Play. Laugh. Discover. Learn.
Family-owned preschool and childcare in the heart of Mira Mesa, where infants through pre-kindergartners learn, play, and grow. More than daycare, we teach.
The right place for every stage.
From your first months together to the year before kindergarten. A nurturing home base for every age.
Infant
Gentle, attentive care with daily updates and a calm, sensory-rich rhythm.
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Toddler
Curious explorers build confidence through play, movement, and early language.
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Preschool 1
Routines, friendships, and hands-on discovery across our System Four areas.
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Preschool 2
School-ready skills like letters, numbers, and social growth, guided by educators.
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Transitional Kindergarten
A confident bridge to kindergarten with academics, independence, and play.
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We teach.
“Magic Hours is more than a daycare center. We teach.” Our System Four curriculum nurtures the whole child, woven into eight learning areas every day to prepare them for elementary school.
Discover our approach →Emotional
Naming feelings, self-regulation, empathy, and real relationships.
Physical
Movement-based learning that builds body confidence and control.
Educational
A rich environment that grows with your child's needs and abilities.
The Magic Hours difference.
Family-owned since 1972
The first preschool built in Mira Mesa, still run by the same family with the same care.
Small & personal
Small enough that every teacher knows your child by name the moment they walk in the door.
Genuinely academic
A real curriculum taught by professional educators, so your child leaves ready for kindergarten.
Welcoming to every family
A warm, inclusive home for children of all backgrounds, with nutritious meals and snacks included every day.
A family, not a franchise.
“A quality day, every day, for every child in our care.”
Magic Hours isn't a corporate chain. We're the first preschool built in Mira Mesa, family-owned and operated, serving the generational needs of our community since 1972. That means smaller classes, dedicated teachers, and a place where every child is known by name, not by number.
Trusted by Mira Mesa families.
I love and trust the staff at Magic Hours. I worry more than the average person, and when I drop my daughter off for the day, I know she is in good hands. I highly recommend this place.
Being in the education field made my choice for daycare very meticulous. My son has attended for almost 2 years and it's been an excellent experience. The teachers were patient and kind, and he's now fluent in English and loves Magic Hours.
Our family was with Magic Hours for three years. They offer a wonderful program and the Directors are very connected with the families and children. The site is small enough that each teacher knows your child when you walk in the door.
This week, we're exploring…
A fresh, hands-on theme every single week. A little peek at what your child gets up to.
See our classrooms & playground.
Tour our bright classrooms, cozy infant room, and outdoor playground from anywhere, then come see it in person.
Three simple steps to your child's first day.
Schedule a tour
Book online or call to pick a time that works for your family. No pressure, just a warm hello.
Come visit us
Walk the classrooms, meet our teachers, and picture your child here. Bring your questions.
Enroll & settle in
We'll guide you through registration and ease your child gently into their new routine.
Helpful guides for Mira Mesa families.
Practical help from a school that's guided local families since 1972.
How to choose the right preschool
Choosing your child’s first school is one of the biggest little decisions you’ll make. It can feel overwhelming.…
What’s on the menu
Good nutrition is part of a good day, so meals and snacks are built into the Magic Hours…
Making the first week easier
Starting a new school, even a warm and familiar one, is a big step for little ones (and…
Come see why Mira Mesa families choose Magic Hours.
Tour our classrooms, meet our teachers, and picture your child here. Warm, no-pressure, and always welcome.