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Drop-in daycares in Thornton, CA
5.0
(14)
Our Motto is "Where hearts shape little minds." Tori's Tots (aka TT's) is an intimate Licensed Child Care Home. TT's caters to newborns and the youngest of toddlers. We provide positive guidance with a structured routine and lots and lots of love. With a heavy influence on a play-based program,...
"Tori's Tots was a great help not only to our little one, but also to us as new parents. We could always see how she was learning new things and they kept us up to date with how things were going with her every day. On top of everything they reached out to all their...
Nicolette E.
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...
"It is hard to find the words to truly express the gratitude I have for the level of consistent and high quality care Judy and Randy provided to my son at Tender Care over the past five years. When I went to work each day I knew that my son was in an incredible...
Corrie
Gio Home Childcare
549 W. Gary Dr., Chandler, AZ
3.7
(3)
Christian mother with experience as a preschool teacher with openings in my home daycare.
Available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 2 and up.
Indoor activities (arts and crafts, music, games, numbers, letters).
Outdoor activities (large backyard for bicycling, sports and toddler...
"We have been taking our baby boy to Ms. Gio for the past two months, and so far are so happy with our decision. The house is beautiful and clean, and lots of great toys and games for all ages.
We get picture updates and detailed notes about what our baby does...
Sarah P.
Kim's Kids Home Childcare
1129 W High St, Edwardsville, IL
5.0
(4)
I began babysitting my nephews when I was about 12. It always came very natural to me- I'm a born caregiver!
I went on to babysit other children via newspaper ads & by word of mouth, for several years. Some time after that, I got a job at a daycare center. I started out as a van driver, lunch...
"I've been taking my daughters to Kim's for over a year! They love her----they call her mom at times! And I love how creative she is with the agenda (great crafts and learning themes each day)! I'd highly recommend her to anyone wanting your child in a home-type...
Lindsey S.
Andria's Place
14348 Squirrel Ln, Victorville, CA
3.0
(2)
A family child care with pre-school curriculum. We are located at Hook/ El Evado.Our daily activities are design to promote all aspects of child development, a safe and neat environment for each child to learn and at the same time feel at home. Healthy meals and snacks are served. Feel free to check...
"Andria's Place is well organized. The curriculum just simply fantastic. My child gets excited each morning on our way to school. Good job !"
Rem L.
5.0
(14)
LICENSED IN-HOME DAYCARE ~~ At my childcare, I offer a secure place for your children to play, work and learn with other children. I value diversity, and welcome children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability. I believe that children learn...
"We found Shreya through Care.com. We knew from the first time we met her that we needed to have her take care of our youngest. We have been with Shreya for almost 3 years. She is fantastic. Shreya is great with communication and making sure to keep us in the know...
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The Little Plum Daycare
8460 QUARTZ AVENUE, Winnetka, CA
5.0
(2)
Montessori inspired play based daycare with yoga, music, dance, gardening lessons, sports and arts and crafts!
We strive towards excellence to raise happy healthy kids. We make our own organic meals to serve to the children and encourage great eating habits early on.
All meals include: Breakfast,...
"My child has been attending The Little Plum Daycare since fall of last year while I went back to work full time. I don't have to worry because I know she is in good hands with Ms. Amrin. My little loves to talk about her day when she gets home and this is such a...
Liza C.
5.0
(3)
Currently Opened & Open Spots!!
Tiny Town Daycare is a in home child care center located in East Palo Alto. We provide care for children ages from 5 months to 3 years of age. We provide them with the skills they need. Our facility offers a safe, fun and nurturing environment with daily routine and...
"Andrea is spectacular!
I have known Andrea for more than 4 years, when we both worked in the Redwood City School District, she is wonderful with the children, she is patient, organized, a wonderful storyteller. I am the owner of Sister Daycare and if you look here...
Maria-isabel V.
5.0
(2)
We are a licensed family daycare with excellent site visits and feedback from parents and state located in heart of Burbank, CA. I have worked at high schools and Glendale district for over 20 years. We are open Monday- Friday from 7AM-6PM. Part-time and full-time children are welcome. For further...
"I love this place, i have visited alot of daycares. best one so far !!"
Jess
5.0
(15)
Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
"Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran...
Hui X.
Debbie's Daycare
880 Timber Pass, Downingtown, PA
5.0
(9)
I am an experienced mother that has been providing daycare for over 26 years in my home! I have raised two children of my own that are now in college and have years of experience with all ages of children. My home is a loving, safe environment for children to grow and have fun! We go outside...
"Finding Debbie was a godsend for our family. After visiting multiple (seriously, like 9?) corporate and privately-run daycares, I was extremely disappointed and frankly a bit scared about sending my son out into the world. I still don't know how we got so lucky...
Claudia R.
Saujon Family Child Care
2929 Bruce Ct, Beavercreek Township, OH
5.0
(3)
My name is Mandy I have been doing FCC since 2014. I am an Air Force licensed Family Child Care (FCC) home. I am also NAFCC Accredited.
I offer high quality developmentally appropriate care. As an FCC provider I am trained by the installation Air Force FCC program to ensure I am familiar with...
