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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Garrett Daycare

5.0

We LOVE MS Gerry and her helpers! Our granddaughter has attended for over 2 years and we couldn't have found a more loving, caring environment for her. All the teachers really have a loving goal to help every child learn important social skills and also prepare them to move on to kindergarten....

- Judy B

Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

5.0

As first time parents, we didn't know you had to get on wait lists right when you got pregnant in order to ensure care for your child if both parents work. When my mom was unable to care for our daughter anymore we had about a month to try and find a suitable provider. We had almost given up hope of...

- Ezaree E.

Montessori School of Encinitas

5.0

Both of my kids went/are currently attending MSE, they have a fantastic program with caring teachers who gently guide and encourage kids to become more independent. My 1 yr old daughter is currently enrolled in the infant program. She gets excited for school and adores her teachers (Ms. Ellen, Ms....

- Grace H.

Carmel Mountain Preschool

5.0

It has been an amazing experience to see our daughter Olivia grow and thrive for the past 2.5 years at the CMP. After trying two other schools prior, I can say with absolute certainty, this is the best decision we made as parents. I enjoy walking her to class every morning and seeing her excitement...

- Ori V.

Little Kingdom Child Care

5.0

I first enrolled my son in Little Kingdom when he was 8mo and immediately fell in love with the facility. I loved that Nancy would text me pictures of my son throughout the day so I could see what he was doing even though I could not be with him. We had to leave the daycare 4 months later due to...

- AMG

Drop-in daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Sunnyside Preschool

Sunnyside Preschool

319 Mission Villas Rd, Vista, CA

Specialties Sunnyside Learning Center is a local preschool in San Marcos that offers a nurturing, interactive and safe environment for your growing little one. Our environment is designed for your child to explore, to socialize, to learn self direction, to develop relationships with peers, and to...

Pooh's Pals

Pooh's Pals

15362 Paseo Ajanta, San Diego, CA

Pooh's Pals Home Childcare has openings for all ages. I offer Full Time, Part Time and Drop-In. I am open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. offering a one adult to 4 child ratio. I promise if you hire me your child will be very well cared for, happy and safe. Please call or email me if you would...

Viana's Daycare

Viana's Daycare

7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376627456 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $250 for infants is $275 per week for full-time. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year. However, I have had several...

Community Adventures Preschool

Community Adventures Preschool

3618 Bernwood Place., San Diego, CA

Community Adventures Preschool is a licensed home-based preschool, located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, California. We maintain, at most, a 1:6 ratio so your child receives the individual care and education they deserve with an emphasis on social and emotional development. Our...

Farah's In Home Daycare

Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court, Carlsbad, CA

My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had the children stay at my daycare till they went off to Pre-K!...

Omalley Family Daycare

Omalley Family Daycare

11369 Cloudcrest Dr, San Diego, CA

We are a play-based learning environment. While we have our daily routine, we gear our schedule to meet the needs of each child. We pride our program on being caring, loving and having the freedom to explore and create. We are a home away from home.

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

11058 Carlota St, San Diego, CA

My goal is to create a tight community between children, family and school. A place where a children will come to learn, find a friends and feel like this is a second home for them. I believe that: A loving, care and educational environment is needed for your child to grow. I will do my best...

Loving Hands Child Care

Loving Hands Child Care

810 Clark Ave, Encinitas, CA

Loving Hands Child Care has been nurturing, teaching, and caring for little ones since May of 2008. We are a state licensed, small-family childcare home. Your child's welfare and growth is of utmost importance to me as well as you knowing your child is looked after with love, care, and individual...

Hugs And Smiles Child Care

Hugs And Smiles Child Care

13044 Cayote Ave., San Diego, CA

Hello Parents! My name is Maryna. I provide a kind and loving environment for young children, ages 2 to 6 years. A variety of fun and educational activities are offered throughout the day. I was a volunteer for one year at Deer Canyon preschool, where I worked with teacher in a classroom of 9 to 12...

The Coder School

The Coder School

9879 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA

The Coder School is a year-round after-school coding school for kids ages 7-18. We combine collaboration and immersion with direct instruction by our Code Coaches to get your kids learning to code and rockin' their inner hacker in no time! Our mission is to inspire and excite kids to not only learn...

