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Happy Face
5.0
This daycare is the best thing that ever happened to my wife and I. We first brought our daughter here when she was 6 months old and she stayed until she went to pre-K this year. Wahida is the most caring, professional and dedicated caregiver you could ask for. She became a part of our family and we...
- William S.
Akiko's Care
5.0
Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive, caring and fun! Our son loves going...
- Meghan B.
Wild Grace Nursery School
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and exploration. I would not hesitate...
- Kelsey R.
Brown's Little Bear Care
5.0
We recently moved and had to leave Brown's Little Bear Care...and we are heartbroken! She has had Millie since she was 12 weeks old. Eugunia and her family love Millie as if she were part of the family! We would highly recommend Eugunia to everyone!!! We are truly fortunate and Blessed to have...
- Amber W.
Childcare By Cherie
5.0
I just wanted to tell everyone that Cherie is wonderful! She is very organized and welcoming. Her house is very clean, organized and in a nice neighborhood. Alas, we found someone to come to the house. Just wanted to highly recommend her!
- Beth M.
Drop-in daycares in San Luis Obispo, CA
Happy Face
6230 Summit Point Court, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(7)
I am Wahida, a positive energetic and a mother of 3 girls. I am a home daycare provider for last past 21 years with CPR and first aid certified . I have home daycare permit through Fairfax county of Virginia, I love children and have experience working successfully with all ages. I have a bright...
5.0
"Wahida was a second mother to both of my boys, caring for my oldest for two years and my youngest for 8 months. We knew that the boys were going to be cared for and loved unconditionally, the same as her own children. She has more patience than anyone I've ever met...
Jordan C.
Akiko's Care
10519 Williams St, Northglenn, CO
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Akiko Strock and I am a professional and experienced and certified in first aid and CPR. I provide care for families in my home with a small number of kids. The childcare I provide is my own business and I provide tight book keeping of all payments and provide families with that...
5.0
"Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive,...
Meghan B.
Wild Grace Nursery School
237 Everts Pl, Highwood, IL
5.0
(1)
Wild Grace provides a boutique home-based childcare setting where every child is treated with respect, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, and patience. Our philosophy and curriculum are a combination of various child development approaches focused on the WHOLE child.The Wild Grace approach will...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and...
Kelsey R.
Brown's Little Bear Care
24601 Lavender Grove Dr, Aldie, VA
5.0
(5)
My name is Eugenia Brown and I'm a caregiver and preschool teacher. I have many years of experience working with infants through 5 years and older children. I run a small in-home daycare. I have my CDA (Child Development Associate) working with preschoolers.
Your child will be around other...
5.0
"My family and I have been absolutely blown away at the patient, loving, fun filled education our daughter has received from Mrs. Brown. Our daughter loves to go to school, and always enjoys learning and playing with her friends at Brown's Little Bear Care. Mrs....
Marie R.
Childcare By Cherie
841 Avalon Dr., Pickerington, OH
5.0
(1)
I have been providing child care in my home for the past 19 years. I absolutely LOVE my job. Currently I am watching children ranging in age from 6 months old to 9 years old. I am looking to add one or two more full-time children to the already wonderful group I have. I can offer a healthy...
5.0
"I just wanted to tell everyone that Cherie is wonderful! She is very organized and welcoming. Her house is very clean, organized and in a nice neighborhood. Alas, we found someone to come to the house. Just wanted to highly recommend her!"
Beth M.
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.
Abc Care 3
14220 Cascadian Way, Everett, WA
5.0
(2)
We are an affiliate site with ABC Care Co and ABC Care 2. ABC Care 3 has been in business since 2018, helping kids reach their best potential. We focus on education, safety, healthy eating, and having fun.
5.0
"I am incredibly happy with the care my two children receive here. Miss Evelyn is wonderful, kind and attentive. Once we pull in the driveway my two year old runs right in and doesn't even look back to say goodbye. During the school year, Miss Evelyn even walks...
Megan
Bright Stars Academy
39599 Tamarisk Street, Murrieta, CA
4.0
(1)
I am a college graduate with a degree in education and sixteen years of childcare experience. I have made the decision to offer my services outside of the bureaucratic school system where I can focus my attention more on the children's individual needs in a fostering environment and less on the...
4.0
"Courtney is a very hard working, dependable, responsible and caring individual who is able to accommodate unforeseen client's schedule problems. She cares the children's future and their well being."
Renee
Small World Daycare
1111 195th Place SW, Lynnwood, WA
5.0
(2)
Loving in-home daycare that provides one on one attention. With the same provider every day your child can feel safe and secure, and will be able to develop in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. As the parent you can feel confident that your child is in a clean and safe environment. I want to give...
5.0
"Our child has been going to this daycare for about a year now and we absolutely love it. It's refreshing to know she is in great hands while we are at work. She's excited every morning when we drop her off and some nights she's having so much fun it's hard to take...
