 2.5 year old in KinderCare Temporarily when her primary DayCare was closed due to Covid-19. From the very beginning at enrollment up until the end at our departure we loved it! KinderCare DOES CARE! & they show it! They have a family-style atmosphere and an awesome, welcoming staff! I have known the director Jen P. for many years on a personal level and working with her on a professional level with my child involved was just as positive! WE LOVE HER! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU JEN! The assistant director, Amy, is just as awesome, so very sweet, super considerate & helpful! I was very stressed and uncertain when we had to make the switch from family watching my toddler to a brand new facility in the height of a global pandemic. Undoubtedly the best experience I have had thus far with childcare! You will not be disappointed! 10 out of freakingggg 10 recommend! 5 STARS * * * * * read more

The director Jennifer and assistant director Amy are the reason I chose and stayed with Kindercare Escondido. They showed genuine concern and care for my son and me. I am in need of strong communication with whom I am leaving my child with and they always went above and beyond. The teachers were great too. read more

Both of our kids go here. Our 6 year old has been attending since he was 2 and our 2.5 yr old has been attending since he was 4 months old. The ladies here truly care about the kids and do a great job. We relied heavily on their help and flexibility during COVID. Thank you Kindercare Escondido! read more

It's not easy leaving your kids with other people, but we have always felt confident that our LO was in good hands with Kindercare (we absolutely loved Ms. Kim). They are excellent with communication, put the safety of our kids first, and the amazing Ms. Amy is always there to answer any questions and give advice. They are like family now, highly recommended. read more

I pick up my grandkids here three times a week the staff is always very friendly kids are happy I couldn't say much more other than this is a great place read more

Escondido KinderCare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Escondido, California

We moved to California in July and the two women running Kindercare (Jen and Amy) went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Kindercare and their community made our entire year better, giving us new friends both for our daughter and ourselves. We love the activities, homework help and life lessons taught at Kindercare. Our second kiddo will be starting here this summer and we are so lucky. Thank you so so much!!!!! read more

My lack of stars is due to the sterile environment that resembled that of a hospital. They talk about their curriculum, but only provide children with 30 minutes outdoor play in the morning and then in the afternoon. Having my child inside a sterile looking environment is absolutely unacceptable. Their ratios for ages 2-3 are 12-1, which is in compliance with Sate Regulations but clearly is a corporate decision for profits. While a teacher is bringing a child to the bathroom or changing a child, that means 1 teacher is responsible for 23 children. If you review other commercial preschools, many highly rated schools have 4:1 ratios or at the very least 6:1 despite State Regulations. Yes their pricing is in line with higher end programs. As the owner and operator of a preschool, we spend 99% of our day outside where children can learn and discover. This is the most important part of child development to be connected in nature. Playing in a room with a few toys, white walls and old run down furnishings is completely unacceptable. read more

Our daughter, who is going on 5 years old, has been with Kindercare since she was 18 months old. We are extremely happy and satisfied with the level of care and education provided by this center. The entire staff from Director to Teachers are amazing with each and every child. I especially appreciated their constant communication to us parents about anything and everything pertaining to our little ones (especially during the past year with covid). Kindercare also offers an app where you get daily updates including adorable photos and videos. Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack are provided, which make it so easy and convenient for me as a parent not having to pack and send food. Furthermore, their cirriculum is creative, interesting and challenging. It always a great feeling picking up my daughter at the end of day, where she literally hop/happy walks out of school indicating she had a great day. I would recommend this center, no doubt! read more

As a parent, it is scary to trust a place with your child. Well I've found that place, KinderCare in Escondido has amazing staff as well as an amazing director Jen and assistant director Amy. My son attends this school and he actually naps here which is a huge difference compared to his last center. He also is very happy! read more

Quoted from kinder care for a 2 year old $1760 a month! Yikes their hours are great but we aren't parents who would leave our kids for 12 hour days at day care! This is way too expensive for child care in our opinion. *** Updated review July 2019 We had been a family interested in care for one of our child and went else where. However this place from my home I can hear a teacher adult voice yelling during outside playing verbally abusing and yelling at the children in a derogatory manner. In addition I hear them threaten the children. An example is they yell water break and if kids don't come the teacher will tell them she is not going to give them water phrasing it like a threat and she won't allow them to drink water. At this point I am concerned for the innocent children. I am a full time student and hear this behavior on a regular basis it's very sickening. I want parents to know this is how their children are being treated at this place when they are at work it breaks my heart because I am a mother and I would be upset if that was happening to my child. Please ask for your kids to be on video in class and outside for this facility I think you would be shocked on what you see. This has happened on several occasions and I am sick and tired of it! *** In addition I will be calling the school to notify them as well. read more

