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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Walnut Creek, CA

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare

5.0

Badri has been a part of our lives for over 5 years. Our oldest started with her when he was a year old, and she has been the caregiver of the two that followed. Badri has been an amazing presence in our lives, and we have never doubted the love she has for our children. We still remember the day...

- Sheri M.

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

5.0

My 3yr old currently attends Golden Step Preschool and our 2yr old will be joining in February 2023. We are so impressed with how thoughtful Nana is with her program. From learning to activities, Blake is always consumed with interesting and fun things to do. With joining just over a year ago, we...

- Jesseca N.

Soana Lauti Daycare

5.0

Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old. She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...

- Jessica C

Zari's Preschool & Child Care

5.0

My 3 year old daughter has been with Zari since she was 1. Zari has done such a beautiful job taking care of my little girl. She rarely gets sick (unlike the first daycare she went to), she comes home happy and with lots of art projects. She loves the stories and books Zari provides, and always has...

- Chesne D.

Happylia Kids

5.0

Our daughter was one of the first kids to attend Happylia. It's been just over a year and we are loving it. She was 5 months old when she started and has learned and developed so much in her time there. We are so happy we found happylia. The care options are flexible and Mana works to make sure each...

- Jolie M.

Drop-in daycares in Walnut Creek, CA

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare

271 St. Christopher Drive, Danville, CA

3.0

(2)

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare is a California-licensed small family daycare. I know that finding that right daycare for your child can be stressful, and discovering the right daycare can give you a peace of mind that your child with be well cared for, and overall rewarding experience for you and...
5.0
"Badri has been a part of our lives for over 5 years. Our oldest started with her when he was a year old, and she has been the caregiver of the two that followed. Badri has been an amazing presence in our lives, and we have never doubted the love she has for our...

Sheri M.


Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

3710 Hobby Ct, Concord, CA

5.0

(5)

My name is Nahid (Nana) director of Golden Step Childcare and I'm a licensed in-home family childcare provider in Concord by the State of California, CPR, First Aid Certified. We are in a very good location with a safe environment, we are close to Concord Community Park and Bart Station. At Golden...
5.0
"We were so fortunate to have found Nahid when we moved to Concord! Our 2.5 year old son is having such an amazing experience since joining Golden Step. Nahid is extremely gifted in her skill set with kids and creates a warm, loving and exciting environment for...

Tonja S.


Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA

5.0

(3)

I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...

Erin C.


Zari's Preschool & Child Care

Zari's Preschool & Child Care

1940 Risdon Road, Concord, CA

5.0

(2)

At Zari's Preschool & Child Care (with 28 yrs. experience and teaching certification) we strive to provide a secure, happy, and enriching environment that responds to today's growing need of working parents for the kind of excellent preschool / childcare that fosters peace of mind. Our belief is...
5.0
"My 3 year old daughter has been with Zari since she was 1. Zari has done such a beautiful job taking care of my little girl. She rarely gets sick (unlike the first daycare she went to), she comes home happy and with lots of art projects. She loves the stories and...

Chesne D.


Happylia Kids

Happylia Kids

1429 Saint James Parkway, Concord, CA

5.0

(1)

Our goal at Mana's Montessori Preschool and Child Care (formerly known as Happylia Kids) is to prepare children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills, and healthy interactions with their peers.
5.0
"Our daughter was one of the first kids to attend Happylia. It's been just over a year and we are loving it. She was 5 months old when she started and has learned and developed so much in her time there. We are so happy we found happylia. The care options are...

Jolie M.


Rada's Day Care Home

Rada's Day Care Home

2648 Durnago Ln, San Ramon, CA

4.3

(6)

Benefits Your Child Will Enjoy: * Preschool Curriculum *Holiday and Birthday Parties for children *Classical music played during nap time *Exposure to diverse type music *Nutritious home-cooked meals with wholesome ingredients *Plenty of stimulating and educational toys *Daily reading time...
5.0
"We are first time parents and have not been around babies much at all. Rada has been extremely helpful in answering any of our questions and giving us advice. She has instructed me on everything from feeding tips and teething to developmental progress. We are...

Hannah M.


