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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Mill Valley, CA

Little Palms Day Care

4.0

When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home for our 7-month-old son. We are so grateful to her for restoring a bit of normalcy during this challenging time. Not only was she very attentive and loving to our...

- Jenni O.

PlayCare

5.0

This is the best daycare in San Francisco and my favorite babysitter that I've ever used. Ula is amazing with the kids and an all-around lovely person. My son loves going to see his friends at Play Care!

- Eli S.

Silvia's Family Daycare

5.0

Silvia and her staff are wonderful, caring people who take excellent care of the children, as if they are their own. The kids are kept occupied with art projects, cooking, plenty of play time, and I love that they are exposed to the Spanish language throughout the day. I am happy to recommend...

- Michelle R.

Discovery Land Family Care & Preschool Program

5.0

Marina and her team took in my son in the early stages of the pandemic, and cared for him from four months until he was 3.25. I was initially drawn to Marina's warmth, dedication, and the lovely space, complete with an ocean-view outdoor play area. It's a special feature that there are side by side...

- Care member

Tender Years Childcare

5.0

Our two sons attended Tender Years from infancy through preschool and it was the best decision we could have made. We'd highly recommend it to anyone considering childcare & preschool there. Tender Years provided our family with a loving and safe environment that absolutely shaped the...

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in Mill Valley, CA

Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing

Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing

2722 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA

Since 1958, the San Francisco Bay Area s leading Nanny, Housekeeper, Baby Nurse, Butler, Estate, and Private Office Staffing Agency.

Little Palms Day Care

Little Palms Day Care

172 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA

4.7

(3)

Little Palms Day Care is a licensed small family child care, providing safe, nurturing & reliable child care for families in and around Marin County. Open Monday through Friday. Regular business hours 8am - 5pm; with extra care options and drop ins offered based on availability. Snacks provided...
5.0
"My husband and I stumbled across Little Palms Daycare while we were looking to quickly move our daughter, Lula, from the daycare she was in. Although it had only been a few days, she was having a terrible time adjusting, crying all day, not sleeping and terribly...

Cassandra B


5.0
"This is the best daycare in San Francisco and my favorite babysitter that I've ever used. Ula is amazing with the kids and an all-around lovely person. My son loves going to see his friends at Play Care!"

Eli S.


Silvia's Family Daycare

Silvia's Family Daycare

646 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

Greetings, Are you looking for quality Day Care for your toddler? At Silvia's Family Day Care, we currently have a couple of openings available for toddlers/ preschool age (2-4 yrs. old). We are conveniently located at Lombard and Powell st. Our Day Care is a safe, fun and educational place!...
5.0
"Silvia and her staff are wonderful, caring people who take excellent care of the children, as if they are their own. The kids are kept occupied with art projects, cooking, plenty of play time, and I love that they are exposed to the Spanish language throughout the...

Michelle R.


Discovery Land Family Care & Preschool Program

1615 38th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(3)

I am a licensed family care provider with over 12+ years of experience. I established Discovery Land Family Care & Preschool in 2004. I am a Best of CitySearch.com Day care Winner! I am CPR and First-Aid certified, and our experienced pre-K teachers provide a stimulating curriculum. We have weekly...
5.0
"We had a bad experience with my son's previous daycare so we were very careful when choosing a preschool for him. Needless to say, when my son started attending, we had a lot of anxiety because of our previous experience. Lina handled the separation anxiety...

Pan


Tender Years Childcare

377 Hyacinth Way, San Rafael, CA

5.0

(1)

Tender Years Childcare in San Rafael, California, provides childcare and education for children ages 2 months through 5 years old. The Center offers children a home-like environment suitable for growth and development. Tender Years Childcare aims to promote a positive self-image and confidence among...
5.0
"Our two sons attended Tender Years from infancy through preschool and it was the best decision we could have made. We'd highly recommend it to anyone considering childcare & preschool there. Tender Years provided our family with a loving and safe...

