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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Aptos, CA

Bright Start Baby

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Ms. Ashley, who runs the childcare along with her daughter Macchi! We feel so fortunate to have found such a special duo because of the love, quality care, and personalized attention they gave to our son. They love him like their own! Every day he was exposed to...

- Care member

My Little Magical World Family Daycare

5.0

We feel very lucky to have found Leidy. She is so warm and loving with our son. She has watched him since he was four months old and he is now 21 months old. You can tell that she really loves and enjoys children. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She is wonderful!

- JJ

Mother Goose Day Care

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kim. My daughter has been in her care as early as 5 months. Ms. Kim’s way of being so welcoming and nurturing put my first time mom jitters at ease. My daughter is excited to go in the mornings and wants to play a bit longer at pick up. We are extremely grateful...

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Monkey See Monkey Do Home Daycare

5.0

I begin taking my son to Pamela when he was 14 weeks old. As a mother of 3 this is my first time sending my child this you g to daycare and I was extremely nervous. Pamela was very reassuring and sent updates on how he was doing to ease my fears. My son is 7 almost 8 months now and I swear...

- Rachelle W.

Happy Smiles Day Care

5.0

My daughter had fun everyday in this welcoming environment and it was great to see how she grew over the year we went to Happy Smiles. There is room for kids to play inside and outside so nice days are not wasted indoors only.

- John C.

Drop-in daycares in Aptos, CA

Bright Start Baby

Bright Start Baby

3624 Faris Dr, Los Angeles, CA

4.8

(6)

My home childcare, Bright Start Baby, offers a warm and nurturing environment. It is the perfect mix of my experience running a childcare center for Bright Horizons and the warm and personal attention of a home childcare. Each day is filled with songs, music, great developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Ms. Ashley, who runs the childcare along with her daughter Macchi! We feel so fortunate to have found such a special duo because of the love, quality care, and personalized attention they gave to our son. They love him like...

Care member


My Little Magical World Family Daycare

My Little Magical World Family Daycare

13008 Eloise Ave., Rockville, MD

5.0

(6)

My name is Leidy, mother of two children. I have 6 years of experience caring for children of other families. My goal for the Family Day Care is to provide a Home Away From Home for all children in my care. Daycare is committed to providing your child with quality care by encouraging each child to...
5.0
"Leidy is extremely kind and genuinely cares for the children. I recently started taking my 8 month old son and I can see that he enjoys it! When I drop him off or pick him up he is always in a good mood and that can only mean that he is being well taken care of....

Damaris G.


Mother Goose Day Care

Mother Goose Day Care

8 Park Lane, Westport, CT

5.0

(15)

Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kim. My daughter has been in her care as early as 5 months. Ms. Kim’s way of being so welcoming and nurturing put my first time mom jitters at ease. My daughter is excited to go in the mornings and wants to play a bit longer at...

Care member


Monkey See Monkey Do Home Daycare

Monkey See Monkey Do Home Daycare

13728 Winding Oak Circle, Centreville, VA

5.0

(4)

I am a child care provider. My daycare is located in Centreville. I promise your kids will feel loved here and have fun because we are always doing something, either we are dancing and singing or we are doing different activities, like coloring, painting, or building things, throughout our growth we...
5.0
"I really enjoy taking my 2 year old daughter here, she goes here full time Mon-Fri! Pamela really enjoys the time with my daughter and never wants to leave! My husband and I trust this daycare 100% The place is very clean and spacious!"

Brittany N.


Happy Smiles Day Care

Happy Smiles Day Care

59b timrod dr, Worcester, MA

5.0

(1)

As a licensed Family Child Care Educator, my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home, where they can...
5.0
"My daughter had fun everyday in this welcoming environment and it was great to see how she grew over the year we went to Happy Smiles. There is room for kids to play inside and outside so nice days are not wasted indoors only."

John C.


Mari's Daycare

Mari's Daycare

3694 Frank Hengel Way, Oakley, CA

5.0

(1)

This is a Accredited family Childcare. My name is Maribel. I am licensed childcare provider through the State of California. I attend many childcare classes throughout the year so I stay educated on our children's health, and Total Development. Your infant / toddler will receive "Top Quality...
5.0
"Mari is simply the best provider we have ever had when it comes to the care of our children. She is part of the family and treats our kids like they are her own"

Christopher T


Kingsbridge Kids Zone

Kingsbridge Kids Zone

2856 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY

5.0

(2)

We provide Quality Child Care Services to amazing kids and their families in a clean and nurturing environment. Our day care is a place where kids can reveal their potential, while learning through play and fun activities. We strive to stimulate early childhood education as well as social skills,...
5.0
"The staff is amazing with children of all ages. They are always doing age appropriate activities with all the children. They have made learning fun for my daughter while maintaining a safe and loving environment."

Melissa R


ABC Day Care

ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary,...
5.0
"ABC Day Care is Amazing! My daughter is a year old and I am a single Mom. Enrolling my daughter to this daycare was the best decision. She has tremendously grown in just the few months that she has been there. She has learned the whole alphabet, all her shapes, and...

Manija A.


The Barefoot Family Childcare

The Barefoot Family Childcare

52B Ayers Village Road, Methuen, MA

5.0

(7)

Caring for children since 1989: Arlene W. CDA /Preschool Teacher Director 1 EEC, Child Development Associate Our Mission: Our goal is to offer a play-based developmentally appropriate program to meet every child's needs by nurturing the...
5.0
"My children went there and I couldn't have asked for a better place!!!"

Rick D.


