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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Santee, CA

Little Sprouts Academy

5.0

Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving and caring. We have really enjoyed our experience with Little Sprouts!

- Katie

Amanda's Small Family Daycare

5.0

Both of my sons were cared for by Amanda's Day Care from the time they were infants until 3 years old. This was during the years 2004-2011. Amanda's home provided a calm, clean, healthy and safe environment for both of my boys during their time there. They are now 11 and 15 years old! Amanda is...

- Loan B.

Berthiaume Family Daycare

5.0

Jen, and her family/staff took excellent care of my baby girl full time and my boy after school for years. Our daughter had a lot of allergies and I felt at ease knowing she was getting personal care. We are extremely grateful we found a quality home daycare for our littles. We have years of fond...

- Leslie F

Oliver Place

5.0

Whitney watched after our two very active boys. She was always great with them and kept them very busy and active. The boys were quickly at ease with her and we're always happy when she watched them.

- Amy C.

Lynda's Little Angels

5.0

Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we were working. She was like there 2nd Mom. She had an area that was set up like a school. She taught them everything to prepare them for when they...

- Cynthia S

Drop-in daycares in Santee, CA

Little Sprouts Academy

Little Sprouts Academy

13382 Poway Rd., Poway, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Sprouts was created to provide enriching, quality care through play-based learning. We offer a clean and inviting environment and healthy, organic food will always be served. Whether you need full-time or part-time care, you will find that Little Sprouts Academy is the perfect place for your...
5.0
"Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving and caring. We have really enjoyed our experience with Little Sprouts!"

Katie


Amanda's Small Family Daycare

Amanda's Small Family Daycare

8685 Bennington Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a small family daycare provider specializing in infants. My daycare consists of 2 children maximum. I keep it small due to my belief in giving the maximum care possible to each child. I provide formula, nutritious healthy meals and snacks. I've been a Daycare provider since 2000, and I am CPR...
5.0
"Our 2 year old daughter has been with Amanda since she was 4 months old and we just love her! From day one, Amanda welcomed our little one into her home and has always treated her like one of her own. She provides a warm, nurturing and loving environment and we...

Thomas B.


Berthiaume Family Daycare

Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

I have a large Licensed Home Daycare. I'm in Allied Gardens & run a great program with the best assistant!!! We love what we do & can't wait to meet you guys! We offer your family a home away from home unique experience! I'm easygoing, and a fun loving kind of gal who's been caring for children for...
5.0
"Jen Jen, is amazing! Her daycare is very well structured with a fun n loving atmosphere for all of her little ones. My daughter is now 11 and has been with the Berthiaume Family Daycare for 10 years now. I started bringing my daughter here when she was 9 months...

Angela S


Growing Minds Family Child Care

Growing Minds Family Child Care

1279 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

Growing Minds Child Care was founded in 2017 with the purpose of providing a service to the community of San Diego CA. Our mission is to assure families a child care location and provider they can trust to leave their children, where they will be treated in a respectful way and give them the...

Oliver Place

Oliver Place

5119 Chollas Pkwy, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! I'm Whitney and I would love to spend the day caring for and teaching your children. I am a teacher who has chosen to stay at home with my twin girls. I would love to add a few more children to our daily routine of learning about the world around us. I have 4 years of experience teaching...
5.0
"Whitney watched after our two very active boys. She was always great with them and kept them very busy and active. The boys were quickly at ease with her and we're always happy when she watched them."

Amy C.


Lynda's Little Angels

Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for...
5.0
"Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we were working. She was like there 2nd Mom. She had an area that was set up like a school. She taught them...

Cynthia S


Karla's Family Childcare

Karla's Family Childcare

10204 Hercules Way, Spring Valley, CA

Hello! My name is Karla, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a variety of early childhood education classes. I have worked in an elementary school district for the before and after school program. I have 15+ years of family childcare experience and I also have elite...

