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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Encinitas, CA

Azam Daycare

5.0

We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her.

- Care member

Just For Kids Family Child Care

5.0

We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!

- Karen L.

Cardiff Family Daycare

5.0

My daughter started at Cardiff Family Daycare in 2018 and my son started in 2020, and it has been such a great experience. Jodie has such a nurturing heart and provides a safe and loving atmosphere for all of her kids. She goes above and beyond to be accommodating to every families needs. I could...

- Lidia K.

Kids Castle

5.0

Can you give 10 stars instead of 5? I can't write enough good things about Kids Castle. We found out about them on Tootris and signed up for a tour. Pictures on yelp can't show you how adorable her set up is for kids of different ages. Sayena makes our child amazing homemade food, keeps him...

- Larisa H

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

Drop-in daycares in Encinitas, CA

Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her. "

Care member


Just For Kids Family Child Care

Just For Kids Family Child Care

1302 Country Club Drive, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

Just For Kids Family Day care is a place where children of all ages can explore, experience the wonder of nature and grow in a fun and safe environment. Through, art, science and music and physical activities the children learn how to explore their world. Each child participates according to...
5.0
"We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!"

Karen L.


Cardiff Family Daycare

Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct, Cardiff, CA

5.0

(6)

Your child can have fun learning! I focus learning in the following areas: Music, Arts & Crafts, Early Math & Science, Reading, Sensory Play, Role/Puppet Play, Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Good Manners, Cooking. My name is Jodie. My school is within my home, located in...
5.0
"Jodie is a wonderful and nurturing caretaker and teacher. My son has gone to her daycare for a year and has learned so much. Often times when I pick him up, he doesn't want to leave! Jodie is very kind, accommodating and trustworthy. I feel lucky to leave my son in...

Bay


Kids Castle

Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(5)

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...
5.0
"Our son has been attending kids castle for nearly 2 years. I cannot more highly recommend Sayena. She provides the most comforting environment with incredible play based learning. They work on letters, art, dancing daily. The children absolutely adore her. Sayena...

Jon M.


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


Baby Steps Home Daycare

Baby Steps Home Daycare

1716 Kinglet Road, San Marcos, CA

5.0

(1)

Baby Steps is a licensed home daycare (also known as in-home daycare or family daycare) that specializes in childcare for children whose age ranges from 18 months old to 4 years old. We aim to provide the best care for your little ones in a pet-free, smoke-free, safe, loving, play-based educational...
5.0
"my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care...

Marie R.


SUNNYSIDE LEARNING CENTER  ( 760-44 SUNNY )

SUNNYSIDE LEARNING CENTER ( 760-44 SUNNY )

178 S RANCHO SANTA FE ROADSAN MARCOS, CA, SAN MARCOS, CA

At Sunnyside Learning Center we implement 'The Creative Curriculum' in all of our classrooms from Infant to Preschool. The Creative Curriculum is a teaching tool that is based on five fundamental principles. These principals assist the teachers in the following areas of development in order to...

Kids First Club- Cindy Baudler

Kids First Club- Cindy Baudler

576 Echo Lane, San Marcos, CA

Family home childcare program with preschool activities offering a nurturing educational in home program following San Marcos Elementary curriculum. Preparing children in a language rich environment to implement a strong foundation for early reading , spelling, writing, math, science experiments,...

Girassol Daycae

Girassol Daycae

550 Faith Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Welcome to the premier coastal childcare provider "Girassol Daycare" in Cardiff by the Sea/Encinitas/Del Mar/Carlsbad area. We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We are here to assist busy moms and dads! Girassol is a Licensed Home Daycare with limited openings available! Ages 0 years and up...

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...

Little Roses

Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St, San Diego, CA

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...

Gardening & Exploring With Children

Gardening & Exploring With Children

566 E. Barham Drive Apt. 156, San Marcos, CA

Philosophy: Our Family Home Daycare, Gardening and Exploring with Children, are committed to providing a health and safety environment with children and meeting their own individual needs. We give good quality care and respect each child's individuality. We also provide community resources for...

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.

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...

Andre's Babysitting

Andre's Babysitting

1542 Alta Vista Drive, Del Mar, CA

I am a babysitter and work up to 5 hours a day to watch your children.

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.

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...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

12742 Briarcrest Place, San Diego, CA

Over the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to work with many children in various capacities to include being a preschool teacher, nanny and mom. Infants and toddlers have always held a special place in my heart and are by far my favorite to care for. I received my education in Child...

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...

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,...

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Encinitas, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.