Rainbow Child Care

Rainbow Child Care

41876 Inspiration Terrace, Aldie, VA

5.0

(2)

Experienced child care provider with over 16 years of experience, working with children of all ages, from newborn to school age. I have a genuine love for children and I enjoy seeing them reach their full potential. As a parent I understand that it can take a lot of time and effort to find a perfect...
5.0
"I have seen the excitement on my children's faces when I drop them off at the location. I have never seen them as satisfied with anybody else. I've two kids and they love going there without any hesitation. I highly recommend this place due to well feeding,...

Ember


Kiddie Junction Daycare

Kiddie Junction Daycare

9435 Joppa Pond Rd, Parkville, MD

4.8

(23)

My name is Ranjana. I am a state certified and licensed daycare provider. I am also a mother of 2 children, ages 20 and 13. I am a dedicated daycare provider with more than 8 years of experience. I'm making a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment...
5.0
"Ranjana has been caring for our 2 & 1/2-year-old daughter for 3 months now. We had a second baby in March, and it has been a HUGE adjustment for our baby girl. We have been through some major regressions, as well as transitioning from 1 on 1 care to being with...

Michela M


Diane's Daycare

Diane's Daycare

286 Summit Ave, Amery, WI

5.0

(3)

Full time and part-time in home daycare. Pay only for days/times you are here, I have been doing in home daycare in my home for the last 15 years. I enjoy children and feel they become like extended family. Some of the activities we like to do are playing with home made play dough, books,...
5.0
"Our family struggled to find a daycare that fit our needs. Once we found Diane's daycare, we soon realized how extremly lucky we were to have found her. Diane's daycare is a home environment where our kids are treated like members of the family. Diane is an amazing...

Emily J.


Tumblin Tots Club

Tumblin Tots Club

3 Dunham Road, Framingham, MA

5.0

(2)

We are an EEC Licensed home-based Daycare in Framingham Massachusetts. We provide quality care above and beyond a typical daycare .we are themed/ academic and play based. children learn best when they are having fun. hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 530pm starting Fall 2025!! Contracted...
5.0
"Jasmine Osho cared for our children for several years, and we are so grateful to her. Jasmine is warm , patient, and engaging, and she relates to children on their own level. She truly appreciates each child as an individual, and helps them to learn in their own...

Sarah S.


Angels Day Care LLC

Angels Day Care LLC

24 FLORENCE ST, West Hartford, CT

5.0

(1)

Angels Day Care is a Home Daycare created by Monica Vergara. Monica has over ten years of experience in personal care, working with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Angels Day Care counts on professional staff who cares about the kids and the parents they serve. "We...
5.0
"My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Monica’s daycare since she was four months old. She started full-time, and now that she goes to school, she goes to Angel’s Daycare part-time. Monica has been great with my daughter. She provides a safe, fun, and caring...

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Worthy Beginnings

Worthy Beginnings

2089 River Heritage Blvd, Dumfries, VA

5.0

(1)

Providing loving quality care for children six weeks to five years of age. I am a student with the University of Alabama Majoring in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Development with the dream of opening a childcare center. My childcare experience includes, KindeCare...
5.0
"My daughter attended Worthy Beginnings for two years and I could not be happier with the care she received. Ms. Mary is the absolute best and she easily became a part of our family. In addition to playing and always having a good time, my daughter learned so much...

Diamond


Doodlebug Connection

Doodlebug Connection

854 East 1700 South, Salt Lake City, UT

5.0

(10)

For just over nine years we were a mother/daughter run in-home childcare program. Unfortunately LeeAnn passed away in unexpectedly in 2023 so Doodlebug is now run by Alex with occasional help from one of her lovely assistants Jess, Emily, and Aidan. Doodlebug is located in Sugarhouse, Utah. We...
5.0
"We are very lucky to have found Alex and LeeAnn. Our son has been loved and cared for by Doodlebug for over a year. He is 2 now and talks about his friends and activities he does, and we can tell he enjoys his time there while we work. They take careful...

Andrew


Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(34)

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...
5.0
"There are not enough words to explain how thankful I am we found Ms. Mattie and Moonlight Daycare. We toured several daycares and never had that “gut feeling” that it was the right fit, until we met Mattie. It was an instant good feeling, a mama’s intuition that...

Care member


Spanish Immersion Montessori School

Spanish Immersion Montessori School

75 VERNON ST, NEWTON, MA

5.0

(1)

Spanish Immersion Montessori offers a total language immersion and multicultural Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 15 months-5 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love...
5.0
"We are so pleased with SIMS. Our son has been attending SIMS since he was 18 months and we have been so happy with the care and instruction he is getting there. First and foremost, the teachers and staff are so loving. They treat our baby as their own. I have no...

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Hill Homestead Family Childcare

Hill Homestead Family Childcare

8 Worcester St, Taunton, MA

5.0

(2)

I run a small family childcare from my home. I am a mom of three and wanted to be home with them while offering them the opportunity to learn, grow and socialize with other children. My program is primarily play based learning with some structured curriculum. As a family, we are focused on modern...
5.0
"It takes a lot for any mother to leave their child with someone all day, and I am so happy we had Aimee. She took such wonderful care of my daughter, Mae, while she was at Hill Homestead Family Childcare. She was an infant at the time, and Aimee kept her on a great...

Kristin


A Place For Me Family Child Care

A Place For Me Family Child Care

525 Deer Run, Bear, DE

5.0

(3)

Hello and thank you for visiting my Care.com page! I do have one opening at this time as my oldest child just went to Kindergarten! I have a very awesome group of children and would love to find a new friend for them. If you are looking for an alternative to center based care please consider...
5.0
"Linda has provided care to my children for 6 years now. It is a happy and healthy environment with lots of laughter. My kids love going to Miss Linda's house. I highly recommend her services."

Jaimie L.


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