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Q: What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Portola Valley, CA?

Drop-in daycare near you in Portola Valley, 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.

Q: What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

Q: Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Portola Valley, CA?

While drop-in daycares in Portola Valley, 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.

Q: What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Portola Valley, CA?

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Portola Valley, 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!

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Little Steps

5.0

Ivonne and the team at Little Steps are so wonderful! Ivonne made us feel incredibly comfortable with the transition into child care not only by maintaining a clean safe environment for the children but by providing us with pictures throughout the day and a report card listing the times for bottles...

- Dani K.

Lil Treasures Daycare

5.0

Mayra is amazing and has been a great caregiver to our daughter for the last two years. Our 2.5 yr old has learned so much. I wish mayra would move to LA with us and continue to care for our child. I highly recommend this daycare.

- Jeremy L.

Open Gate Nursery School

5.0

We are starting our 3rd year at Open Gate Nursery School and have nothing but good things to share! It's been a great experience for our whole family. One of the things that drew me in when I was searching is their nut-free school policy, perfect for our son with a peanut allergy. We also like the...

- Sarah K.

Ilana's Daycare

5.0

We were so lucky to find Ilana's Daycare when my son turned one year old! I visited many home day cares and Ilana's stood out. She keeps the place immaculate, cooks home made HEALTHY food, has a wide open grassy space for the children to play and provides age-appropriate activities. She keeps the...

- Israela K.

Jardin De Ninos

5.0

We LOVE this daycare. Our son is a year old and gets excited when we walk up to the door. The women that run it are some of the most loving and nurturing I've ever met. They speak Spanish to the children, feed them organic healthy food, play with them, and teach them new things every day. We could...

- Lauren M.

Drop-in daycares in Portola Valley, CA

Miles Of Smiles Daycare- Preschool

10370 Norwich Ave, Cupertino, CA

Our goal at miles of smiles daycare and preschool, adopts contemporary pedagogical tendencies, to stimulate multiple intelligence. Our daycare is based on principles of love, humanity and respect. Areas of development include emotional, social, intellectual And physical growth, with and...

camp integem

20432 Silverado Ave 210, Cupertino, CA

Camp Integem is a unique experience for K-12 students who love STEM, Art, Coding, AI, Design, Fashion, Animation, or Gaming to turn your imagination into cutting-edging designs. Teleport into your creation to experience the magic of your Holographic AR design and prepare you for future success. No...

From Scribbles/ De Garabatos Spanish Immersion

900 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View, CA

Spanish immersion program. Infant, toddler and preschool age children. Individual care for infants. Curriculum based on different themes and interest. Preschool curriculum prepares them for Kindergarten. Outdoor activities, field trips, learning thru play, arts and crafts, music, drama, story...

Apogee Education

37 Angell Ct. 125, Stanford, CA

Neuroscience Summer Boot camps, 2017!!! Taught by world-class Stanford Neuroscience PhD instructors with extensive teaching experience. Our engaging and interactive summer boot camps provide students, ages 11-18 years, with a once-in-a-lifetime, educational experience designed to both educate and...

Little Stars

1645 Benton Court, Sunnyvale, CA

LITTLE STARS DAY CARE LICENCE #434410412 LITTLE STARS Family day care offers a fun and loving environment for your child. It is run by experienced and qualified teachers. LOCATION: It is conveniently located in a quiet residential area in Sunnyvale , just few minutes away from Lawrence expway....

Circle of Friends Preschool

3214 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA

Circle of Friends Preschool offers a play-based program where children have opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, learn skills and concepts, and integrate knowledge in a small, hands-on supportive environment. Our goal is the development of the whole child: physical, emotional, social,...

Be Natural Music

20009 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA

Be Natural Music is a music school offering private music lessons (guitar, piano, bass, drums, voice & sax), band classes for kids who know how to play their instrument, concert performances, professional song recording & mastering, and summer music camps where kids compose music in a group & and...

JCC Maccabi Sports Camp

1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA

JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, California. Our camp welcomes boys and girls entering grades 4-11 from around the United States, Canada, and the world. During our two week camp sessions, campers develop skills in the...

Virginia's Home Daycare

379 ELM ST, San Carlos, CA

Virginia's Home Daycare provides quality childcare in a full-Spanish immersion learning environment. This means we only speak Spanish to the children and they quickly become native Spanish speakers regardless of the tongue spoken at home. Our teacher-student ratio is 3:8. We cook gourmet lunches...

