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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Descanso, CA

Starfish Academy

5.0

So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier.

- Hilary *.

SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

5.0

Santa Margarita has exceeded all of our expectations. They made my 18 month old feel at home immediately even though this was his first experience with daycare. I am so grateful that he gets to have so much fun, learn so much and be cared for so well by the staff at Santa Margarita!

- Care member

Grow And Learn Child Care

5.0

My kids love coming here and have learned so much, especially my son whom is 3.5 years old. I can see his improvements that he’s been making every week with speaking and writing. Also, he loves the food! Whenever I pick up my son, he never wants to leave because of how much he enjoys being at the...

- Care member

God's Little Busy Bees

5.0

We are very happy with the attention and care our kids receives from Ms. Rita at the Martin's family Child care. My kids enjoy attending the Martin's family child care and look forward to going.

- Marcia T

Kelly's After-school Kids

5.0

Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there. Another thing we really like is all...

- Chris S

Drop-in daycares in Descanso, CA

Camp Oliver

8761 Riverside Dr., Descanso, CA

Camp Oliver in Descano, CA is accredited by the American Camp Association and provide a childcare and a summer camp for by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sport, music, enrichment, and special...

Jennifer's Home Daycare

2523 Pimlico Place, Alpine, CA

I am licensed for a small home day care in my house in Alpine. I provide a loving home environment for children to learn and thrive in. I provide care for mainly infants and toddlers, and I have age appropriate toys, games, puzzles and books for them to explore. I have a fenced backyard with grass...

5.0

(1)

Starfish Academy is a newly opened center in Brewer with a focus on the mental health of ALL children. We are an all inclusive center who serve children ages 3-12. We offer many options for child care such as full/part-time slots, after school care, drop-in daycare hours, snow day care, school...
5.0
"So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier. "

Hilary *.


SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

1055 LAS OVEJAS, SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0

(3)

Santa Margarita Children’s Center is a culturally inclusive center that utilizes the community to provide a safe and enriching preschool experience for children and families. In our park-like campus, children are encouraged to discover their abilities and talents while learning to respect each other...
5.0
"Our daughter loves SMCC. The teachers are outstanding, they bring so much love & joy to the school. Our daughter has made great friends & we feel lucky to be part of much a nurturing community. "

Care member


Grow And Learn Child Care

Grow And Learn Child Care

32777 Brampton Court, Menifee, CA

5.0

(3)

Large Licensed Home-Based Child Care Certified CPR, First Aid and AED Member of Child Nutrition Program of Southern California Hours of operation 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday maximum 9 hours per day Accepting all ages 2 months to 6 years old Now accepting Part-time Drop off and...
5.0
"My kids love coming here and have learned so much, especially my son whom is 3.5 years old. I can see his improvements that he’s been making every week with speaking and writing. Also, he loves the food! Whenever I pick up my son, he never wants to leave because of...

Care member


God's Little Busy Bees

God's Little Busy Bees

16701 Rolling Tree Road, Accokeek, MD

5.0

(2)

Welcome to God's Little Busy Bees Family Childcare. I am credentialed with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and meet all Maryland Licensing requirements and part of the Maryland Excels Program. It is my desire to help families receive quality care and to see their child(ren)...
5.0
"We are very happy with the attention and care our kids receives from Ms. Rita at the Martin's family Child care. My kids enjoy attending the Martin's family child care and look forward to going."

Marcia T


Kelly's After-school Kids

Kelly's After-school Kids

34 Pershing Avenue, Ossining, NY

5.0

(1)

The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...
5.0
"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....

Chris S


Sarita Thapa

Sarita Thapa

2104 Maleady Dr., Herndon, VA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Ama's Daycare with more than 20 years of experience in childcare. A wonderful home based professional day care in a spacious area with plenty of natural light. All children age groups are welcome! - Located at Maleady Drive, Herndon VA (near Worldgate) - 20+ years of professional...
5.0
"Our little one loves Ama's Day care and we are fortunate to have Sarita Thapa for providing good care. Moreover, she instills good habits and does a fantastic job to excel not only socially but also academically. Our little one loves home cooked healthy means at...

Meena T.


Mrs. O'dell's Preschool

Mrs. O'dell's Preschool

3496 SE Little Valley Ave., Hillsboro, OR

5.0

(5)

Hello. Thank you for stopping by. I'm fitting a lot of information in a small space. Please feel reach out if you have any questions. I was a private school preschool teacher until COVID hit. I chose to quit my job to be at home with my son. When he went back to in person learning I started my...
5.0
"Leah has watch my daughter off and on for about 5 years. My daughter loves Leah very much. She always has fun ideas and activities to keep her busy. Leah also has patience and caring beyond measure. We plan to have her watch our daughter this summer, and our...

Crystal


Mama Bear Child Care

Mama Bear Child Care

7212 Stonewood Dr, Huntington Beach, CA

5.0

(1)

From infantry through toddler years, Mama Bear Child Care is the quality care and companionship parents are looking for. Mama Bear Child Care is a one of a kind home daycare for your family, founded by mother and daughter Pam and Ashley. In our developmentally-based environment, your child can...
5.0
"Blooming Butterflies has taken care of my baby since I went back to work and she was 13 weeks old. She is a few weeks away from turning 1 and I have had the best experience with Pam, Ashley and their crew. I highly recommend this daycare for anyone looking for a...

