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Recent drop-in child care reviews in San Bruno, CA

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...

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KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

5.0

Dana provides incredible care for our child. She is so enthusiastic and passionate about what she does. Her home set up caters for a multitude of activities that nurture both learning and play time. My son particularly enjoys her dedicated outside play area. We couldn’t be happier with Dana looking...

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Potrero Space Preschool

5.0

We recently enrolled our two-year-old daughter at Potrero Space Preschool a month ago, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. From day one, it has been a positive and enriching experience for both our daughter and our family. The Mandarin immersion program has been a great bonus. Our daughter...

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Lola's Child Care and Preschool

5.0

Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school, driving them around to various activities and spending time with them 2-3 times a week. They went to parks and museums on occasion, but our normal...

- Maria P.

Building Kidz of San Mateo North - CALL FOR FALL PROMO

5.0

Director is super nice. Kids get a lot of outdoor time which is a plus for my expectations.

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Drop-in child care in San Bruno, CA

Cativar Daycare

Cativar Daycare

480 San Anselmo Av South, San Bruno, CA

Lic#414005042 We are a licensed in-home daycare serving parents with children 6 weeks to 5 years old. We offer: Full-time, part-time and drop-in Homemade food prepared with fresh and local ingredients (vegan option available for each meal) A warm safe and home-like environment with...

Experienced child care provider with over 10 years in the business. We offer child care services for infant to toddler children (up to 5 years old). We cater to families in the Bay Area Peninsula, and located in San Bruno. We offer breakfast and lunch for the children, and are fully equipped...

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 takes great care of the kids and is really responsive. The kids really enjoy going to her daycare!"

Hannah S.


KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

238 Country Club Drive, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(6)

Located in what feels like the countryside of South San Francisco, I am conveniently located 5 minutes from 280 and 101. I have been running the daycare for 2 years and have over 18 years of working with children under my belt. My daycare room is full of natural light and I have a large outdoor...
5.0
"Dana is so friendly and easy to work with. She’s responsive and flexible and gives regular updates. We regularly go to her for drop in care and our child loves playing with all the amazing toys and fun games she has planned out. "

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Potrero Space Preschool

Potrero Space Preschool

824 Carolina St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2700/mo

5.0

(4)

Mandarin immersion project-based curriculum preschool in Potrero Hill. We offer full-time and part-time options and meals are included. Potty training is not required. We have a large on-site outdoor play space.
5.0
"Their space is large and clean, with plenty of light indoors. What they like most is that they have a big playground in their backyard."

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Lola's Child Care and Preschool

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

23 Rivas Avenue, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(2)

We believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by following their own unique style of discovery. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel supported as they engage with new ideas and...
5.0
"Lola's school has been so wonderful for our little -now two year old...play focused days, with healthy and natural homemade meals, cozy, clean environment with outside time focus as well as lots of great learning. Lola is super caring, safe and thoughtful - just...

Allison S.


The Learning Tree Daycare

The Learning Tree Daycare

318 Magnolia Ave., South San Francisco, CA

We are an intimate close knit family daycare locate in the heart of South San Francisco. We offer curriculum and preparation for pre-school and kindergarten. Part of their curriculum will include Spanish Immersion Circle time, which will include topics and activities that will teach them skills that...

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA

Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 1.5 - 5.5 years old. We have a location for children under 3.5 years old, and a separate location for children over 3.5 years. Our hours and rates are as follows: 3.5 and older Full time (Mon - Fri) 8:30am to 5:30pm $675 a week 3.5 and...

🌟 **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...
5.0
"Director is super nice. Kids get a lot of outdoor time which is a plus for my expectations."

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Everbloom

Everbloom

555 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA

Now Enrolling ages: 2-6 Summer Camp and Tutoring Program for ages: 6-8 Hours of operation 8:00AM - 5:30 PM (extended hours upon request) Hourly drop ins are available Monthly Date Night Mission: 90% of the brain is developed by the age of 5. The experiences your child has within these...

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

2124 TARAVAL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2560/mo

Panda Children's Center offers both at our fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco, CA. With a stellar ratio of 1 teacher for every 6 students, we provide every child with the attention they need to thrive. This ensures the best possible development for the mind and body as well as...

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...

World of Learning and Fun

World of Learning and Fun

2279 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA

World of Learning and Fun has been in the business for over 30 years since 1981 with an active, loving atmosphere. World of Learning and Fun is a large and newly equipped daycare with a homelike setting where children feel motivated, comfortable, safe, and free to take on life's experiences. WLF...

Creative Bug Preschool

Creative Bug Preschool

Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA

Creative Bug Preschool is a private forest school for children between the ages of two and six, focused on providing exceptional individualized care for each participant. Creative Bug emphasizes the importance of learning through exploration and expression, which is achieved through a variety of...

Vieira's Day Care

414 Skyline, DALY CITY, CA

Starting at $1700/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
"She is very caring with the kids! My son had a slight speech and social delay in his development and I could tell he was a very different kid after attending for a while. There was a lot of focus on the area, she would read and do special activities with him to...

Natalia D.


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
"My son had a great time at Felling Good. He was under Soledad's care for over a year and I can't say enough about his time there. He went there full time for the first month and then when he started preschool, Soledad picked him up at 3pm and watch him for the...

Violeta G


Fashion Island Preschool

1404 Queens Ave, San Mateo, CA

Fashion Island Preschool located in San Mateo, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children from six weeks old to school-age. The center offers After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Fulltime, Kindergarten,...

JamaJaz Family Day Care

San Pablo Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Mission Our ultimate goal is to create a loving atmosphere and stimulating environment for your child. We welcome your constructive criticism and suggestions on how we may better serve you and your child. Staff Our staff is highly experienced, CPR trained, and efficient. Our staff will ensure...

Parkside Preschool and Kindergarten

2425 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Each time one prematurely teaches a child something he could have discovered for himself, that child is kept from inventing it and, consequently, from understanding it completely. Jean Piaget Parkside Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Sunset District. We are licensed to serve children...

Footsteps Child Care at Cipriani

2525 Buena Vista Avenue, BELMONT, CA

Footsteps Child Care, Inc. provides infants, children, youth and their families with quality programs in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, through caring and professional staff and family involvement.

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