Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your drop-in daycare needs

Match with highly rated local drop-in daycares near you

Compare drop-in daycare and tour the ones that best fit your family

Drop-in daycares in Santa Ana, CA

0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 North Prospect Avenue, SANTA ANA, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Rosa's Family Childcare

Rosa's Family Childcare

1913 Westwood Ave, Santa Ana, CA

1 year waiting list for infants. Government assistance welcome. This is a family childcare home. I am CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Health and Safety Certified, TB Tested, LiveScan (Which means that I got fingerprinted and ran a background check on me), my home was inspected by a social worker...

Catalina's Child Daycare

Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St., Santa Ana, CA

Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and...

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots

540 N. Golden Circle Dr. Suite 303, Santa Ana, CA

Soccer Shots is the leading intro to soccer program for children ages 2-8. We teach skills and character building using fun, imaginative games with a non competitive platform.

Valerie Ousley's Family Daycare/preschool

Valerie Ousley's Family Daycare/preschool

2705 Dayna Street, Santa Ana, CA

Thank you for your interest in my childcare program! I believe that all children are special and unique. It is my goal to provide children with a safe environment that nurtures self-esteem and security. I provide a daycare program that promotes learning through hands on play and discovery. I...

24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

413 W. Curie, Santa Ana, CA

Toyland Heaven is NOT your traditional home Daycare. We understand the difficulties of balancing the demands of work, life and child care. That's why Toyland Heaven Daycare is very dedicated to also helping parents with non-traditional schedules. If you need child care during the nights, weekends,...

Irvine Hebrew Day School

Irvine Hebrew Day School

1500 E. 17th Street, SANTA ANA, CA

The mission of Irvine Hebrew Day School is to cultivate active and creative minds, foster a community of joyful learning, create compassionate and respectful citizens and nurture a thoughtful, spiritual and personal relationship with Jewish life, Torah learning and the state of Israel.

Tutor Time

Tutor Time

2709 N Bristol St e1, Santa Ana, CA

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Walker's Family Home Daycare

Walker's Family Home Daycare

3206 S. Salta Str., Santa Ana, CA

We specialize in infants, toddlers, elementary, and middle school ages. We are a licensed home plus CPR and First Aid certified. Lots of passion and care for children. We Provide: Hot Homemade Meals Potty Training Healthy Snacks with lots of tender loving care Play Area with Safe Fenced Yard...

Little Birds Family Day Care

Little Birds Family Day Care

937 W Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA

We are Little Birds Family Child Care. We Believe that we have planned a program for your child of the highest quality, offering a wide variety of stimulating learning experiences. We value your child and we are committed to offering a program that allows your child the opportunity to develop to...

Toyland Heaven Daycare

Toyland Heaven Daycare

413 W Curie Ave, Santa Ana, CA


We've been providing high-quality care to Orange County families for almost 30 years. Our care-givers range from college students majoring in child and family services, to teachers, moms and grandmothers. We even have a former 911 operator who is one of our client's favorites.

Oscar's a Domestic Connection

1913 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA

Our specialty is providing live-in and live-out referenced nanny housekeepers that have excellent references. The nannies that we place do this type of work as a career and are seeking long term employment. We can provide you with a part-time or full time nanny to accommodate your schedule. Our...

A Mothers Love Daycare

2616 S. Diamond Street, Santa Ana, CA

A Mothers Love is the fuel that enables us to do the Impossible! -RD Hello, my name is Ronica Dixon. I am a licensed and experienced childcare provider equipped to give your child the QUALITY care that I believe all children deserve. A Mothers Love Daycare is an in-home daycare facility offering...

Little Monkey's Day Care

2227 S Towner St, Santa Ana, CA

family day care ofrece su servicio en el area de santa ana ,cuenta co programa de comidas saludables ,proporcionamos el servicio a pequenos de 1 mes a 10 anos,servicio ocacional de ninera ,transportacion alas escuelas del area,cuento con c.p.r pedriatic first aid,interesados hablar al are(714)678...

Schoepe Scout Reservation

1211 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA

The Schoepe Scout Reservation in Santa Ana, California is a campsite of the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America. For 50 years now, Boy Scouts have gone here to learn outdoor skills, horseback riding, mountain biking, riflery and archery, and swimming and boatcraft. Meals are served at...

Royal Family Kids Camps, Inc.

3000 W Macarthur Blvd #412, Santa Ana, CA

The Royal Family Kids Camps, Inc. in Santa Ana, California offers children exciting experiences and wonderful memories. It provides activities that children will love and learn from. The camp enhances the children's academic, physical and social skills through fun activities and group dynamics,...

BCLC Early Childhood Center

18542 Vanderlip Ave #B, Santa Ana, CA

Our Early Childhood Center, located in North Tustin, is an ideal place for children to grow, learn and explore their world from six-months to six years. From finger-painting and music to story-time and recess, children are surrounded by an environment designed to enhance their independence... to...

Tiny Dreams Day Care

1515 N Spurgeon St #50, Santa Ana, CA

We are a licensed home day care located in a safe apartment complex with security cameras, and lock doors denying access to any unauthorized person. In our day care we will have fun-educational games and activities like arts and crafts, and story time, we are going to be busy all day with this and...

Go4 Childcare!

2500 S. Salta Street 34, Santa Ana, CA

We are professional caregivers who are thoroughly screened and background checked. We are caregivers who are CPR and First Aid Certified. We are certified teachers in Early Childhood Education and Adolescence. As professional caregivers we are also bilingual. We run a mobile childcare. We provide...

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Additional Drop-In Daycare Services

Drop-in Daycare in Orange, CADrop-in Daycare in Tustin, CADrop-in Daycare in Irvine, CADrop-in Daycare in Garden Grove, CADrop-in Daycare in Costa Mesa, CADrop-in Daycare in Fountain Valley, CADrop-in Daycare in East Irvine, CADrop-in Daycare in Newport Beach, CADrop-in Daycare in Westminster, CADrop-in Daycare in Anaheim, CA
Drop-in Daycare in Menifee, CADrop-in Daycare in Valley Village, CADrop-in Daycare in Chino Hills, CADrop-in Daycare in Mountain Center, CADrop-in Daycare in Port Hueneme, CADrop-in Daycare in San Juan Capistrano, CADrop-in Daycare in San Jacinto, CADrop-in Daycare in Stevenson Ranch, CADrop-in Daycare in Beaumont, CADrop-in Daycare in Granada Hills, CA
Show more

Drop-In Daycare Articles

Verify a child care center’s licensing: Search by state

March 19th, 2025 Before deciding on a daycare or child care center or other care facility, you should ensure it is up to date on necessary licensing. To verify the accreditat... Read more
What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it

What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it

March 19th, 2025 My oldest child, who is now 12 years old, was still in utero when my ex-partner and I began our search for a day care for her. We knew from friends who were ... Read more
10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent

10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent

March 18th, 2025 Between school, work, practices and playdates, carving out time for self-care can be challenging for busy parents. Add tending to relationships and extended ... Read more
Black maternal health: Where to donate in support of Black moms

Black maternal health: Where to donate in support of Black moms

March 17th, 2025 As the U.S. continues to grapple with a nationwide call for change around its various social shortcomings, including troubling racial disparities, more atten... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays

How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays

March 17th, 2025 During spring in the U.S., stores fill with colorful Easter eggs and pastel pink and yellow packages of Easter candy. But Easter is not the only important ce... Read more

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Santa Ana, CA

What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Santa Ana, CA?

What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Santa Ana, CA accept?

Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Santa Ana, CA?

What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Santa Ana, CA?