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Highlands Pre-School
5.0
I love Highland so much It's a close knit preschool really fun for the parents we get to be hands on, we sent our older daughter there now our youngest daughter goes currently and she loves it, she looks forward to going everyday! the teachers make every child feel loved. They squeeze in learning...
- Kelly J.
Soana Lauti Daycare
5.0
Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old.
She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...
- Jessica C
Forest Garden Day Care
5.0
I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very neat and tidy, with a beautiful...
- Lucia
Weebit Preschool And Daycare
5.0
The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them!
We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare, for always taking the time to know...
- Jing X.
New Beginning Daycare
5.0
We have known the owner of this facilty for a very long time and have used this childcare faciltiy in the past. I love the interaction our child had with New Beginning Daycare. My child learned to be in a routine and their curriculum/program is very creative and age appropriate. I would recommend...
- Louise S
Drop-in daycares in Piedmont, CA
Open Minds Early School
5609 Moraga Ave, Piedmont, CA
Open Minds Early School is a Spanish Immersion School inspired by Reggio Emilia and Waldorf education philosophies.We set out to create the preschool experience that we always dreamed for our children. We designed the classroom space and our curriculum supported on scientific research in child brain...
5.0
(1)
At Highlands Preschool, we emphasize learning through play. The students are encouraged to interact with their environment and fellow students at their own pace, mostly through self-directed activities. Each day, the teachers prepare activities and projects for the children that relate to the theme...
5.0
"I love Highland so much It's a close knit preschool really fun for the parents we get to be hands on, we sent our older daughter there now our youngest daughter goes currently and she loves it, she looks forward to going everyday! the teachers make every child feel...
Kelly J.
Soana Lauti Daycare
3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA
5.0
(3)
I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old.
She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my...
Jessica C
Forest Garden Day Care
81 Sea Bridge, Alameda, CA
5.0
(1)
A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...
Lucia
Weebit Preschool And Daycare
2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
5.0
(4)
Hello Family,
We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and kindergarten readiness. Our...
5.0
"The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them!
We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare,...
Jing X.
New Beginning Daycare
14326 Cypress St, San Leandro, CA
5.0
(3)
New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
5.0
"This facility is amazing. Is small, cozy, welcoming, and very clean. Our daughter looks forward to coming to daycare every day. Staff is experienced and genuine. It is easy to communicate about your childs day. No screen policy. Good food. Very flexible with...
Alley W
E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool
1220 103rd Ave, Oakland, CA
5.0
(5)
E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and...
5.0
"I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My child is always happy upon our arrival and departure. To my surprise my daughter can tell when she has arrived...
Glenda B
Fcc1 (family Childcare)
570 Beale Street 121, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
I'm a licensed child care provider and will look after your kids with caution and care.
I know how scary it can be to place your child in the care of a stranger, that is why I make it a priority to provide a safe and educational environment for all children. Parents are comfortable leaving their...
5.0
"Our family home care is models in the field of early learning and development
Serve a diverse population of children and families. We are located in the heart of San Francisco ( south beach) provid export care and nurturing,continually improve our program through...
Lolya E.
Pequenas Burbujas Day Care
609 Sheffield Rd., Alameda, CA
5.0
(2)
Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of...
5.0
"I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it.
Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home.
I was nervous about sending my little girl to a daycare instead of
employing a nanny at the house, mostly because I wasn't...
Maria T
Caterpillar Corner
1686 Graff Ave, San Leandro, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Christina Carter. I am proud to say I am the owner of Caterpillar Corner. I have been caring for children for over fifteen years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I started Caterpillar Corner based on my love and dedication to the successful growth of young children. I truly...
5.0
"Christina Carter was born to nurture and care for little ones. She does so with grace, love, and professionalism. We were lucky to have Christina as our primary care provider to our son during his first year of life. Even though she is actually younger than me, I...
