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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Carlsbad, CA

Debbie's Daycare

5.0

Ms Debbie has a lot experience, take care of the kids with love, teach them a lot of stuff, they do activities every day, change diapers each 2 hours, well I am just loving the way she and her helper Katlyn are taking care of my kid and the way she runs the day care.

- Patricia S.

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

5.0

From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above their age level. It's a shame they...

- Van S

ABC Time Home Preschool

5.0

My son have been to Felicia's for 3 years, and she was AMAZING! He learned so much from potty training to reading! I am so glad I met her and I could be 100% confident to leave my son to Felicia. I totally recommend ABC Time Preschool.

- Shiki K.

Drop-in daycares in Carlsbad, CA

Debbie's Daycare

Debbie's Daycare

2095 Linda Lane, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(1)

At Debbie's Daycare, we provide a nurturing and safe environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Our cozy, inviting space is designed to make your little one feel comfortable and cared for. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes age-appropriate educational activities, creative...
5.0
"Ms Debbie has a lot experience, take care of the kids with love, teach them a lot of stuff, they do activities every day, change diapers each 2 hours, well I am just loving the way she and her helper Katlyn are taking care of my kid and the way she runs the day...

Patricia S.


Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(1)

We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning....
5.0
"From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above...

Van S


Kids Castle

Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA

Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a...

The Lily Pad Daycare

The Lily Pad Daycare

3609 Four Peaks Street, Carlsbad, CA

Please check out our website www.lilypad1.com for more pictures and info! We are in the process of scheduling interviews and putting together an interest list for a half day preschool program beginning this fall. We are so excited to bring a new and unique curriculum to the children of...

Ms. Kelly's Enrichment Camp

Ms. Kelly's Enrichment Camp

3424 Clear Cliff Ct Apt 101, Carlsbad, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Sanders and I am a credentialed elementary teacher. This summer I will be hosting a summer program. The program includes math and reading interventions, outdoor play, cooking, arts & crafts and field trip days. Please see the flyer for more details.

Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare

Kidz Xpressions Preschool/childcare

930 Daisy Ave, Carlsbad, CA

Kidz Xpressions is truly unique! The home is devoted to the children with a large creative play area, school room, large outdoor play area, and private napping rooms for each infant. Owner and teacher Ms. Laura has been teaching ages infant-5 year olds for over 20 years in both the large centers and...

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!...

ABC Time Home Preschool is a nurturing, educational preschool where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and most of all have fun. We offer a theme based curriculum where we engage in language literacy, pre-math skills, science & sensory experiences. We also have an Emmy nominated...
5.0
"My son have been to Felicia's for 3 years, and she was AMAZING! He learned so much from potty training to reading! I am so glad I met her and I could be 100% confident to leave my son to Felicia. I totally recommend ABC Time Preschool."

Shiki K.


San Marcos/Carlsbad KinderCare

San Marcos/Carlsbad KinderCare

6270 Flying L.C. Lane, Carlsbad, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

Aloha Family Daycare

Aloha Family Daycare

Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA

Aloha Family Daycare is a licensed home daycare located in La Costa, Carlsbad. My name is Rose and I'm an elementary teacher and counselor that provides child development knowledge and tons of love! I have over 20 years of experience working with kids. Aloha Family Daycare offers a sleeping room,...

Eco Sprouts Playschool

Eco Sprouts Playschool

PO Box 131522, Carlsbad, CA

~*~ Eco Sprout's Playschool ~*~ Caring for children 3 months - 5 years CARLSBAD CHILDCARE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE!! At Eco Sprout's we... <> Encourage a child's individual creativity <> Believe playtime is learning time. <> Serve organic meals. ~Non-GMO whenever possible~ <> Monthly...

Crunch Care

Crunch Care

7336 Binnacle Drive, Carlsbad, CA


Cindy's Famiy Daycare

3725 Adams St, Carlsbad, CA

Our daycare is a family setting , all our children feel at home here. We also have a preschool setting for our pre-preschoolers where we teach all the need to know before they enter kindergarden. A big backyard where our children can run and play and enjoy the great outdoors. We provide healthy...

Carlsbad Day Care

786 Grand Ave., Carlsbad, CA

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Dora Danna Day Care

1260 OAK AVE, Carlsbad, CA

Hi, my name is Dora. I have lived here in Carlsbad for over 25 years, and have been a childcare provider for 25 years. I am fully licensed, and provide care for ages as young as 6 weeks to 4-year-old children here in my home day care center. I accept full and part time schedules. I personally...

Angel Academy

La Costa, Carlsbad, CA

Our licensed (lic# 376621298) family daycare / child care center / preschool offers warm, nurturing environment for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are a Montessori school and provide education based on that approach to learning. Day care teachers graduated from the Association Montessori...

Steps 4 Success

2818 Cazedera Drive, Carlsbad, CA

We at Steps 4 Success strive to keep open communication among our parents; through text message, picture message, daily report, monthly newsletter and conversation during pick up and drop off. We believe that the success of the children in our care is a direct connection to the communication and...

Sarah's Home Care

3017 Segovia Way, Carlsbad, CA

I am a mother of a 13 month old boy that can provide safe, loving care for your child at my home. We read, play, rest, snack and most of all have fun!

Lisa Infant Care

6033 Paseo ACampo APT 245, Carlsbad, CA

I have 15 years experience as an Infant/toddler Teacher. I possess invaluable practical experience, clear vision of child development and effective/creative methods with which to comfort children, build their self-esteem, inspire creativity and motivate learning.

jk babysiting business

3515 Rock Ridge Road, Carlsbad, CA

i love to work with children so come on down

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