Wonderful Minds Day Care

Wonderful Minds Day Care

3351 Roma Pl, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(1)

Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants,...
5.0
"Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her...

Sediqa F.


4.8

(18)

Our home is designed to provide both a nurturing home atmosphere along with large dedicated areas for the children to actively learn and play in a stimulating environment with spacious rooms rich in color giving each child an exciting world full of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow....
5.0
"Biana put her heart into the day care work. She treated all kids like family. She make organic food and provide healthy, nutritious meals. She has great experience in solving infants to toddlers' problems. She would give you suggestions for treating winter cold,...

Stella Y.


Frances' Child Care

Frances' Child Care

5108 Brookside Court, Concord, CA

4.1

(13)

Small family home child care providing care to children ages 6 weeks old to 10 years old Monday to Friday 7am-6pm; weekend & evening child care service also available upon request & based on availability. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, & beverages. Activities include circle time, practicing...
5.0
"Frances took care of my 10 year old son and my 7 year old daughter during summer vacation. I'm glad Frances was available to take care of my kids while my mom was in ICU. She made them feel happy and loved during a sensitive time. Whenever I'm in town and need...

Alex B


The Elie House

The Elie House

1012 Lila Del Court, Concord, CA

5.0

(3)

The love & attentive care of a nanny, developmental & interactive benefits of a preschool & the comfortable atmosphere of a home. At The ELIE (Early Language Immersion & Enrichment) House, children enjoy a relaxed routine in a loving family-style environment with tons of rich conversation, lots of...
5.0
"We love Poppy and continue to recommend The Elie House to friends and family. I have high expectations with childcare as I was a provider for 10 years and Poppy is loving, kind and truly cares about each child’s development. "

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Betty Bruere Child Care

Betty Bruere Child Care

2432 Talavera Drive, San Ramon, CA

Loving care for babies and toddlers. Spanish language is taught daily in a fun environment through games, songs, and activities. Circle time with music,dance and reading. Puzzles, arts and crafts and introduction to preschool material for older children as well. Nutritious breakfast, lunch and...

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

7800 Sanford Street, Oakland, CA

Evening Care Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Weekends from 6:00 AM through 2:00 AM.

The Learning Forest

The Learning Forest

3985 Majestic Drive, Concord, CA

Greetings, peace, shalom Families! We are The Learning Forest Academy in Concord, CA. Our program gives children ages 12 months through school-age enriching opportunities to develop the whole child. We focus on learning through both child-directed play experiences and curriculum time. We believe...

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is...

Tweety Kid Care

Tweety Kid Care

Bernard Ave, San Ramon, CA

We are a small licensed childcare that offers a nurturing, fun, safe , and resourceful environment for children to socialize, learn and grow, and aiming to get the children fully prepared to enter preschool or Kindergarten! We offer a variety of activities and we use a curriculum that is based on...

Precious Pebbles Child Care

Precious Pebbles Child Care

6644 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA

Offering a safe and nurturing environment to infants and toddlers. Located in the Millsmont neighborhood of Oakland, CA. Now accepting infants and toddlers.

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way, Oakland, CA

Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees. We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all...

Duck's Nest School of Arts and Sciences

Duck's Nest School of Arts and Sciences

5714 Broadway Oakland, Oakland, CA

The School of Arts & Sciences is a smaller Duck's Nest. It is specifically designed to encourage your child's emotional and developmental growth towards independence. The smaller campus allows us to focuses on group dynamics which help your child to sharpen his or her skills to transition smoothly...

Kiddie Corner

Kiddie Corner

1866 Queens Rd, Concord, CA

Kiddie Corner childcare is designed to provide children from 7 weeks to 6 years old and school aged. We are a licensed family childcare operating in Concord. We provide a nurturing, warm, and friendly place where your child can grow, learn and have fun. The program will provide activities and...

Naeemehs Childcare

Naeemehs Childcare

909 Santa Lucia St, Pleasant Hill, CA

Hi My name is Nasrin and I am an in home daycare provider in pleasant hill, CA. I would love to have the opportunity to work with your family and to care for your most valued possession. I am dedicated and motivated. I love children and it shows within my work. I m state certified and licensed....

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