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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Merced, CA

One Step Academy

5.0

Excellent infant daycare! I had a hard time finding childcare until I came to One Step Academy! I love the fact that their a small infant daycare! Our twins just love coming here every day!

- Kesha W.

Birds Nest Family Child Care

5.0

Ashley is an absolutely amazing childcare provider! After touring several daycares, I visited Birds Nest and was so impressed by how thoughtfully everything was set up and the variety of educational and fun toys. There are different areas of the room including a table for artwork, a dress up...

- Kevie B

Sunshine Faces Kindergarten Prep

5.0

Mrs. Alicia is so amazing with my son. She makes you feel so comfortable in her home. My son looks so happy at pick up and even at drop off. Love her set up.

- Jenniffer R.

Fundacious Daycare

5.0

When considering child care, there's one thing that no daycare or preschool out there can provide the way Fundacious Daycare can. Nana will love your baby just they way family does! We first met Nana when my daughter was five months old. As a new mom having to return to work in the middle of a...

- Care member

Dayna's Little Darlings Child Care & Preschool

5.0

When looking for childcare for my two boys my husband and I looked at a number of places before we chose to go with Dayna's Little Darlings. From the moment I started contacting Dayna about arranging a visit to her home she was extremely professional and organized. We were very happy with our tour...

- Mayra J

Drop-in daycares in Merced, CA

One Step Academy

One Step Academy

1279 Salem Street, Aurora, CO

5.0

(2)

One Step Academy infant program is operated in a homey environment, where trust and close relationships with infants and families is created. We strive to provide individualized attention to each child. We understand that a 1:3 ratio is conducive in maintaining an intimate and homey environment with...
5.0
"Excellent infant daycare! I had a hard time finding childcare until I came to One Step Academy! I love the fact that their a small infant daycare! Our twins just love coming here every day!"

Kesha W.


Birds Nest Family Child Care

Birds Nest Family Child Care

2753 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa, CA

5.0

(1)

Family Childcare is so special because it takes child education and wraps it up into a nurturing home. Birds Nest Nursery is reopening its doors with a warm welcome to all families! Join us for a tour of our wonderful playroom, spacious backyard, and garden. Meals and snacks are provided....
5.0
"Ashley is an absolutely amazing childcare provider! After touring several daycares, I visited Birds Nest and was so impressed by how thoughtfully everything was set up and the variety of educational and fun toys. There are different areas of the room including a...

Kevie B


Sunshine Faces Kindergarten Prep

Sunshine Faces Kindergarten Prep

2042 NICKERSON BLVD, Hampton, VA

5.0

(1)

Sunshine Faces Child Development Center is a place where children create friendships and memories. The staff of Sunshine Faces enjoy watching your children grow and develop and have a sense of accomplishments. We are also CPR and First Aid trained, background checked and receive ongoing...
5.0
"Mrs. Alicia is so amazing with my son. She makes you feel so comfortable in her home. My son looks so happy at pick up and even at drop off. Love her set up."

Jenniffer R.


Fundacious Daycare

Fundacious Daycare

3641 Coral Tree Cir, Coconut Creek, FL

5.0

(6)

Providing a safe and nurturing "home away from home" atmosphere, where your babies can explore and make new discoveries in a setting that is natural, because it's very much like home. This care program is designed to provide the skills that serve as building blocks for a lifetime of learning. I...
5.0
"When considering child care, there's one thing that no daycare or preschool out there can provide the way Fundacious Daycare can. Nana will love your baby just they way family does! We first met Nana when my daughter was five months old. As a new mom having to...

Care member


5.0

(5)

Making little friends & memories for your little ones!!! Dayna's Little Darlings -Small In-Home Childcare -Lic#334830472 Est.2009 -Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm -Finger printed & Live Scan Cleared by DOJ -Part-time assistant when needed! -Childcare is secured by RING security...
5.0
"When looking for childcare for my two boys my husband and I looked at a number of places before we chose to go with Dayna's Little Darlings. From the moment I started contacting Dayna about arranging a visit to her home she was extremely professional and...

Mayra J


5.0

(13)

Group Childcare. Registered and Licensed Family Daycare. Bilingual environment. Keystone Stars participating Program. Lesson planning. 24 hour care. A Spanish lesson everyday. Healthy meals. Imaginative play for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. After school and homework help. Spanish classes for...
5.0
"I will forever be grateful for the care that Miss Danessa & family at ABC has given our baby. As a first time mom, It was daunting having to take our baby to daycare & hard to know what's right, it can feel so scary to leave your kids with new people. At ABC, you...

Kelly


Brighter Minds Daycare

Brighter Minds Daycare

601 W 141st, New York, NY

5.0

(1)

We are Brighter Minds Daycare in the West Harlem on 141 Street Broadway. We are a Group Family Daycare a state certified facility. We are licensed in CPR and First aid training child ages from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. If you are Looking for a reliable, affordable child care in Manhattan for your...
5.0
"Highly recommend Brighter minds daycare. Sandra and her team us amazing. The atmosphere for transitioning is very much like home with lots more toys and little people to have fun with and learn together. My daughter fell right into place from the first day and I...

Stacy T.


Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0

(2)

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the...
5.0
"My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...

