We cannot recommend Jodie and Cardiff Family Daycare highly enough! Our son started with Jodie when…read morehe was 16 months old and stayed for a full year. During that time, we saw incredible progress in his development and social skills. Jodie is so creative with her daily activities; she doesn't just 'watch' the kids, she truly teaches them through play. One of our absolute favorite parts of the week was Music Day, where a musician comes in with a guitar to sing with the children. It was a highlight for our son! Jodie has cultivated a wonderful, kind group of children, and the environment is always warm and welcoming. We only moved him because we wanted a Spanish-immersion environment for his language development, but we are so grateful for the love and care Jodie gave our son. She will be missed!

The only thing to say about Jodie and Cardiff Family Daycare is that she and the in-home daycare…read moreare truly INCREDIBLE. We started sending our son at 16 months old, and now at almost 2 years, we couldn't be happier. We'll be sending our newborn to her too and all future kids - I couldn't imagine sending them anywhere else. Jodie is one of the MOST caring and energetic providers we've ever met. She creates such a stimulating environment for the kids filled with creativity, play, and learning. The kids are constantly engaged--painting, doing art projects, exploring the outdoor mud kitchen, learning shapes, colors and numbers through projects, or enjoying weekly visits from a music teacher (the dancing videos we get each week are the best part of my week). It's an incredible, play-based, and family-oriented atmosphere - Jodie feels like part of our family and welcomes you into her home like you're part of hers. It couldn't be a more safe, comforting, loving and perfect environment for a daycare/preschool. What sets Jodie apart is her experience, energy, and thoughtfulness. She's been doing this for decades, and it shows in the care she provides and the countless creative ideas she brings every day, to holidays, and to any and all special occasions. Our son doesn't want to leave at pickup, which says everything about how happy he is there. We also LOVE the multi-age setup--the babies learn so much from the older kids, and it creates such a warm, community/family feel. On top of everything, Jodie goes above and beyond to support families. For example, she's already offered extra help when our newborn arrives. She is just incredible. I don't know how she does it. We will send all of our kids to Jodie for as long as possible because we truly believe it's the best learning and caregiving environment for infants and toddlers. We cannot recommend her and Cardiff Family Daycare enough.

We transferred our son from another in-home daycare to Kids Castle, because of the close proximity…read moreto Aviara Oaks elementary and that it is five days a week. And meals are included! But there ended up being so much more. Our 2 yr old son transitioned within a few days. He does not cry at pickups or drop-offs anymore. He LOVES Mrs Sayena, the other caregivers, and the other children. He is literally living his best life, every day. We have never once felt any concern or worry, about anything. Mrs Sayena has created a truly loving and fabulous environment. We feel very lucky and grateful for Kids Castle!

We had been on the waiting list for a few months and it was perfect timing when Kids Castle let us…read moreknow it was our turn! Our last childcare abruptly closed and we didn't know where to go next, but KC had an opening that same week. Our 17 month old son absolutely loves it at Kids Castle. We get updates throughout his day from his play time outside and inside, dance time, crafts, reading and singing circle, themed days and more. It's a very organized program and we couldn't be happier. Very safe, private area and thankfully right down the street for us. They even offer date night child care from time to time! I can't say enough great things about the women who take care of our son. The joy on his face and theirs when he arrives reassures me we made the right decision. We're so lucky to have our son there!

My son has been at CCCC for over 2 years and my daughter about 9 months. Theres no one else I would…read moretrust besides Ms Regina, Ms Alla, and Ms Rita. Staff hasn't changed once since we started here and that means a lot to us. They spend time learning the alphabet, colors, puzzles, and a ton of outside time. The teachers genuinely know each child's personality - my daughter lights up when she sees them every morning. My son has grown so much socially and academically - he's more confident, shares better, and comes home excited about what he learned. I toured a few of the big guys in the area before choosing this one, and two years later I'm still confident we made the right choice. I'd absolutely recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing environment for their kids.

We've been with CCCC for about six months, and prior to that we were living in Los Angeles, where…read moreour son attended a daycare he absolutely loved. Naturally, we were a bit nervous about making a switch when he was so young--but the transition couldn't have gone more smoothly. He quickly settled in and formed bonds with both the teachers and the other children. One of the things we really appreciate is their communication. They share photos throughout the day (which my husband and parents especially enjoy) and provide updates at pickup. It's clear that a lot of thought goes into their daily activities too--they're creative and engaging. We've seen meaningful growth in our son, both developmentally and socially. He truly thrives around other kids, and we credit much of that to his experience at CCCC. Another standout quality is their flexibility. Our schedule is mostly part-time, but when we've needed full-time care for certain months, they've been incredibly accommodating. That kind of flexibility is hard to find at larger daycare centers.

We cannot speak more highly of Ms. Malicah and the amazing environment that she provided for our…read moretwo-year-old. Our daughter loved going to see her and the other kids every day; she got to play outside, have fun parties on special days and there was such a great routine, which we all loved. From the very first day at drop off my daughter walked in like it was her own home and was so comfortable. Ms. Malicah would send home notes and photos as needed and kept us up-to-date often. We are so sad to be leaving; it's rare to find a place with great flexibility and someone you can rely on to watch your kids every day!

My son went to this day care 2 days a week ( September 2023- August 2024). My son had good fun…read morethere. Ms. Malicah is a wonderful person. Day care lots of toys, puzzles and backyard with toys, books. Ms. Malicah did rock painting for my son also. My son is 4 and half years old, just joined TK program so he has to leave her day care. We will miss her. She also celebrated my son's birthday with Paw patrol theme this year. We made some good memories with her.

