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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in San Diego, CA

Healthy Toddlers Care

5.0

Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their teachers are so nice and engaged, and they...

- Kara B.

Nana's Day Care

5.0

Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and pictures every single day! This woman knows what she is doing and trust your baby will be well taken care of!

- Jenna W.

Leida's Family Child Care

5.0

If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till present. I never worry about my children...

- Kelly K.

Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

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 is clean, the baby is fed and we...

- Julia V.

Jasmine's Home Daycare

5.0

My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly so you know your kids are in good...

- Gail C.

Drop-in daycares in San Diego, CA

Healthy Toddlers Care

Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up. What sets us about from the rest? Spacious outdoor learning environment Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.) Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening...
5.0
"Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their...

Kara B.


Nana's Day Care

Nana's Day Care

5531 Chandler Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE. Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...
5.0
"Patricia has been taking care of my son for over a year now and she is the great! My son is always happy to see her and she is very reliable. I was worried about sending my son to a sitter but luckily i have never had to go through multiple people, because she has...

Rachel H.


Leida's Family Child Care

Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
5.0
"If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...

Kelly K.


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.


Jasmine's Home Daycare

Jasmine's Home Daycare

5139 Acuna Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Loving home environment with personalized care and over 20 years of experience. I am CA Licensed, CPR, Preventive Health Practices, First Aid and Nutrition Program Certified.
5.0
"My son has been going to margarita since February 2019 when he was only 4 months old and she has made it so easy to go back to work. My son gets healthy meals and snacks that Margarita makes daily and he learns new things every week. She stays in contact regularly...

Gail C.


Storytime Childcare

Storytime Childcare

4114 Fond Du Lac Avenue, San Diego, CA

5.0

(7)

Hi! I have a fun, licensed (#376624365) childcare. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I take care of children from newborn to school age. I'm a big Disney fan and a huge arts and crafts kinda gal. You can be sure your little one will be bringing home a lot of keepsake treasures (age appropriate)....
5.0
"My son was enrolled with Storytime Daycare full time from the time he was 4 months old. Jen impressed me right away with her attention to detail, professionalism, and consistently great care. I did quite a bit of looking around before finding Jen but she was the...

Breanna E.


Grow With Me Learning Center

Grow With Me Learning Center

4178 Vista Grande Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

The Grow With Me Learning Center provides the highest quality of early education for young children. We offer a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote a love of learning through exploration, play and a child's natural curiosity. The Grow With Me Learning Center's motto is Where Play...
5.0
"We've had the pleasure and privilege to know Ms. Carlee for the past 7 years. She has been instrumental in the emotional and cognitive development of our 3 children. Not only she is an expert in child development, she is also the most committed to guide the...

Luisa L


Kids Of Poway Child Care

Kids Of Poway Child Care

11630 Kismet Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Thank you for your interest in Kids of Poway Child Care! We provide a safe, nurturing, and positive environment, where children thrive and feel right at home. Our little ones are always engaged in learning through play, discovery, creation, and music. You can count on us to provide healthy meals and...
5.0
"Very clean and modern facility with lots of toys and educational games, art supplies, books, etc. Nutritious food. Children are very well taken care of!"

Irina B.


My's Early Head Start + Daycare

My's Early Head Start + Daycare

2413 Manzana Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Early Headstart Provider Accredited NAFCC Provider. NACCRRA, Childcare Aware of America, and YMCA Certified. USDA Approved Program. Language Spoken: English, Japanese, Tagalog. Specializing in Military Lifestyle. Duty days, weekends, holidays, and after hour care are upon availability, 2...
5.0
"We were so happy to have found My's Daycare when we were looking for childcare for our then 1 year old back in 2012. When we welcomed our second baby to the world she also went to My's_daycare. being with Myra for 3.5 years and 2.5 years I tit breaks my heart to...

Gabrielle B.


Babette's Babycare

Babette's Babycare

10306 Hemphill Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Babette's Babycare specializes in providing exceptional care for toddlers/preschoolers. With 2 licensed providers caring for our children, an enriched environment, daily interaction in a small group and educational activities in a nurturing setting, we provide your child with a level of care far...
5.0
"Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment for them. They always give great feedback on the children's development as well."

Sarah G.


