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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Santa Clara, CA

Colleen's Day Care

5.0

I put my son with Colleen since he was 18month he always happy when go to his Daycare ,Colleen love all the kids and alway have something new n interested for kid ❤️ Thank you Colleen n Sam

- Care member

Little Star Academy

5.0

My daughter Tessa was with her beginning at the age of 4 months. I don't think I could have returned to work if I hadn't met Lena, as we had looked at several caregivers before a friend sent me to her. There was not one day I regretted the decision to have Lena care for Tessa, and I sobbed when we...

- Rennee T

Maryann's Daycare

5.0

We love Maryann so much she is beyond amazing! I needed some respite care for my son, John Dean (6 months) and we were so lucky to find her and she had an opening! She is so wonderful with the children! She treats them like her own and that is very comforting to me. I am also a new mom and she makes...

- Megan M.

Lingling Daycare

5.0

We are so happy with Ling Ling Daycare. Lindsay is so knowledge. She answers all my questions and always give us daily update on how my son is doing. We started Ling Ling when my daughter was five months and now she is in preschool. When we pass by Lindsay to pick up my son she always want to get...

- Casey C.

Step By Step Academy

5.0

Dear parents, thank you so much for all these kind words, it means a lot to me! I feel so fortunate to have you and your amazing kiddos in my like, I consider you part of our family! Each child have a special place in my heart… forever!!! Thank you for trusting me and for giving me the opportunity...

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in Santa Clara, CA

The Little Spanish Rabbit

The Little Spanish Rabbit

1133 Stoneylake Ct., Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(1)

The little Spanish Rabbit Family Owned childcare program that is safe and nurturing *CPR/First Aid Certified Staff *Licensed by the State of California *High Qualified and Experienced Staff *Fresh home cooked meals *Warm and Caring Atmosphere *Clean and Safe environment *Bilingual...

Colleen's Day Care

Colleen's Day Care

802 Spindrift St, San Jose, CA

5.0

(7)

I am a licensed provider for over 28 years. I pride myself that my environment is a loving and safe place for children. Activities are age appropriate. We bring activities that enrich each child with stories, ABC, colors, and shapes. *Our children also learn independence, sharing, communication...
5.0
"My children and I love Colleen’s day care so much! Colleen is so sweet and gives me such peace of mind when leaving my children with her. My kids are always so happy to go spend their day with her. My son is starting kindergarten soon and thanks to Colleen I feel...

Care member


Little Star Academy

Little Star Academy

201 More Ave, Los Gatos, CA

5.0

(4)

My name is Lena, I am a loving, nurturing and a happy child care provider. I believe that we can bring out the best of our children by providing them with safe, positive, loving and supportive learning environment. **Play-based center, promotes natural, active and creative learning opportunities...
5.0
"Lena is a wonderful childcare provider. We put my son under her care when he was about 18 months old. We swooped him out of a large daycare where he was constantly ill with serious illnesses and where he would cry out of relief when I would go and pick him up....

Amy M


Maryann's Daycare

Maryann's Daycare

1798 Chevalier Drive, San Jose, CA

5.0

(8)

I am honest, trustworthy and great with kids. I am a licensed daycare provider. I have experience with children from birth to the age of 5. I have also raised two boys of my own, young men now who have moved on to fulfill their own dreams and are starting their own families. I have always had a...
5.0
"We love Maryann so much she is beyond amazing! I needed some respite care for my son, John Dean (6 months) and we were so lucky to find her and she had an opening! She is so wonderful with the children! She treats them like her own and that is very comforting to...

Megan M.


Lingling Daycare

Lingling Daycare

3216 Birchwood LN, San Jose, CA

5.0

(2)

We are dedicated ourselves to teaching children more than 10 years. We are well-qualified and experienced We are trilingual English & Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese). We provide organic healthy and nutritious food. We are offering a safe and clean place for the kids, as well a fun learning...
5.0
"We've been sending our little one to Ling Ling DC for months. She has been liking the place since the first day. We were referred by our neighbor who's kid was also attending this place. The teacher is very professional and reliable. She not only takes good care...

Lychee D


Step By Step Academy

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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Yami's Daycare

Yami's Daycare

1311 Joplin Drive 3, San Jose, CA

5.0

(5)

Yami's Daycare is licensed by the state of CA. Clean, safe and loving environment. I am a very responsible, reliable, kind, patient, loving and caring person. I am a mom of two kids with 12 years of experience. - Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm - Ages: 3 months to 13 years. - I serve hot home...
5.0
"Very warm home and We know that they're not just being watched?they're learning so much! In a nutshell, this is not your average day care center but a 2nd home that we give love and care."

Joe G


Pequenas Sonrisas

Pequenas Sonrisas

4075 Forestbrook Way, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

PEQUENAS SONRISAS was founded in 2008. My name is Laura; I am speak spanish, experience mother of 4 (22, 20, 19, 14) with 23 yrs of experience caring for children. We offer full-time and part-time day care services to ages 0-10. Our staff is trained in child care and certified in CPR and Red...
5.0
"My nephews and my niece went to this DayCare Center and they had a great time. Laura is very honest, responsible and all the time she was very patient with the kids and with us as a family. She is a caring, trustworthy and kind woman. She will be a blessing for you...

Laura R.


Jennifer's Family Child Care

Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants...
5.0
"Jennifer is one of most caring and trustworthy caregiver I know. She is very creative and keep the kids busy. She is very professional and nurturing with babies. My one year old is very happy anytime Jennifer takes care of him. She provides a variety of activities...

Rhina O.


