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

CLC PRESCHOOL

5.0

I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by the wonderful director (Noor), genuinely cares about the total wellbeing of every child. My son has flourished in all aspects of his development—physically,...

- Care member

ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

5.0

I have had two sons enrolled at St. Michael’s. My youngest is still there. The staff is so caring and goes above and beyond. Mary is very communicative and works with you if there are any issues. They treat your children like they are family and we have nothing but trust and respect for all the...

- Care member

Stemsprouts Preschool

5.0

A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!

- Meghan O.

CCLC Shores

5.0

The management and staff at CCLC Shores have created a loving, educational, and fun environment for my two little ones. It's truly our home away from home.

- Jenny D.

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.

Drop-in child care in Redwood City, CA

CLC PRESCHOOL

CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON STREET, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(4)

We are an inclusive program for ALL students. Our program is a play-based preschool with a strong focus on school readiness. All our educators have their bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and we strive to teach our students independence, social skills, and academics all while they’re...
5.0
"They are one of a kind, I have all my three kids that attends and one is special needs and they are all over everything. They take attention to detail on each kids likes/dislikes. My children have been going since summer of 2022. They are really good with updating...

Joseph H.


ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

401 HUDSON STREET, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $2250/mo

5.0

(2)

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.
5.0
"I have had two sons enrolled at St. Michael’s. My youngest is still there. The staff is so caring and goes above and beyond. Mary is very communicative and works with you if there are any issues. They treat your children like they are family and we have nothing...

Care member


Stemsprouts Preschool

Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!"

Meghan O.


CCLC Shores

CCLC Shores

1050 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA

3.0

(2)

We provide childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years using a Guided Discovery curriculum which allows children to learn through doing hands on projects. Classrooms are divided by age and development of each particular child to enhance their development to their fullest potential. Located near...
5.0
"The management and staff at CCLC Shores have created a loving, educational, and fun environment for my two little ones. It's truly our home away from home."

Jenny D.


Lillian's Daycare

Lillian's Daycare

1500 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA

I am placing this add for my daughter's daycare provider as she is wonderful and happens to have an opening: She has been in business over 17 years; always done daycare, and has raised 5 of her own children, and has two grandchildren. She speaks Spanish in the home, and her children all speak...

I consider myself a very honest and responsible person I like to interact with children I have more than 30 years taking care of children and I have 2 years with my home day care. I speak to the children all the time in Spanish and I also give them homemade and very healthy meals since I am part of...

Rosita's Child Care

1768 Woodside Road, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $2000/mo


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


Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LANE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"The teachers are caring and understanding. They have a really good curriculum. They are good at working with the students."

Banael G.


Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(6)

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...
5.0
"I highly recommend Tiki-Land Daycare in Palo Alto. My daughter attends and I cannot say enough about how much love and attention she is given. They are very hands-on with the kids, prepare nutritious homemade meals, do craft projects daily and go to the park often...

Joseph G.


LITTLE TROOPERS

LITTLE TROOPERS

1032 INVERNESS DRIVE, SAN CARLOS, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

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....
5.0
"Little Troopers Daycare is an exceptional place. My little one has been there for a year and absolutely loves it. Ana the owner is truly one of the best care providers who loves the children as if they are her own. She goes above and beyond to keep the kids busy,...

Kasie


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

5.0

(2)

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,...
5.0
"Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative at all times! Highly recommend."

Karen A.


CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DRIVE, SAN MATEO, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Our 3yo attended CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL for about 5 months. It was the perfect fit. We noticed a boost in his confidence, social skills and appreciation for reading during his time there. I’d rate them a 5"

Miguel H.


Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

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...

ESPINOZA, YADIRA

ESPINOZA, YADIRA

1206 31st Ave, SAN MATEO, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

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...

🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and...

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...

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

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...

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
"I wasnt able to get child care from her however she is so very sweet and helpful. I had called her because I needed a daycare for me 2 month old infant. Although she had no spots available she referred me to someone she highly recommended. I can tell you out of the...

Asi A.


Playschool

150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA

Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Redwood City, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 25 listed drop-in child care.