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Creative Gardens Daycare and Preschool Center
5.0
We have 2 kids attending and we love it! The center is cheery; a well thought out space. Agnes & Chris have a great curriculum. We feel like they are teaching them great life skills.
- Haley W.
Small World Child Care
5.0
My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into the program here. When he's older, we...
- Jennie C.
Little Star Daycare
5.0
I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he was taught so much and he was well cared for. Unfortunately we had to move out of state, and 4 months later my 2 year old still says daily that he misses Boris...
- Nicole T.
Little Sprouts Family Child Care
5.0
Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the comfort of knowing she is enrolled in a safe and flourishing environment, and have witnessed so much growth in our daughter these last 7 months. We...
- Sylvia H.
SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER
5.0
They are very flexible and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she is at.
- Jean Y.
Drop-in daycares in Sausalito, CA
Creative Gardens Daycare and Preschool Center
120 Donahue Street, SAUSALITO, CA
5.0
(2)
Creative Gardens provides high-quality, safe, and nurturing programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We are located at 120 donahue street, sausalito, right across the golden gate bridge, right off Highway 101, large and modern facility, loving teachers, CPR certified, fully vaccinated,...
5.0
"We have 2 kids attending and we love it! The center is cheery; a well thought out space. Agnes & Chris have a great curriculum. We feel like they are teaching them great life skills."
Haley W.
Steve and Kate's Camp
28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA
Sparrow Creek Montessori
304 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA
A hand-built Montessori school with a year-round Indoor/Outdoor classroom. There is a garden and fruit trees for the children to study and explore. They also study guitar and build things in Carpentry.
Harmony Montessori
12 Shell Rd, Sausalito, CA
The aim of Harmony Montessori is to make a positive impact on society by nurturing children to be kind, respectful, responsible, and contributing members of their community. To this end, we provide an environment that is wholly nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which children are valued...
Small World Child Care
2223 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(2)
Small World Child Care is a licensed Mandarin Immersion Family Child Care located in Sunset Area!
This is a safe, healthy and educational small world! We provide nutritious meals including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Children communicate in Mandarin daily. They also develop their social,...
5.0
"My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into...
Jennie C.
Little Star Daycare
222 Athens St., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(3)
We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones.
Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net.
Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She...
5.0
"My 10 month old daughter is here with Mrs. Maritza and LOVES it. As a mother it is such a piece of mind knowing my daughter is safe and comfortable while I am away at work. Since the moment we toured we fell in love with the place and the care provided. Natalia has...
Jazmin M
Little Sprouts Family Child Care
150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(2)
Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our...
5.0
"My daughter has been coming to Little Sprouts since she was 3 months old. She has been happily flourishing under Little Sprouts' care. Sharon and team are professional and genuinely loving towards the children they care for. They are thoughtful in working with my...
Nancy K.
SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER
650 ANDOVER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
5.0
(3)
Preschool and Daycare center located in Bernal Heights San Francisco. Our preschool has an outdoor space and lots of available parks around. Our classroom has lots of natural light and a safe space for our kids to play. Our goal is for our children to feel safe, develop a love for learning, and...
5.0
"I am very happy with care I receive with my 3 children. I do use it on an as needed based, usually my children will be there for a whole week at a time. "
Ed A.
Sandmann Family Day Care
4023 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(6)
Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care!
Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco.
We provide loving and professional care for children between the ages of 15 to 48 months. Our bilingual program offers a play-...
5.0
"Our son went to Sandmann for about 2 years and absolutely loved it! Great teachers, very attentive and caring. In 2 years there were no accidents. During COVID they had no cases. Great food! Lots of activities. We were sad to leave but it was time to start pre...
Aigerim S.
Gwiggles Preschool Llc
701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(5)
Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 1.5 - 5.5 years old. We have a location for children under 3.5 years old, and a separate location for children over 3.5 years.
Our hours and rates are as follows:
3.5 and older Full time (Mon - Fri) 8:30am to 5:30pm $675 a week
3.5 and...
5.0
"My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina. They are just amazing with the kiddos and our son has grown so much since joining. They helped him to become...
Kristin K.
Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care
1351 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(3)
Hello Parents :)
I have current openings for full-time starting at any time call me for additional information.
We are accepting applications for ages 5 months to 5 years old.
Nutritional snacks are provided. " Parents must bring lunch for children"
I have over 15 years of experience, and...
