21 Child Daycare & Preschools in San Marcos, California
Browse all 21 child daycare & preschools in San Marcos, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Marcos
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Little Language Ambassadors4.64 score5(9)
1635 Lake San Marcos Dr, #101, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Little Language Ambassadors is a highly-regarded Spanish immersion preschool where children develop fluent Spanish skills in a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, long-term teaching staff, small class sizes, and well-organized curriculum that balances academic rigor with play-based learning. Families report smooth transitions, strong child engagement, and lasting friendships formed within the school community.
100% Spanish immersion programfluent Spanish language developmentcaring and passionate teacherssmall class sizes - 2Discovery Isle Child Development Center-Infant4.64 score4.8(20)
308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Discovery Isle Infant & Preschool Center in San Marcus, CA receives consistently excellent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing environment, skilled and dedicated teachers, strong administrative leadership, and notable child development and happiness. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and care, with many describing the school as an extended family.
Dedicated and caring teachersstrong child development a - 3Big Future Charter Preschool4.58 score4.8(13)
933 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Big Future Charter Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, strong academic preparation, and creative curriculum that successfully prepares children for elementary school.
Caring and attentive staff with long tenureclean facilitystrong academic curriculumexcellent art and science projects - 4Montessori Learning Center4.55 score5(6)
380 Mulberry Dr., Suites F/G/H, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Montessori Learning Center in San Marcos receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and affordability. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic and social skills, with particular appreciation for the before/after care program and communication tools like ClassDojo.
Caring and supportive staffeffective Montessori curriculumacademic progress (early mathspelling - 5Noah'S Park Preschool And Day Care4.55 score5(6)
855 Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Noah's Park Preschool and Day Care in San Marcus receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, consistent teaching staff and Christ-centered curriculum. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy frequent outdoor play, and benefit from small class sizes and stable staffing.
Kind and loving teachersreligious/Bible-based curriculumlow staff turnoverexcellent communication - 6San Diego Children'S Academy4.47 score4.6(19)
801 Grand Avenue, Suite 7, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
San Diego Children's Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and bilingual (Russian) instruction. Parents consistently report their children make significant developmental progress, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from the nurturing, screen-free environment with healthy meals and diverse activities.
Dedicated and patient staffbilingual Russian language instructionstrong early literacy and math skills developmenthealthy homemade meals - 7Intellichildren Of San Marcos3.82 score3.7(8)
212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Intellichildren received five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and included programs (music, dance, meals, web cameras). However, recent reviews report serious concerns following new ownership, including high staff turnover, inconsistent care for children with special needs, medication mismanagement, falsified records, and alleged neglect.
Caring and engaging teacherscomprehensive curriculummusic and dance programs includedmeals - 8Intellichildren Of San Marcos - Infant3.82 score3.7(8)
212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Intellichildren received consistently high ratings under previous ownership, with parents praising caring teachers, enrichment programs, and affordability. However, since new company ownership, multiple parents report significant concerns including high staff turnover, inconsistent care, medication mismanagement, and documentation falsification that was confirmed by licensing.
Caring and engaging teachersmusic and dance programsall-inclusive meals and snackswat - 9Learning Jungle School-San Marcos Campus3.18 score2.6(7)
1364 E Mission Road, San Marcos, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Learning Jungle School has highly polarized reviews. Some parents report their children loved attending and praised staff, while others raised serious concerns about aggressive staff behavior toward children, inadequate supervision, and lack of educational programming.
Staff described as amazingchildren enjoyed attendingloving teachers
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Highest rated daycares in San Marcos based on parent reviews
Little Language Ambassadors
1635 Lake San Marcos Dr, #101, San Marcos, CA
Little Language Ambassadors is a highly-regarded Spanish immersion preschool where children develop fluent Spanish skills in a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, long-term teaching staff, small class sizes, and well-organized curriculum that balances academic rigor with play-based learning. Families report smooth transitions, strong child engagement, and lasting friendships formed within the school community.
Discovery Isle Child Development Center-Infant
308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA
Discovery Isle Infant & Preschool Center in San Marcus, CA receives consistently excellent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing environment, skilled and dedicated teachers, strong administrative leadership, and notable child development and happiness. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and care, with many describing the school as an extended family.
Big Future Charter Preschool
933 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
Big Future Charter Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, strong academic preparation, and creative curriculum that successfully prepares children for elementary school.