Sunny Children Service

Sunny Children Service

1528 Gordy Dr, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Sunny Children Service. We provide child care service to children from 6 months to 4 years of age. We do our best to prepare your child for the future while providing a safe and relaxed environment for them to thrive. We let your child learn at a pace that's right for them while...
5.0
"Mrs. Li is kind caring and patient with my child. She even helped him potty trained. My son was having so much trouble at the previous daycare center he went to. Ever since going to SCS. He has been much more open and social. He even sing ABC's at home. I am so...

Wendy C


Barrett Farm

Barrett Farm

2860 Rustic Drive, San Jose, CA

5.0

(2)

The Barrett Farm offers a safe, clean home environment with low ratios that fosters the love for learning. Founded in 1996, we have proven experience, preparing children for success in life by mastering social and academic skills. Imagine your infant enrolling in a loving home environment, bursting...
5.0
"My daughter was at Jill's daycare until she was 2 1/2. She was a neighbor as well. I always felt comfortable leaving my daughter in her care and she always seemed happy to be there. Its a wonderful neighborhood and we would often see Jill walking with the kids even...

Carreen


Sharpe Kids Center

Sharpe Kids Center

61 Asbury St, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! We are the Sharpe's and owners and founders of Kids Sharpe Center. We have been working with children and families for over 25 years. We are both educators by training and have a heart for children and families. We believe every child is smart and believe that social-emotional, spiritual...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Hosac and Elizabeth Sharpe since they opened their daycare in the beginning of March 2018. I am extremely happy with the care that my daughter has received. For starters, my daughter is always happy when I drop her off and is never in a...

Rachel R.


Georgia's Small Family Daycare

Georgia's Small Family Daycare

4000 Knollglen Way, San Jose, CA

5.0

(6)

Thank you for visiting my page! I've partnered with parents in raising their kids since 1995, when it was my way of providing for my family while home with my own kiddos. I live on a tree lined street near Hacienda School, providing a nurturing family environment for the kids. Having an abundance...
5.0
"I had a great experience. Although I did not in the end book with Georgia's as the distance was too far from our home/work. I enjoyed our meeting and I know my son would have been comfortable there. Very responsive, prompt and caring. Thank you!"

Monica J.


Sandy's Child Care

Sandy's Child Care

5049 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

I'm a mother of three girls, 22, 25, and 29. My husband and I have been married 31 years this October. While our girls were growing up, I took of care of children, one or two at a time, sometimes 3 or 4 as our girls got older. I've cared for infants, toddlers and while our girls were in elementary...
5.0
"I met Sandy about 11 years ago when my oldest daughter started taking Jazzercise classes with her. She fell in love with her as did my younger daughter when Sandy let her join the big girls class (even though she was to young) To this day my girls at 16 and 13...

Jennifer


Mapy's Home Daycare

Mapy's Home Daycare

1944 Shulman Ave, San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

Day Care State License C.P.R. & First Aid Certificate Health & Safety Certificate Over 10 Years of experience Hello, my name is Maria. I have a private Daycare in my own home. I have more than 10 years of experience taking care of/ tutoring infants and toddlers. In addition to 10 plus...
5.0
"I interviewed multiple care providers, a variety of small home daycares and larger corporate facilities while trying to find a daycare for my 10-month-old. I tried one of the well-known larger daycares close to my work and that lasted one day, my daughter did not...

Erin C.


A Home Away From Home Family Daycare

A Home Away From Home Family Daycare

1075 Space Park Way 181, Mountain View, CA

5.0

(2)

Specializing in newborn to 5 years old. AP friendly, experience with cloth diapers and baby led weaning. Convenient location in Mountain View off of Shoreline Boulevard and 101 freeway. My name is Christine and I am a mother to 2 boys, 14 years and 2 years. We live in Mountain View with my husband...
5.0
"My LO started with Christine at just 8 weeks old. It was hard to trust a stranger with my baby, but what I really appreciated about Christine is how honest she is: she didn't sugar coat his experience, but let me know exactly how things were going. Definitely felt...

Natalie Z.


Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

1341 Elsona Ct, Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(1)

Here at Gems Academy we build a strong academic foundation for children to succeed in Kindergarten, through the comfort of a home. It s a preschool program for kids ages 2 to 6 years. Well Rounded Curriculum with age-appropriate activities that incorporate: Fine motor skills - Eye and hand...
5.0
"My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place."

Kashmira


Curious Angels Daycare

Curious Angels Daycare

56 Park Village Place, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Our family home daycare has opening for children newborn-5 years old. We offer a preschool program that develops the social, emotional and physical well-being of every child. Our mission is to understand that every child is unique and special in their own way. Children will be provided free...
5.0
"We were very nervous to leave our 5 month old with someone that we did not know. Sedique did a great job caring for our baby. She was always happy when we picked her up. She made us very confident in knowing our baby was well taken care of her and kept on her...

Rachel B.


Alicia's Child Care

Alicia's Child Care

915 Copal Ct., San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

Caring for two to three children at a time. In my home child care provided.
5.0
"Alicia's Child care is the place to go for quality care for your children. She is flexible with my hectic working schedule. She will even pick up my daughter from where ever i happen to be on any given notice. She is so caring and loving. My daughter loves her. She...

Diane D.


Gems Academy

Gems Academy

1341 Elsona Ct., Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(2)

At GEMS Academy we offer a very safe, nurturing, fun filled and interactive environment with lots of opportunities for children to explore and use their curiosities to learn and grow. We have lots of outdoor and indoor activities, music story times and more to enhance the child's love for learning....
5.0
"My child attended summer camp at Gems Academy. The academy is very well equipped with an outdoor play area. The summer camp program was a good blend of academics and summer fun. There was a weekly theme with art & craft and activities on the topic. Themes included...

Rashmi


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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.