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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Oakland, CA

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

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.

The Village Center

5.0

This place is amazing! The space is so engaging, and the caretakers are wonderful. Our two-year old took to the place and the caretakers immediately. After just a day, he was excited to go back. They have drop-in care by the hour, which you can use for an hour or a day, which was amazing. I...

- Clara L.

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

PLAYCATION LLC

5.0

My kids always come here and have a blast! We've been here several times and it's always a great experience. I actually can't get my kids to leave when it's time to go. Great prices and very friendly staff.

- Symone H.

Drop-in child care in Oakland, CA

PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

3538 GOLDEN GATE WAY, LAFAYETTE, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

Pillar Kids is a safe, clean, fun environment for children to create, investigate, and build relationships. Pillar Kids caters to the unique needs of your child, with low educator-to-child ratios that allow for intentional, individualized learning. We support children’s learning through our...

Fox & Bear DayCare

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.

Little Sun Rays Child Care

Little Sun Rays Child Care

20128 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA

We are a Child care provider ready to assist with efficiency and love, please check our website for more info. or just call (510) 350-6966

My name is Letticia Kremer. I live in San Lorenzo, CA along with my husband and my three children. I run a daycare out of my home. I will prepare all meals and provide snacks for children. I organize activities and crafts. I drop off and pick up children who go to school local. For more details...

Alice's Adorable Babies Home Day Care

14935 Donald Ave, San Leandro, CA

Open from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. I take all babies from 0-4 years old I do part time care, full time, drop ins, weekend care, Valentine's day etc...I am a Infant/Toddler Teacher.

Jenn's Daycare

Jenn's Daycare

19318 Parkview Road, Castro Valley, CA

My name is Jennifer, and I'm a wife and mother of a 6 year old son! We have lived in Rocklin for a little over 2 years and we absolutely love it! I'm an active, stay at home mom, that loves kids and understands how busy our schedules can get. I enjoy going to the gym, being outdoors, reading, and...

Happy Bees Child Care And Preschool

1000 Island Dr., Alameda, CA

Dear Parents: My name is Rebecca. I am a licensed child care provider for Bay Farm Island Care Center. I have a CA teacher permit and a child development degree. I am also a bilingual teacher, in Mandarin and English. I have been working at Head Start and Early Head Start center for five years....

Orinda Afternoons

Orinda Afternoons

103 El Toyonal, Orinda, CA

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...

Aunti Moni's Preschool

15928 Mills Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA

Since 2003, our motto has been to "make learning fun!" We encourage parental input and implement your suggestions in order to foster a teamwork type of environment that is nurturing and secure. We have been a popular choice among educators. Children here get along well with each other, are well...

Amy's Family Child Care

701 China Basin Street 113, San Francisco, CA

Amy's Family Childcare is a mandarin-immersion daycare located at 701 China basin street of San Francisco. we nurture a love for languages, learning and laughter. We serves children from 3 months to 5years of age. We always believed that children are natural learners. They are born with a curiosity...

Golden Apple Family Daycare

2383 West 136th Avenue, San Leandro, CA

Golden Apple Daycare is a family-oriented, home daycare and learning center for children ages 0 to 5. Based in San Leandro, California, we are dedicated to providing a quality child care service for your little loved ones. We understand that the first 5 years of a child's life are fundamentally the...

Baby Talk Family and Community Child Care

785 Wrin Ave, San Leandro, CA

Serving low income and primarily families looking for a family based childcare. BTFCC works to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. BTFCC also specializes in special need child an/or with diagnosed disabilities.

Mei Home Care Services

1151 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Alameda, CA

Trust your love ones' comfort and safety to Mei Home Care Services. Our caregivers are thoroughly screened and certified in CPR. We perform criminal background checks, reference checks, and skills and aptitude testing on all our employees. Whether you need assistance with the activities of...

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! "

Care member


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.


The Village Center

The Village Center

169 Port Rd, Kennebunk, ME

5.0

(2)

New nursery school in the lower village of Kennebunk/Kennebunkport! We are now accepting applications for our last few remaining spots! Contact : villagechilddc@gmail.com Or www.thevillagecenterkbk.com For more information! Drop in care provided at our skills based learning center....
5.0
"Words cannot describe how happy I was to find this place. I was traveling with my toddler for work and was so at ease with the setup: it's basically a small version of a children's museum with staff who are incredibly good with children. I wish there were Village...

Jennifer


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
"Such a loving person, who truly has a passion for children!"

Ava B.


PLAYCATION LLC

PLAYCATION LLC

1367 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

We offer pay-by-the-hour Playcare for children ages 1-10. Currently, Hourly Playcare can be booked as far as 60 days out or scheduled same day, just 2 hours in advance. So you have the option to plan ahead or book for your last minute needs. Whether your regular provider isn't available, or...
5.0
"I love this place! I was able to go out and celebrate my anniversary kid free! It was such a relief to get a last minute break and have some free time to get all dolled up. We did a 5hr play and my kids had the time of their life! We didn't run into any issues....

Tymia D.


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.


Take A Break Playcare

Take A Break Playcare

2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children. We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...

Jonathan M.


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