Jordan R.


K & K Family Child Care

K & K Family Child Care

105 Llanos Street, Verona, WI

4.2

(5)

The mission of K & K Family Child Care is to provide comfortable, secure, and nurturing quality child care, and encourage and support children as they expand their knowledge in each domain of learning (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and moral) by maintaining a safe, high-quality environment...
5.0
"Our family was extremely happy to have our daughter in Kristol's care from infancy through kindergarten. Kristol and her family felt like a part of our family. Our daughter was safe, happy, nutured, and learning throughout her day. The empathy, understanding, and...

Julie


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


Miss Pam Of Plainfield - In-home Care

Miss Pam Of Plainfield - In-home Care

23229 W Leach Drive, Plainfield, IL

5.0

(10)

Hello! My name is Pam and I would love to meet your part-time (recurring) or occasional back-up child-care needs in my Plainfield home on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday! Most in-home child-care providers will accept only full-time, M-F children, but I am unique, and I specialize in...
5.0
"We hit the jackpot finding Miss Pam! Since our son started attending at 6 months old, we've been consistently impressed with the level of care and attention he receives. Every day, we're provided with a detailed list of his activities and adorable pictures that...

James H.


Irene's Childcare Home

Irene's Childcare Home

136 King Philip Road, Seekonk, MA

5.0

(2)

Licensed child care home in Massachusetts for 37 years. Currently serving ages approximately 9 months to 3 years. Small group. Fun learning environment, age appropriate activities. Open 4 days, Monday- Thursday. Hours Approx. 7am - 4pm
5.0
"Ms. Irene is the absolute best! I felt very comfortable leaving my daughter with her and my daughter loved going to see her. Ms. Irene has a beautiful and safe outdoor set-up that she uses with the kids, so I know that my child is getting lots of exercise and...

Caitlin K.


Deanna S

Deanna S

3346 Carol Lane, Zion, IL

5.0

(3)

I've had a licensed daycare home since 1997, located in Beach Park/Zion-serving areas from many local communities. Not only do I take pride in, and enjoy teaching children and watching them learn and grow. I have experience with ADHD, RSV, and special abilities. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac...
5.0
"I have used Deanna for child care for the past three years while my husband and I are at work and have always appreciated the care and safe environment she has provided for my three children. She has watched all three of my kids starting from when my oldest was...

L K


Garden Growers Family Daycare

Garden Growers Family Daycare

6500 Edgerton Drive, Lanham, MD

5.0

(4)

A Place For Your Child To Grow! Garden Growers Family Daycare is a licensed and insured family owned and operated daycare, originally started over 30 years ago by my grandmother . We are based on love, education and family values. Every child is unique and we believe that success and growth come...
5.0
"The best daycare to get your child enrolled in. You can tell that the instructor actually loves what she does and doesn't do it just for money. she works with you unlike other daycare if you are 15 minutes late 30 minutes late she rarely will ever charge a late fee...

Janee B


Preschooler's Play Central

Preschooler's Play Central

6824 Esther Lane, Cincinnati, OH

5.0

(11)

I am currently accepting children for my family daycare. I have 31 years of experience. I am accepting newborn babies for the fall. I charge $50.00 a day for children 2 and under and $45 a day for 2 and up.
5.0
"Stacy watched my daughter for about 2 years, starting when she was 2. Stacy is fantastic! She is so caring and warm. Hazel would always come home with crafts that the kids did each day and Stacy would always go the extra mile by throwing holiday parties and...

Molly B.


Children Are A Blessing Childcare

Children Are A Blessing Childcare

5338 Holley Oak Ln, Fredericksburg, VA

4.9

(18)

***22407 at Lee's Parke Community*** ******** I will have one spot available starting August 2022******** *** I Prefer Text or e-mail when contacting me for first time! I have been bless to have had the opportunity to help families provide supervision and care for their children. One of...
5.0
"Rose has been a god send! I work a very crazy schedule and need assistance on the weekends starting very early in the morning (8am on a Saturday) and lasting sometimes very late into the evening. She's been very patient with us (I have a tendency to be rather...

Hillary P.


Shining Stars

Shining Stars

1400 Blaine Ave NE, Renton, WA

5.0

(1)

create and participate in learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for children to learn development objectives. maintain a healthy and safe environment, ensure the daily care of every child by following licensing requirements, and help to maintain a fun and interactive...
5.0
"Shining star is very nice, safe, and clean place for your children. Aysan has over 10 years experience working with children. I definitely recomment this place. All food and snack are organic"

Nazanin A.


Joyful Hearts Daycare

Joyful Hearts Daycare

5004 N. Wood Ridge Dr., Kansas City, MO

5.0

(2)

We are a Christian family centered daycare. We will have one opening near the end of August 2022, for one additional child, any age group infant through preschool. This opening will only be for 6 months; August 2022- February 2023. We strive very hard to care for the children entrusted to us as if...
5.0
"Mary and Kristina have been such a blessing to our family. Our sweet girl is loved and adored as if she is family. We were so lucky to find them when a previous arrangement didn't work out right before I was to return to work. These lovely ladies treat each child...

Tanya N.


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