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Mo Mo & Abba's Nursery

829 29th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

3.0

(1)

Our goal is to keep enrollment limited, so we can ensure each child has individual attention. Our license capacity is for 6 to 8, but our approach to child care is quality over quantity. Child/Provider ratio 2:1. Our program emphasis on nurturing child's self esteem and confidence through the most...
3.0
"We were going to use them full time, but it was clear it was not a good fit after two half days. They seemed like very sweet people, but they are set about your child following their schedule rather than allowing a baby-led schedule, even for a 5 month old. Also,...

Susan P.


Citikids Childcare

4140 California Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(2)

I am a Childcare provider with 20+ years experience. The ages range from Birth to 4 years of age? I am certified in CPR and First Aid. Here at Citikids, we offer full service care, healthy meals, lots of learning and fun. Happy, healthy & a safe environment is my number 1 goal. Www citikidschildcare...
5.0
"Shayna has taken care of my son since he was an infant. She engages him in activities and play time, and guides and nurtures his independence and growth. He has a smile on his face from the moment I drop him off with her until I return. I hate to say it, but I...

Nuri R


RD KIDS

631 19th AVE, San Francisco, CA

3.0

(1)

Our Shuttle Bus will pick up and deliver your child to and from our day care. Our all organic menu, healthy diet and freshly squeezed juices will make your child strong and happy. If you can't make a doctors appointment our driver will drive your child to the doctor, wait there, right down all...

Bright Spot Early Learning Center Llc

Bright Spot Early Learning Center Llc

3198 FULTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2600/mo

Building upon a tradition that started at a family day care home in 2012, Bright Spot is a family-owned business that aspires to become a premier early learning center. At Bright Spot, we believe that quality early care and education is a partnership between parents and provider. It is our mission...

Nanny Extraordinaire

60 Pastori Ave, Fairfax, CA


Ucsf Mother Buddy Study

Ucsf Mother Buddy Study

3333 California Street, San Francisco, CA

The UCSF Institute for Health & Aging (IHA) is conducting a study to help mothers with young children to lose weight and to increase physical activity. The study involves three office visits and you will be asked to complete questionnaires and a physical exam (weight, height, blood pressure). You...

Growing Zone

1019A Leavenworth ST., San Francisco, CA

We believe that early education is very important to children's emotional development, social cognitive and physical foundation. Therefore, we nurture and encourage our children to explore and learn the world through toys, nature, stories and creative activities. We provide a safe, friendly, and...

ARTifact Studio

2803 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA

The ARTifact Studio located in San Francisco CA offers comprehensive early childhood programs anchored in arts. It's unique academic program is designed for children ages three to twelve and focuses on collaborating, innovating, and inventing. The studio makes use of arts for children to be able to...

The Forest School

Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA

We are a Reggio preschool operating out of the beautiful Stern Grove Park.

YMCA Camp Jack Hazard

PO Box 192491, San Francisco, CA

YMCA Camp Jack Hazard is an ACA-accredited facility that offers camp-based summer programs for school-age children. The company’s services are open to kids who are between the ages of six and 17 years old. YMCA Camp Jack Hazard offers traditional camp programs such as arts and crafts, campfire, and...

Harmony Montessori

12 Shell Rd, Sausalito, CA

The aim of Harmony Montessori is to make a positive impact on society by nurturing children to be kind, respectful, responsible, and contributing members of their community. To this end, we provide an environment that is wholly nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which children are valued...

Angelina's Daycare

4635 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA

We focus on each individual and require that parents are active participants of our educational program. We believe that each child has an unlimited potential and our role is to tap into this potential and prepare your child for the future. All of this in a loving and caring environment.

Telegraph Hill Cooperative Nursery School

922 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA

Located in San Francisco, Telegraph Hill Cooperative Nursery School is a childcare and education provider where parents take an active role in the care and education of children. The school provides a healthy, safe, and stimulating environment where children, ages 2 to 5 years old, can develop...

Sparrow Creek Montessori

304 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA

A hand-built Montessori school with a year-round Indoor/Outdoor classroom. There is a garden and fruit trees for the children to study and explore. They also study guitar and build things in Carpentry.

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