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Kids 1st Daycare
5.0
My kids have been going there for over a year and they enjoy it. Their hours are longer then most and Tisha is a blast to laugh and talk with.
- Tisha K.
Gwiggles Preschool Llc
5.0
My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina. They are just amazing with the kiddos and our son has grown so much since joining. They helped him to become potty trained, taught him to try...
- Kristin K.
BubblyTots Learning Center
5.0
Ace Tots Preschool is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow. I am so grateful that my daughter is getting the help and attention she needs at Ace Tots Preschool.
- Angelu N
Square.Care Oakland
5.0
SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can confidently say the caliber of the caregivers at SquareCare is the best. My husband and I learned so much from Mitzy about how to inspire confidence in...
- Andreea A.
Potrero Space Preschool
5.0
We recently enrolled our two-year-old daughter at Potrero Space Preschool a month ago, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. From day one, it has been a positive and enriching experience for both our daughter and our family.
The Mandarin immersion program has been a great bonus. Our daughter...
- Care member
Drop-in child care in Alameda, CA
Brittany's Tiny Tykes Daycare
4046 Tripoli Drive Unit B, Alameda, CA
I am a licensed child care provider in Alameda and will be providing full-time and drop-in care. In addition to be licensed by the state, I am also a certified Coast Guard Family Child Care home. We are a Coast Guard family and live in the Coast Guard community in Alameda. Our home is safe, clean...
Kids 1st Daycare
2469 66th Ave, Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Full-time, hourly and weekend care (with notice).
Tutoring,
Backyard fun,
Before and after school care,
Pick ups and drop offs, overnights,
Holidays and drop in care,
Parents Night Out.
Mothers Day Out (job interviews, last minute appointments, holiday shopping).
We provide cooked meals,
And...
5.0
"My kids have been going there for over a year and they enjoy it. Their hours are longer then most and Tisha is a blast to laugh and talk with."
Tisha K.
Gwiggles Preschool Llc
701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(5)
Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 1.5 - 5.5 years old. We have a location for children under 3.5 years old, and a separate location for children over 3.5 years.
Our hours and rates are as follows:
3.5 and older Full time (Mon - Fri) 8:30am to 5:30pm $675 a week
3.5 and...
5.0
"Tessa is incredible with the children. Very safe and engaging environment. Would highly recommend."
Brian C.
BubblyTots Learning Center
963 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA
5.0
(4)
Bubbly Tots Learning Center in San Leandro, CA serves ages 18 months to 6 years. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and educational environment. Our Preschool is an academics based center and focuses on providing children with an age-appropriate curriculum. Our Preschool building is fully...
5.0
"We love Bubbly Tots! Last year my daughter did the 3 day program, and this year she is doing the 5 day. My daughter is growing so much academically, and I love how the letters and words they are working on is specific to each child's level and they work on what...
Michelle
5.0
(2)
Square.Care Oakland is a Bilingual (English Spanish) play-based child care that focuses on educating children through exploration of the environment using natural developmentally appropriate materials. All materials are disinfected, clean, and safe. Our curriculum focuses on language development,...
5.0
"SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can confidently say the caliber of the caregivers at SquareCare is the best. My husband and I learned so much from Mitzy...
Andreea A.
5.0
(5)
Mandarin immersion project-based curriculum preschool in Potrero Hill. We offer full-time and part-time options and meals are included. Potty training is not required. We have a large on-site outdoor play space.
5.0
"I was in urgent need of daycare for my ~almost 3 year old daughter a few months ago and stumbled into this place through Winnie. I am so, so relieved to have found it! The teachers are absolutely wonderful, caring and diligent about making sure these toddlers get...
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My Little Carousel
5311 Belvedere Street, OAKLAND, CA
5.0
(5)
My Little Carousel is expanding the capacity for large licence and new location, Near Maxwell Park neighborhoods Fairfax in Oakland CA 94601
5.0
"We love the care, individualized development and family environment Laura has created for child in her care. We noticed significant growth in our son during our time at my Little Carousel-even when he was diagnosed with autism she took care to work with our speech...
Care member
Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care
500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Uptown Little Birds Micro School and Day Care provides a safe learning environment in a small, safe, warm family environment that promotes creative exploration of the world, education, health, nutrition, and safety along with individualized attention from experienced professionals.
