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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Encinitas, CA

In Home Child Care

5.0

Ava is my daughter, she has always been beautiful inside and out. She is just fantastic with children. Ava will value your children and love them like her own. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and finds the good in all things. Good Luck in your search, but I think she's the best! :)

- Ava's M

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!

- Samantha T.

Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

5.0

I wouldn't ask for a better place and care taker as Ms. Nicole. She is wonderful with kids and extremely patient. Best prices too!

- Jasmine W.

Clap Your Hands Childcare

5.0

Ms. Peggy is absolutely amazing! Our rainbow baby, Charlotte loves her and we sure do too. Being a foreign family it is definitely hard to excel Charlotte in developmental areas but Ms. Peggy has taught her so much and Charlotte just catches on so quickly. We are so thankful that Ms. Peggy is under...

- Solay

Porter Child Care

5.0

Brooklyn has been watching our son since he we moved to the area over six years ago. She has seen our family grow and supported us through major life events as well! Now our daughter who was born last year is cared for by Brooklynn and we would not allow anyone else but her watch our child....

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Encinitas, CA

Synergy HomeCare of San Diego

2236 Encinitas Blvd. Ste D, Encinitas, CA

Synergy HomeCare of San Diego Provides a Helping Hand We are an affordable, compassionate home care agency for family caregivers who want to keep their family members at home rather than choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility. Our attentive, dependable in-home caregivers can offer...

I offer child care in my home which specializes in newborn infant care, and toddler. I have an art college degree, and experience for over 15 years with expertise in early infant and toddler development. I am First Aid & CPR certified for infants and children. This child care provides a safe,...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

12742 Briarcrest Place, San Diego, CA

Over the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to work with many children in various capacities to include being a preschool teacher, nanny and mom. Infants and toddlers have always held a special place in my heart and are by far my favorite to care for. I received my education in Child...

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

LePort Montessori Solana Beach

1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA

LePort Montessori Solana Beach opened in September 2015 with Montessori programs for infants through sixth-grade. This is LePort s third Montessori school in North San Diego County. Since early 2014, when our elementary school in Carlsbad and our preschool in Encinitas opened, we've received many...

Mortazavi Samar family homedaycare

Mortazavi Samar family homedaycare

6730 Solterra Vista Pkwy, SAN DIEGO, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

• Philosophy of my Childcare is for children to learn: - How to live in a peaceable environment. SOLVING). - How to resolve conflict peacefully (PROBLEM - How to appreciate diversity. - How their ideas are unique. - How to feel safe and confident _ promote their creative mind Learning how...

Kids Care Spot Daycare

Kids Care Spot Daycare

3299 Valley Street, Carlsbad, CA

We are new to Care.com but been in business since 2003 so please look at our Google Reviews and check out our website! Kids Care Spot is a licensed and certified daycare and preschool. We offer an outstanding environment for your child to become a happy, smart, curious and secure being. We are a...

LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

3016 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA

At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the...

The Garden Preschool

The Garden Preschool

1930 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA

Our preschool offers a full curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilio in a warm play based garden setting. We will seamlessly weave our traditional preschool values and activities into our rich daily curriculum. We celebrate a love of learning and engage all children in discovery, language arts, math and...

Eco Sprouts Playschool

Eco Sprouts Playschool

PO Box 131522, Carlsbad, CA

~*~ Eco Sprout's Playschool ~*~ Caring for children 3 months - 5 years CARLSBAD CHILDCARE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE!! At Eco Sprout's we... <> Encourage a child's individual creativity <> Believe playtime is learning time. <> Serve organic meals. ~Non-GMO whenever possible~ <> Monthly...

Steps 4 Success

2818 Cazedera Drive, Carlsbad, CA

We at Steps 4 Success strive to keep open communication among our parents; through text message, picture message, daily report, monthly newsletter and conversation during pick up and drop off. We believe that the success of the children in our care is a direct connection to the communication and...

POWELL'S DAY CARE

405 SAN PLACIDO CT, Escondido, CA

POWELL'S DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL A LOVING, CARING, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. STATE LICENSED FOR 30 YEARS, STATE NUTRITION PROGRAM, CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I AM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND HAVE THE CAPACITY TO LOVE AND CARE FOR ALL...

