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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Hawthorne, CA

Legacy Early Learning Academy

5.0

We absolutely love Legacy Early Learning Academy. The learning experience they offer is more efficient and effective than anyone else! 10 stars!!!

- Mina M.

Sing With Me Family Childcare

5.0

5 stars! I love the location and the staff is great! Meals are very good quality, and the facility is always fresh and clean!

- Miss D.

STEPPING STONE CHILD CARE

5.0

My 2 daughters went to Stepping Stone for 2 years. I LOVE MONICA and they did as well. The first day my daughter went she sat right down and joined the circle time lesson. I love that Monica follows a Montessori approach, the kids have plenty of play and outside time, and she provides a healthy...

- Care member

Amalia Daycare

5.0

Our son Freddie spent a wonderful year here and we credited Ivo and Natalie for contributing greatly to the well-adjusted, kind, loving child he's become. It was a joy to know every time he was dropped off that he would be surrounded by love, kindness and understanding!

- Matthew W

McKoy Home Daycare

5.0

I probably made the best decision of my life by moving my nephew to McKoy home daycare. Not only has he made tons of friends he has showed improvement in his communication skills and has advanced drastically. I'll recommend anybody to let their child join into McKoy home daycare. The owner whose...

- Natasha F.

Drop-in child care in Hawthorne, CA

LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER

LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER

13801 INGLEWOOD AVENUE, HAWTHORNE, CA

Starting at $1240/mo

LOK’s mission is to provide families an affordable, caring and safe learning environment for children from ages two years through school age, with a focus on preschool children. LOK focuses its services on children and employs a dedicated staff committed to providing a high-quality, cognitively...

Lala Land Family Daycare

Lala Land Family Daycare

4811 W. 137th Street, Hawthorne, CA

Hello to all Parents, My name is Nancy and I have small daycare at my home. We are located in Wiseburn, CA. We have a spot available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The daycare program includes the following: *Outdoor play (weather permitted). *A...

Legacy Early Learning Academy

Legacy Early Learning Academy

312 S Oleander Ave suite b, COMPTON, CA

5.0

(2)

Compton Legacy Early Learning Academy is an engaging, interactive and fun child care center with a passion for serving parents who need a helping hand with their child care needs. We understand that with the right care and attention, your child can have a fun experience and learn essential skills,...
5.0
"We absolutely love Legacy Early Learning Academy. The learning experience they offer is more efficient and effective than anyone else! 10 stars!!!"

Mina M.


Sing With Me Family Childcare

Sing With Me Family Childcare

20208 Wadley, CARSON, CA

Starting at $1248/mo

5.0

(3)

Sing With Me Family Childcare is located in Carson,CA. Our program provide 24 hour care 7 days a week. Mack Family Childcare believes in providing kindergarten readiness and the way we do this is by creating a routine that consist of free play, table time, circle time, an outside free play. Our...
5.0
"We love everything about this place! In a great neighborhood, the staff is great and communicate very well! They were so helpful! My kids were well fed, and good quality food. Inside is really nice! My son loves it!"

Kimberli K.


STEPPING STONE CHILD CARE

STEPPING STONE CHILD CARE

9231 South 7th Ave, INGLEWOOD, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(8)

Stepping stone is a full-day, Home-based early education center serving children 6 weeks to 5 years old. At the center of our philosophy is the understanding that young children experience the world and begin learning through their play. At Stepping Stone we are building the foundation for later...
5.0
"My 2 daughters went to Stepping Stone for 2 years. I LOVE MONICA and they did as well. The first day my daughter went she sat right down and joined the circle time lesson. I love that Monica follows a Montessori approach, the kids have plenty of play and outside...

Care member


Amalia Daycare

Amalia Daycare

2503 20th St, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(4)

We are the ONLY multilingual Vegan daycare in West LA. At Amalia Daycare, we approach each child as an unique individual with their own talents and one-of-a-kind needs. Our goal is to create a loving and caring environment and to help our children grow in a most loving and natural atmosphere. Our...
5.0
"I viewed several other daycares before picking this one. Of all of the ones I saw, this one looked the cleanest, the children in it seemed the happiest and the lady running it (Natalie) as well as the other staff seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of the kids...

Irene W.


Greenwood Family Daycare

Greenwood Family Daycare

1101 W 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA

We offer extended hours and drop in care. Crystal Stairs and Drew are accepted. Transportation is provided for school age kids only. Meals, curriculum, and fun activities are provided. Don't delay call Jenea at (323) 301 - 8804. Spaces are available.

