Home Daycares in El Cajon
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Small-scale child care in El Cajon
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Frishta
Small Class SizesChildren and parents love Ms. Frishta’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Frishta’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Lisa
Montessori ApproachChildren and parents love Ms. Lisa’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Lisa’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Imesha
Academic PrepKids bring good energy and perspective! They have this ability to bring out the best in people. It’s a pleasure to get to know them as individuals, too. At this age, children are dealing with a lot of emotions—sometimes really big ones!—and it’s vital that they feel heard and understood. The kids who come to this daycare will always have a sympathetic ear to talk to. Children are at the heart of every community, and in opening my program, I hope to help local families receive accessible and great care for their children. Educating the next generation has always been a passion of mine. In fact, I have two nearby preschools that I’ve been running for the past decade. The children in this program will be looked after by a devoted caretaker.
Ms. Hawoluul
Play-Based LearningChildren and parents love Ms. Hawoluul’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Hawoluul’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
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El Cajon
There is 1 licensed home daycare in El Cajon. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Early Childhood, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near El Cajon
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Early Childhood. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Mahdie Agha Mohammadi
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100829
Licensed for 14 since 2021
Mahdie Agha Mohammadi runs a licensed Family Child Care program in El Cajon. As with all home daycares in California, her program is licensed by the Office of Early Childhood, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Shaha Alawad
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100060
Licensed for 14 since 2019
This home daycare in El Cajon is led by Shaha Alawad, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 14 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near El Cajon.
Olga Alvarado
El Cajon, CA
License # 376617487
Licensed for 14 since 2005
Home daycares like Olga Alvarado’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near El Cajon. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 14 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Remedios J Becerril Arias
El Cajon, CA
License # 376619251
Licensed for 14 since 2007
Family child care provider Ms. Remedios runs this daycare out of her home in El Cajon, California. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 14 children, which means she has completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Jaleh Bono
El Cajon, CA
License # 376611486
Licensed for 14 since 2001
A small, local home daycare in nearby El Cajon, California led by Ms. Jaleh. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 14 kids.
Carol Carroll
El Cajon, CA
License # 370815052
Licensed for 14 since 1991
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Carol in El Cajon, California. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 14 kids total!
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Muzhgan Fakhri
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100485
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Azada Hamdard
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100404
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Tamara Hauser
El Cajon, CA
License # 376608098
Licensed for 14 since 1997
Shayna Hazlett
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100124
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Moreen Jameel
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100184
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Johnson-Schirlls, Tamie & Schirlls, Amber
El Cajon, CA
License # 376616408
Licensed for 14 since 2004
Mariam Mohamed
El Cajon, CA
License # 376627808
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Qandi Naqeebi
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100728
Licensed for 14 since 2021
Jamila Nasiri
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100421
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Hana Pasha
El Cajon, CA
License # 376612449
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Sara Pasha
El Cajon, CA
License # 376627335
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Ghada Rajab
El Cajon, CA
License # 376624928
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Sofi, Husam & Ismael, Intisar
El Cajon, CA
License # 376626182
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Nahla Toomala
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100446
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Cambria Wheeler
El Cajon, CA
License # 376622222
Licensed for 14 since 2011
Liza Yousif
El Cajon, CA
License # 376627127
Licensed for 14 since 2017
Lina Alkes
El Cajon, CA
License # 376101071
Licensed for 14 since 2022
Maria Labastida
El Cajon, CA
License # 376100175
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Maha Esshaki
El Cajon, CA
License # 376614456
Licensed for 14 since 2003
Yasmeen Shahzad
El Cajon, CA
License # 376101021
Licensed for 14 since 2022
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