Negin, the owner, is absolutely wonderful! Her home is incredibly clean - the cleanest day care I…read morehave ever seen. She's so sweet and patient with our son (especially when he is going through his separation anxiety phases). She's also very organized and attentive to our child's specific needs (vitamin supplements) and sleeping/feeding schedule. And she's actually affordable! We only use her part-time for now and she allows us to be flexible, which is SO helpful. We are so happy we found N & K Daycare.

Our daughter started with Negin at 6 months old and she was so well cared for since day one! She…read morekeeps us updated with photos everyday of all the fun activities and we get a daily schedule update on naps, diaper changes, and meals. My daughter is excited everyday at drop off and it's great knowing she is enjoying the nice environment while my husband and I work. We highly recommend this daycare for infants and toddlers :)

My Daughter is 4 1/2 and started at this school with 23 months. She continues to attend the school…read moreand has turned into such a responsible, considerate, humble, focused, sweet and ultimately a very happy girl. I continue to be surprised at how much endless love, patience, guidance and support the teachers have for these children. The school is small but so vast in opportunities for a child to learn and develop. The teachers communicate with me daily and are VERY responsive since day 1 and always offered me a great deal of support from my separation anxiety! Communication is always taking place and everything they do is so consistent. From the moment I walked in I knew this was a home away from home and just the community I was looking for to raise my daughter. I highly recommend this school.

I love this small scale Montessori children's house. The space is cute and very organized and the…read morequality of teachers here are amazing. They are very experienced, knowledgable, patient and loving. They take only 12-14 kid total with age between 2- 6 years old. The school feels like a family compare to some other large Montessori schools in the area that is large, charges twice as much that felt like a money making corporate company with kids being shuffled around rooms like live stocks. Our son loves coming to school and had became so well behaved and communicative since coming here 5 month ago. We learn great tips from the teachers all the time and we have a peace of mind having our son learning here.

My son is thriving at Learning Tree! He started right when he turned 2 which can be a tough…read moretransition, but the staff are so caring and it's such a supportive environment that he was easily able to make the switch. I love how much time they spend outdoors, how much art the children do and how all age groups are able to play and interact. Their new director MsAllison has made so many positive changes since she took over and we can't wait to send our youngest there too when he's old enough!

We are so lucky to have found The Learning Tree Preschool in Cardiff. The teachers are caring,…read morequalified, and happy- and the students get lots of social learning and support. There is a true feeling of community and kindness. Always great communication with parents from staff. Amazing professionals giving their support in all the stages of preschool- they truly helped potty train my kid and has helped her learn to share and take turns. At the playground yesterday my 3 year old asked a kid on the swing if she could please use it when she was done. I was very proud and surprised because she didn't learn that from me. Hidden gem of a school :)

This is one of the best places to send your pre-school child. This family-run business has been in…read morebusiness for over 30 years with two other locations--Encinitas and Vista. Kathy is the head cheese and her daughter runs this location. All I can say is that the children are really loved here. The emphasis is on supporting the children as they explore art, learning and playing. There are no or only limited time on computers and the kids can even play in their bare feet. I sent my child to the other location and she still maintains friendships that she established there. At this location the school house is set on a couple of acres of land allowing the kids to really get a that dose of natural fresh air they thrive in.

This is an excellent preschool in Encinitas. All of the teachers are enthusiastic and caring, and…read morethe activities are engaging. We enrolled our daughter here after relocating to the area, and her transition was seamless! She loves the outdoor/natural school setting and all of the creative activities that they engage in. The children create an art project everyday, dance, and do theme-based play. In addition, the school also tends to the more traditional school curriculum (letters and numbers). I am sure that our daughter will one day look back on her time at this school with fondness.

We have had a very positive experience here! I have an older son so this is also my fourth…read morepreschool so I feel like I have something to compare it to. My daughter started at 18 months. The teachers in the toddler classroom are so sweet and patient - Miss Monica and Miss Jayme. They are willing to work with whatever schedule you'd like to ease the children into the classroom. They are also very good at helping the children transition as many times this is their first place away from home. They have part time or full time schedules available. There is also an app and there are constant updates parents receive including lunch time, nap time, diapers and play time with pictures. I also love that there is a drive through drop off and pick up where the children are brought into school or out to the car. I'm a working mom and responsible for all the drop offs and pick ups and since my son attends another school, we don't have to get out of the car so this makes things much easier. The school also hosts some parent classes for free if you're interested. Cost wise for full time, it is on the higher end from what I've seen but it's cheaper than having a nanny which is what we had previously. I also believe it is reflected in the quality of care so it is worth it to me. I am happy we found this school and my son will be attending as well starting in a couple of weeks.

My son went here for two years and had a good experience. He had some social and developmental…read moredelays, and the staff were very encouraging and did their best to accommodate him. Often times, it's about the teacher - we were lucky to have a very supportive teacher. The other staff were very helpful and caring as well. We miss seeing their faces for drop off and pick up, especially Miss Kristine, who was always so warm and friendly.

Gaby was our daycare helper long ago in San Diego and we loved her so much. She is reliable, very…read moresweet and caring. If you're looking for a safe place to have peace of mind to leave your children, I recommend Gaby. She not only cares a lot about each child but she knows the importance of teaching young children. Gaby knows how to guide children towards making good choices and she disciplines with love and redirection.

Our family loves Gabby. My son flourished while in her care from ages 1-3. She is warm, open and a…read moregreat communicator. From water days and garden exploration to special celebrations and fundamental learning, we're really going to miss her with preschool on the horizon. I highly recommend Gabby's childcare services.