Brella - Playa Vista

Brella - Playa Vista

12746 W Jefferson Blvd, PLAYA VISTA, CA

We make child care easy. Meet your new village. We offer loving infant care and preschool for little ones 3 months - 6 years. You decide your schedule and location, we make it work. From your every day routine to your last minute needs. Our play-based curriculum is designed to support your...

FUTURE STARS ACADEMY

FUTURE STARS ACADEMY

4946 W. 20TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA

Starting at $1445/mo

Future Stars Academy offers a safe, nurturing, and fun environment in which infants, preschoolers, and kindergarteners can thrive and achieve. We’re a private, academic program that immerses children in STEM, multiculturalism, healthy habits, play-based learning, and lots of awesome activities &...

Tender Years Child Care

Tender Years Child Care

5912 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Tender Years Child Care offers a wonderful, loving environment for your growing little one. Our goal is to provide an environment for your child to explore, create, and learn through structured learning and free play. We dedicate our time to help your child build their independence. We promote...

Future Stars Academy

Future Stars Academy

2320 pacific coast hwy, LOMITA, CA

Starting at $323/mo

Future Stars Academy offers a safe, nurturing, and fun environment in which infants and preschoolers can thrive and achieve. We’re an academic program that immerses children in STEM, multiculturalism, healthy habits, play-based learning, and lots of awesome activities & events. Our goal is for our...

Wilhamer Child Care

Wilhamer Child Care

349 E 137th Street, Los Angeles, CA

We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Ages 1 month - 12 years old. Before and After school care is available. Pick-Up and Drop-Off to and from school is available. LIC#198016932 INFANT AGES 1 month - 2 years. Develop gross motor skills by strengthening the muscle coordination needed for activities...

McKoy Home Daycare

McKoy Home Daycare

4520 Abbey Pl, LOS ANGELES, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

At McKoy Home Daycare, our mission is to provide safe and nurturing child care services that promote child development and growth. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where children can learn and play.
5.0
"I probably made the best decision of my life by moving my nephew to McKoy home daycare. Not only has he made tons of friends he has showed improvement in his communication skills and has advanced drastically. I'll recommend anybody to let their child join into...

Natasha F.


Richter Sisters Babysitting Co.

Richter Sisters Babysitting Co.

Harriman Ln, Redondo Beach, CA

Richter Sisters Babysitting Co. has you covered! After years of working in the child care industry, Grace took notice of the lack of availability in consistently available and easily accessible date night child care in the South Bay and started this business to fulfill that need. Our business...

Ms Kim's Family Childcare

Ms Kim's Family Childcare

713 West 54th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Hello, my name is Ms. Kim and I have a BA in Human Development also I am a certified, licensed, credible teacher who provides care for children's physical and emotional needs. We are an all-inclusive Family Childcare Center located in the city of Carson on the boarder of Long Beach, Calif. We...

Hands On Fun Preschool & Infant Center

Hands On Fun Preschool & Infant Center

1511 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA

Our staff strives to meet the individual needs of each child in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development and to foster competence in our children because we believe to obtain competence one will experience joy and success. We believe children learn best through...

Brella

Brella

12746 W Jefferson Blvd. Suite 33100, Los Angeles, CA

Brella offers flexible infant care, preschool, and kids camp options for children 3 months-12 years old. Our fully-licensed, state of the art center offers the highest quality of care, innovative, age-based curriculum, and full-service support for families. Life is vibrant and ever-changing....

Mommy's Black Book

Mommy's Black Book

10866 Washington Blvd. 840, Culver City, CA

Our mission is to provide respectable and trustworthy childcare that meets the delicate needs of every family. We are an exclusive and member-only based network, connecting our community and our childcare providers. Our selective hiring process involves each of our childcare providers having a...

Miniature Minds Childcare

Miniature Minds Childcare

Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Here at Miniature Minds, we believe in providing quality childcare in a safe, intimate, creative learning environment for your little one to grow and develop. Our mission is to emphasize your child's unique personality and personal development. Every day our goal is to nurture their milestones while...

Babe Jackson provides two services here at Tiny Babe's Playhouse Child Care, childcare and tutoring services. TBP is a home away from home for your child(ren) ages 0-6 yrs old. It is also our TBP Fast Track Tutoring location for students in need of catching up or wanting to remain above average and...

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