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

13404 Sawtooth Road, San Diego, CA

Welcome to ABC Learning Center! Your Smile is Our Smile, Family Home Child Care. We are Eco-friendly and a Vegetarian Home Daycare and Preschool facility following CDA nutrition food Program. Conveniently located in Rancho Penasquitos 92129, San Diego. Dedicated to fostering an environment...

Creating Gifted Children

Creating Gifted Children

1404 Avenida De Las Adelsas, Encinitas, CA

Discover a seamless transition to group interaction as toddlers explore the outdoors and engage with peers in structured activities tailored to their unique needs. With a curated environment fostering effortless learning, we prioritize individuality and holistic development, instilling a lifelong...

Rainbow Daycare

Rainbow Daycare

915, Vista, CA

I offer child care in my home which specializes in newborn infant care, and toddler. I have an art college degree, and experience for over 15 years with expertise in early infant and toddler development. I am First Aid & CPR certified for infants and children. This child care provides a safe,...

5.0

(4)

Located in Vista/Shadowridge... Garrett Home Daycare had been in the business caring for children for 30yrs! State Licensed / State Nutrition Program / Home Preschool Program /CPR & First Aid Certified. We are currently accepting children from 12mo.-5yrs Please contact for rates and...
5.0
"The BEST daycare we could have found for our two kids. It is like an extension of our home care but even better with delicious home cooked meals, personalized learning model and top most safety. We feel blessed to have both our kids in the care of Ms. Gerry who is...

Ken S.


Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

Happy Smiles Daycare/Preschool

13288 Entreken Ave, San Diego, CA

4.2

(10)

Happy Smiles Daycare is a loving place set up with your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind. My name is Maribel, I am the Director of Happy Smiles Daycare and my goal is to provide your child with excellent care that will nourish and help him/her blossom and feel loved. I am...
5.0
"I can't express enough how much my family and I love Mrs. Maribel, I have had nothing but a great experience with her, my 14 month old daughter goes to her home Monday-Friday and loves going there, when we get there she greets us with open arms and treats my...

Jazzmeen B.


Montessori School of Encinitas

Montessori School of Encinitas

141 S. El Camino Real Ste. E, Encinitas, CA

3.0

(2)

Montessori School of Encinitas is located just south of Encinitas Blvd. on El Camino Real. We provide programs for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a safe, stable environment which enables them to develop self- confidence, independence, inner discipline and a love for learning. Here,...
5.0
"Both of my kids went/are currently attending MSE, they have a fantastic program with caring teachers who gently guide and encourage kids to become more independent. My 1 yr old daughter is currently enrolled in the infant program. She gets excited for school and...

Grace H.


Carmel Mountain Preschool

9510 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(61)

Carmel Mountain Preschool is a privately owned preschool and offers part time and full time programs for children from 18 months to Kindergarten Prep. We also offer a school age program for elementary student for local schools in Rancho Penasquitos.
5.0
"CMP has been amazing for our family! Our son Jack has been there for 2 years and is thriving. The joy in his face everyday that he get to go to school is contagious. He has learned a tremendous amount in such a unique environment and I am so appreciative of...

Julie B.


Little Kingdom Child Care

520 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Kingdom Child care center in Encinitas, CA is a state licensed child care center. It is providing a perfect balance of academic and social developmental programs to children, that is exclusively designed to give every child the highest quality of attention and learning experience to kids...
5.0
"I first enrolled my son in Little Kingdom when he was 8mo and immediately fell in love with the facility. I loved that Nancy would text me pictures of my son throughout the day so I could see what he was doing even though I could not be with him. We had to leave...

AMG


Crunch Care

Crunch Care

7336 Binnacle Drive, Carlsbad, CA


Akess Nanny Consulting

1150 Garden View Rd., Encinitas, CA

If this is your first time looking for a Nanny or you need help finding another one and don't want to put in the hours of searching, let Akess Nanny Consulting do the work and guide you through the entire process. We will take extra time and care into finding the perfect Nanny for your family!

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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.