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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Los Gatos, CA

Little Star Academy

5.0

My daughter Tessa was with her beginning at the age of 4 months. I don't think I could have returned to work if I hadn't met Lena, as we had looked at several caregivers before a friend sent me to her. There was not one day I regretted the decision to have Lena care for Tessa, and I sobbed when we...

- Rennee T

Eagle's Nest Daycare

5.0

We're so happy to have our son cared for by Dani and Silvia. They are amazing! Like second mothers to all the children. They are also very organized and competent educators. Our son learned so much during his two plus years under their care. As a result, he outgrew daycare and was ready for...

- Erika T.

Step By Step Academy

5.0

Dear parents, thank you so much for all these kind words, it means a lot to me! I feel so fortunate to have you and your amazing kiddos in my like, I consider you part of our family! Each child have a special place in my heart… forever!!! Thank you for trusting me and for giving me the opportunity...

- Care member

Sharpe Kids Center

5.0

My daughter has been with Hosac and Elizabeth Sharpe since they opened their daycare in the beginning of March 2018. I am extremely happy with the care that my daughter has received. For starters, my daughter is always happy when I drop her off and is never in a rush to leave when I pick her up. I...

- Rachel R.

Precious Kids Home Daycare And Preschool

5.0

Rosalie is a natural with infants and toddlers!

- Rosalie T.

Drop-in daycares in Los Gatos, CA

Little Star Academy

Little Star Academy

201 More Ave, Los Gatos, CA

5.0

(4)

My name is Lena, I am a loving, nurturing and a happy child care provider. I believe that we can bring out the best of our children by providing them with safe, positive, loving and supportive learning environment. **Play-based center, promotes natural, active and creative learning opportunities...
5.0
"Lena is a wonderful childcare provider. We put my son under her care when he was about 18 months old. We swooped him out of a large daycare where he was constantly ill with serious illnesses and where he would cry out of relief when I would go and pick him up....

Amy M


Los Gatos Academy Preschool

Los Gatos Academy Preschool

16837 Placer Oaks Rd., Los Gatos, CA

Our mission is to develop an individual program for your child, along with your support, to help the child(ren) grow into confident and motivated learners, and further solidify the development of them as a whole person. Our mission is to nurture your child in achieving their own individual...

APJCC Summer Camp offers a traditional summer day camp experience as well as a variety of specialty camps. We offer programs for children from 18 months old through 16 years old. Preschool age children participate in the summer session of our licensed preschool program, while CIT programs and...

My Little World Childcare

190 Lester Lane, Los Gatos, CA

Very Nice Daycare Openings (Los Gatos) Full-time daycare special program for Infants and also Preschool Program is just around the corner! Call today for a tour of our newly remodeled facility. We have nice playground for the children to enjoy, Bright colorful rooms that say, "Welcome" and a...

APJCC Preschool

14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA

The APJCC Preschool offers a play-based program that helps children grow in all developmental areas -- social, emotional, cognitive, language and motor. Our program is grounded in Jewish values and tradition, and embraces families from all backgrounds. We are part of the Addison-Penzak Jewish...

Los Gatos Day Care

291 Penn Way, Los Gatos, CA

My name is Heather and I am the Owner and Director of Los Gatos Daycare, as well as a nurse. Our family has owned a daycare for over a decade. My mom had a day care at our house for over ten years and I was always helping her in my free time. After I got married and finished school, I decided to...

Camp Shalom

14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA

We offer a variety of camp programs, from traditional day camp to specialty camps. Camp runs all summer long. Facilities on our 9-acre campus include a heated swimming pool with certified lifeguards on duty at all times, athletic field, tennis courts, gymnasium, 2 playgrounds, science and nature...

Eagle's Nest Daycare

Eagle's Nest Daycare

3342 Georgetown Place, Santa Clara, CA

5.0

(1)

Our focus is to partner with our kids parents in order to prepare them with love, care, and education for a healthier and successful first years of their lives. We feel incredible proud and honored to help you raise your children!
5.0
"We're so happy to have our son cared for by Dani and Silvia. They are amazing! Like second mothers to all the children. They are also very organized and competent educators. Our son learned so much during his two plus years under their care. As a result, he outgrew...

Erika T.


Step By Step Academy

Step By Step Academy

5323 Alan Ave, San Jose, CA

5.0

(30)

Working with children has been my passion for many years. One of the most fulfilling experiences in my career as a physical therapist was promoting a healthy physical development for children of all ages. In the many years of working as a childcare provider, caring for children has been a...
5.0
"My child has been attending Step By Step Academy since 7 months old (now 22 months old), and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Ioana is incredibly warm, caring, attentive, and makes it feel like a second home for my little one. She genuinely cares about...

Care member


Sharpe Kids Center

Sharpe Kids Center

61 Asbury St, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! We are the Sharpe's and owners and founders of Kids Sharpe Center. We have been working with children and families for over 25 years. We are both educators by training and have a heart for children and families. We believe every child is smart and believe that social-emotional, spiritual...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Hosac and Elizabeth Sharpe since they opened their daycare in the beginning of March 2018. I am extremely happy with the care that my daughter has received. For starters, my daughter is always happy when I drop her off and is never in a...

Rachel R.