We are a small...
5.0
"I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his...
Luna
5.0
(2)
Patty’s Family Daycare and Preschool.
Goal is to ensure that each child feels nourished and well cared for children in different age-appropriate activities to stimulate their curiosity and developing minds, as well as developing their first gross motor skills. We love to make sure they are engaged...
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Patty's daycare and could not be happier with the care our child receives from her and her employees! We started sending our child to Patty's for full-time care when he was 6 months old. We were quite anxious as he is our first child and did not...
Jacob K.
Caterpillar Kids Daycare
906 Channing Way C, Berkeley, CA
5.0
(1)
Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday
3 months to 5 years
* CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health
5.0
"My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets plenty of time outside. This is my first child and I was very nervous to put him in daycare, but I feel like I...
Care member
Sweet Arts LLC
1643 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA
We are an art studio for kids! Stay for as little as a 30-minute session, or join us for seasonal art camp, or a Saturday Date Night. Book us for a Sunday party!
Tuesday & Thursday: Story & Art Time for age 3 and under (45 minutes) - 10:30 am / 2:30 pm $30
Mon-Fri: After School Art Program...
Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena
821 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
Our brand new facility is conveniently located. We are on the ground floor of a gated community. So you can get in, drop off their children and go to work fast. If you drive, there is a 5-minute parking right in front of the main entrance. You don't have to circle around and seek parking.
Your...
Claudette M. Garma
1961 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
My name is Claudette and I have been licensed to provide day care from my home since 1995. Before that, I was a partner in a larger day care facility from 1990-1995.
I can provide references for interested parents, prior to a fun onsite interview at my home. I have a cozy little daycare where I...
Everbloom
555 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA
Now Enrolling ages: 2-6
Summer Camp and Tutoring Program for ages: 6-8
Hours of operation 8:00AM - 5:30 PM (extended hours upon request)
Hourly drop ins are available
Monthly Date Night
Mission:
90% of the brain is developed by the age of 5.
The experiences your child has within these...
Blueside Preschool
1019 ASHBURY STREET APT. 1, San Francisco, CA
Blueside Preschool is a Spanish Immersion program that offers early learning services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Curriculum adapts accordingly to children's needs, interests and learning styles. Daily activities include singing, movement, storytelling and group instruction. Outdoor...
Fox & Bear DayCare
1129 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Full time Italian language immersion, art projects, gymnastic classes, library programs, park play time, seasonal healthy meals and a lot of fun at home.
C5 Children's School
525 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
C5 Children's School is an innovative leader in world wide best practices in providing expert nurturing and optimal early childhood learning and development. We feature a program that is a child-centered, teacher facilitated, family and community supported, inquiry based, as an emergent curriculum,...
Carabao Kids Family Child Care
4324 Brookdale Ave, Oakland, CA
Hi! My name is Connie Huang and I am the owner and provider for Carabao Kids. Est. in 2016, Carabao Kids is a home-based daycare that provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for families to thrive together. We are currently focusing on infant care.
We strive to provide the best...
Sunrise Day Care
2158 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA
Our childcare successfully combines day care with state licensed Nursery, Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. We do our best to provide loving care for children one month old through Kindergarten-age, and even later with after school care. Our well-planned and flexible programs...
Orinda Afternoons
103 El Toyonal, Orinda, CA
5.0
(1)
Orinda Afternoons is a family daycare in the hills of Orinda, providing the highest quality care for children ages zero to three. Orinda Afternoons provides a warm and professionally staffed care environment - complete with a dedicated playroom and art studio, climbing gym, sandbox, thriving organic...
5.0
"We love Orinda Afternoons! It gave my kids exactly the kind of summer that I dreamed of giving them. They got to spend the day in the great outdoors with a handful of other kids, which was exciting without being overstimulating. Bekki is wonderfully attentive to...
Dana S
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FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Alameda, CA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in Alameda, CA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Alameda, CA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in Alameda, CA?
When you drop your child off near you in Alameda, CA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in Alameda, CA?
Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Alameda, CA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.
What times are available for drop-in child care in Alameda, CA?
Drop-in child care hours in Alameda, CA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.