Pilgrim Chldren's Center

2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA

Pilgrim Children's Center Preschool (age 2-5) and Full Day Kindergarten Full and Half Day Programs ($255-$915) Call to schedule a tour! Full Day Kindergarten $755 Extended Care $850 Registration $150 Materials Fee $25 Experienced Credential Teacher, Small Class Size (1:12), Common...

MoMs 4 ToTs

2175 Johnston Road, Escondido, CA

MoMs 4 ToTs full service In Home Day Care with flexible hours. Offering two shifts for day and night care. Day Care (7:00 am to 6:30 pm, currently accepting 2 children) and Night Care (8:30 pm until 5 am, only accepting a maximum of 1 children). Please call for more details. MoMs 4 ToTs offers...

In Home Child Care

In Home Child Care

3810 Pecan Ln, Mont Belvieu, TX

5.0

(2)

I am a stay-at-home mom of two. I have a passion for raising my children, and chose to make a full-time career out of it. My children are 2 & 3. I offer in home child care during the week, weekend date night sitting, and last minute drop offs. I live in the center of Mont Belvieu, TX in the...
5.0
"Ava is my daughter, she has always been beautiful inside and out. She is just fantastic with children. Ava will value your children and love them like her own. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and finds the good in all things. Good Luck in your search, but I...

Ava's M


Debbie S.

Debbie S.

1 Clarendon Hills Road, Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9

(9)

*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
5.0
"Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any...

Samantha T.


Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

641 Twin View Dr, Murfreesboro, TN

5.0

(1)

We provide weekly childcare services as well as drop-in care. We provide overnight care as well. Enroll at www.playhousedaycaredropin.org
5.0
"I wouldn't ask for a better place and care taker as Ms. Nicole. She is wonderful with kids and extremely patient. Best prices too!"

Jasmine W.


Clap Your Hands Childcare

Clap Your Hands Childcare

909 Knoll Ridge Way, Inman, SC

5.0

(7)

This is a contracted childcare and a drop in childcare service. We care for ages 6 weeks old up to 8 years old. Drop in childcare service (minimum age 1 years old) requires a minimum of 2 hours of childcare service ($15.00 per/hour). This is a family home daycare with a complete classroom set-up. We...
5.0
"My son had been with Clap Your Hands since he was 6 weeks old until he was 11 years old. When I first went there i was put on the wait list for a month. It was worth waiting. My son loves reading about 2-3 books a week. He is doing very well in school. Ms. Peggy...

Silvia S


Porter Child Care

Porter Child Care

PO Box 161253, Boiling Springs, SC

5.0

(17)

Hey! My name is Brooklynn Godwin. I am the owner and caregiver for Porter Child Care. I have over ten years experience in childcare. I have just recently graduated college and I am a part of the Air Force National Guard. I make my schedule as flexible as I can, by offering pick-ups, drop-offs, date...
5.0
"Brooklyn is amazing with my 1 1/2 year old. My daughter loves to go to her house every morning, she walks right in like she’s at home and comes home each day knowing new songs, words, numbers and even sign language! I wouldn’t trust anyone else to watch my babies! "

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Somerset Child Care

Somerset Child Care

10271 Highland Green Dr, Jerome, MI

5.0

(6)

Here at Somerset Child Care we appreciate you trusting us with your child. That is why we have late evening care available and last minute drop-ins along with weekends available to meet your work schedule as busy parents or if you just want to have a date night, you can drop off your child in a...
5.0
"Mrs Carolan, specializes in infant care She is very detailed with daily infant report. We trust her with our child, it gives me a very peaceful feeling that she cares so well. I had only 6 weeks of maternity leave, had to look no further for care, because Mrs....

Alex


Phoenix's Child Care

Phoenix's Child Care

8 Bimini Drive, Savannah, GA

5.0

(3)

Affordable,Reliable And Trustworthy In-Home Child Care Services CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED Available Monday-Friday Days Evenings Nights Full-Time Part-Time Drop-In Weekends And Overnights Slots Available Upon Request With Advance Notice Also Before And After Care Available For Georgetown And...
5.0
"I highly recommend phoenix child service.she great for last mins calls,work with my work hours most important love and care for my kids like they was her own..."

Monique B.


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