Learn N' Play Academy is a family-run preschool and child care center in El Cajon for ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Spotless classrooms, certified teachers who stay for years, and a curriculum that has children walking into kindergarten confident.
555 Montrose Ct., El Cajon, CA 92020 · Now enrolling all age groups
“The cleanest academy I've ever seen, and the staff are so attentive.”
— Maureen T., parent of two
From first bottles to sight words, every classroom is built around the age it serves — with low teacher-to-child ratios so nobody gets lost in the crowd.
Gentle, one-on-one care built around your baby's own rhythm. We follow your feeding and nap schedule to the minute and send photo, bottle, and diaper updates through our parent app all day long.
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Busy hands, big feelings. Toddlers move through a predictable day of art, music, movement, and gentle potty-training support that builds confidence and independence.
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A structured morning of circle time, letters, numbers, and science discovery, balanced with dramatic play, story time, and plenty of outdoor running. Learning that feels like play.
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Our kindergarten-readiness year. Children practice sitting for lessons, following multi-step directions, writing, and solving problems together so day one of elementary school feels easy.
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We opened Learn N' Play Academy because El Cajon families deserved a center that felt like home — warm, spotless, and run by people who know every child by name. Our director is on the floor every day, not behind a desk.
Everything below comes standard — no surprise add-ons, no extra fees.
Open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM so early shifts and long commutes are never a problem. Drop-off and pick-up on your schedule.
Two nutritious snacks plus breakfast and lunch prepared on site every day, included in tuition. Allergy-safe menus available.
Keypad entry, cameras, and sign-in/sign-out logs. Only the people you authorize can ever pick up your child.
Photos, meals, naps, potty, and milestone notes sent straight to your phone through our parent app.
Music, art, dramatic play, story time, and outdoor gross-motor play woven into every single day.
Themed summer camp weeks and holiday coverage for families who need care year-round.
“Third time's the charm — I toured two other places in El Cajon before this one. Ms. Jiovanna, Ms. Abril, Ms. Daniela, and Ms. Xiomara made us feel welcome and my baby is treated like family. The center is spotless and they communicate constantly. 10/10.”
“They are amazing teachers and the director is wonderful. I feel confident leaving my child in their care and they let me know of any updates. Very loving and caring environment — my daughter loves going to preschool here.”
“I highly recommend this preschool! My sister is in Ms. Abby's class and we couldn't be happier. Ms. Abby is incredibly sweet, patient, and caring — she genuinely loves her students.”
“Our daughter has been coming since a few months after they opened. Since she was an infant she has had nothing but the best care, and the director goes above and beyond. Her development has flourished here.”
“The staff goes above and beyond! Everyone genuinely cares about your kids and their safety. My daughter has learned so much, and they send updates all the time on how she's doing.”
“A safe, clean, and welcoming environment with warm, attentive teachers who genuinely care about each child. The classrooms and play areas are well maintained and the curriculum is engaging.”
Tours take about 20 minutes. Meet the teachers, peek into your child's future classroom, and get every question answered — no pressure, ever.
