SAY San Diego Preschools & Extended Day Programs

SAY San Diego Preschools & Extended Day Programs offers preschools for infants from six weeks old to toddlers up to age five. It also offers before and after school programs for TK to grade 8, PrimeTime for elementary and middle school-age children, licensed before and after school programs for school-age children, Camp Move, and vacation programs for elementary school children during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Programs

• Preschools — Infants from six weeks old to toddlers up to the age of five · Year-round
• Before & After School Programs (TK to Grade 8) — TK to Grade 8
• PrimeTime — Elementary and middle school-age children
• Licensed before & after school programs — School-age children
• Camp Move — Daily schedule with both adult and child-directed activities
• Vacation Programs — Elementary school children · Winter, spring, and summer breaks

At a glance

• Ages: 0–14 years old
• General schedule: Preschools & Extended Learning programs serve infants through middle school-age children. Preschools are open year-round. Vacation Programs may offer youth camps during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

About the provider

SAY San Diego was founded in 1971 and serves over 45,000 San Diegans annually. Its mission is to partner with youth, adults, families, and communities to reach their full potential, and its vision is opportunity, access to services, and well-being for all San Diegans. SAY also engages the San Diego community and partners with schools, community coalitions, and local government to create positive change.

What families say

“Since the first day, Miya has excitedly run into the classroom when we arrive and always looks so happy when we pick her up! I appreciate that SAY offers this wonderful center to their staff as it allows me the ability to feel at ease when she's there and while I'm working.” — Jean Saito, Parent at SAY's Early Childhood Center

“We moved here during the pandemic with many of the kid-friendly locations shut down, including libraries and recreation leagues, and [the region] didn’t feel very welcoming, but we always feel welcome here [at SAY’s Military Family Resource Center], and my daughter looks forward to coming every week!” — Parent Quote

“The Collective is a powerhouse. We support movements that help protect those of us who are more vulnerable, and we provide a safe arena to find and understand resources and make meaningful connections. The community building we've been doing has been incredibly impactful. I've met countless resilient, strong, beautiful people who form a community that feels like home.” — Youth Advocate Quote

Last updated September 8, 2026.