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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Downey, CA

Ad Astra Preschool

5.0

One of the biggest fears we have as parents is making the right choice when choosing a child care provider. If you are struggling like me simply because you know how special your child is let me tell you, choosing AD ASTRA PRESCHOOL was the best decision I could've made. My son who is 3 years old...

- E. N

Subasinghe Family Day Care

5.0

Great safe place that provides a lot of love for your children. My kid was fortunate to be one of her 1st few she took care of 10 years ago. We still go there. Kids still love her.

- Niroshika G.

Exploratory Learning Academy

5.0

Exploratory learning Academy is the perfect daycare that provides a loving and fun learning experience that both my kids have enjoyed

- Ms. D

Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home

5.0

Precious Little heartbeats is an amazing environment were children can engage with developmentally appropriate activities and material. Verlinda and Micaela are dedicated to providing children with love, nurturing, and many fun hands on learning activities.

- Anthony P.

Ruiz And Rivera Family Child Care

5.0

My child just started today but through the entire day the teachers have kept me well informed. They've sent pictures and have just kept me in the loop!!!

- DENISE A

Drop-in daycares in Downey, CA

Ad Astra Preschool

Ad Astra Preschool

132 N. Greenwood Ave., Montebello, CA

5.0

(2)

We are a fully licensed preschool & child care program, currently enrolling students 2-5 years old. At Ad Astra, we believe in setting a foundation for students to be life-long learners and independent thinkers. Our home-style atmosphere provides children with a safe, loving environment fostering...
5.0
"One of the biggest fears we have as parents is making the right choice when choosing a child care provider. If you are struggling like me simply because you know how special your child is let me tell you, choosing AD ASTRA PRESCHOOL was the best decision I...

E. N


Subasinghe Family Day Care

Subasinghe Family Day Care

4740 Obispo Ave, Lakewood, CA

5.0

(1)

Our focus on childcare is providing warm, loving, and progressive childcare for your most precious gift: children. Play and Learn Play and Learn We believe that positive early childhood development will play a significant role in child's life.
5.0
"Great safe place that provides a lot of love for your children. My kid was fortunate to be one of her 1st few she took care of 10 years ago. We still go there. Kids still love her."

Niroshika G.


Exploratory Learning Academy

Exploratory Learning Academy

2040 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA

5.0

(18)

Exploratory Learning Academy is now enrolling. We are a licensed 24-HR daycare that provides a private preschool setting along with weekly homework. Small group setting allows staff to cater to your children's individual needs. Our unique scheduling allows for us to meet the parents needs as well....
5.0
"Absolutely love this daycare! My children have been going for almost a year! Great environment and staff tend to every child's need. Very reliable and flexible schedules."

Sasha B


Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home

Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home

1238 E. 33rd St., Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care is a 24-hours 7-days a week childcare home in the heart of Los Angeles, California. We provide high quality childcare service for up to 14 children ages 6 weeks up to 10 years old. Our child care is family owned and managed (no outside workers). We provide...
5.0
"Precious Little heartbeats is an amazing environment were children can engage with developmentally appropriate activities and material. Verlinda and Micaela are dedicated to providing children with love, nurturing, and many fun hands on learning activities."

Anthony P.


Ruiz And Rivera Family Child Care

Ruiz And Rivera Family Child Care

3910 Southern Ave., South Gate, CA

5.0

(1)

At Ruiz and Rivera FCC, our philosophy is provide quality care by creating a safe, clean, loving environment in order to help your child reach their highest potential. We believe children should grow and learn at their own pace and therefore we encourage both learning though play and structured...
5.0
"My child just started today but through the entire day the teachers have kept me well informed. They've sent pictures and have just kept me in the loop!!!"

DENISE A


Brighter Beginnings In Child Care

Brighter Beginnings In Child Care

Imperial Hwy And Valley View, Whittier, CA

5.0

(1)

Licensed Educator/Child Care Provider in Whittier, Ca. 90604 (will also serve La Mirada and Norwalk area) has 25 years experience with children, a Masters in Child Development and a Program Director permit. Space is available in my home for 2 infants (0-2 yrs), 1 preschool (3-5). I'm using the...
5.0
"reliable dependable and educational care! The kids take frequent field trips and all the school agers have awards from thier elementary schools because Mrs. Cindy and her staff spend time helping them with their homework daily to help them be successful in school!"

Cindy C.


Ms. Sora's Child Care

Ms. Sora's Child Care

5421 Kenwood Ave, Buena Park, CA

5.0

(2)

Ms.Sora's ChildCare provide a rich environment that promotes children's active exploration in all areas of development: physical, emotional, linguistic, aesthetic, and cognitive. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early learning and child care experience which promotes each child's...
5.0
"How blessed I feel to have found Ms. Sora! My toddler son loves going to her. Her new daycare facility is gorgeous, spacious, bright and safe, inside and out. She offers healthy, home cooked meals, my son loves it. Ms. Sora is excellent in educating the little ones...

Maria C.


Nice Time Day Care

Nice Time Day Care

4612 ADENMOOR AVE, Lakewood, CA

5.0

(3)

Nice Time Day Care is a licensed family day care providing childcare to families. We offer programs for wide range of ages from 3 months to 6 years. We provide various educational activities with Montessori material and provide more play time for your kids in our large backyard play area.Our goal is...
5.0
"Uma took us in last minute when we were visiting Long Beach for 3 weeks. We will go back to her again and would recommend her to our family and friends. What I like most about this day care is it is clean, filled with activities, and has space for the kids to enjoy...

Harinder S.