Moira D
Suki Day Care
523 Pomona St, San Lorenzo, CA
4.0
(1)
Suki Daycare provides care for children from 6 weeks of age and can also provide before and after school care.
Convenient location near Close to Bay Fair BART and easy freeway access.
Lic#013422771.
Monday to Friday - 7.00 am to 5:00 pm.
-Accept all the subsidized program such as...
Child's Play Wonderschool Llc
6157 Chelton Drive, Oakland, CA
4.1
(13)
At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow...
5.0
"When we decided to look for a daycare for our daughter so that she would be able to socialize and be in the presence of other children her age, it was a struggle. Having her away from us was hard to imagine and we visited several places before meeting Kaamil and...
Care member
Lindas Family Daycare
1502 Cedar Ave, San Leandro, CA
4.0
(1)
We are a small family daycare operated by family members. We provide nurturing care for toddlers and infants. We specialize in a play based curriculum for children under 20 months old and a preschool structured curriculum for children 20 months and older. We provide quality education in a bilingual...
4.0
"aughter has been to Linda's for almost a year now. She is in love with her teachers and they have helped us a lot with the routine of the naps and the potty training almost ready without diapers. Recommended 100%"
Alexandra T
Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool
14684 Merced St., San Leandro, CA
5.0
(1)
My passion for developing young minds comes from over 27 years of teaching preschool and childcare experience. I provide a loving, safe, and educational environment filled with age appropriate toys and activities.
Small licensed (License # 013422328) Home Daycare.
"Inspiring children through...
5.0
"Excellent teacher, humble character, and loving kind person. You can't go wrong with her, she's AMAZING!!! Always trust her 110% with my kids and they get sad when we have to leave."
Sarah M.
Diamond Little People Academy, Llc
955 12th Street, Oakland, CA
5.0
(2)
Greetings!
We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment!
Children...
5.0
"We've bee with this day care for a few years now and I can't recommend them more highly! The two owners and operators are the epitome of professionalism and the way they care for, interact with, and inspire our young daughter is not only inspiring--it's a relief....
Guy M.
Extremely Children's Daycare
19677 Betrose Ct, Castro Valley, CA
5.0
(1)
Greetings everyone, I am Nichole McFarland and I am the daycare provider of Extremely Children's Daycare. I care from newborns to 5 years olds (unless you have another age in need). My relationship with the parents prospered vigorously over the past 4 years and continuing, for I currently care for...
5.0
"I have used Nichole services since 2007. I met her at a school site board meeting in the Oakland Hills in 2006. She took care of my daughter as if she was her own until 13 years old. Now that she's in Castro Valley she really helps out with my grandchildren by my...
Cassie
Gloria's Daycare
106 Jervis Bay, Alameda, CA
4.6
(9)
Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old...
5.0
"My daughter went to Gloria's daycare from the age of 4 months when I went back to work until she was off to preschool. Gloria provided a loving, safe, and fun environment for my daughter. There was a nice little structured routine that they followed every day. We...
Alie V.
La French Teach
Mississippi Street, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
La French Teach provides a safe and personalized learning environment in small groups. It encourages social interaction to promote independence, social skills, and foster self-confidence. Your little one will learn through diverse engaging activities such as art, yoga, music, cooking and more. The...
5.0
"My child has greatly benefitted from Anne-Laure and La French Teach. It's a place she loves to go and has learned many skills in the year she has attended. We couldn't be happier with her care."
Brigitte C
Little Sprouts Family Child Care
150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(2)
Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our...
5.0
"Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the comfort of knowing she is enrolled in a safe and flourishing environment, and have witnessed so much growth in our...
Sylvia H.
Thomas Family Child Care
833 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
5.0
(1)
My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old.
What I can offer:
I will provide a safe...
5.0
"We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very caring with the kids and always keeps good communication with the parents. The kids are constantly exposed to...
Marian Q.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Piedmont, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Piedmont, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Piedmont, 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!