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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Santee, CA

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.

Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

5.0

This is a phenomenal daycare! We have been with Valarie and Robert for three years now and have a few more years to go. What I have really grown to appreciate now, that our eldest is in kindergarten, is all the time that Valarie spent working with them on their ABC's and numbers. Even our youngest...

- Care member

Babette's Babycare

5.0

Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment for them. They always give great feedback on the children's development as well.

- Sarah G.

Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

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 breakfast and lunch, take naps, read...

- Kelcey E

Enriquez Family Child Care

5.0

Belen has always been so helpful especially with accommodations for my early morning work schedule. I wouldn't leave my child anywhere else

- Paula S

Drop-in daycares in Santee, CA

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
"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...

Kara B.


Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(11)

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have...
5.0
"This is a phenomenal daycare! We have been with Valarie and Robert for three years now and have a few more years to go. What I have really grown to appreciate now, that our eldest is in kindergarten, is all the time that Valarie spent working with them on their...

Care member


Babette's Babycare

Babette's Babycare

10306 Hemphill Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Babette's Babycare specializes in providing exceptional care for toddlers/preschoolers. With 2 licensed providers caring for our children, an enriched environment, daily interaction in a small group and educational activities in a nurturing setting, we provide your child with a level of care far...
5.0
"Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment for them. They always give great feedback on the children's development as well."

Sarah G.


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
"Highly recommended child care provider. When I was at school, I would leave my son to Ms Ana's care if I needed someone to care for my youngest boy. Knowing my son is in a safe environment & well cared for. Thank you Ms Ana for the love & care."

Rachelle M


Enriquez Family Child Care

Enriquez Family Child Care

556 Osage Street, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(5)

I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 25 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their...
5.0
"We are so blessed! We absolutely LOVE Enriquez Child Care! My granddaughter started going there when she was an infant. She loves being there. Now she is 4 going on 5. She has flourished in their care. She will graduate from their preschool this year. They teach...

Angel F


Angelito's Child Care

Angelito's Child Care

Spring Valley, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(4)

Our vision is to see children succeed in their everyday goals. We motivate children to try their best, to be confidence with their decisions, inspired them to fearlessly pursue their dream and compassionately change the world. Angelito's Child Care, is a quality daycare center, licensed to care up...
5.0
"Dora has been like a 2nd mother to my two boys for 8 years now. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the care she has given our boys Bobby (10) and Jimmy (7)."

Bobby A


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.


Grow With Me Learning Center

Grow With Me Learning Center

4178 Vista Grande Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

The Grow With Me Learning Center provides the highest quality of early education for young children. We offer a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote a love of learning through exploration, play and a child's natural curiosity. The Grow With Me Learning Center's motto is Where Play...
5.0
"We've had the pleasure and privilege to know Ms. Carlee for the past 7 years. She has been instrumental in the emotional and cognitive development of our 3 children. Not only she is an expert in child development, she is also the most committed to guide the...

Luisa L


Little Starz Child Care

Little Starz Child Care

8544 Paradise Valley Road, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(9)

Hello! My name is Mrs Liz owner & Lead Bilingual early childhood certified teacher. Our facility has been happily serving our community for 25 years. We have a group of 14 preschoolers and/or infants as well. Our students love our Bilingual classroom setting and our huge playground area. We serve...
5.0
"Liz and her team are wonderful. Everyone who works with the children at Little Starz are nurturing, attentive, and treat all of the children with a lot of love and patience. My son attended Little Starz From 9 months through age 2. We left only because we needed to...

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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
"Our son has been attending Tender Care for almost 2 years now. He absolutely loves it. Judy and Randy beautifully incorporate child led learning into a fun and supportive free play setting. Because of the multi-age setting part of our sons learning comes from his...

Holly S.


