If you’re debating whether to send your little one to a home daycare or one of your local child care centers, it’s important to consider your unique child and their safety, socialization, and development needs when making your choice. San Diego County’s Learning Jungle School is devoted to high-quality child care and early learning opportunities and can help you break down the differences between the two options. 

Child Care Centers 

Child care centers have a school-style feel and approach, often with a larger staff and class size. With 10-30 kids per class and up to two qualified teachers in each room, students are most often broken up by age group. Depending on the size and abilities of the school, additional classes may be available to your children, such as art, dance, language, and music. Child care centers may be locally owned, or operated by a corporate entity. For preschoolers preparing for kindergarten, or children who need more opportunities to socialize with kids and teachers, child care centers are an excellent choice. 

Home Daycare

Home daycare providers, also known as family child care providers, operate in smaller facilities or home environments, made up of a small group of children and up to a few caregivers. Age groups may be mixed, which allow for an intimate environment and sibling interaction. While trust in this environment is essential, home daycares are often more flexible than child care centers and cost less than the traditional options. 

The decision to enroll your son or daughter into an institution of learning is a deeply personal choice. If you’re interested in highly rated child care centers in your area, call Learning Jungle at their San Marcos location by calling (760) 432-8050, or call (619) 589-9196 for the La Mesa campus. For complete information on their programs and philosophy, visit the website. You can also learn more about their educational centers on Facebook.