Montessori Learning Center
380 Mulberry Dr., Suites F/G/H, San Marcos, CA
Montessori Learning Center in San Marcos receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and affordability. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic and social skills, with particular appreciation for the before/after care program and communication tools like ClassDojo.
Noah'S Park Preschool And Day Care
855 Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA
Noah's Park Preschool and Day Care in San Marcus receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, consistent teaching staff and Christ-centered curriculum. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy frequent outdoor play, and benefit from small class sizes and stable staffing.
San Diego Children'S Academy
801 Grand Avenue, Suite 7, San Marcos, CA
San Diego Children's Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and bilingual (Russian) instruction. Parents consistently report their children make significant developmental progress, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from the nurturing, screen-free environment with healthy meals and diverse activities.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in San Marcos, California
There are 21 child daycare & preschools in San Marcos, California, making up 84% of the 25 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in San Marcos, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Montessori Learning Center in San Marcos receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and affordability. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic and social skills, with particular appreciation for the before/after care program and communication tools like ClassDojo.
- Address
- 380 Mulberry Dr., Suites F/G/H, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (619) 495-3285
Noah's Park Preschool and Day Care in San Marcus receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, consistent teaching staff and Christ-centered curriculum. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy frequent outdoor play, and benefit from small class sizes and stable staffing.
- Address
- 855 Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 761-4782
- Address
- 453 La Moree Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 750-8750
Little Language Ambassadors is a highly-regarded Spanish immersion preschool where children develop fluent Spanish skills in a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, long-term teaching staff, small class sizes, and well-organized curriculum that balances academic rigor with play-based learning. Families report smooth transitions, strong child engagement, and lasting friendships formed within the school community.
- Address
- 1635 Lake San Marcos Dr, #101, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-9639
Big Future Charter Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, strong academic preparation, and creative curriculum that successfully prepares children for elementary school.
- Address
- 933 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 744-3900
Discovery Isle Infant & Preschool Center in San Marcus, CA receives consistently excellent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing environment, skilled and dedicated teachers, strong administrative leadership, and notable child development and happiness. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and care, with many describing the school as an extended family.
- Address
- 308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0020
San Diego Children's Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and bilingual (Russian) instruction. Parents consistently report their children make significant developmental progress, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from the nurturing, screen-free environment with healthy meals and diverse activities.
- Address
- 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 7, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (619) 818-9522
Intellichildren received five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and included programs (music, dance, meals, web cameras). However, recent reviews report serious concerns following new ownership, including high staff turnover, inconsistent care for children with special needs, medication mismanagement, falsified records, and alleged neglect.
- Address
- 212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 471-0221
Intellichildren received consistently high ratings under previous ownership, with parents praising caring teachers, enrichment programs, and affordability. However, since new company ownership, multiple parents report significant concerns including high staff turnover, inconsistent care, medication mismanagement, and documentation falsification that was confirmed by licensing.
- Address
- 212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 471-0221
Learning Jungle School has highly polarized reviews. Some parents report their children loved attending and praised staff, while others raised serious concerns about aggressive staff behavior toward children, inadequate supervision, and lack of educational programming.
- Address
- 1364 E Mission Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 432-8050
- Address
- 308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0020
- Address
- 634 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-2495
- Address
- 1 Tiger Way, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-2980
- Address
- 910 East Borden Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-2413
Discovery Isle Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, balanced education and play approach, and clean facilities. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about staff-to-child ratios, staff qualifications, sanitation standards, and nutritional quality of meals.
- Address
- 1655 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 752-8691
- Address
- 139 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 736-3066
Parents consistently praise Montessori School of San Marcos for its exceptional care, dedicated teachers, and strong implementation of Montessori principles. Children show significant growth academically, socially, and emotionally, with parents noting their children's genuine enthusiasm for school. Communication between staff and parents is highlighted as excellent and frequent.
- Address
- 800 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (619) 495-3285
- Address
- 1301 Elfin Forrest Road W, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0155
Discovery Isle receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, educational balance, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about staff ratios, hygiene standards, and unqualified personnel. The majority of reviews highlight excellent teacher engagement and child satisfaction.
- Address
- 1655 S.Rancho Santa Fe Rd, #101, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 752-8691
Discovery Isle School Age in San Marcos receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and strong administrative leadership. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, feel safe, and enjoy attending daily. The school is described as well-organized, clean, and fostering a warm family atmosphere.
- Address
- 308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0020
Discovery Isle Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, educational activities, and clean facilities, though one parent raised serious concerns about staff ratios, hygiene, sanitation, and nutritional standards.
- Address
- 1655 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 752-8691
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