Kindy Winkles

561 Cherrywood Drive, Sunnyvale, CA

Dear Parents, I have had my home based daycare for eight years now, Kindy Winkles. My primary objective and focus at Kindy Winkles is to educate and expose children with music to bring forward their musical talent! As an experienced children's piano teacher, I know children learn more by...

Cupertino Little Stars

20201 Lynton Court, Cupertino, CA

Cupertino Little Stars is a nurturing and educational home environment, which emphasizes early reading skills. Children from infancy through Pre-K are taught at their own pace. The majority of students are reading one to three years above grade level by the time they begin Kindergarten, due to the...

Little Steps

1829 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City, CA

5.0

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We provide excellent quality care, for the most important people in this world, our children. I've worked with children for more than 10 years, from infants to adolescents. I believe that quality care helps the kids develop through their entire lives. I have an Associate Degree in Early Childcare...

5.0

"Little Steps Daycare is absolutely perfect! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ivonne and her team. As a first time mom, I was so nervous about finding daycare for my 6 month old, especially during the pandemic. Ivonne responded to my inquiry immediately...

Margo W.

Lil Treasures Daycare

1500 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

At Lil Treasures we provide children with a variety of Montessori inspired activities that are carefully designed to encourage an environment of learning and creativity, children are encouraged to make creative choices with the hands-on, age appropriate activities provided to them. We believe that...

5.0

"Mayra is amazing and has been a great caregiver to our daughter for the last two years. Our 2.5 yr old has learned so much. I wish mayra would move to LA with us and continue to care for our child. I highly recommend this daycare."

Jeremy L.

Open Gate Nursery School

2124 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

"Open Gate provides a rich, active environment where children choose their own activities and learn to work out their own solutions, with guidance from the teachers and parents in the classroom. Open Gate is a co-op preschool in which parent's are in their child's classroom 1 day / per week and...

5.0

"We are starting our 3rd year at Open Gate Nursery School and have nothing but good things to share! It's been a great experience for our whole family. One of the things that drew me in when I was searching is their nut-free school policy, perfect for our son with a...

Sarah K.

Ilana's Daycare

512 Granger Unit 1, Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(1)

My family day care is known for its loving environment for infants and toddlers. I am a very dedicated care giver who brings many years of experience nourishing each child according to his or her needs. Provided in a small group setting, with a loving, nurturing, and warm environment, my care...

5.0

"We were so lucky to find Ilana's Daycare when my son turned one year old! I visited many home day cares and Ilana's stood out. She keeps the place immaculate, cooks home made HEALTHY food, has a wide open grassy space for the children to play and provides...

Israela K.

Jardin De Ninos

1208 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

At Jardin de Ninos we are deeply committed to providing the best possible experience for children. Young children have an innate ability and desire to learn, and they must be given the freedom to explore and develop at their own pace. Our caregivers create an environment that is stimulating and...

5.0

"We LOVE this daycare. Our son is a year old and gets excited when we walk up to the door. The women that run it are some of the most loving and nurturing I've ever met. They speak Spanish to the children, feed them organic healthy food, play with them, and teach...

Lauren M.

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA

3.0

(2)

We offer programs for infant, toddler, preschool, PreK, and kindergarten. We intelligently integrated performing arts, LTLE (learning through life experience), and Spanish in our curriculum. We have also recently started a Fall Camp for school-age kids(K,1st and 2nd graders).

5.0

"Our daughter started going to the preschool class for past two months and we all love it so far. My daughter's teachers, Ms. Priya and Ms. Vibhuti were really helpful during the early days to help her settle down. They sent frequent updates via their mobile app and...

Peter

Kellie A

1364 Valota Rd., Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

I have nine years of experience in working with children of all ages, planning activities, group counseling through arts and crafts. I have proven ability to manage individual and group behavior, instill self-confidence, and engage youth. I am knowledge of issues and needs in educating children with...

5.0

"Kellie watched my 4 month old son while I was at meetings in CA. Outstanding care & I'd recommend her for any age. Very patient and warm person who is great with kids. Flexible and accommodating in schedule. I felt entirely confident with my child in her care - and...

Constance S.

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.

4.0

"My son went to Kathleen's for care from age 3 until he started kindergarten at Springer. Kathleen had a great environment for the kids- large play area, great yard and tons of socialization. The various ages present allowed my son to experience being around...

Joe M.