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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Los Altos, CA
Grant Park Child Care, Llc
5.0
Warm, experienced and caring owner. Very clean facility with a small ratio. We are happy with the care our child is receiving!
- Matthew K.
CCLC Preschool in Los Altos
5.0
I send my daughter here to the toddler class (18 months to 24 months). The teacher is really caring and engaged, and my daughter loves going there. She is making friends and learning a lot at the school. The program hours are also very convenient with 2, 3, or 5 day options and short or longer...
- Sharon E.
Kathleen's Daycare
5.0
Fantastic Teacher who lets children get hands on type of teaching.
- Cindy
Happy Feet Daycare
5.0
Happy Feet is a wonderful place! Our daughter loves it and we're so blessed to have her there! Totally recommend to anyone looking for quality care for their little one(s).
- Dorian D.
Andino's Day Care
5.0
I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly overcome it with help from Isabel and Licho. When I was searching for daycare, I knew I wanted...
- Jane S.
Drop-in daycares in Los Altos, CA
Grant Park Child Care, Llc
1786 Newcastle Dr., Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Small home-based environment and small ratio, providing a safe, comfortable and happy environment for children to play, explore and learn. Program includes Chinese, English, art, crafts, music, and indoor and outdoor free play. Willing to develop individual plan with parents to meet individual...
5.0
"Warm, experienced and caring owner. Very clean facility with a small ratio. We are happy with the care our child is receiving!"
Matthew K.
Over The Rainbow
2132 Sierra Ventura Drive, Los Altos, CA
We believe that providing loving, attentive and educational care in first 5 years of a child's life is the stepping stone for a bright & happy future. By providing high quality childcare in an intimate and family oriented center, we form a bond with each child in our care. We truly love helping...
CCLC Preschool in Los Altos
2310 Homestead Road, Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers) provides early childhood education solutions designed especially to meet the needs of working families. CCLC works hand in hand with employers to provide on or near-site child care that supports the work/life needs of their employees and the larger...
5.0
"I send my daughter here to the toddler class (18 months to 24 months). The teacher is really caring and engaged, and my daughter loves going there. She is making friends and learning a lot at the school. The program hours are also very convenient with 2, 3, or 5...
Sharon E.
Kathleen's Daycare
1086 S. Spinger Rd., Los Altos, CA
4.5
(2)
We are a home daycare with three caregivers that provide lunch and pick-ups/drop-offs at the local schools.
5.0
"Fantastic Teacher who lets children get hands on type of teaching."
Cindy
CCLC School Age at Covington Elementary
201 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA
CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers) provides early childhood education solutions designed especially to meet the needs of working families. CCLC works hand in hand with employers to provide on or near-site child care that supports the work/life needs of their employees and the larger...
CCLC School Age at Santa Rita Elementary
700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA
We have activities planned daily for art, science, cooking, sports, etc., as well as, free choice time for the children to choose what activites they would like to do. We provide homework time so the children can work on and get help with their homework. An afternoon snack is included in the monthly...
St. Simon MOPS Group
1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos, CA
We are a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group located at St. Simon Catholic Church in Los Altos, CA. We meet the 2nd Tuesday or every month and are looking for babysitters during our meetings from 9am-11:30am. The kids that attend the MOPS meetings are ages 0-5, with an occasional older sibling when...
Kinderhaus Los Altos
1600 Ben Roe Drive, Los Altos, CA
Welcome to Kinderhaus Los Altos!
Kinderhaus is a bilingual childcare program.
We are proud to provide a loving home environment for up to 6 children ages 12 months to 6 years in which to nurture the individuality of the growing child.
The home-based Kinderhaus program was created for children to...
Way to Go Camps
625 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA
The Way to Go program is a non-profit organization now on its 20th year. Our goal has always been about providing kids a wonderful and memorable camp experience. Over the years the program structure has changed to encompass more of what is important...Healthy Kids was introduced in Summer 2009 in...
City of Los Altos Tiny Tots
97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA
Tiny Tots is a play-based preschool program with a philosophy that acknowledges and respects the uniqueness of each child. We believe that a strong sense of self-esteem is developed through experiencing success in an age-appropriate environment, with a curriculum emphasizing social recreation and...
Baby World
1715 Grant Road, LOS ALTOS, CA
Happy Feet Daycare
41 Snowden Avenue, Atherton, CA
5.0
(2)
At Happy Feet Daycare, we offer Spanish bilingual instruction during the entire day. Head teacher has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families, and have a great parent referral list available upon request.
5.0
"Happy Feet is a wonderful place! Our daughter loves it and we're so blessed to have her there! Totally recommend to anyone looking for quality care for their little one(s)."
Dorian D.
Andino's Day Care
343 Dumbarton Ave., Redwood City, CA
5.0
(10)
With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a...
5.0
"I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly overcome it with help from Isabel and Licho. When I was...
Jane S.
My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care
1630 Anamor St, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(1)
My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care is a fun and loving environment for your children to learn. We will provide your children with age appropriate games and activities that will help them develop skills.
We have a beautiful schedule for each day filled with awesome activities. We have a large outdoor play...
5.0
"Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months old. They are truly like her second parents. Our daughter sprints up the steps at drop off and she gets the...
Carly B.
ABC Sunnyvale Child Care
728 Lakebird Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
4.0
(8)
Thank you for interest in our childcare. Unfortunately we had already closed for good, due to the pandemic. I hope you'll find the right fit for child soon.
Best Regards,
Ana
1/13/22
ABC Sunnyvale Child Care is pleased to offer state licensed child care services. Our focus is learning and...
5.0
"As first-time parents looking for a day care for our 18-month old son, we were naturally anxious with the search process! We checked out a few places and started to feel disappointed, and in some cases, downright terrified with our options. And these daycares were...
Shravya R.
Delsa Home Day Care
20270 Rienell Pl, Cupertino, CA
5.0
(2)
We pride ourselves in providing affordable and quality Home-based child care and learning services via a fun, safe, indoor and some outdoor play-based programs.
For infants, toddlers upto 5 years in age.
Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.
Provider is an experienced English-speaking mom of 2...
5.0
"We found Desla Daycare on Yelp for our first kid in 2017 when our kid was 6 months old. Nunu, the primary caretaker was really warm and welcoming. We had tried multiple caretakers and care centers before but Nunu's Delsa daycare is where we felt at ease. We...
Vinny M
Galileo Studio
227 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
5.0
(1)
Bi-Lingvo (Russian/English) Home Daycare for kids (2-7 yo) in downtown Sunnyvale emphasizes education with a Montessori approach.
5.0
"Great daycare for Russian speaking kids!
Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many more), and they spend a lot of time outside as well. Combined with hot lunches which includes soups and other Russian...
Liz S.
Jennifer's Family Child Care
1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA
5.0
(5)
I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants...
5.0
"Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and...
Lizbeth H.
Belle Haven Home Daycare
310 Market Place, Menlo Park, CA
5.0
(5)
Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in...
5.0
"Susana and her attentive care of our son, James, now 5, was more than I could have ever hoped to find in a daycare. We first started in 2019 when James was 2 years old. I kept having this wonderful experience of being surprised at how much James was learning so we...
Kirsten S
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Los Altos, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Los Altos, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Los Altos, CA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Los Altos, CA accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Los Altos, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Los Altos, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Los Altos, CA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Los Altos, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Los Altos, CA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!