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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Sunnyvale, CA

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.

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.

"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.

ALOHA MONTESSORI

5.0

Aloha Montessori is a gem. I would like to start by pointing out that this preschool offers something no other preschool I know of does - weekly swim lessons with trained staff members at Maki Swim, which has been a neighborhood institution for years. The children eagerly running in at drop off...

- Care member

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

5.0

Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Sunnyvale, CA

SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

1271 WEST EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine...

Kinderhaus Childcare

Kinderhaus Childcare

1649 Eagle Drive, SUNNYVALE, CA

Starting at $2550/mo

We strive to offer a home environment in which we nurture the individuality of the growing child. The Kinderhaus home-based curriculum was created for the child to learn through play, imagination, singing, movement, arts and stories in the most natural setting. In addition, Kinderhaus offers a...

Happy Hearts Childcare

Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251, Sunnyvale, CA

Happy Hearts Childcare is a play-based, hands-on learning facility. We love to play, learn and have fun in a small environment with lots of personal attention! Although we are a play-based daycare, your child will develop gross and fine motor skills, critical and cognitive thinking, social &...

Julie's Family Day Care

Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

We love kids! We are very patient and caring, pay attention to every step during their grow and listen to every word they speak to us! We also provide organic nutritious food and fruits to keep them healthy while teaching them to learn through playing with educational toys.

Preschool curriculum Help Parents with Potty training Art and crafts Movement & Melody Language and Literacy Photographs of child play/learning Holiday celebrations Flexible Pick up/drop off times, with after hours care available In addition to English we can teach your child Russian...

A PLUS ACADEMY

569 E EL CAMINO REAL, Sunnyvale, CA

A+ academy is a Preschool / After-school / summer camps in Sunnyvale. It excels in providing education in a healthy, safe and caring environment to its children

Choo Choo Train Preschool

1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1, Sunnyvale, CA

Hello! We are Choo Choo Train Preschool located at 1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. We have excellent teacher to child ratio. Bilingual in English/Mandarin. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy, caring and learning environment for children between 2 to 6 years old. We also...

Licensed Day Care Provider

635 San Patricio Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

Hello My Family daycare has been in business since 1991. A lot of children have blessed my life. It is a safe, warm, loving environment. I'm CPR certified, first aid trained, certified as a teacher for years.I've achieved 5 Appreciation awards from the City of Sunnyvale for since 2008, extensive...

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


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
"Diane's Daycare was my son's first experience outside of our home and amongst his peers. First off, Diane had an incredibly acute understanding of toddlers' developmental needs, and was able to meet our family where we were at in terms of getting to know my son,...

John M.


"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.


ALOHA MONTESSORI

ALOHA MONTESSORI

995 APRICOT AVENUE, CAMPBELL, CA

5.0

(1)

Finding the right preschool for your child can be challenging and overwhelming. The first school they go to will shape their learning future. This is why, at Aloha Montessori, we believe in partnering with families to give children the best first transition out of the home. At Aloha, we "honor the...
5.0
"Aloha Montessori is a gem. I would like to start by pointing out that this preschool offers something no other preschool I know of does - weekly swim lessons with trained staff members at Maki Swim, which has been a neighborhood institution for years. The...

Care member


Building Kidz of Menlo Park

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park location and we had our next child we couldn’t wait to go there even though it is a little bit of a further drive in the opposite...

Clarissa E.


SAFARI KID

SAFARI KID

1402 Dempsey Road, Milpitas, CA

5.0

(3)

Safari Kid provides infant and toddler care, preschool and After School Program. Safari Kid focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. We celebrate kids' natural potential and desire...
5.0
"My child went to Safari Kid in Milpitas, CA. This is an excellent school with a well rounded curriculum. I happened to visit the Allen school - it's pretty big with spacious classrooms and a huge playground. Kids would enjoy it here."

Joseph


Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

Care member


ELAN PRESCHOOL

ELAN PRESCHOOL

40 EAST CARLO STREET, MILPITAS, CA

Starting at $1685/mo

When one thinks of what a preschool entails, they immediately think of the curriculum or available open hours. That can be said of any school. However, at Elan Preschool, we also specialize in ensuring that your child is happy, healthy, and ready to succeed as an individual and group member. Along...

Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

565 Robin Dr., Santa Clara, CA

I've been a childcare provider for 30+ years and have worked with hundreds of preschool and school-aged children. I have taught at public and private preschools, public elementary schools, and family daycare centers including Santa Clara Unified schools, Bowers, Washington Open, Wilson,...

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...

Butterflies Academy

Butterflies Academy

14103 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA

Butterflies Academy is a non-profit preschool in Saratoga. To learn more about our program and read our clients reviews, please visit our Facebook and Google pages: Google: https://goo.gl/mpTW34 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterfliesacademy/ References available upon request....

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LANE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

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...

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