• Welcome to ELCA Preschools San Diego

    Early Learners Children’s Academy is a locally owned and operated preschool and child care provider with two Preschool locations in San Diego: Mira Mesa and Old Town.  Since 1997, ELCA Preschools has been offering high quality child care with experienced and credentialed staff, academically based curriculum, custom developed operating and safety procedures and on-going staff training to ensure the best possible care and wellness for your child.  We invite you to take a tour at one of our four Preschools in San Diego and to schedule a free half-day visit so you experience the quality of care we offer.

    Striving To Be The Best Preschool In San Diego

    One of the earliest goals for Early Learners Children’s Academy was to offer high quality childcare services to families throughout the community.  In all of our locations we continue to strive to meet and exceed our goal of offering the best possible childcare to the families that entrust us with their children.  We are striving to be the Best Preschool in San Diego.

  • Quality Child Care

    • Academically Based Curriculum
    • Infant, Toddler, Pre-K Programs

  • San Diego Day Care

    • Experienced Credentialed Staff

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  • Early Learners Children's AcademySan Diego preschool locations

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  • Providing Quality
    Child Care and Education Since 1997

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  • Munchkin Town

    Tour our indoor play area where your child can explore and use their imagination as they grow and learn!
    (Mira Mesa Location)

    Over 1,700 square feet of dramatic play area

    • My son doesn’t stop talking about his teacher. That is the comfort any mother needs leaving her baby all day! Thanks!!

      Moniece B.

    • We’ve been extremely happy with ELCA! My daughter learns new things every day, loves all of the teachers and is well cared for. They do a great job and I’m happy to have found them.

      Lisa K.

    • My child has been at ELCA for 2 years and has excelled under their curriculum. She amazes us with things she learns and it’s evident that the teachers truly care for her. I would recommend ELCA to anyone!

      James T.

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