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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Alameda, CA

Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

5.0

I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it. Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home. I was nervous about sending my little girl to a daycare instead of employing a nanny at the house, mostly because I wasn't sure she would get the attention and...

- Maria T

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

5.0

The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them! We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare, for always taking the time to know...

- Jing X.

Thomas Family Child Care

5.0

I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree I immediately knew her daycare was where I wanted my son to be. She is warm, knowledgable and above all else my son loves her! The daycare feels...

- Angel P.

Forest Garden Day Care

5.0

I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very neat and tidy, with a beautiful...

- Lucia

Gloria's Daycare

5.0

Gloria has been caring for my almost 2 yo son since he was just 6 months old. He gets so excited to spend the day with her and the other children and I feel so good leaving him with her. Gloria’s home is bright, clean, and filled with toys. She prepares wholesome meals and snacks for the kids,...

- Julia G.

Drop-in daycares in Alameda, CA

Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

609 Sheffield Rd., Alameda, CA

5.0

(2)

Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of...
5.0
"we have the best services for your kids. our goald is our kids have the primary education, and is very important your kids learn about said always thank you,you are welcome, excuseme."

Araceli A.


Weebit Preschool And Daycare

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

5.0

(4)

Hello Family, We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and kindergarten readiness. Our...
5.0
"Marley has been working with my family for years. I tend to be overly cautious when choosing a caregiver, and Marley is always my first choice. She's caring, fun, trustworthy, communicates well and the kids love her. When the children spent the day at Weebit, they...

Jessica G


Thomas Family Child Care

Thomas Family Child Care

1732 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children. What I can offer: I will...
5.0
"I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree I immediately knew her daycare was where I wanted my son to be. She is warm, knowledgable and above all else...

Angel P.


Forest Garden Day Care

Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...

Lucia


Gloria's Daycare

Gloria's Daycare

106 Jervis Bay, Alameda, CA

4.6

(9)

Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old...
5.0
"My daughter went to Gloria's daycare from the age of 4 months when I went back to work until she was off to preschool. Gloria provided a loving, safe, and fun environment for my daughter. There was a nice little structured routine that they followed every day. We...

Alie V.


Thomas Family Child Care

Thomas Family Child Care

833 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old. What I can offer: I will provide a safe...

Brittany's Tiny Tykes Daycare

Brittany's Tiny Tykes Daycare

4046 Tripoli Drive Unit B, Alameda, CA

I am a licensed child care provider in Alameda and will be providing full-time and drop-in care. In addition to be licensed by the state, I am also a certified Coast Guard Family Child Care home. We are a Coast Guard family and live in the Coast Guard community in Alameda. Our home is safe, clean...

Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

838 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

Le Petit Z Creating Moments Of Wonderment Remember the last time you looked at something in wonderment? It was something so unique and interesting that it stopped you in your tracks. We aim to create those moments of wonderment each day in our daily activities and curriculum. It is wonderment...

Beth Arruda

Beth Arruda

3220 Fir Ave, Alameda, CA

I am a 53 old woman, mother of 3 and I absolutely love children.

The Child Unique Montessori School

The Child Unique Montessori School

2226 Encinal Ave, ALAMEDA, CA

Our award-winning Montessori school has three campuses, serving children of different ages, including a private school through middle school. We are known for our cultural and social justice curriculum and emphasis on the arts. Pacific campus: Toddlers 18 months through 3.5 years (5 fruit trees,...

Thulasana Home Daycare

Thulasana Home Daycare

544 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

In setting up my daycare, it was important that it be a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment, filled with exploration and creativity. Our program also is designed as such, with the infant/toddler in mind. The emphasis is on emotional, mental, physical and social development. This is achieved...

Emergency, Backup or Short-Term Childcare in your home or mine. Daytime, weekends and overnight too. I may care for sick children in your home if I have no other children that day. ABOUT ME: I am a single mom of 2 young school aged boys. I have many years experience in caring for children,...

Sojourn Legacies

1355 Ballena Blvd. Apt. B, Alameda, CA

Sojourn Legacies provides personal, customized education and coaching services for adults to create an Ethical Will/Legacy Letter. We draw on a tradition of storytelling and writing to transmit values, life lessons, beliefs and hopes to give or leave to family and friends in a legacy document of the...

Alameda Bilingual Preschool

2152 Buena Vista Ave., Alameda, CA

Alameda Bilingual Preschool is a new preschool/daycare that will be opening this September 2013 in Alameda, CA. This school will operate from Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 am and closing at 6:30pm (very extended hours) accommodating the needs of many working families who will join this wonderful...

Synergy Home Care

2233 Santa Clara Ace, Alameda, CA

Synergy Home Care, provides Care for Children with Illiness. Our trained care givers are educated continually with Children who have Cancer, Blood Diease, MS, and many other dieases. Synergy Home Care comes to your home. Synergy's Community Rep will meet with family and give a free assesment and...

Bright Star

2526 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA

Chinese and English Childcare with Organic Food Bright Star is a bilingual Childcare in Alameda that your kids would learn Chinese and English there. It is opened by a teacher who had been teaching children for 20-years. The teacher had taught Chinese in an Elementary School in China for 15 years...

SMALL SIZE BIG MIND - Pan Am Way

2450 PAN AM WAY, ALAMEDA, CA

Starting at $475/mo


SMALL SIZE BIG MIND - Santa Clara Ave

2001 Santa Clara Ave, ALAMEDA, CA

Starting at $475/mo


Happy Child Family Daycare

Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(4)

Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and...
5.0
"My daughter started at happy child family day care at 3.5 months. What I loved about her daycare vs others we viewed was that the facility was clean and uncluttered. It was a calming place for my daughter to grow. Gloria and her mom are incredibly caring and...

Corinne W.


Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street, Oakland, CA

5.0

(2)

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children...
5.0
"The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed with their dedication to providing exceptional care and educational opportunities for the children."

Marisa M


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Ratings for Alameda, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Alameda, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.