Developing the whole child.
A premier preschool and daycare located in the beautiful Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, California.
Caring for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Scripps Exploring Academy strives to develop the whole child. Activities are designed to stimulate and encourage children socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our specialized curriculums are planned to meet our students where they are.
We have been providing top-tier education to families in San Diego County and surrounding areas since 1979.
Our Values
Personalized Curriculum
Fun, challenging, and developmentally appropriate activities focused on the process and pleasure of discovery, not the final product.
Safe and Nurturing Environment
Our safe and nurturing environment offers opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Social Development
We aim to develop curiosity, imagination, self-esteem, caring for others and the ability to play both cooperatively and independently.
Passionate Educators
We offer experienced child care you can count on. Each class offers age-appropriate programs with small group sizes.
Our Mission
At Scripps Exploring Academy, our mission is to provide a comprehensive, collaborative, and fun early childhood education program to nurture and challenge our students through developmentally appropriate curriculums that builds strong foundations for lifelong learning. We strive to foster an environment that celebrates, supports, respects, and values each of our students through their developmental journeys. We create spaces and opportunities that promote curiosity, discovery, imagination, critical thinking while encouraging collaboration and communication teaching students skills that will enable them to meet their full potential.
Find the right program for your little one
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Newborns & Infants
6 weeks to 18 months
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Toddlers
18 months to 30 months
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Potty Training
Young 2’s to young 3’s
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Preschool
Older 3’s to 4 years old
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Transitional Kindergarten
4 years old to 5 years old
Don’t wait
some of our classrooms have
waitlists up to one to two years
What parents have to say about us
“We have been part of the SEA family for over 5 years. Our two kids have been at this school since 1 year old, and we have had a great experience. The teachers are very experienced and positive, and the staffs and management teams are super helpful. The school provides a well-structured and safe environment for kids to learn and grow.”
— Will Z.“We are very happy of our decision to trust SEA in becoming a significant part of our child's growth and development. Our child was well taken care of from 5 months old up to 5 years old. All of the teachers are very caring and loving to our child.
Our child has learned so many things from them and had so much fun with them! They really make sure each family will have a wonderful experience with them.”
— Gretch B.“All of the teachers and staff are super down to earth, nurturing and welcoming. It is also very clean here for a daycare. You can really tell SEA cares about our kids. The teachers have the most fun activities in their classrooms every day and I always look forward to all the cute artwork the boys bring home. My boys always tell me they love school and have tons of fun with their teachers and friends. Definitely puts my mind at ease when I'm busy at work.”
— Tokyo D.Here’s a quick peek of our classrooms
Let’s take a quick tour!
Where to find us
9855 Erma Rd Suite 128
San Diego, CA 92131
