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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Stanford, CA

Stemsprouts Preschool

5.0

A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!

- Meghan O.

Primeros Cinco

5.0

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my daughter. Having never experienced such a high level of dedication, I am truly blessed to have found this establishment. The fact that my daughter cries when it's time to leave speaks volumes about the quality of...

- Alexandria M

Michaela's Family Daycare

5.0

Michaela is such a lifesaver for our family! We were very nervous about starting daycare (our child was born early in the pandemic), but we were immediately at ease after he started at Michaela's. We love that she does so many fun sensory activities with the children and the amount of outdoor...

- Julie M.

Victoria's Childcare

5.0

Victoria is a very energized and caring person! She has been taking care of my daughter since she was 5 months old. My daughter was 2 months premature, so I was pretty particular of who would take care of my child. My daughter loves her very much and even gets sad when she leaves the daycare. She...

- Eva Gene T.

Belle Haven Home Daycare

5.0

Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much in the past year, she’s learned her letters and by association as well, numbers, months of the year, days of the week, and tons of wonderful songs. She loves...

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in Stanford, CA

Apogee Education

37 Angell Ct. 125, Stanford, CA

Neuroscience Summer Boot camps, 2017!!! Taught by world-class Stanford Neuroscience PhD instructors with extensive teaching experience. Our engaging and interactive summer boot camps provide students, ages 11-18 years, with a once-in-a-lifetime, educational experience designed to both educate and...

CCLC School Age at Nixon Elementary

1711 Stanford Avenue, Stanford, CA

CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers) provides early childhood education solutions designed especially to meet the needs of working families. CCLC works hand in hand with employers to provide on or near-site child care that supports the work/life needs of their employees and the larger...

Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

STEMsprouts is a high quality preschool program located in a beautiful residential area of Redwood City. Our program is led by a board certified behavior analyst with 17 years of experience in early childhood development and science-based learning. All staff hold bachelor degrees or higher. We offer...
5.0
"A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!"

Meghan O.


Primeros Cinco

2176 Cooley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(15)

We take child care very seriously. We are a safe, clean and loving place. I can write many paragraphs but I think it is better that you read my references. They are wonderful families that have allowed us to be present in the history of their children's lives. The first 5 years are fundamental,...
5.0
"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my daughter. Having never experienced such a high level of dedication, I am truly blessed to have found this establishment. The fact that my daughter cries when it's time to leave...

Alexandria M


Michaela's Family Daycare

1240 Kedith St, Belmont, CA

5.0

(2)

I want to provide quality childcare in a safe, and loving environment. I have over 15 years experience in early childhood education with a BA in child development from SF State. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to new children.
5.0
"Michaela is wonderful! My rambunctious toddler loved all of the outdoor play and hands-on activities Michaela provided. Her gentle style served as a great model for me as a parent to instill at home. She also helped us through potty-training! I am forever grateful...

Jenna N.


Victoria's Childcare

5868 St. Matthew Drive, Newark, CA

4.6

(9)

Welcome your family into my heart and my home. What i offer to you and your child is much more than just childcare. I offer an extended family, a support system that nurtures all of us. It is often difficult for working parents to balance all the commitments and responsibilities in their lives. I...
5.0
"Victoria's great! She had been caring for my 5-year-old son, who is now in Kindergarten, for a lot of his first four years and the experience had been excellent. I never thought to look elsewhere as my son has been growing into such a smart and fun-loving kid...

Steven G.


Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place, Menlo Park, CA

5.0

(5)

Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in...
5.0
"Finding Belle Haven Home day care and Susana has been truly a blessing. My son has been going there since he was 2. He is shy. He loved Susana's daycare right from day 1. It was just second home for him. He couldn't wait to go to her every day for 3 years he was...

Ami P.


Grant Park Child Care, Llc

1786 Newcastle Dr., Los Altos, CA

5.0

(1)

Small home-based environment and small ratio, providing a safe, comfortable and happy environment for children to play, explore and learn. Program includes Chinese, English, art, crafts, music, and indoor and outdoor free play. Willing to develop individual plan with parents to meet individual...
5.0
"Warm, experienced and caring owner. Very clean facility with a small ratio. We are happy with the care our child is receiving!"

Matthew K.


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.


Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

5.0

(2)

We are a licensed home daycare (414004870), that provides a warm, loving, safe and clean environment. We help children develop and learn through fun and creativity. Providing reliable and dependable childcare service. We accept government aid (4c's).
5.0
"We have our infant currently in Ruth's care. As a working mom, you understand how critical it is to have dependable, trustworthy care. My baby loves coming to care. During the day, I get updates and photos. Ruth has baby & toddler curriculum; fine motor task,...

Amy M.


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


Delsa Home Day Care

20270 Rienell Pl, Cupertino, CA

5.0

(2)

We pride ourselves in providing affordable and quality Home-based child care and learning services via a fun, safe, indoor and some outdoor play-based programs. For infants, toddlers upto 5 years in age. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Provider is an experienced English-speaking mom of 2...
5.0
"We found Desla Daycare on Yelp for our first kid in 2017 when our kid was 6 months old. Nunu, the primary caretaker was really warm and welcoming. We had tried multiple caretakers and care centers before but Nunu's Delsa daycare is where we felt at ease. We...

Vinny M


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


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.


Smart Kidz

8242 Juniper Ave, Newark, CA

5.0

(1)

- Fun, Giggle, Safe, Creative, Learn, Clearn - Competitive Prices, Flexible Hours (Full/ Part Time) - Well-trained Educated Teachers - Speak English, Burmese, Chinese Languages - 0-14 years old age - Extended Care Available - Sibling 10% Discount - Homework Help
5.0
"This is not only a daycare but also educational. Because my son 3 years old is going there for preschool and is improving lot more in learning activities, words, numbers and colors etc. He learned to speak very faster than I expected and showing what the respect...

Wendy C.


Daycare Pulgarcito

2536 Hazelwood Way, East Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(3)

As A singe family daycare we teach our kinds the ABC ,to color , we sing . we accept new born . we are in roll in the Quality count of San Mateo . we have a Playground and we are bilingual .
5.0
"I love that she actually teaches our kids instead of just having them planted on the tv all day. She's super friendly and flexible if last minute work situations pop up. She's super clean with all the toys she has for the children and even her home. To me she's...

Julia A.


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
"Our son has been going to ABC Sunnyvale Childcare since he was 5mo old. I found ABC Sunnyvale Childcare thru Care.com as I was ending maternity leave and desperately needed to find a safe and nurturing daycare. While no one else would return my phone calls, Ms. Ana...

Emily B.


My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to "My Little Jade" where we learn by playing in a safe and secure environment. Our children explore and learn about their world through sensory learning: listening, smelling, tasting, feeling, and listening - everything in English and Spanish. Maximum care and attention is given to each...
5.0
"Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."

Maria


Bambi Daycare

416 Third Avenue, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(3)

A safe environment, with a lot of love and special care. I'm qualified and certified with all training and certifications to be a qualified child care person.
5.0
"Maria is so great with our son. We've been taking him since he was 3 months old, and from his first day with her she has shown him love, care, and has helped him develop. We are so fortunate to have found her."

Kelli O.


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.


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