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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Menlo Park, CA

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

5.0

Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.

- Care member

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

5.0

AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.

- Care member

Jennifer's Family Child Care

5.0

Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and development. The place is sooo...

- Lizbeth H.

Kids Art Daycare

5.0

My two kids go to Ms. H's art daycare, and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are very attentive, capturing lots of photos and serving plenty of delicious meals. The kids also have the opportunity to learn painting, and they really enjoy themselves.

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ESPINOZA, YADIRA

5.0

Yadira communicates very well about child behavior and other developmental needs. Teaches action songs, numbers and alphabets There are activities based on different holidays or special days in the month. Day care has good amount of space for kids to play. Serves fresh meals and looks after kids as...

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Menlo Park, CA

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

5.0

(1)

We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of...
5.0
"I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park location and we had our next child we couldn’t wait to go there even though it is a little bit of a further drive in the opposite...

Clarissa E.


Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 Henderson Ave, MENLO PARK, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Project-based,...

BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK - OLD DASHBOARD

BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK - OLD DASHBOARD

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of...

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

5.0

(2)

We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy...
5.0
"AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

Care member


Jennifer's Family Child Care

Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants...
5.0
"Jennifer is the best! She is caring, loving and has great patients with children."

Gaby


Kids Art Daycare

Kids Art Daycare

Normandy Dr, NEWARK, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(5)

I have 16 years experience in my own daycare plus 10 years at children center. I have BA in fine art , AA in ECE, courses with Medical Terminology, Child Nutrition, Child Psychology. We provide daily fresh cook meals included dinner. We provide organic food. We have story time , yoga , reading ,...
5.0
"The Kids Art Daycare Staff are very friendly and care for our child. They are not only teach our child how to paint/drawing/artsy stuff but also teach how to read and count. Highly recommend anyone"

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ESPINOZA, YADIRA

ESPINOZA, YADIRA

1206 31st Ave, SAN MATEO, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

5.0

(2)

Sandy's Child Care is a Spanish bilingual play-based program where children get to explore the world through child-centered learning. It is a "yes" space, where children are encouraged to pursue their interests and curiosities. In addition to free play and activities guided by the children's...
5.0
"She does really well at taking car of my child. She feeds him good. she is really great with kids and she always works with me. "

Maybelle T.


Stemsprouts Preschool

Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA

STEMsprouts is a high quality preschool program located in a beautiful residential area of Redwood City. Our program is led by a board certified behavior analyst with 17 years of experience in early childhood development and science-based learning. All staff hold bachelor degrees or higher. We offer...

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LANE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

At Learning Nest Montessori Preschool, we are passionately committed to cultivating a rich, nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive at their own pace. Our thoughtfully designed Montessori-inspired curriculum is centered around fostering a deep love of...

ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

401 HUDSON STREET, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $2250/mo

At the heart of our center is a profound and sincere love for each and every child. We understand that nurturing is as essential as education, and we go the extra mile to provide a warm and caring environment where children feel cherished and valued.

SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

1271 WEST EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine...

CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DRIVE, SAN MATEO, CA

Creative Learning Preschool is located in San Mateo, CA. Our address is 3399 CSM Dr. San Mateo CA 94402 We care for students from ages 2-6. The teacher to student ratio is low-5 to 1. Our curriculum is play and fundamental education based: early reading, word recognition, geometrical shape...

LITTLE TROOPERS

LITTLE TROOPERS

1032 INVERNESS DRIVE, SAN CARLOS, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

Little Troopers is your home away from home. Since 2009 at Little Troopers Child Care, we have committed to spirited learning, growth, development, and fun. We devote ourselves to providing an environment filled with love, understanding, good humor, adventure, and a diversity of learning activities....

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA

Tikiland is a new Daycare & Preschool offers two programs: a preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an infant program for children 6 weeks - 2 years. Tikiland is the perfect hybrid between Montessori and play based learning. At Tikiland we believe that children need to spend lots of time...

Happy Hearts Childcare

Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251, Sunnyvale, CA

Happy Hearts Childcare is a play-based, hands-on learning facility. We love to play, learn and have fun in a small environment with lots of personal attention! Although we are a play-based daycare, your child will develop gross and fine motor skills, critical and cognitive thinking, social &...

Julie's Family Day Care

Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

We love kids! We are very patient and caring, pay attention to every step during their grow and listen to every word they speak to us! We also provide organic nutritious food and fruits to keep them healthy while teaching them to learn through playing with educational toys.

FIRST SCHOOL

FIRST SCHOOL

625 HAMILTON AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA

At First School our experienced family of teachers nurture our community of children with engaging curriculum including social and emotional and play based learning. Our ratio of 1 to 5 allows each teacher to work closely with children as they grow and learn from each other in a mixed classroom...

Rosita's Child Care

1768 Woodside Road, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $2000/mo

5.0

(3)

5.0
"She's amazing. She's taken care of our kids from like 2 weeks old, all the way up to 6 years old now. We call her Grandma. We think she's an amazing person. She's become part of our family. I absolutely, you know, trust her with my kids and recommend her to any...

Kate G.


Feeling Good Daycare

Feeling Good Daycare

1623 Van Buren St, San Mateo, CA

4.8

(5)

I am willing to offer you the service of my Daycare (Feeling Good) in case you work or live around the San Mateo Area. He/She will be provided with great care and learning Spanish (optional) at the same time, then pick him/her up whenever you are free. I am currently caring a child of 11 months old....
5.0
"Ms. Soledad and her daughter, Magaly, have provided care for our daughter since she was 6 months old. We have been so blessed to have a found their daycare. Our daughter is given love and guidance in this well organized/run establishment. Highly recommended!"

Carolyn Z.


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