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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in San Diego, CA

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

5.0

I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and without her I wouldn't be able to do it. I have 3 children that I bring to her and my goodness, she is amazing to my babies. My kids always says nothing but...

- Suleyka H.

Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

5.0

There truly aren't enough words to express how special Tender Care was for us. Our daughter started going there at 2.5 years old, and continued until she started kindergarten. I've been a teacher for 20 years, and I can say that Tender Care is hands down one of the best education centers I've seen....

- Monica M

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

5.0

One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them. Meals and snacks are provided. They teach kids all the things required for kindergarten. With them I didn't have to worry about online classes. I...

- Kinjal M.

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.

Azam Daycare

5.0

We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her.

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in San Diego, CA

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and without her I wouldn't be able to do it. I have 3 children that I bring to her and my goodness, she is amazing to my babies....

Suleyka H.


Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr., San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature. We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater...
5.0
"It is hard to find the words to truly express the gratitude I have for the level of consistent and high quality care Judy and Randy provided to my son at Tender Care over the past five years. When I went to work each day I knew that my son was in an incredible...

Corrie


Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(9)

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them. Meals and snacks are provided. They teach kids all the things required for kindergarten. With them I didn't...

Kinjal M.


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
"A good friend was looking for a family childcare home for her grandson. She knew I have studied and worked in education for many years and asked if I could recommend anyone. I suggested she see if Healthy Toddlers Care, had an opening. My friend took a tour and...

Susan


Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"Azi is the best! My 2 year old has been going to Azi's house since she was 5 months old and absolutely loves her! My daughter doesn't talk much but every morning says "Azi's house" and is so excited to go (and gets sad on the weekend when she doesn't go). She gives...

Care member


Sanfilippo Childcare

Sanfilippo Childcare

631 W Redwood St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

Hi, I'm Angela, I'm 56 years old and have been an active child daycare provider for over 30 years. I'm located in the Mission Hills area and have a warm and loving home that has a large outdoor area for child play. I'm currently licensed for eight, but limiting capacity to 4. I specialize in...
5.0
"Angela is the BEST! Finding her has been a huge blessing for our family! She is incredibly warm, loving, patient, caring, knowledgeable... everything we could ask for in a care provider. Her home is immaculate and she has the perfect set up for babies; a great play...

Angela D.


Angela Medina Family Daycare

Angela Medina Family Daycare

6281 Amber Lake Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Warm family environment, with over 20 years experience, now enrolling! *All meals included. *Infant to School age children. *Play time and learning activities such as reading, writing, counting and alphabet. *CPR/ first Aid and Health certified. *License # 376616412. *Plenty of great...
5.0
"Really love this Daycare, the house is always clean, and Angela is very sweet with my kids. Couldn't be happier!"

Janete M.


Mali's Home Child Care

Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(57)

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general...
5.0
"We were very protective of our daughter (first child) and nervous about taking her to daycare for the first time. We were very relieved with how loving Mali and her caretakers were with our daughter. Our daughter was there for over 2 years and she grew up with them...

Care member


Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(15)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Where do I even begin? Words cannot explain how thankful we are to have found Fran and to have our daughter in her care. Fran started watching our daughter when she just four months old up until she just turned two years old. As first-time and working parents, we...

Lindsey G.


Nieves Family Daycare

Nieves Family Daycare

4921 Dassco Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(14)

Hello Families, Thank you for your interest. I am Joyce Nieves, a licensed childcare provider. I have been helping San Diego families for nearly 11 years. I am also a mother of two boys who are growing up way too soon. I have a small home daycare and I tend to keep just five kids, ages 3 months...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing care provider. She provided back up care for my daughter when i needed it. She made my daughter feel comfortable and welcome from day one. While there my daughter received excellent care."

Miriam K.


Judy's Family Childcare

Judy's Family Childcare

4014 34th Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(7)

With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, at Judy's Family Child Care, you and your child aren't clients - you are family. We provide nutritious meals, field trips, and a creative curriculum that includes art, science, music, and many hands on activities to make learning...
5.0
"Ms. Judy is incredible. She is caring, loving, supportive. She teaches them, plays with them, takes them on field trips. Her home is casual, comfortable and a kids daycare dream."

Morgan M.


Starting Small Family Daycare

Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello and thank you for looking. My name is Tammy. With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe...
5.0
"Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a few minutes chatting with each parent as they drop off their child. I've also never seen a child upset to be dropped off with...

Nicole C.


Suarez, Maria Family Child Care

Suarez, Maria Family Child Care

3510 Alonquin Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(5)

California licensed provider with over 10 years of experience. I have been offering childcare since 2011. I am First Aid and CPR certified. Nutrition Program is provided. Government Programs Accepted. Bilingual English / Spanish. Fun, loving environment.
5.0
"Both my boys attended Tita's Daycare. Tita Eva is the best at what she does. She is kind, respectful, and treats the children with so much love. My kids were always happy to go to daycare, and I always knew they were safe and well taken care of. The prices are...

Melissa B.


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.


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
"I was nervous to leave my daughter but Patty puts my worries at ease. My daughter is so happy to see her when we arrive and see's her. I feel my daughter is in great hands. Gives my updates on how she doing and what they did during day."

Christina P.


Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St., San Diego, CA

5.0

(10)

State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park,...
5.0
"We love Ms. Ana (or Mama as the boys call her)! Our son has been in her care since he was 4 months old and is only leaving now at 2 1/2 because we are moving. She cares for the kids like her own; they have structured time, but also lots of time to play. They get...

Kelcey E


Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(36)

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...
5.0
"Our 2 year old son went to Moonlight Daycare for a little over a year and we absolutely loved it. He really needed help with his social skills and confidence with kids his age and Ms Mattie was so helpful, patient, and kind with our boy. You can tell she loves her...

Care member


Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We...
5.0
"I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much they learned. They did a lot of hands on fun learning. And Even though it's a home environment, they were...

Clara B.


Village Kids Family Child Care

Village Kids Family Child Care

2156 Oriole Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

Village Kids Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 1997. We are a full-service child care facility with children ages 2 months to 10 years old.
5.0
"Village kids are absolutely amazing. They have been a huge part of my 2 daughters lives and of my life. They have helped raise my girls from just a few months old. I am sad to have to move and leave them. If I could take them with me I sure would."

Jessica F.


Teddy Bear Day Care

Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA

5.0

(11)

Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 4 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!! I offer the following: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast & Lunch...
5.0
"Soni is wonderful! She took care of my son like he was family, fed him well, and always took the time to incorporate educational fun through play and activities. As a huge bonus, she takes pride in keeping her home and the kids clean, while making sure I never...

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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 476 reviews of the 267 listed drop-in daycares.