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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in La Jolla, 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

Jasmine's Home Daycare

5.0

My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly so you know your kids are in good...

- Gail C.

Sanfilippo Childcare

5.0

Angela is great! Both of our daughters spent 2 years there, and to this day they still talk about their time with Angela. We found Angela after calling the YMCA resource center, and we couldn't have gotten luckier. She is caring, loving, and really knowledgeable. If you are looking for daycare for...

- Jessica H

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.

Jennifer's Family Childcare

5.0

My daughter has been going to Jennifer's Family Childcare for over one year, since she was 3 months old. I was scared to leave her with strangers at first, but Jennifer quickly made me feel at ease. She and Bill are extremely knowledgeable about babies, and have taught me a lot about what to do as...

- Julie A.

Drop-in daycares in La Jolla, CA

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.

Friends Home Daycare

Friends Home Daycare

Caminito, La Jolla, CA

Daycare where your child is needed and loved. We are based in La Jolla, San Diego, California. We are waiting for new little Friends in our family.

La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School

6063 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA

La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School is an early childhood care and education specialist that serves toddlers, preschoolers and prekindergarten. The school commits itself to nurturing growth and development of children ages two to five years old. The school provides a developmental,...

Camp Jaycee

4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA

Camp Jaycee located in La Jolla, Ca has been providing camping activities since 1945. It is accredited by the American Camping Association and accepts campers from ages 9 months to 12 years old children. They offer both indoor and outdoor activities that is fun, adventurous and memorable.

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
"Our daughter has been with Azi for over 1.5 years and we love her! We started with her when our daughter was 3 months old, and we immediately knew after our first introductory meeting with Azi that our daughter would be loved, protected, and cared for. Azi is so...

Pearl H.


Jasmine's Home Daycare

Jasmine's Home Daycare

5139 Acuna Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Loving home environment with personalized care and over 20 years of experience. I am CA Licensed, CPR, Preventive Health Practices, First Aid and Nutrition Program Certified.
5.0
"My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly...

Gail C.


Sanfilippo Childcare

Sanfilippo Childcare

631 W Redwood St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Hi, I'm Angela, I'm 56 years old and have been an active child daycare provider for over 30 years. I'm located in the Mission Hills area and have a warm and loving home that has a large outdoor area for child play. I'm currently licensed for eight, but limiting capacity to 4. I specialize in...
5.0
"Angela is great! Both of our daughters spent 2 years there, and to this day they still talk about their time with Angela. We found Angela after calling the YMCA resource center, and we couldn't have gotten luckier. She is caring, loving, and really knowledgeable....

Jessica H


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.


Jennifer's Family Childcare

Jennifer's Family Childcare

4471 Pocahontas Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Hi, my name is Jenny. I have been working with children for 30 years! Owning a Licensed family childcare for 20 years of it Lic# 3222010199. I take pride in the care I provide and seek to entertain the children I care for while providing an educational setting. Over the years, I have had infants...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Jenny's Family Daycare for 4 years, full-time, and I cannot say enough good things about it! I had actually interviewed about 20 people prior to finding Jenny. Right away, I knew this was going to be a great fit for my little girl....

Angie D.


Nana's Day Care

Nana's Day Care

5531 Chandler Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE. Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...
5.0
"Patricia has been taking care of my son for over a year now and she is the great! My son is always happy to see her and she is very reliable. I was worried about sending my son to a sitter but luckily i have never had to go through multiple people, because she has...

Rachel H.


Wild Child San Diego Nature School

Wild Child San Diego Nature School

3119 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Children learn through play, asking questions, and exploring the natural world around them. Our program incorporates the philosophies of Emilia Reggio and also includes Waldorf style teaching. Myself and my teachers are highly educated and experienced in providing a fun outdoor experience at our...
5.0
"My 4 year old son has been going to Wild Child since their nature school opened in June and he has thrived and flourished and learned so much! He had the time of his life at their Summer camp and is now buckling down with their amazing curriculum since summer ended...

Jennifer R.


Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We...
5.0
"I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much they learned. They did a lot of hands on fun learning. And Even though it's a home environment, they were...

Clara B.


Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

1003 Bush Street B, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Diana Bosforo and I have been an excellent daycare provider for the past 30 years. I have owned my state license for many years, I am CPR certified, and I am also a member of the YMCA child facility. I love kids and treat all the babies I take care of as if they were my own grand...
5.0
"Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking our son to Diana when he was 4 months old and he is now over a year old, he loves going to see Diana. The house...

Julia V.


Desi's Child Care

Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

WE ENROLL CHILDREN 1-5 YEARS OF AGE! Join us for preschool activities, fun and wonderful friendships! We focus on: -Teaching about kindness, manners and having a positive attitude -Instilling and extending language and vocabulary -Developing fine and gross motor skills -Encouraging positive social...
5.0
"Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the nursing program back home so we had to find someone to care for our boys. I was terrified and called almost every...

Kristie L.


Amanda's Small Family Daycare

Amanda's Small Family Daycare

8685 Bennington Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a small family daycare provider specializing in infants. My daycare consists of 2 children maximum. I keep it small due to my belief in giving the maximum care possible to each child. I provide formula, nutritious healthy meals and snacks. I've been a Daycare provider since 2000, and I am CPR...
5.0
"Both of my sons were cared for by Amanda's Day Care from the time they were infants until 3 years old. This was during the years 2004-2011. Amanda's home provided a calm, clean, healthy and safe environment for both of my boys during their time there. They are now...

Loan B.


Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(11)

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have...
5.0
"Miss Valerie & Robo (that’s what my daughter calls Mr Robert) are the best gifts that I wasn’t even looking for! Due to needing to take care of my mom full time, I had to find someplace for my daughter (almost 2) since she was home with me prior to that. It just...

Care member


Storytime Childcare

Storytime Childcare

4114 Fond Du Lac Avenue, San Diego, CA

5.0

(7)

Hi! I have a fun, licensed (#376624365) childcare. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I take care of children from newborn to school age. I'm a big Disney fan and a huge arts and crafts kinda gal. You can be sure your little one will be bringing home a lot of keepsake treasures (age appropriate)....
5.0
"My son was enrolled with Storytime Daycare full time from the time he was 4 months old. Jen impressed me right away with her attention to detail, professionalism, and consistently great care. I did quite a bit of looking around before finding Jen but she was the...

Breanna E.


Little Roses

Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(6)

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.


Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(15)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran...

Hui X.


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