Ashley T


Lynda's Family Day Care, Llc

Lynda's Family Day Care, Llc

4502 Sir Woodburn Way, Clinton, MD

3.7

(3)

Lynda's Family Child Care provides high quality childcare in an educational and nurturing setting akin to the child's home. We provide a stimulating learning environment that offers opportunities to interact with their peers in a developmentally appropriate atmosphere, which is hospitable to...
5.0
"Gm my name is Mrs Sharon Jones when I first meet with Mrs Lynda Jones, she was very Professional and Polite she let me know exactly what there were going to be doing She has a hands on dealing with each and every child daily I am very pleased that I choose this...

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Loving Home Learning Center

Loving Home Learning Center

12 Brynwyck Hall Ct, Saint Charles, MO

5.0

(3)

April's Loving Home Learning Center is Licensed Family Home Childcare and Preschool with great references and years of experience. We specialize in the loving and educational care of children right from birth! We know it's difficult to choose the perfect care provider for your little one, so we try...
5.0
"Charlie and April were amazing with our son and later our daughter. They became family to us and more like grandparents to our children. We were very leery when beginning our search for sitter for our son. We did not want a public center so we were searching for...

Megan W.


Jaycare (facility #334845355)

Jaycare (facility #334845355)

438 Lassa Way, Perris, CA

5.0

(2)

Jay Care is a Licensed/ CPR Certified Family Child Care that is in-home based located in Perris, CA. We provide a loving, smoke free, pet free, safe environment designed to assist your little one with growth and learning. It is our goal to help your little one build new healthy friendships, through...
5.0
"As a parent, I entrust my greatest blessing to the staff at JayCare every day, and I am grateful for the loving care and guidance he receives. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the great activities that go on each day at "school!" A...

Karin M.


Home Sweet Home Childcare

Home Sweet Home Childcare

876 Marina Terrace East, Bartlett, IL

5.0

(9)

I am a licensed home daycare provider. My daycare provides a safe, friendly, and structured (learning) environment with healthy home cooked meals. I'm located in Bartlett. My experience is as follows: - 40+ years of child care experience; - 20+ years' experience disabled children; - State...
5.0
"Like most moms, I was really nervous to leave my son with a stranger. However over the last year and a half, we have been really happy with the care he has received. I would recommend Linda to anyone that is looking for day care. I love the focus on education and...

Amy F.


5 Senses Daycare

5 Senses Daycare

1796 Rosemary Dr, Gilroy, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to 5 Senses Daycare located in the Heartland community, Gilroy California. My Name is Pooja Singh, and I am a founder and director of 5 Senses Daycare.5 Senses was born after the birth of my children. As a mother, I realized the importance of child development through Early Childhood...
5.0
"We love 5 Senses Daycare. Our 15 month old has been going here since she turned one. This was our first experience with daycare and Pooja made us feel safe and welcome. She's so patient with our daughter. She does all sorts of crafts and activities with the kids....

Ariel H.


Glencreek Day Care

Glencreek Day Care

781 Glencreek Dr, Tracy, CA

5.0

(1)

Location:781 Glencreek Dr. Tracy CA 95377 Contact Info:209-666-7566 Hours:6:00am- 6:00pm Monday-Friday Glencreek Childcare is a welcoming home-based childcare. I have 19 years of experience teaching young kids aged 12 months-6 years old, from Montessori School. My focus is to provide the children...
5.0
"Thank you so much for you kind service with our kids. They learned so much from you and they always want to learn something new now. Looking forward to seeing you again"

Marzia A.


LIFE SOURCE PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL

LIFE SOURCE PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL

44709 BEECH AVE, LANCASTER, CA

4.5

(2)

4.0
"I have been involved with them since my oldest was in kindergarten and she is now in 11th grade. I do have my youngest two there now. I've had nothing but positive experiences with them. I like them because they offered programs that other schools did not such as...

Shannon ..


Jubilant Tots Inhome Daycare

Jubilant Tots Inhome Daycare

8113 Carrick Ln, Springfield, VA

5.0

(1)

Jubilant Tots is a county permitted small home-based care. The Philosophy of JT is play base, where kids learn through play, for stronger foundation. Children spend time going indoor/outdoors to parks and trails, playgrounds; painting, coloring, role-playing, crafting, play doh, sand and water play...
5.0
"My baby boy started going to Jubilant Tots full-time when he was 7 months old, and has been going part-time since my mom helped babysit him. Shringar was great and my baby thrived in her daycare. She always made sure that my baby was well-fed, clean, and had...

Vida A


Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(6)

Welcome! My name is Paige. I have been running an at-home daycare for 20+ years. I started my daycare when my own four children were young. I have continued my daycare because I enjoy creating a family oriented, fun, loving environment for children. I am a member of the Orange County Childcare...
5.0
"I have been with Paige now 2 years and I can't say enough how much we love her, and the environment my daughter is in. She comes home so happy and can't wait to always go back. I just had another baby this past December and can not wait to start her at Paige's too."

Ashton W.


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.


Christina Christian

Christina Christian

12901 Bradford Lane, Plainfield, IL

5.0

(1)

I enjoy taking interest in children's lives as they grow with love and patience. I have wonderful references to show my ability to care for and raise children based on parents' needs and specific concerns. Through the years, I have cared for over 30 kids, infants through toddlers, accomplished potty...
5.0
"She has been excellent at keeping records of my kid's schedule. Very caring and positive atmosphere."

Christina C.


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
"I had a great experience. Although I did not in the end book with Georgia's as the distance was too far from our home/work. I enjoyed our meeting and I know my son would have been comfortable there. Very responsive, prompt and caring. Thank you!"

Monica J.


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