Clark Family Daycare

Clark Family Daycare

5545 Morro Way P9, La Mesa, CA

5.0

(4)

Loving family-style home daycare for infants and toddlers. I run a family style home daycare where children can learn at their own pace. I supply the diapers, wipes, food, formula and fun ....you supply the baby. I've been working with kids for 20 years and couldn't be happier.
5.0
"Clark Family Daycare was like a home away from home for my son from the time he was 3 mo to 4yo. Vicky truly puts her heart into the children she cares for."

Meghan


Mary's Daycare

Mary's Daycare

12644 Footman Lane, Poway, CA

5.0

(4)

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A...
5.0
"Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been blessed to have her in my and my family's life. My oldest is 12 now and she still misses Mary's food. We still stop...

Diana C.


Susy's Family Childcare

Susy's Family Childcare

1675 Chase Lane, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a newly transplanted daycare provider in the East county area. I moved from Mira Mesa and am starting over with a new home and a new bunch of babies. I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 25 years and would love to meet you and your baby. My licensed home daycare provides babies...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Susy! My daughter absolutely adores her, and so do I. Her home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. It is obvious that she loves the babies in her care. If you are looking for someone to care for your baby, you will not be...

Jillien B.


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.


Honeybee Daycare

Honeybee Daycare

9119 Jamaica Rd, Spring Valley, CA

5.0

(2)

We provide a 24 hours around the clock safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years with well planned out age appropriate activities for a group of children. We prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Field trips once a week and educational learning session everyday. We...
5.0
"Qualified and caring daycare provider. My son has been going there for over 6 mos. now and I am more than satisfied with the care Honey Bee is providing him. Lots of love, play and learning. I would recommend this daycare to everyone!"

Mersiha S.


MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

13613 CYNTHIA LANE, POWAY, CA

5.0

(2)

My Room To Grow Preschool is a small school in the heart of Poway, that works hard every single day to insure that your children benefit from a happy, safe, challenging, and caring environment.Kids of different ages have different needs, so, we have tailored our programs to meet the development...
5.0
"Really great experience! Especially during Covid. They were really diligent in creating a protocol. They are very responsive. I am super comfortable sending my son there. We have been there since 2019 and he really likes going there. The whole staff is welcoming...

Shelly T.


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
"It is extremely hard to find a daycare that you can trust. I am so thankful and lucky to have found Mohamed habiba child care she is wonderful and is so loving with the children. She helps them with there homework, She feeds them breakfast and Lunch and an all...

Ashley J.


Ms. Ann's Day Care

Ms. Ann's Day Care

10370 El Honcho Place, San Diego, CA

4.7

(20)

State licensed childcare #376623370. My home is a safe place where children ages 1 year-5 years are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, daily outings to the park, arts and crafts, story-time, and field trips. I am...
5.0
"My daughter learned so much at Ms. Ann's Day Care. The children had so much fun together! We had to leave because our schedule changed, but I would recommend Ms. Ann."

Nate


Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

1498 Country Crest Dr., El Cajon, CA

5.0

(2)

Structured daily Preschool program: I loved staying home with my own children and thoroughly enjoy having my granddaughter home with me every day. 15+years Licensed Daycare - educated in Early Childhood Development and Nutrition; 40+ years as Mother of 3, 4+ years as Gramma (best of all)....
5.0
"This is a great daycare. She is a very nice person. Very clean and organized. Feeds the kids healthy snacks and food. She does educational related teaching."

Carolina C.


Amanda's Helping Hands

Amanda's Helping Hands

2920 Gabrielson Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a licensed Family Child Care home that cares for infants to toddlers (age 2). Please allow my partner and I to care for and teach your loved ones while you are at work. We both have worked at the Child and Youth Development Center on base. We have specific training and understand how their...
5.0
"Amanda's Helping Hands is more than a daycare for my child; it is a second home. He not only loves Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Gresleda, but respects her and she respects him in return. They have patiently and lovingly helped him to become more patient with himself, to be...

Amanda D.


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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.