Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare & Preschool Partner in El Cajon, CA
At Children's Choice Preschool, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our team of experienced educators implements a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and foundational learning skills. With multiple locations across El Cajon and Santee, California, we prioritize safety through restricted access controls, security cameras, and CPR-certified staff. Our programs integrate art, music, and STEAM activities to engage young minds while promoting healthy eating habits through home-cooked meals.We maintain strong partnerships with families through community events and personalized lesson plans that adapt to each child's developmental needs. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as the Best Choice in Childcare by local communities. By combining structured learning with hands-on exploration, we prepare children for kindergarten success while ensuring their daily experiences remain joyful and secure.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Pre-Kindergarten
School Age Care
STEAM Activities
Zoo-Phonics Curriculum
Home-Cooked Meals
Character Development
Community Events
Highlights and features
- We maintain CPR-certified staff and advanced security systems at all locations
- Our personalized lesson plans adapt to each child's developmental needs
- We implement restricted access controls and security cameras for safety
- Our home-cooked meals follow USDA nutritional guidelines through CACFP
- We offer community-building events for family engagement and participation
Associations and certifications
- CACFP
Services
Infant Care
Our infant care program serves children from 6 weeks to 18 months with individualized attention. Certified caregivers focus on developmental milestones through sensory activities and nurturing interactions. The program emphasizes safety, comfort, and early learning foundations while maintaining strict hygiene protocols.
Preschool Education
Preschool programs for 2.5-4 year olds combine Zoo-Phonics literacy with STEAM activities. Children engage in structured learning through art, music, and interactive play. Our curriculum develops social skills, cognitive abilities, and kindergarten readiness in a secure, stimulating environment.
School Age Care
Comprehensive care for children aged 5-16 years includes homework support and enrichment activities. Our program features structured learning centers, outdoor play, and character development initiatives. Flexible scheduling accommodates school breaks and summer vacation needs.
STEAM Activities
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities engage children through hands-on experiments and creative projects. Our educators integrate STEAM concepts across age groups to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through playful exploration.
Home-Cooked Meals
USDA-approved meals and snacks are prepared daily using CACFP guidelines. Our nutrition program features fresh, balanced options including breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. Special dietary needs are accommodated while teaching healthy eating habits through interactive food experiences.
People
Jessica Williams
Director
Jessica brings extensive early childhood education experience to our El Cajon Madison location. She leads with a focus on nurturing environments and educational excellence, ensuring each child receives personalized attention and developmental support.
Sydney Hunter
Director
Sydney oversees operations at our El Cajon Prescott center with a commitment to safety and learning. She implements innovative teaching methods while maintaining strict security protocols to create a secure, engaging environment for young learners.
Kate Yohe
Director
Kate manages our Second Street Preschool location with expertise in early literacy development. She specializes in Zoo-Phonics curriculum implementation and creates vibrant learning spaces that foster creativity and academic preparation.
Diana Evangelista
Director
Diana leads the Greenfield Dr. location with a focus on community engagement. She coordinates family events and maintains open communication with parents while ensuring compliance with all childcare regulations and safety standards.
Vanessa Colemero
Director
Vanessa directs operations at our Santee Cottonwood Ave. center with emphasis on nutritional programs. She oversees meal preparation and implements creative activities that align with state educational guidelines and developmental milestones.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 6 weeks through 16 years with age-specific programs including infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school-age care.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain security cameras, restricted access systems, CPR-certified staff, and secure outdoor play areas with protective fencing at all locations.
What curriculum do you use?
Our curriculum combines Zoo-Phonics literacy, STEAM activities, and character development with personalized lesson plans tailored to each child's needs.
Do you offer tuition support options?
Yes, we provide various tuition assistance programs and flexible payment options to accommodate different family needs and financial situations.
Are meals provided?
We prepare all meals in-house following USDA guidelines through the CACFP program, offering breakfast, lunch, and two nutritious snacks daily.
What enrichment activities are available?
Children enjoy art, music, dance, library access, and interactive play with classroom pets while engaging in STEAM-focused learning experiences.
Reviews (5)
Jaelisa Blugh
Oct 31, 2020
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Since my son started at childrens choice its been daycare of choice from the moment we drove into the parking lot. My son has developed his learning skills extremely quick. He is almost 5 years old he talks really clear, potty trained, and he is well advanced with learning skills for his age, the staff is amazing they are like family, and the director she stays on top of it all. Since the recent pandemic Childrens Choice has been a safe haven for my son.
Michael Cammon
Oct 27, 2020
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This is a wonderful center and I couldn't be happier with my daughter attending. She has been going since she was 14 weeks and is in elementary school. The director, Ms. Freda, keeps an open door policy so that I can take my questions and concerns to her and she is available. The staff know their profession well and it shows. Constantly engaging with the children, providing all kinds of activities and the kids really love them. This is a great choice if you want to feel confident that your kids are being taken care of, taught and loved.
Alyssa Jimenez
Oct 04, 2020
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Both of my children now ages 2 & 3 have gone to this place since they were both just 6 weeks old. It is the absolute BEST daycare in the world. The teachers and staff are so hands on and friendly. They truly treat my kids like their own. Not only that but my kids have learned so much over the years, I have no doubt when they start school they will have an above average level of understanding of all subjects in kindergarten. I would give this place 100 starts if I could.
Silver H.
Sep 28, 2020
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My son has been going to Childrens Choice Madison since he was 8weeks old. I was told by a friend about this center and the moment I did a walk through I knew this was where he would go. My son is now almost 4 and the staff feels like family. He transitioned between four rooms and each time his teacher would keep me updated. What I love most was being able to sit in on class time when I had the day off and being allowed to participate and seeing what my son was being taught while in their care (pre COVID-19 of course). This school is amazing and I believe he wouldnt know half the things he
Mariah Williams
Sep 24, 2020
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I have entrusted Children's Choice Madison with the care of my daughter for over a year now and very recently switched my son to this daycare also. They have treated my entire family as their own family. We are greeted every morning with smiles and my daughter is excited every single morning to go with her teachers. My son is going through his transitional phase at a new daycare, but every morning and throughout the day the staff does everything to make his transition as smooth as possible and to make him feel loved and comforted. I have very high expectations for anyone caring for my children