Rachel M.
Miss Sheila's In-home Child Care
203 Paul Ave, Guymon, OK
5.0
(1)
My hours of operation are M-F 7:30a.m.-5:30pm. Rates are $125/child/week. I do not accept DHS subsidiary pay. Payment is due on Mondays.
5.0
"amazing awesome 🕺🏻🕺🏻"
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Medina Family Daycare
849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(4)
Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...
5.0
"Our daughters spent 3 years here and we loved the experience. The teachers were warm and loving and our girls felt comfortable very quickly, even though they had no Spanish before this immersion daycare. They were super well cared for and learned a ton there, and...
Care member
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
"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...
Monica M
Primrose School of Livermore
2901 Las Positas Road, LIVERMORE, CA
5.0
(1)
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age. The...
5.0
"The school has been great we have no issues so far I have no complaints they feed her good and she is really learning!"
Sanrio and Margarida A.
Maria's Daycare And Preschool
425 Pamela Dr, Bay Point, CA
5.0
(3)
We are a licensed large family daycare license number 070209111. We are a bilingual home daycare that provides fresh healthy home cooked meals daily, along with snacks. During the morning we have preschool for the older children along with outside playtime, and arts and crafts. For the younger...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Maria's Daycare for almost 4 years now (started at 4 months old). I'm very pleased with the care she receives and the communication Maria and Lianne maintain with me. Now that Lianne is offering a preschool curriculum, a huge weight...
Tosha K.
Home Of Angels Christian Academy
P.O. Box 1026 Adkins TX, Adkins, TX
5.0
(1)
Home Of Angels Christian Learning & Daycare
Ages: 2 years old up to 6 years old.
Faith- based (non-denomination) - Chapel Wednesday's
7:00 am to 4:30 pm. M- F
Hot Breakfast/Lunch/Snacks are provided.
Open Enrollment Now!
For more information please feel free to call Shamaro at:...
5.0
"Shamaro and her family are wonderful christian people. If I had young children I would be very comfortable taking them to this sweet academy. It is very well planned out."
Carol B
God's Little Busy Bees
16701 Rolling Tree Road, Accokeek, MD
5.0
(2)
Welcome to God's Little Busy Bees Family Childcare. I am credentialed with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and meet all Maryland Licensing requirements and part of the Maryland Excels Program.
It is my desire to help families receive quality care and to see their child(ren)...
5.0
"I'm so blessed to have finally found a provider that has a true passion for the well-being of kids. The attention and care Mrs. Rita gives my son is not like any other daycare provider I've encountered. She truly loves and treats the children like they are her...
Stacy C
The Bunny Hut
6016 Kaywood Road, Knoxville, TN
5.0
(1)
Located in South Knoxville, near Colonial Village, off of Chapman Highway. Clean, safe, home-like environment, planned activities and crafts, fenced yard, non-smoking. Parents are responsible for bringing any snacks or meals. 35+ years experience in child care. Parent references provided.
5.0
"Jo Ann is an angel. It is like paying your grandma to baby sit - she just loves the kids. My daughter is adopted and had feeding/health complications and Jo Ann was a miracle worker and so patient with her. She has been nothing short of a blessing to my family."
Leslie J.
Sharma Family Daycare!
1638 Colusa Ave, Davis, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Puspa. I am mother of two wonderful boys, 11 and 5 years old. Even though I am an accountant by training, I decided to stay home and spend time with kids after my second child. When I was providing occasional babysitting for my friends and neighbors, I fall in love with children...
5.0
"Puspa has been taking care of our toddler for over a year now, and I only have wonderful things to say about her and the environment she provides for the kids.
The kids get to spend a lot of time playing outside in the large backyard, and she provides plenty of...
Karine S.
Maria's Family Child Care
15535 Flowing Spring, San Antonio, TX
5.0
(14)
Hola, I am a 4 star (TRS), bilingual in-home childcare, certified and registered with the state of Texas. I have been caring, guiding, and teaching children in my home for 25 years. 16 of those years were on military installations, while my husband was serving in the Army. My home was certified and...
5.0
"My children had an amazing and wonderful educational experience with Ms Maria. She is a great teacher. Got my two kids situated socially, mentally, language ( including Spanish and sign language). Grateful for a great start. "
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Step By Step Academy
5323 Alan Ave, San Jose, CA
5.0
(30)
Working with children has been my passion for many years. One of the most fulfilling experiences in my career as a physical therapist was promoting a healthy physical development for children of all ages. In the many years of working as a childcare provider, caring for children has been a...
5.0
"Ioana is truly one of a kind! She has watched our oldest daughter since she was 9 months old (she is now 2.5) and she also currently watches our baby girl (9 months). Ioana has helped us introduce solids, potty train, and educate our daughters. She goes over and...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in San Luis Obispo, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA?
While drop-in daycares in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in San Luis Obispo, 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!