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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Daly City, CA

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

5.0

Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school, driving them around to various activities and spending time with them 2-3 times a week. They went to parks and museums on occasion, but our normal...

- Maria P.

KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

5.0

Dana provides incredible care for our child. She is so enthusiastic and passionate about what she does. Her home set up caters for a multitude of activities that nurture both learning and play time. My son particularly enjoys her dedicated outside play area. We couldn’t be happier with Dana looking...

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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...

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Drop-in child care in Daly City, CA

Vieira's Day Care

414 Skyline, DALY CITY, CA

Starting at $1700/mo


5.0

(2)

We believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by following their own unique style of discovery. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel supported as they engage with new ideas and...
5.0
"Lola's school has been so wonderful for our little -now two year old...play focused days, with healthy and natural homemade meals, cozy, clean environment with outside time focus as well as lots of great learning. Lola is super caring, safe and thoughtful - just...

Allison S.


KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

238 Country Club Drive, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(6)

Located in what feels like the countryside of South San Francisco, I am conveniently located 5 minutes from 280 and 101. I have been running the daycare for 2 years and have over 18 years of working with children under my belt. My daycare room is full of natural light and I have a large outdoor...
5.0
"An absolute wonderful environment for my son. Dana make everything warm and inviting, my son loves going to her daycare. All the kids there have such a fun relationship together, they are kind, helpful and so happy! "

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Potrero Space Preschool

Potrero Space Preschool

824 Carolina St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2700/mo

5.0

(4)

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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Sweet Arts LLC

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...

Cativar Daycare

Cativar Daycare

480 San Anselmo Av South, San Bruno, CA

Lic#414005042 We are a licensed in-home daycare serving parents with children 6 weeks to 5 years old. We offer: Full-time, part-time and drop-in Homemade food prepared with fresh and local ingredients (vegan option available for each meal) A warm safe and home-like environment with...

Claudette M. Garma

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...

The Learning Tree Daycare

The Learning Tree Daycare

318 Magnolia Ave., South San Francisco, CA

We are an intimate close knit family daycare locate in the heart of South San Francisco. We offer curriculum and preparation for pre-school and kindergarten. Part of their curriculum will include Spanish Immersion Circle time, which will include topics and activities that will teach them skills that...

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA

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...

Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena

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...

Magic Kingdom Of Learning

Magic Kingdom Of Learning

701 27th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Magic Kingdom of Learning is now ENROLLING infants and toddlers. Please come and join us for Pre-K and K programs. September Discounts Available due to a lot of kids graduating, so come and enroll with us and claim a discount! Our daycare offers: - Big and clean / disinfected and the...

Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School

Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School

5727 Geary Blvd, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

Full time tuition per month: $2100 Part-time (3 days a week): $1650 Part-time (2 days a week): $1200 Just Kids Preschool is a new CHINESE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL in CENTRAL RICHMOND DISTRICT. Our philosophy is a blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and HighScope. We are a small family owned...

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

2124 TARAVAL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2560/mo

Panda Children's Center offers both at our fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco, CA. With a stellar ratio of 1 teacher for every 6 students, we provide every child with the attention they need to thrive. This ensures the best possible development for the mind and body as well as...

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF THE WEST COAST

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF THE WEST COAST

25 LAKE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2078/mo

Welcome to Montessori Children’s House of the West Coast (MCH), a unique and joyful Montessori preschool in San Francisco. The Montessori method is rooted in a deep respect for children’s natural desire to learn and celebrates the distinct qualities of each child. Step into our classrooms and you...

Blueside Preschool

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...

Everbloom

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...

World of Learning and Fun

World of Learning and Fun

2279 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA

World of Learning and Fun has been in the business for over 30 years since 1981 with an active, loving atmosphere. World of Learning and Fun is a large and newly equipped daycare with a homelike setting where children feel motivated, comfortable, safe, and free to take on life's experiences. WLF...

Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave- DUPLICATE

Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave- DUPLICATE

1214 20th Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2500/mo

Building Kidz on 20th Ave is proud to provide our community high-quality infant, toddler and preschool care. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their...

Sunrise Day Care

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...

C5 Children's School

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,...

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