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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Spring Valley

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

20 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
70% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Diego County

2022 median
$1,642
/ month
infant
$1,166
/ month
toddler
$1,051
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $739/month).

Spring Valley has 20 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

70% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Spring Valley

1

Aka Head Start - Granada

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
2

Aka Head Start - San Martin De Porres

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
3

Aka Head Start - Spring Street

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 103 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
4

Higher Learning Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 99 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
5

Lm-sv Kempton Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
6

Lmsv-avondale Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
7

Lmsv-la Presa Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
8

Lmsv-rancho Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
9

Lmsvsd - Bancroft Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
10

Lmsvsd - Sweetwater Springs Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
11

New Adventures Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
12

St. Joseph Chaldean Preschool Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
13

Grow Smart Children's Academy -spring Valley

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
14

Montessori Achievement Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
15

Trinity Christian School - Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
16

Aka Head Start - Casa De Oro

Good

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
17

Jump Preschool Inc.

Good

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
18

Kindercare Rothgard - Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
19

Wow Christian Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
20

Faith Chapel Learning Academy

Fair

Child Care Center · Spring Valley

Capacity: 93 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley has 20 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.
What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?
In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.
How much does preschool cost in Spring Valley?
Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in San Diego County is about $1,070 at a center and $954 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.
What should I look for when choosing a preschool?
Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.

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