We moved our son to this location while our center closed due to COVID-19. With so much uncertainty we were very worried how our son would handle having new teachers and being at a new location. We could not be happier with the experience we had! The director Ms. Jennifer and Assistant Director Ms. Amy did everything they could to help make the first day as easy as possible and gave me tons of updates during the day. The 2 year old teacher Ms. Gracie is just wonderful as well! My son even made progress with potty training which was HUGE for him. After going back to our center our son still asks to go visit her. We would recommend this location to anyone that lives in the area. read more

Kindercare was not a fit for our family. Our son just wasn't happy and we never had a good feeling about the place. There weren't many students enrolled in either the toddler or the infant classroom and at least two were children of the staff. It was awkward at times to see a staff member disciplining or talking down to their own child in front of the other kids. The two (infant and toddler) classrooms were frequently combined which completely defeated the purpose of having two to begin with. Because of the low attendance and part-time kids, our son never had a stable environment or ability to bond. I think if that had been all, I would have at least given the center 2 stars. However, the center director was difficult and unpleasant so this gets one star. read more

Two stars for the director who seemed sweet and for the infant room being pretty clean and decently equipped. We brought in our then 6 months old for the "few try out" hours. The teachers barely acknowledged me and I had to basically interrogate me them about everything, although the director left me there with "the teachers will get you in the loop." They pretty much completely ignored my baby. He started playing with toys and I decided to leave for an hour or so to see how he does there. When I came back, he was on a tile floor by the kitchenette, freezing cold, away from play area, screaming so bad he got hiccups, which means he cried for a while. His diaper was full both wet and dirty. They teachers saw me and started telling me "he just started crying". I grabbed the baby, left and never came back and recommend you don't either. Worst teachers ever. Inattentive, could care less. read more

My daughter was 16 weeks starting at Kindercare, and their team helped me prepare to return to work. She started off one week part time to ease into it, then had two weeks full time before we had to move. While we were there, the girls at Kindercare were friendly, caring and attentive to my daughter. It was actually really hard to pull her out to move! I was highly impressed with the professionalism of this facility. Plus, if you are a military family working with NACRA, they make the process very easy. Highly recommend you check them out for your children. read more

First I want to state that my 4 and half year old has been going there since she was 6 weeks old and I have seen that place have it's ups and down (I.e. The first review), but right now that place is at its best. The infant teacher is amazing and takes care of my youngest very well. I haven't met one bad teacher there and the director and assistant director are awesome. It can be pricey but you really get what you pay for there. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

I had to take my 4 month old there because I injured my foot and needed him to be in daycare for the day. I did the research and saw good reviews for this place, because as a new parent I wanted to make sure that he was safe, but to my horror my son has a 101.7 fever and there is only one place that this could have happened and that is at this place. I will never, ever recommend this place to anyone now. I was afraid of daycares and I thought I had made a good decision but obviously this place did not take care of my son and protect him from germs the way they should. I am beyond angry at this daycare and can only hope that they take better measures to ensure that no other babies get sick the same way mine did. read more

My baby adored this school. Everyone there got to know her and the whole family almost immediately. I found that they helped develop and hone all of her skills, took care of her, made her comfortable, and most of all made me happy that i chose this place. read more

My daughter did not hesitate one bit stepping into her classroom and joining in on the fun they were having. She feels right at home, and I feel very safe leaving her there everyday. My worries are gone when I drop her off knowing she is receiving exceptional care and love. It is so hard choosing a childcare with all of the horror stories out there. I checked this place out as well as a few others and prayed for my intuition to help me in making my decision. My gut told me kinder care in Escondido was the right place for us to be. My daughter felt loved by Amy before she even began attending this care facility. We have been proven to have made the right choice! read more

