More than daycare. We teach.
A real curriculum, built by professional educators, that nurtures the whole child and sends them to kindergarten curious, confident, and ready.
Learning through play, with purpose.
At Magic Hours, we believe children learn best by doing. Our days are full of hands-on play, but every activity has a purpose behind it. We're a preschool, not just a daycare, with an intentional, age-appropriate program designed to grow the whole child.
Our System Four approach guides everything we do, developing children socially, emotionally, physically, and academically, all at once, because that's how young children actually learn and grow.
Nurturing the whole child.
Four connected areas of growth, woven into everything we do, every single day.
Emotional
Naming feelings, self-regulation, empathy, and real relationships.
Physical
Movement-based learning that builds body confidence and control.
Educational
Early literacy, numbers, problem-solving, and a genuine love of learning, the foundation for kindergarten.
What your child explores every day.
Every day at Magic Hours touches eight areas of learning that build a strong foundation for elementary school.
Language & Literacy
Stories, letters, vocabulary, and early reading.
Math & Early Numeracy
Counting, patterns, shapes, and problem-solving.
Science & Discovery
Curiosity, nature, and hands-on exploration.
Art & Creativity
Painting, crafts, and open-ended making.
Music & Movement
Songs, rhythm, dance, and joyful motion.
Social & Emotional
Sharing, friendship, and understanding feelings.
Physical & Motor
Fine and gross motor skills through active play.
Practical Life & Independence
Self-help skills and confident everyday independence.
What a day looks like.
A gentle, predictable rhythm that balances learning, play, rest, and plenty of fresh air.
Every day looks a little different, since age groups sometimes combine and activities move around. This is a general feel for how the day flows.
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.
See our approach in action.
The best way to understand how we teach is to visit. Tour our classrooms, meet our teachers, and watch the learning happen.