Precious Kids Home Daycare And Preschool

Precious Kids Home Daycare And Preschool

2944 Millar Ave, Santa Clara, CA

5.0

(2)

Precious Kids Home Daycare & Preschool is a Licensed Small Family Daycare with a Low-1:6 Ratio. With over 25 years' experience, I specialize in the care and teaching of children from Newborn to age 4. MY EXPERIENCE: -I received my Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification from De Anza...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Rosalie. This is where she is suppose to be. Watching children. She is a natural at knowing kids needs and helping them feel comfortable. Your Child would feel loved and cared for being in Precious Kids Day Care."

Kelley D.


Joyous Daycare

Joyous Daycare

14316 Wyrick Ave, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Joyous Child Daycare Center was established to serve children ages 3mths - 6yrs old. We at the JDC recognize the need for parents in the Silicon Valley to be reassured that their most prized possessions, their children, are taken care in a clean, safe and comfortable atmosphere. We provide an...
5.0
"Lina and Neeka are amazing - they are the best mother-daughter duo! When we were looking for care for our son Sam, we wanted to find caregivers who would be loving and caring, as well as provide professional service. We found what we were looking for with Joyous...

Jessica B.


Kiddie Haven Daycare And Preschool

Kiddie Haven Daycare And Preschool

61 Asbury St, San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

We have a fun, loving childcare center located near First Street and Taylor. We offer a preschool program for children from 2-5, and have excellent care for children under 2. We have a wide variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, games and activities for all ages and have a wonderful...
5.0
"MUSIC! This preschool and daycare offers MUSIC lessons once a week. The kids are being exposed to music, dance and singing at a young age by a fun and qualified instructor. They absolutely love it!"

Laura


Mapy's Home Daycare

Mapy's Home Daycare

1944 Shulman Ave, San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

Day Care State License C.P.R. & First Aid Certificate Health & Safety Certificate Over 10 Years of experience Hello, my name is Maria. I have a private Daycare in my own home. I have more than 10 years of experience taking care of/ tutoring infants and toddlers. In addition to 10 plus...
5.0
"We considered several in-home and institutional day cares. When we finally found Mapy's, we knew our search was over! We were immediately impressed by Maria, how organized and clean her daycare is, and how she interacted with the children. Our first son has been...

Alexandra S.


Little Clovers Daycare

Little Clovers Daycare

19743 Wintergreen Dr., Cupertino, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Clovers Daycare is a bilingual (Mandarin and English) licensed home childcare center in Cupertino committed to providing loving and nurturing care to children from 4 months to 3 years old. I am a professional child care provider with significant nanny experiences now opening my own daycare...
5.0
"Lisa was my nanny the last couple of years and I am so glad to have had her expertise in caring for my son from infancy to toddlerhood. Not only was she loving and caring toward my son; more importantly, she cared for him as if he was her own. I highly recommend...

Deborah T.


Yami's Daycare

Yami's Daycare

1311 Joplin Drive 3, San Jose, CA

5.0

(5)

Yami's Daycare is licensed by the state of CA. Clean, safe and loving environment. I am a very responsible, reliable, kind, patient, loving and caring person. I am a mom of two kids with 12 years of experience. - Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm - Ages: 3 months to 13 years. - I serve hot home...
5.0
"Very warm home and We know that they're not just being watched?they're learning so much! In a nutshell, this is not your average day care center but a 2nd home that we give love and care."

Joe G


Georgia's Small Family Daycare

Georgia's Small Family Daycare

4000 Knollglen Way, San Jose, CA

5.0

(6)

Thank you for visiting my page! I've partnered with parents in raising their kids since 1995, when it was my way of providing for my family while home with my own kiddos. I live on a tree lined street near Hacienda School, providing a nurturing family environment for the kids. Having an abundance...
5.0
"This week marks the end of my extraordinary 4-and-a-half-year relationship with Georgia. I found Georgia almost five years ago when I was looking for daycare options for my first son. I was heartbroken when I knew I would need to return to work while Leo was only 3...

Veronica H.


Everrose Daycare And Preschool

Everrose Daycare And Preschool

4139 Piper Drive, San Jose, CA

4.8

(16)

Hello! My name is Saima and I run a home daycare in West San Jose, California called EverRose Daycare and Preschool! I have worked at Kinder Care, Primary Plus, and One World Montessori. I also received early child care education from West Valley College and I am a mom, raising five kids,...
5.0
"This is absolutely one of the best daycare so far. Best part is the family is friendly, educated and approachable. Our daughter has been going here since she was 2, and she loves it. She came home everyday with activities. In the beginning she wasn't too thrilled...

Estella A.


Sandy's Child Care

Sandy's Child Care

5049 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

I'm a mother of three girls, 22, 25, and 29. My husband and I have been married 31 years this October. While our girls were growing up, I took of care of children, one or two at a time, sometimes 3 or 4 as our girls got older. I've cared for infants, toddlers and while our girls were in elementary...
5.0
"Sandy is a great lady who took care of my kids when they were little. She was always so caring, gentle, loving. I always enjoy seeing her simile face everyday too. I never had to worry about my kids when they were with her. I recommend her with all my heart. Best...

Isin G


Parvin's Day Care

Parvin's Day Care

626 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA

5.0

(2)

Parvin is a licensed Day Care dedicated to bringing your child exceptional quality care in a comfortable home environment. Children receive two organic meals each day and they are encouraged to learn on a daily basis. Activities include, arts and crafts, physical exercises, among other things. I...
5.0
"Like most parents, I was anxious about going back to work and leaving my toddler with a stranger. But, even at our first meeting, my toddler warmed right up to Parvin. And, after a few days, he cried when I picked him up because he didn't want to leave. This gave...

Bridget D.


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