I am so sad that we're moving and we have to say goodbye to this wonderful place! Our boys have been in the toddlers, pre-school, and pre-k classrooms, and I can say that we've been extremely happy with our experience. Not only are the teachers are amazing and caring, but the entire staff is excellent. Thank you Jennifer for running a great daycare. We are going to miss everyone when we move! read more

Our son went to preschool at Kindercare Escondido and was enrolled in Ms. Kim's and Ms. Jessica's class. He has some special physical needs and is confined to a wheelchair/stander. The school welcomed him in at first but the teacher's mentioned grew more and more "tired" of supporting him it seemed. Our boy is sharp as a tack and very social. There was absolutely no warmth in the classroom. He was never greeted at the door, never said goodbye and he was often completely ignored. Many times I found him in his stander in the middle of the classroom alone with no one even checking on him. I could go on and on how I repeatedly mentioned to the front office about how they treat him and the office personnel agreed these teacher's have some professional and social issues and attempted to talk to them about it anyways. Things never changed. Other parents have said the same thing to me about their children being treated the same way so I know it's not just us or our situation. Now that our son is in a new school, the difference is night as day. He's back to his old self and doing so much better. Teacher's make all the difference! I feel embarrassed and ashamed we let our son go to Kindercare as long as we did. Ms. Kim and Ms. Jessica have NO business teaching children. What a horrible experience with them. They should be ashamed!! Stay away from these two teachers!!!! read more

First review was pretty blunt. Agreed, the two infant and toddler rooms are combined which concerned me as a mom to a newborn there that left and came back to the toddler room. Staff communicated very well and I had great experiences with them. They have a new director who is awesome as well as the assistant Director. They will move mountains for you if they can. I felt my son (15months at the time) was learning bad habits (smacking) from the other kids and witnessed him being smacked on several occassions with staff either not seeing or responding. I was advised kids r kids and yes.. but staff os staff. My my opinion, 15 months is a bit you g to be learning to defend themselves daily. So with that issue, maybe the staff has changed or been trained better??? My son also always got sick... constantly. Hospital, thousands of dollars sick.... beyond a typical sniffle. He caught many many germies there. Again, kids do get sick, especially at daycare, but I felt it was a bit much.. otherwise they were decent. Always had new activities and themes for the kiddos.... and typically a low turnover with staff I noticed which was nice. Hope this helps! read more

Wonderful teachers. We have been here for a few years and staff is very nice and they are very good with kids. My children love going there. Highly recommend. read more

We started our daughter in the pre-k class. I can't say enough about the staff and classroom experience. They were so wonderful with helping her have a good first day and great experience overall. Everyone was so nice and made her feel welcome and as a parent that we made the right choice. We are also very impressed with the class and what she has been learning. From painting to creative learning, doing math and English learning notebooks, sight words and outdoor play to name just a few of the activities. We recommend this site to others looking for a good preschool or pre-k program in the area. read more

My 3 month old just started Infant care at this location and we absolutely love it. The teachers, staff and director are very professional and caring. You can tell they love what they do and it shows through the great care they provide. They are very organized and follow a great curriculum and they do a great job at keeping parents informed of their childs daily care.The facility is nice, clean, very well kept up to standards and the location is great. Infant care is hard to find and hard to trust, I highly recommend this place. read more

I absolutely love this preschool! The Director Ms. Jen is warm and caring. She takes the time to listen to you whether it is to tell her how your day is going or to grip about your drive or listen to you tell the same story over and over again about what you child or grandchild did or said. My granddaughter has been attending for a little over a year and a half now and I have got to tell you I am so in love with this KinderCare! It make me happy to know that my granddaughter is growing and learning in such a caring environment. I am impressed with the weekly/monthly activities the kids get to enjoy! Everything from cooking classes to phonics to soccer. It is very interactive and hands on! As a parent or grandparent you can get stressed out trying to find the perfect preschool. She comes home happy everyday which makes me happy! Staff is always kind and they are very approachable when you have questions. KinderCare Escondido is just that THE BEST :)! read more

My daughter is just about to turn 4 and has been there since she was 6 months. They are the best. The school's director will go above and beyond to handle even the slightest concern. I've talked to friends who have their child elsewhere and I know this is not always the case. read more