5.0
"Ruth, who runs Rutty's, and her assistants are AMAZING. This is a small, warm, happy and caring family-run daycare. We are SO happy to have found it.
As a first time mother I was so anxious starting daycare for my daughter, Ruth quickly built a strong relationship...
Care member
Cosmos Montessori
22 Ford St, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 12 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and peaceful human beings in the world. We believe that our responsibility is to cultivate an...
5.0
"Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his development and socialization with other kids would be invaluable. After 2 years, the environment that Miho...
Keith T.
5.0
(4)
Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.
5.0
"Our son started with Ms. Bryant when he was around 5 months old. We've now been with her over 2 years. Overall, very caring. Our son loves going to the daycare. We think she's awesome, always teaching the kids something. My son learns a lot in daycare and she is...
V I.
All Smiles Family Childcare
410 Serrano Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(6)
IMMEDIATE 5DAY OPEN SPOT FOR CHILD 18 MONTHS AND OLDER!
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW!
WE ARE A LICENSED, IN-HOME DAYCARE
INFANT and TODDLER availability!
NEW SATURDAY PROGRAM 9AM-3PM ($140/Saturday)
BASIC INFORMATION:
Open: Monday-Saturday
Philosophy: Play-Based with Curriculum
Ages: 12...
5.0
"nursery rhymes, color, paint, cut, reading and singing, etc! Her confidence level has totally increased!
Juliann and her husband are great people. They have been so kind to me and my daughter. They're like family to me, that's how comfortable they have made me...
Marlene M.
Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco
1659 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
Honey Bee Montessori is a licensed home based Montessori childcare in the Sunset. We operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care in the morning starting at 8 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.
We provide a Montessori environment, in addition to bilingual lessons (Spanish and/or Cantonese), kids yoga,...
5.0
"Candace and Brandon have been such a blessing for our family! They are kind and brilliant, and my kiddo has learned so much spending time with them at Honey Bee. He started with them around 18 months, and I felt so lucky that we could strike a perfect balance of...
James C.
Little Bananas Daycare
2511 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
We are Little Bananas Daycare located in the Outer Sunset Area, just 3 blocks away from the Zoo. We offer childcare and development for your child. We emphasize the importance of play and independence.
Our philosophy takes ideas from R.I.E. from Magna Gerber, Regio Emilia, and teacher based...
5.0
"Genesis, Eric, and Gelica are a dream team! We have been with them for almost a year and they have become like family to us. Their deep love for the children shows in everything they do, from the circle-time adventures, to the home-cooked meals and snacks. I had a...
Moira
Happy Child Family Daycare
730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and...
5.0
"My daughter started at happy child family day care at 3.5 months. What I loved about her daycare vs others we viewed was that the facility was clean and uncluttered. It was a calming place for my daughter to grow. Gloria and her mom are incredibly caring and...
Corinne W.
Little Dinos Family Childcare
600 Niagara Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
My name is Nguyet Torres. I am an Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education. We are a small family owned and operated daycare.
A flexible schedule and convenience location.
A clean and safe environment.
We provide balanced, healthy meals.
Opening from birth to 4 years old.
Nurturing...
5.0
"We would highly recommend Little Dinos! Our almost 2yo daughter has been enrolled for about six months. At first we were a bit apprehensive about daycare (pandemic, first time parents, etc.) but Nguyet was so professional, careful, and warm. Nguyet takes the COVID...
Suki C
Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare
4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(6)
Munchkinland cares for up to 12-14 Munchkins at a time.
Our hours are 8am to 5:30pm M-TH, 8-5pm on Fridays. We are a year-round preschool/family daycare.
We are a place for learning, creativity, inspiration, love, kindness, growth, and fun!
At Munchkinland, we use an eclectic child-centered...
5.0
"Mrs. Alice and Munchkinland were truly a magical place, one that our family will forever cherish. Our daughter began her journey there at just one year old, and the transformation we witnessed was nothing short of spectacular. Her verbal, physical, and social...
Care member
Shayna's Family Daycare
1745 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of two amazing children as well as a childcare owner. I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have 26+ years experience, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have owned a childcare for 4 years as well as a postpartum doula, infant breastfeeding specialist and sleep...
5.0
"My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this...
Shoshana Z.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Sausalito, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Sausalito, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Sausalito, CA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Sausalito, CA accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Sausalito, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Sausalito, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Sausalito, CA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Sausalito, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Sausalito, CA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!