Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Sacramento, CA
We have 34 drop-in child care in Sacramento, CA! Compare and find the best drop-in child care to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your drop-in child care needs
Match with highly rated local drop-in child care near you
Compare drop-in child care and tour the ones that best fit your family
Recent drop-in child care reviews in Sacramento, CA
Jo's Smile Childcare
5.0
Smile Childcare is fantastic and I highly recommend! She has looked after our baby girl full time from 5 months old until 11 months old and we feel like we struck gold with her. Jo is very caring, dependable, and proactive. She has many years of experience and any family that has the chance to hire...
- Care member
Little Heartbeats Daycare
5.0
My daughters attended Ms. Elza's daycare for over a year before starting preschool. We were very happy with our experience, the girls were always excited to go in the mornings and felt very welcomed. Ms Elza provides a variety of activities so every day is exciting and different, but the routines...
- Tanya K.
Jo's Smile Childcare - Offering Personal In-home Licensed Daycare
5.0
Jo's Smile Childcare offers a warm and stimulating environment tailored to our 12-month-old daughter and 2-year-old son. In this cozy setting, Jo creates sensory-rich spaces for infants and engaging areas for toddlers, fostering development and joy. Her dedication to personalized care is evident in...
- Care member
Ha'Reesha Childcare
4.0
Reliable, provides transportation and my children love her ❤️
- Care member
Drop-in child care in Sacramento, CA
5.0
(4)
**New Openings for 1-5 year olds**
Welcome to Jo's Smile Childcare!
Jo's Smile Childcare is an In-Home Licensed Daycare that is located in Sacramento, CA. We accept young children from ages 0-7 years of age. We offer quality and affordable childcare through our work with private pay clients...
5.0
" I highly recommend Jo for all your childcare needs! From changing and feeding my 2 year old son as an infant, to teaching him shapes and colors as a toddler; Jo truly does it all! My son absolutely adores her and just within the 1st the few months of childcare...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Welcome to Little Heartbeats Daycare! We are a state licensed in-home daycare located in Sacramento, CA.
-CPR & First Aid, Preventative Health & Safety Certified
-10+ years of experience with children of all ages
-Located right off the freeway for easy drop off/pick up
-Clean and safe...
5.0
"Our daughter has been with Elza for over a year now and she has blossomed being there. She has learned how to share and play with other kids of various ages and her vocabulary has exploded. She often comes home having learned new games (ex. hide and seek), counting...
Amy ..
Jo's Smile Childcare - Offering Personal In-home Licensed Daycare
4000 Valley High Drive, Sacramento, CA
5.0
(13)
Welcome to Jo's Smile Childcare!
Jo's Smile Childcare is an In-Home Licensed Daycare that is located in Sacramento, CA. We accept young children from ages 0-7 years of age. We offer quality and affordable childcare through our work with private pay clients and we also accept Child Action....
5.0
"Jo's Smile Childcare has been a remarkable find for our family. Jo's nurturing approach and personalized attention have greatly impacted my 18 month old son's development. He's not only potty-trained and speaking more clearly but also learning shapes and colors in...
Danielle G.
4.5
(2)
I have been taking care of kids since I was 14 years old. I got my license November 2020. I work with few different kind of kids. I provide a safe environment where the kids can grow and learn how to become their awesome selves. I will offer a different programs and outings for kids during...
5.0
"Hareesha is a very nice young lady she help me with my autistic child. She is very calm with him. She’s also very reliable responsible. She is a very good help. I’ve been dealing with her for over five years. I will recommend anybody to use her for Child care. Very...
Care member
0236 - Childtime of Sacramento
2555 Millcreek Drive, SACRAMENTO, CA
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
0262 - Childtime of Natomas
2040 Club Center Dr, SACRAMENTO, CA
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
Building Kidz of Elk Grove
7511 West Stockton Boulevard, SACRAMENTO, CA
Welcome to the best child care center in Elk Grove! We are thrilled to be able to offer local parents conveniently located preschool, childcare, and even hourly drop-in services. In addition toddler care, child care, preschool and after school care, we have now added infant care to our growing list...
YOUNG EXPLORERS (PS)
8065 ELK GROVE FLORIN RD, #150, SACRAMENTO, CA
Looking for a Learning Center with quality education and Childcare that you can trust? Look no further!
Enroll with Young Explorers Learning Center today and save 50% off the first 2 months!
Serving ages: 6 weeks-5 years old.
We offer an educational learning environment and tuition...
Emmanuel Childcare - 8am - 5pm
8706 LA CROSSE WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA
Welcome to Emmanuel Child Care!
Over 13 years of Experience.
At Emmanuel Child Care, we provide nurturing, day time care for your little ones from 8 AM to 5pm, offering a safe and stimulating environment while you focus on your commitments.
Our program emphasizes art and activity-focused...