Dreambig Family Daycare

Dreambig Family Daycare

4115 Olympic St, San Diego, CA

My Name is Makisha Mcneil the Director of Dreambig Family ChildCare, Providing a safe and healthy environment for infants and children. Our school offers Infant and Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age programs. We've been serving families in the community for more than 10years....

Gutierrez Family Daycare

Gutierrez Family Daycare

6171 Rockhurst Dr, San Diego, CA

Who doesn't love a family childcare and a place your child care learn all wrapped in one place? Here at Gutierrez family daycare we offer both a loving 2nd home and friendly happy faces ready for your kids each day while learning to use their manners, how to be kind to their friends, ABC's and...

Learn N' Play Academy

Learn N' Play Academy

555 Montrose Ct, El Cajon, CA

Learn N' Play Academy is a new child care center in El Cajon, California, serving infants and preschoolers. The academy offers full-time and part-time care for children from zero to five years old. We provide 3 meals a day and work with all subsidized programs. Call us Today for a Tour.

Kate's In-Home Childcare

Kate's In-Home Childcare

8818 Polland Ave, San Diego, CA

I am a certified Montessori Preschool Teacher who is taking a break from teaching to watch my 18-month-old nephew in my home two days a week. I would also like to open up my house to watch an additional children. I can offer your child a clean, safe, fun, and educational environment. I have two...

Mirna & Juliet

Mirna & Juliet

1065 E. Lexington Ave Apt 14, El Cajon, CA

We are small licensed childcare provider with great references. We provide care for children from the age of 1 year to 12 years old. We offer preschool curriculum and get them ready for kindergarten. We offer our children a loving and nourishing family environment, all meals and snacks, learning...

Nahida Family Day Care

Nahida Family Day Care

1096 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA

Hello, parents, My name is Nahidah. I am 50 years old and a very responsible, relatable, and understanding individual. I have been a professional babysitter/nanny in CA for the past 6 years and I work for a full-time/part-time in my daycare. My daycare is located in El Cajon where I live. A little...

Bautista Luz Family Child Care

Bautista Luz Family Child Care

7171 MOHAWK ST, San Diego, CA

I offer a safe environment for your child, indoor and outdoor activities, learning activities, music, art, cooking, yoga, Spanish classes and much more. My goal is to take care the children and make them feel comfortable and happy.

Total Comfort Systems Heating & Air

Total Comfort Systems Heating & Air

3911 N. Cordoba, Spring Valley, CA

At Total Comfort Systems, we take great pride in our work. Our mission is to provide our customers in San Diego and surrounding areas with the best heating, ventilating and air conditioning service, repair and maintenance programs possible.

Morning*Star Daycare

Morning*Star Daycare

10445 Mountain Glen Terrace, San Diego, CA

Morning*Star Daycare has been open since 2000, lovingly caring for children ages birth-age 3. We create age appropriate indoor/outdoor activities and focus on fine and gross motor skills for each child. We provide infant music, movement and sensory enrichment. Each day we spend time on music (with...

Inspiring Early Childhood

Inspiring Early Childhood

16607 Martincoit Road, Poway, CA

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes: a beautiful huge natural...

Sheppard's Flock Day Care

Sheppard's Flock Day Care

9035 Rosedale Dr, Spring Valley, CA

Hello! Thank you for your interest in Sheppard's Flock Day Care! My name is Sami, and I am a mother, & a licensed child care provider, certified in CPR & First Aid. We have a great big yard, great for running, playing games & picnics! We like to explore our crafty sides, as well as having dance...

Extended School Services

Extended School Services

2342 Charles Way, El Cajon, CA


All Star Home Child Care

All Star Home Child Care

11907 Calle Naranja, El Cajon, CA

Small Licensed Home Child Care - Loving - Learning - Happy Children Affordable Rates - Full & Part-time, Early & Extended hours Available Food Program/Homemade Nutritious meals. Infant, Toddler, School Age/Before & After School Care. CPR certified/Non Smoking. ABC's & 123's, Arts & Crafts.

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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.