Tiny Blessings Child Care

Tiny Blessings Child Care

6707 Parkside Ave., San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Tiny Blessings Child Care! My goal is to provide parents with quality and trustworthy care. When children are in my care, I treat them as if they're a part of my family. I do my best to help children have fun and feel comfortable, safe and cared for while providing for their physical,...
5.0
"I Love this Day Care they are so friendly my 2 year old daughter has learned so much and has a lot of fun, I am so glad I can go to work and know that she is being well cared for in a safe and loving Child Care."

Nancy C.


Happy Snowman Daycare

Happy Snowman Daycare

1364 So. 50th St., San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Fully fenced property 360 Online CCTV Close access to Hwy 805 ENROLLING NOW Please call for an appointment Hello, My name is Amelia, and I would like to invite you to be part of our family. We have recently open a new Daycare facility in hour home. I have two children I take care of; one goes to...

Nini Daycare

Nini Daycare

17545 Ashburton Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(5)

Hello, My name is Nancy. I have a home day care, located in Rancho Bernardo. My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California. My mom and I have just opened our own home family childcare this year. Also, we have several years of experience with children, and took few college classes and received...
5.0
"Nancy and Nooshin are extremely kind and caring. I never have any reservations about leaving my child in their care. He always tells me he has fun at daycare. And he always has a clean diaper on when I pick him up. I totally trust them with the care of my son."

Karen S.


Serena's Smiling Sun

Serena's Smiling Sun

3286 Mercer Lane, San Diego, CA

5.0

(24)

Serena's Smiling Sun is a Licensed Family Childcare/Daycare located in San Diego, UTC/UC area, California (License # 376628111). It provides care for children newborn to 4 years of age, 5 days a week (or even 2 or 3 days a week. I also accept a daily drop-in if I have availability) from 8:00 AM to...
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Serena’s Smiling Sun daycare for our daughter, who started there when she was around 8 months old. Serena is truly wonderful with the children; her kindness and dedication are unparalleled. We cannot recommend her...

Care member


Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Elham and I have a Large Family Child Care, Licensed by the State of California. I have earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology and my associate's degree in child development. I have dedicated over 23 years to the education and growth of young children through experience as a Preschool...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here for one year since she was 21 months. She loves Miss Elham and daycare. Elham is so loving and kind and has been wonderful to my daughter. She always creates something fun for them to have fun and play. Lots of activity during the...

Neda


Berthiaume Family Daycare

Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

I have a large Licensed Home Daycare. I'm in Allied Gardens & run a great program with the best assistant!!! We love what we do & can't wait to meet you guys! We offer your family a home away from home unique experience! I'm easygoing, and a fun loving kind of gal who's been caring for children for...
5.0
"Jen Jen, is amazing! Her daycare is very well structured with a fun n loving atmosphere for all of her little ones. My daughter is now 11 and has been with the Berthiaume Family Daycare for 10 years now. I started bringing my daughter here when she was 9 months...

Angela S


Dragonfly Daycare

Dragonfly Daycare

15870 Camino San Bernado, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Dragonfly Daycare is LICENSED (License #376101679) and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Friday) About me: - I have over 5 years of experience working at a different daycare full-time. - I graduated college in 2008 in Tehran, Iran where I studied nursing as well as art. I incorporate...
5.0
"Sanaz has been working with me for almost 6 years at my daycare, and has officially opened her own daycare She is incredibly hard-working, and was always the one to help write the daily lesson plans for the children. She did so many beautiful and educational...

Maliha E


Peppergrove Children Center

Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave., San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM...
5.0
"After a very bad experience with village kids daycare I found this place. What a blessing, this daycare is owned and run by a retired teacher. My daughter loves it very well organized, very cost effective and safe. At 130 a week that includes meals. The two ladies...

Chris H.


ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

13404 Sawtooth Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

Welcome to ABC Learning Center! Your Smile is Our Smile, Family Home Child Care. We are Eco-friendly and a Vegetarian Home Daycare and Preschool facility following CDA nutrition food Program. Conveniently located in Rancho Penasquitos 92129, San Diego. Dedicated to fostering an environment...
5.0
"We are so happy to have had the opportunity to put our daughter here. She gained a well developed curriculum and the food is all vegetarian based which help our daughter an appreciation for heathy selections at an early start. We would've kept our daughter all the...

Daniel


Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A, San Diego, CA

Welcome to Mohamed Habiba family childcare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a...

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Ratings for San Diego, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews of the 271 listed drop-in daycares.