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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Santa Clara, CA

Jennifer's Family Child Care

5.0

Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and development. The place is sooo...

- Lizbeth H.

Joyous Daycare

5.0

Lina and Neeka are amazing - they are the best mother-daughter duo! When we were looking for care for our son Sam, we wanted to find caregivers who would be loving and caring, as well as provide professional service. We found what we were looking for with Joyous Daycare. When we drop Sam off in the...

- Jessica B.

ABC Sunnyvale Child Care

5.0

This is long pending review of second home for my daughter. My daughter started with Miss Ana, when she was 13 months old. Initial phase was tough for all of us considering she had stranger anxiety. But Ana made sure she was comfortable and get used to daycare environment. Within a month Mishka...

- Nisha D.

Mapy's Home Daycare

5.0

My daughter attended Mapy's Day Care for several years and I could not be happier with the experience. The space is clean and well-maintained, there are lots of toys and books to play with, and Maria is caring and dedicated. She also makes fresh and nutritious food for the kids, which is such a...

- Kristen S

Alicia's Child Care

5.0

Excellent care for my two kids 5 and 3 years old. I can always count on Alicia.

- Desiree

Drop-in daycares in Santa Clara, CA

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 truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and...

Lizbeth H.


Joyous Daycare

Joyous Daycare

14316 Wyrick Ave, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

Joyous Child Daycare Center was established to serve children ages 3mths - 6yrs old. We at the JDC recognize the need for parents in the Silicon Valley to be reassured that their most prized possessions, their children, are taken care in a clean, safe and comfortable atmosphere. We provide an...
5.0
"Lina and Neeka are amazing - they are the best mother-daughter duo! When we were looking for care for our son Sam, we wanted to find caregivers who would be loving and caring, as well as provide professional service. We found what we were looking for with Joyous...

Jessica B.


ABC Sunnyvale Child Care

ABC Sunnyvale Child Care

728 Lakebird Drive, Sunnyvale, CA

4.0

(8)

Thank you for interest in our childcare. Unfortunately we had already closed for good, due to the pandemic. I hope you'll find the right fit for child soon. Best Regards, Ana 1/13/22 ABC Sunnyvale Child Care is pleased to offer state licensed child care services. Our focus is learning and...
5.0
"As first-time parents looking for a day care for our 18-month old son, we were naturally anxious with the search process! We checked out a few places and started to feel disappointed, and in some cases, downright terrified with our options. And these daycares were...

Shravya R.


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.


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.


Guardería Happy Geniuses

Guardería Happy Geniuses

Avenida 392 N Rengstorff, Mountain View, CA

5.0

(1)

Happy Geniuses is a licensed daycare specialized in quality child care from 0-5 full time service only. We are certified child care providers with experience in child care. our daycare provides Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks. Our daycare is spacious, safe, clean, and we have a big yard for...
5.0
"Our toddler has been at Happy Geniuses for a few months now, and it's absolutely wonderful :) He's so happy to go to daycare every day and has so much fun there. Jennifer and her colleagues are fantastic and clearly very caring, affectionate, and diligent people....

Care member


Tiny Smiles Daycare

Tiny Smiles Daycare

4228 Verdigris Cir, San Jose, CA

5.0

(2)

Home Daycare with licensed Staff and Great Location close to Sunnyvale and Mountain View. We provide service to Infants ,Toddlers (currently ENROLLING CALL US TODAY!)
5.0
"We love everything in this home daycare and totally recommend it. Our son been there for a year and he really love it. "

Care member


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 started taking my son to Maryann when he was just 15 weeks old. I had interviewed a few other home daycare centers but as soon as I left Maryann's house I knew that's where I wanted my son to go everyday. She loves each child like they're her own and I can...

Ashley M.