Whitney's Happy Family Child Care
340 Vista Cove Circle, Sacramento, CA
Now Enrolling Facility #343623601, CPR & AED YES.
-Core hours: 5am-11pm; Part-time, full-time or drop in options
*Child Action welcomed*
Hello, my name is Ms. Whitney. I am the director here at Whitney's Happy Family Childcare. We are open and we have openings.
Are you looking for a place...
Mini Dreamers Daycare
441 Eastbrook Way, Sacramento, CA
NOW ENROLLING! TODDLERS 2 & UP!! At Mini Dreamers, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational concepts, while always keeping the child's best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on,...
Crissy's Little Angels
395 Dragonfly Circle, Sacramento, CA
Crissy's Little Angels
Progessive Learning Child Care
We are now accepting applications for new enrollment!!!!!
"When you LEARN.......TEACH - When you GET......GIVE"
Crissy's Little Angels fosters a philosophy of providing a positive learning environment designed to guide children to discover...
Mather Preschool
10265 ROCKINGHAM DR STE 150, Sacramento, CA
Our mission is to promote equity in education from birth by providing a high-quality education for young children from diverse backgrounds, encompassing cognitive, emotional, social and physical development, in a safe and caring environment in alignment with (QRIS) national standards.
Mather...
ASSIST Daycare & Academy
4049 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Our programs currently serve families with potty-trained children 2.5 to 12 years of age, and we are looking forward to enrolling you! Reserve your spot today!
Our closed, secured campus has plenty of space for social distancing; a sensational indoor gym and performing arts facility; a huge...
Sweetz Lovable Childcare 24/7
7235 French Rd, Sacramento, CA
Hello,
If you are in need of quality childcare in the South Sacramento area I may be able to help!
*6wks-12yrs
*I have excellent educational background and experience with children
*Childcare is open 24/7
-Days, Evening, Weekends(per early arrangements), Overnight, Drop-In, Emergency...
Little Friends Montessori School
100 Ainger Circle, Sacramento, CA
Little Friends Montessori School is an in home establishment located in Sacramento, California, in the Natomas community.
The school is taught by an accredited Montessori teacher with 20 years of experience.
We offer healthy ORGANIC meals and a clean environment.
CPR trained....
Little Blue House Preschool and Early Learning
6350 34th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Little Blue House Preschool and Early Learning, LIC 343 620 961. I am located in South Sacramento near Fruitridge and 65th. I am a licensed child care provider; however, I do not babysit. I am an Early Childhood Educator. I have a Master's Teacher's permit granted by the state of California. I also...
1984
4519 Galbrath Dr, Sacramento, CA
Hello families. I am a mom of 3. Since I was a teen I always find myself babysitting and having a home full of kids. We hang out outside or we are dancing and singing around the house. Drawing coloring playing with action figures or lightsabers. I currently have room for one family, I should have my...
Tiny Tots Kinder Care
5647 Ayala Way, Sacramento, CA
Mission Statement -
At Tiny Tots Kinder Care it is our mission to provide top quality childcare for children in a safe, nurturing and educational environment. We strive to provide a childcare setting that meets the social, cognitive and physical development of each child. It is our goal to provide...
We are a brand new facility in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, conveniently located near Fulton and El Camino. Our teachers are all licensed, background checked, and passionate about working with children. We accept all forms of subsidy as well as private pay. We serve breakfast, lunch, and...
Showing 1 - 20 of 34
Additional Drop-In Child Care Services
Drop-In Child Care Articles
The 3 baby food stages: What foods and when
March 21st, 2025 Making the leap from breast milk or formula to solids and then eventually to table food is an exciting time. But it’s also a little confusing because t... Read more
16 easy fire safety crafts for preschoolers
March 19th, 2025 It may not be as fun a topic as, say, superheroes or unicorns, but discussing fire safety with preschoolers is crucial. According to the ... Read more
What is a babysitter and what are their main duties?
March 18th, 2025 A babysitter is just one of many in-home child care options available to families — and job options available to caregivers looking for work in child c... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays
March 17th, 2025 During spring in the U.S., stores fill with colorful Easter eggs and pastel pink and yellow packages of Easter candy. But Easter is not the only important ce... Read more
22 ‘girl power’ quotes for raising confident girls
March 17th, 2025 From the time we’re born, we’re taught that girls and boys are different. We see it everywhere: the baby clothes aisle where one side is pink and... Read more
FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Sacramento, CA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in Sacramento, CA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Sacramento, CA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in Sacramento, CA?
When you drop your child off near you in Sacramento, CA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in Sacramento, CA?
Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Sacramento, CA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.
What times are available for drop-in child care in Sacramento, CA?
Drop-in child care hours in Sacramento, CA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.
Ratings for Sacramento, CA drop-in child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Drop-In Child Care in Sacramento, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 34 listed drop-in child care.