Perera Family Daycare

Perera Family Daycare

13709 Palm St, Cerritos, CA

5.0

(1)

Open 24/7. 12 years experience. Accept children 6 weeks to 8 years. Licensed Family daycare. Safe environment. First Aid /CPR certified. Free play indoor and outdoor Science / Language /Art. USDA approved breakfast, lunch and snack.
5.0
"Nice and clean. Good location. My daughter ha ing fun every day. Good staff."

Udeeksha P.


LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

18419 S. AVALON BLVD, CARSON, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Angels mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, creative, stimulating, and sanitary environment in which our children can grow spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Little Angels Preschool is dedicated to providing quality services that support and contribute to the...
5.0
"My daughter has been there since she was 2 it’s a great school she used to be shy now she is very comfortable around other people!"

Tonie H.


Children's Nature Academy

Children's Nature Academy

6320 Passons Blvd P.O. Box 33, Pico Rivera, CA

5.0

(2)

Location: Our program is a State Licensed in Home Facility located in the city of Pico Rivera, California. (Off Paramount Blvd between Whittier and Washington). We are qualified teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education with many years of experience teaching children fun age appropriate...
5.0
"This school is so absolutely phenomenal, from the Montessori style set up to the owner. I worked with her at the Hoag Child Care Center for many years and she has the biggest heart. She will love your babies like they're her own. I would feel 100% comfortable...

Alicia J


Tiny House Daycare

Tiny House Daycare

14564 Blaine Ave, Bellflower, CA

5.0

(6)

I am a fun, creative infant and toddler daycare specialist at Tiny House Day Care. I focus mainly on the play and wonder of children. Each day we do a fun and creative craft. We also do circle time to expand our brains by learning how to count, shapes, and colors. I am CPR certified with Red Cross....
5.0
"This is my daughters first time being at a day care, I was soo scared to leave her since she was small and barely talked. We are a hispanic family, I thought to myself my daughter is going to have difficulties to communicate with Ms. Judy. But I was wrong , I've...

Abigail E.


Reaching For The Sky Daycare

Reaching For The Sky Daycare

19313 Tajauta Ave., Carson, CA

5.0

(13)

Reaching For The Sky is committed to providing a high quality early education program for young children; ages Infants through 6 years old. Our program provides learning opportunities for children to develop social, emotional and cognitive thinking skills. Our staff is committed to forming strong...
5.0
"My daughter goes here everyday. Is very helpful now in this difficult times with the pandemic. Very helpful for her home schooling."

J C


Children First Happy Heart's Family Child Care

Children First Happy Heart's Family Child Care

14023 S Nestor Ave, Compton, CA

5.0

(3)

Affordable, high-quality early care and education is a necessity for working families. We understand that it can be a struggle to balance work, budgets, and family. This is where Children First Happy Heart's Care can help. We are family-owned and devoted to providing your family with a clean, safe,...
5.0
"Love this place for my children. They have been really happy and exited to go there when is time for me to go to work, Mrs. Jasmine has a really good heart and loves kids. I really recomend Children First Happy Hearts ."

Junior


Mighty Kids Christian Academy

Mighty Kids Christian Academy

3303 Silva St, Lakewood, CA

5.0

(2)

Mighty Kids Christian Academy is a Christian home daycare, and we welcome children from 0-12 years of age. We pride ourselves with the quality of care we provide. Our days are filled with worship, fun, play and learning. The children's safety and well-being are our number one priorities. As parents...
5.0
"I've known Leyla the lady that runs mighty kids for years. She is absolutely amazing with others children and an excellent mother. She was the only person I allowed to watch my infant when he was little. She treated him with the utmost love and care as if he was...

Andrea E.


Dinal Patel Family Child Care

Dinal Patel Family Child Care

17821 Harvest Ave, Cerritos, CA

5.0

(2)

I am a licensed child care provider with pediatric first aid, CPR and health and safety certification. I teach early montessori / preschool inspired activities, arts and crafts, work sheets, music and dance class. I also provide nutritious breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks. If you are looking...
5.0
"Let me just say, I am so glad we found this place. We had him at another daycare and the experience had left a bad taste in our mouths. I was so anxious about leaving him again, but as soon as we met with Dinal, I knew he was in good hands! My son absolutely loves...

Karla C.


Ari & Ari

Ari & Ari

21812 JUAN AVE, Hawaiian Gardens, CA

Hello there! I am a single mom. I sit from home with my own 2 little girls present (ages 8 & 3). They love having other children over! I am the oldest of 8 siblings, so I have decades of experience. :) Overnight & weekend stays are welcomed.

Bright Steps Academy Preschool

Bright Steps Academy Preschool

7939 Crowndale Ave., Whittier, CA

The Bright Steps Academy was founded in 2021 by Maral Natalie Kalayci, in a warm & welcoming home-based environment to provide students with a unique educational experience that is truly a "cut above", helping children prepare for what the future holds in today's modern era and keeping up with the...

Williams family child care

Williams family child care

802 W. 123rd St., Los Angeles, CA

We believe that happy, loved and connected children are destined for success in every facet of their lives. Visit our childcare and you'll notice the difference from the moment you walk in. Parents tell us it feels like home. Everything we do at our childcare from our professional staff, to our...

Saylah's Busy Bees

Saylah's Busy Bees

6148 Bonfair Ave, Lakewood, CA

Saylah's Busy Bees is a licensed family child care that offers the following services: Infant - Toddler - School Age Program (6wks to 12yrs) Full-Time - Part Time - Drop ins Affordable Rates / Sibling Discount Fresh Nutritious Hot Meals and Snacks Experienced, Loving and Nurturing...

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Ratings for Downey, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Downey, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.