Lola And Friends Childcare Services

Lola And Friends Childcare Services

1756 Plaza Ct, Mountain View, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello and Welcome! We started Lola and Friends Childcare Services (L.A.F.) as a way to provide the same kind of warm and loving support we received from this community back when our daughter was much younger and we were new residents in Mountain View. We truly believe in the African proverb that...
5.0
"We have been signed up with Lola and Friends since the end of 2019 and cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. Even before our son started there she put the time in to get to know us as a family unit, to understand our priorities and make sure we all communicate...

Zachary B.


Willow Glen Daycare

Willow Glen Daycare

964 Twin Brook Drive, San Jose, CA

4.0

(1)

Hello, welcome to Willow Glen Daycare! My name is "Keirsty (pronounced Keer-stee) and I am a mom of 10 yr old twin boys. Prior to becoming a mom and a daycare provider, I worked as a Marriage Family Therapist and switched careers shortly after the babies were born. I have been in business 5 years...
4.0
"My kids attended here for a few years (3+ years for the older, 1 year for the younger). It's a really wonderful environment, and the kids get absorbed into family life in a beautiful way. Keirsty provides excellent care for the children, and she was especially...

Care member


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
"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


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.


Joyous Joy's Preschool & Daycare

Joyous Joy's Preschool & Daycare

2102 Lacey Drive, Milpitas, CA

4.3

(6)

Fully licensed family Daycare located in Milpitas, California. Certified care providers with First Aid/CPR/TB/Fingerprint/FBI background verified. Our mission is to provide a loving, stimulating yet clean, and safe environment for your children. We Teach children the importance of cooperation...
5.0
"My son started going to Joyous Joy's daycare when he was almost 3 yrs old. It's been almost a year since he joined it. He loved this place from day one. After coming home also he keeps talking about Miss Joy and his friends in daycare. He learnt so many good...

Bhavesh C


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.


Next Generation

Next Generation

2205 Corktree Lane, San Jose, CA

5.0

(2)

History: My mother (Suzie) and I work together to take the best possible care of your children. We started this business back in 2005 in Virginia under her name. She has a lifetime history and experience taking care of children both personally (4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great...
5.0
"My son under the care of Sam and Suzzie. They took a very good care of him. My son loved going to day care. I recommend Next Generation day care provider to every parents out there."

Navya K.


Violeta Daycare

Violeta Daycare

19480 Richwood Ct 2, Cupertino, CA

5.0

(4)

5.0
"I must admit this review is highly overdue seeing as Violeta has cared for my daughter(s) for about 12 years. I originally found Violeta when she was an assistant at another daycare and instantly fell in love with her attention to detail and safety with the...

Avinell A.


Galileo Studio

Galileo Studio

227 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(1)

Bi-Lingvo (Russian/English) Home Daycare for kids (2-7 yo) in downtown Sunnyvale emphasizes education with a Montessori approach.
5.0
"Great daycare for Russian speaking kids! Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many more), and they spend a lot of time outside as well. Combined with hot lunches which includes soups and other Russian...

Liz S.


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
"GEMS is the BEST play based preschool EVER!!! We absolutely love the environment Miss Ambrose has created at Gems academy. Our daughter started at Gems 3 years back during the start of the pandemic and we still count our blessings every single day. She has...

Namrata L.


Kiddie Haven Daycare And Preschool

Kiddie Haven Daycare And Preschool

61 Asbury St, San Jose, CA

5.0

(3)

We have a fun, loving childcare center located near First Street and Taylor. We offer a preschool program for children from 2-5, and have excellent care for children under 2. We have a wide variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, games and activities for all ages and have a wonderful...
5.0
"My son is 23 months and has been at Kiddie Haven since 6 months. He loves the staff, learns and retains a great deal, is happy and well socialized, and overall I am convinced they made working and raising my child the way we want possible. He is able to say...

Trina B.


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
"Excellent personalized attention with my children, very grateful for their responsibility and punctuality. Recommended forever ."

Violeger F


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Ratings for Santa Clara, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.