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

Learn N Play Daycare

5.0

My daughter started this daycare in June 2021 when she was 14 months old, and I cannot begin to express how much she grew while she was there. She grew into a very cheerful mini human, who was very keen to go there every morning and did not want to come back in the evenings. She learnt to walk, run,...

- Prabal S.

"ET" Kids!

5.0

My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!

- Tina H.

Diane's Daycare

5.0

After 1 1/2 years of searching in frustration for a quality in-home child care provider for my 3 year old son, a very reputable source recommended Diane's Daycare. I am now a firm believer that research and referrals are of upmost importance when searching for quality child care. From our 1st...

- Jennifer W.

Cinderella

5.0

Haki really cares about children and treats them like her own. Kids really enjoy being in her care.

- David A

Veda Day Care and Learning Center

5.0

Our child has been going to Veda Day care for almost a year. I must say it has been an absolutely fantastic experience so far. I couldn't be happier with the nurturing environment my child is experiencing. First and foremost, the provider's passion for working with children was evident in every...

- Care member

Drop-in child care in San Jose, CA

Learn N Play Daycare

Learn N Play Daycare

2655 Primera Ct, San Jose, CA

5.0

(14)

Being a mother of two, I understand that leaving your kids can be frightening; therefore, we are dedicated to having your kids feel at home in our family daycare. We offer a preschool program that develops the social, emotional and physical well-being of every child. Our mission is to understand...
5.0
"We love Learn and Play Daycare. Our son attended the program for a year and a half and he thrived in it's nurturing and caring environment. We would highly recommend Learn and Play Daycare to anyone looking for a family oriented and well rounded child care...

Nick B


"ET" Kids!

"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

We are passionate about family! Each family is valued and each child is valued as an individual. I have over 35 years' experience and my partner has 15. We are committed to each child's growth building trust, joy and happiness through play, cooking, academics, field trips, parks, libraries, art,...
5.0
"My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!"

Tina H.


Diane's Daycare

Diane's Daycare

2389 Woodland Ave, San Jose, CA

5.0

(5)

Welcome to Diane's Daycare. My love is to provide your children with a safe, healthy, and home environment that fosters growth. I have been providing home daycare for my parents for over 20 years. Co-parenting is my underlying philosophy behind my passion for providing daycare. I work with...
5.0
"After 1 1/2 years of searching in frustration for a quality in-home child care provider for my 3 year old son, a very reputable source recommended Diane's Daycare. I am now a firm believer that research and referrals are of upmost importance when searching for...

Jennifer W.


KidsPark, Inc.

KidsPark, Inc.

5440 Thornwood Dr, San Jose, CA

Hourly Care On your own schedule. Come when you need us days, evenings and weekends. For young children new to childcare, keep your first visits short till they are comfortable with the routine. Back-up Care Be prepared. Come for a tour and register so you are ready if there is a...

Diane's Home Care

Diane's Home Care

1291 N 1st St., San Jose, CA

I am a stay at home mom of a three year old girl. I can care for up to two children toddler to preschool age. My daughter loves the company of other children and as an only child she is most happiest to have someone to play with during the day. I can care for children while their parents are at...

Ladybug's Day Care

Ladybug's Day Care

3412 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA

Hello! My name is Kari. I am 30 years old. I have been around kids my whole life, as I am the oldest of 8! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school. I went to college to be a preschool teacher but ended up in the world of Ophthalmology as a Surgery Coordinator and technician instead. I...

Noon's Playhouse

Noon's Playhouse

396 Hans Way, San Jose, CA

I have a licensed home Childcare in the San Jose area nestled in the Berryassa neighborhood. I am opening the Home Childcare center because I have a genuine love for children & enjoy seeing them reach their full potential. As a parent, I understand that it can take a lot of time & effort to find a...

Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

1353 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA

Hearts & Hands seeks to minister to the many families in this region with high quality preschools at affordable prices. Our preschools are open to every family in the community to use. We are committed to being safe, loving and excellent. We want our students to have a fun and rewarding time...

Smiling faces home daycare

Smiling faces home daycare

Maroel Drive, San Jose, CA

Hello Parents, I am a CPR/First Aid Licensed home daycare provider, i am running a small family home daycare in West San Jose, 95130. I have been caring for kids ages 3months - 2 years since 2017. I believe in building long tern relationship with the kids i care and the families. I accept kids from...

Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare

Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare

SPRINGSONG DR, San Jose, CA

Welcome to Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare! We provide high quality childcare service to children from 6 months to 5 years of age in North San Jose (Berryessa). To keep your children safe in daycare is our top priority, and we take it very seriously. We offer a bilingual curriculum in English &...

Cinderella

Cinderella

Curie Dr, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Haki. I can take care of your infants and toddlers in a safe, fun, educational environment with playground and activities. I do accept full-time, part-time, night time, weekend and summer. I teach alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors. I provide breakfast, snack or lunch according...
5.0
"Haki really cares about children and treats them like her own. Kids really enjoy being in her care."

David A


Looking for clients. Can look after up to 8 children at the moment.
5.0
"Our child has been going to Veda Day care for almost a year. I must say it has been an absolutely fantastic experience so far. I couldn't be happier with the nurturing environment my child is experiencing. First and foremost, the provider's passion for working...

Care member


CASTRO, KIM

4991 Houndshaven way, SAN JOSE, CA

5.0

(3)

5.0
"My son went there. She was instrumental helping him learn his numbers, and letters. He really enjoyed being in her care, he didn't want to leave."

Renee D.


First Steps (bilingual) Daycare

First Steps (bilingual) Daycare

811 Sunbrook Ct, San Jose, CA

We are a re-named company, Certified caregiver tia Maria Manriquez moved to America from Chile. She started her babysitting services in the early 1970's. She prepared her children for kindergarten, teaching them how to speak and read in both English and Spanish. All of her children were bilingual...

Home Care

Home Care

747 Brentwood Drive, San Jose, CA

Hello, my name is Luanne Santosuosso - I am a 43 year old stay at home mother of a two and half year old boy. I would love to care for another child age 0-3 years or older. I enjoy being with and working with children and I love teaching them about sharing, caring and good family values. I strive...

Lupe's Family Childcare

Lupe's Family Childcare

4658 Ventura Ave, San Jose, CA

At Lupe's Family Chilcare we provide a warm, secure and caring multicultural environment. Our goal is to develop a love for learning; stimulating children's cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and social skills which are key factors in preparing children for life long skills.

KidsPark,Inc.

2858 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 100, San Jose, CA

Our hourly childcare centers are for preschool and school age children. We are a unique childcare solution that offers a safe and fun play space that is available without reservations so you can drop in days, evenings and weekends whenever you need childcare.

Angelas Day Care

480 Wainwright Ave, San Jose, CA

Offering excellent homework help, safe and clean environment, and an experienced teacher. Toddler brain scan language insight, the brain has a critical window for language development between ages 2 and 4, brain scans suggest its never too late to learn. Daily after-school pick up and drop off to...

Precious Angels

Santa TeresaBlossom Ave., San Jose, CA

Hello Parents- Are you looking for reasonable,affordable daycare for your little angels? I have over 30 years of childcare experience and have two grown children of my own.We accept all state funded programs and will give a discounted rate on cash paying clients. We provided a safe,clean, and...

aachildcare

1561 Elka Ave, San Jose, CA

My home daycare has full time, part-time, and drop-in openings available for children, infant through school age. The daycare is open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. I offer these services: Prepare children to meet academic, language, social, and emotional skills required for...

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Ratings for San Jose, CA drop-in child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in San Jose, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 48 listed drop-in child care.