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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Del Mar, CA

Little Roses

5.0

Nalini is a kind and caring person by nature. I sent my boy here since he was 9 months old and cant explain how happy we are for the decision. My son loves to go to the day care and he comes home happy and cheerful. Nalini also gets a montessori teacher and thats gives the kids an opportunity to...

- Ratna B.

N&k Daycare

5.0

I found Negin's daycare through Care.com. She was the only person to call back out of 15 total places when we desperately needed someone to start helping with our baby as soon as possible. Our baby was 3.5 months old at the time and my work ramped my hours back up to full time with no warning so...

- Care member

Francavilla Family Home Childcare

5.0

Whitnie (and her family) truly love the children that are under her care as if they were her own. She is diligent about their learning, care and well being. She is attentive and loving and i don't think that i could've gotten though the first two years of BOTH my sons' lives without her. With my...

- Steve B.

Pooh's Pals

5.0

I highly recommended this in home daycare as well as 1 other daycare. This daycare has a great atmosphere very friendly. The children are great! The babies are super cute, and the owner of this program is a very nice sweet lady. She is funny at times, but her and her staff are wonderful people who...

- Donna W.

Creating Gifted Children

5.0

Our daughter actually loves going to daycare each morning. She tackles new puzzles daily and enjoys the shaded backyard filled with playhouses. Ms. Malicah's support even extends to potty training. We highly recommend Creating Gifted Children to all in the area.

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Drop-in daycares in Del Mar, CA

Little Roses

Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St, San Diego, CA

5.0

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Little Roses Family Day Care with Montessori [License # 376627747] (Driven by Montessori Principles) Certified Montessori teacher joined our school. She's having 25 years of teaching experience in a well renowned Montessori school. "Play is the highest form of research " - Albert Einstein Our...
5.0
"We absolutely love Nalini and the daycare she has provided to our daughter. We felt from the moment we met her that she was a genuine person that was creating her daycare to provide exceptional love and care for children, which unfortunately can be a challenge to...

Lisa F.


N&k Daycare

N&k Daycare

15281 Amalia St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(6)

A Home Daycare Provider is accountable for providing a secure and developmentally suitable daycare program for the children at employer's home. * At N&K Daycare, structure the curriculum around four key elements of development to ensure the growth of the whole child: Social, Emotional, Physical &...
5.0
"Ms. Negin is so attentive and loving to my son. He started going there part-time at 8 months old. I immediately trusted her with my child. I highly recommend this daycare."

Jade C.


Francavilla Family Home Childcare

Francavilla Family Home Childcare

4006 Camino Calma, San Diego, CA

4.3

(6)

Hi, my name is Whitnie and I am a Licensed Childcare provider in University City, San Diego. I have been in the childcare business for over 20 years. I have 3 children of my own ranging in age from a 30 year old son to a 23 year old daughter. It is my goal to provide a home away from home for all...
5.0
"I am so glad we found Whitnie when we did! As a first time mom, I was so nervous about going back to work and leaving my 3mo, but Whitnie helped me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. My daughter loved breastfeeding but Whitnie worked with her to help...

Brittany Y.


Pooh's Pals

Pooh's Pals

15362 Paseo Ajanta, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"I highly recommended this in home daycare as well as 1 other daycare. This daycare has a great atmosphere very friendly. The children are great! The babies are super cute, and the owner of this program is a very nice sweet lady. She is funny at times, but her and...

Donna W.


Creating Gifted Children

Creating Gifted Children

1404 Avenida De Las Adelsas, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"Our daughter actually loves going to daycare each morning. She tackles new puzzles daily and enjoys the shaded backyard filled with playhouses. Ms. Malicah's support even extends to potty training. We highly recommend Creating Gifted Children to all in the area."

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Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Elham and I have a Large Family Child Care, Licensed by the State of California. I have earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology and my associate's degree in child development. I have dedicated over 23 years to the education and growth of young children through experience as a Preschool...
5.0
"We love Elham's Home Child Care. Now that our son is in preschool, we still pop over for visits as he still talks fondly of her. She provides loving care in a safe environment and also offers plenty of educational, age-appropriate learning opportunities."

Beth B


Hugs And Smiles Child Care

Hugs And Smiles Child Care

13044 Cayote Ave., San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"My baby girl has been going to Hugs and Smiles for some time now. We wanted a place that would be clean, safe, free of old house odors, educational, and which had no more than 6 kids per each supervising adult. We found what we were looking for and more! Our child...

Dennis


Riba's Home Child Care

Riba's Home Child Care

11417 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA

Hi, my name is Riba I am a loving mother of two and licensed by the state of California, certified in child development, certified assistant teacher, with 10 plus years of child care and elementary school teaching. Not only does my daycare provide a collaborative environment for children to create...

Witzmann Family Childcare

Witzmann Family Childcare

1231 Orchard Glen Circle, Encinitas, CA

We offer a play based program and welcome children of all ages.

Teddy Bear Child Care

Teddy Bear Child Care

13233 Via Santillana, San Diego, CA

Teddy Bear Child Care "Where Learning Takes Place" We are a home-based child care serving families since 2004 at two convenient locations in Northern San Diego providing quality child care that includes a structured schedule with a scheduled nap time, music and movement time, outside play, and...

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...

Rainbows And Blue Skies Preschool

Rainbows And Blue Skies Preschool

9593 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA

We are a state licensed home preschool since 1997. We offer care for 0-5 years of age. Great references, ratio, rates, and stability! We offer infant care, toilet training, preschool care with age appropriate curriculum, kindergarten readiness, hot meals, snacks, and large outside play area. We...

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...

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...

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.

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.

My Sweet Home Daycare

My Sweet Home Daycare

14179 Caminito Quevedo, San Diego, CA

I am state licensed child care provider. I am also a mom for 11 years now. Its a smoke free& pet free place. It's a small daycare with homey feeling. We provide healthy meals & snacks also gluten free if needed. We do fun learning counting/letters/reading arts & crafts. We are open year round except...

Pacific Surf School

Pacific Surf School

707 Pacific Beach Dr, La Jolla, CA

Pacific Surf School is proud to share our surfing knowledge and expertise so that everyone can enjoy the ocean as much as we do. Together with you, we work on your physical well-being. Our aim is also to help those who have a great fear of the ocean to learn to let go and enjoy.

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...

Miss Lynda's Preschool

Miss Lynda's Preschool

4019 Santa Nella Place, San Diego, CA

We are an in home preschool with amazing, loving teachers.

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