"If I could give more starts I would. Mandy is probably the best provider I have ever had the pleasure of having. She was so accommodating especially since I worked crazy schedules, and always kept me informed of my daughters day and how she was doing. Mandy would...
Merada B
Elite Childcare & Learning Ctr Llc
3808 Meadowview Dr, Lithia Springs, GA
5.0
(1)
Elite provides affordable & loving care to toddlers, ages 12 mos- 48 mos that includes Pre-K prep with consistent exposure to ABC phonics, vocabulary (sight words), numbers & counting, colors, shapes, math and so much more!!
At Elite, you little one is treated with kindness, love, and respect that...
"We have been blessed to have such awesome in home care for our baby boy. Jackson begin attending elite childcare at 7 months he is now 14 months. We have been most impressed with Sherrice's amazing ability to teach Jackson words that are far beyond his scope."
Marcie D.
Carol's Child Care
8281 Priestley Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH
4.9
(7)
I have been providing childcare in my home for 13 years and I love what I do. Stable, Married with Children and Grandchildren. Experienced, young at heart, loves to get down on the floor and play with the kids. Watched infants, premature infants, twins and triplets. Non-smoker, first aid certified...
"Carol watched both of my children for about a year or so. She went above and beyond with helping out when needed. I could not have had a better babysitter for my children. My kids loved going to her house. We hated moving away because we had to lose a great...
Heather C.
New Beginning Daycare
14326 Cypress St, San Leandro, CA
5.0
(3)
New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
"We have known the owner of this facilty for a very long time and have used this childcare faciltiy in the past. I love the interaction our child had with New Beginning Daycare. My child learned to be in a routine and their curriculum/program is very creative and...
Louise S
5.0
(3)
Lovely and caring home daycare with playground
Virginia State Licensed,Business Permit
CPR Trained, AED and First AID
22 years of child caring experiences
Fluent in English and Tagalog (national language of the Philippines)
Smoke-free,clean and very safe environment
Preparation to...
"I'm a working Mom, and knowing that I was going to have to have someone else share precious time and care for my babies ~ like their very own ~ was SO important to me!
She took care of my oldest since he was 2 yrs, and was there throughout my pregnancy for my...
Bianca K.
Munchkin Toyland
6130 N.W. Olympic View LN., Silverdale, WA
5.0
(3)
Hi there, My name is Nancy and I recently moved to the Silverdale area from Seattle. In Seattle, I ran a well known licensed in-home daycare for 25 years. I have decided to semi-retire and downsize the daycare. I am currently taking care of a couple toddlers in my new in-home daycare located in...
"Both my children have attended daycare at Munchkin Toyland and the atmosphere can not be beat! Nancy is just so loving and caring and was absolutely wonderful for the 6 years I was with her."
Genevieve K
5.0
(4)
Hello Family,
We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and kindergarten readiness. Our...
"The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them!
We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare,...
Jing X.
5.0
(1)
I am a disabled veteran who served 4 years in the army. I've worked with Department of Veteran Affairs, Army and Airforce Exchange Services, Department of Defense, and Texas Health and Human Services. I have a Bachelors degree in Social work, minors in Psychology and African American studies, and...
"Ms Gibson is a fantastic sitter and my son absolutely loves her. Parents usually worry about finding the right sitter, someone that will treat your child as their own and take good care of them -- Ms Gibson is a dream come true and we can be at ease while we work...
Christian M.
5.0
(1)
Sunshine Faces Child Development Center is a place where children create friendships and memories.
The staff of Sunshine Faces enjoy watching your children grow and develop and have a sense of accomplishments. We are also CPR and First Aid trained, background checked and receive ongoing...
"Mrs. Alicia is so amazing with my son. She makes you feel so comfortable in her home. My son looks so happy at pick up and even at drop off. Love her set up."
Jenniffer R.
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Thornton, CA
Tori's Tots
5.0
Tori's Tots was a great help not only to our little one, but also to us as new parents. We could always see how she was learning new things and they kept us up to date with how things were going with her every day. On top of everything they reached out to all their families when Texas ice storms...
- Nicolette E.
Tender Care Preschool & Child Care
5.0
There truly aren't enough words to express how special Tender Care was for us. Our daughter started going there at 2.5 years old, and continued until she started kindergarten. I've been a teacher for 20 years, and I can say that Tender Care is hands down one of the best education centers I've seen....
- Monica M
Gio Home Childcare
5.0
We have been taking our baby boy to Ms. Gio for the past two months, and so far are so happy with our decision. The house is beautiful and clean, and lots of great toys and games for all ages.
We get picture updates and detailed notes about what our baby does every day.
We visited quite a few...
- Sarah P.
Kim's Kids Home Childcare
5.0
I've been taking my daughters to Kim's for over a year! They love her----they call her mom at times! And I love how creative she is with the agenda (great crafts and learning themes each day)! I'd highly recommend her to anyone wanting your child in a home-type atmosphere, with a more school-type...
- Lindsey S.
Andria's Place
5.0
Andria's Place is well organized. The curriculum just simply fantastic. My child gets excited each morning on our way to school. Good job !
- Rem L.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Thornton, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Thornton, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Thornton, 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 Thornton, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Thornton, 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!