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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Waterford, CA

Starfish Academy

5.0

So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier.

- Hilary *.

Shanti's Montessori Preschool

5.0

Miss S is very caring and loving towards the children. At the same time, as my daughter’s first teacher, she is teaching her so many things which I can see my daughter imbibing so well! She has just started saying her first words and she cannot wait to go to school everyday as she learns so much...

- Care member

The Secret Garden Preschool And Daycare

5.0

We were looking for another preschool/daycare that would match our level of structure, training, and educational focus. Even though our LO just turned 12 months, we saw early on that she would need a great deal of educational stimulation & not just play (because of the work we started with her at...

- Den A.

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.

Caring With Joy, LLC

5.0

My son attended this daycare from two months old until we eventually moved from the area. The year that he spent here truly catapulted his growth and development! The caregivers here instill morals, education, and love into these children. I highly recommend this daycare!

- James H.

Drop-in daycares in Waterford, CA

The Caring Corner

HWY132, Waterford, CA

Open Monday - Friday Here at The Caring Corner we cater to families who have children aged 0-6. We strive to love, respect, nurture, care for and provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning atmosphere for your child that will foster your child's natural desire to discover, create,...

Sunshine Station Daycare

13707 Channel Lane, Waterford, CA

Hello, my name is Cindy. I'm 40 years old, a mother of two boys and a step mother of 4 ranging in ages of 22, 20, 19,16,13 and my precious new little boy will be 2 in October. I love being around kids of all ages. I was a girl scout leader for several years, it was so much fun. I've opened my day...

Calei's Childcare

428 E Street, Waterford, CA

I am a high school student available after school hours and weekends. I can provide childcare or pet care. I also clean. I am 16 and have a drivers license.

5.0

(1)

Starfish Academy is a newly opened center in Brewer with a focus on the mental health of ALL children. We are an all inclusive center who serve children ages 3-12. We offer many options for child care such as full/part-time slots, after school care, drop-in daycare hours, snow day care, school...
5.0
"So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier. "

Hilary *.


Shanti's Montessori Preschool

Shanti's Montessori Preschool

1421 N Crossing Drive, Allen, TX

5.0

(21)

Hello! Parents. I am very caring, responsible and enthusiastic person who loves children. I have extensive experience with newborn, Infant, Toddler and Preschool children. I enjoy caring for children, helping and watching them learn and grow. I provide a safe, clean, loving, and healthy environment...
5.0
"We started sending our daughter who is 3 years old to Ms. Shanti's Montessori since Nov. 2021. We are extremely happy that we've found the best school in town for my daughter. Ms. Shanti is very caring and passionate. The curriculum is A+ hands down. Ms. Shanti's...

Dipixa


The Secret Garden Preschool And Daycare

The Secret Garden Preschool And Daycare

4749 Cameron Ranch Drive, Carmichael, CA

5.0

(2)

OPEN ENROLLMENT NOW! Part Time and Full Time available. Give your child a Golden Education on an affordable budget! At Secret Garden Preschool and Daycare, we are ambitious, reliable, and dedicated to produce with guidance. Our goals are to give a head start with a high level of education to our...
5.0
"We were looking for another preschool/daycare that would match our level of structure, training, and educational focus. Even though our LO just turned 12 months, we saw early on that she would need a great deal of educational stimulation & not just play (because...

Den A.


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
"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...

Jesseca N.


Caring With Joy, LLC

Caring With Joy, LLC

1775 Walton Ave 7F, Bronx, NY

5.0

(6)

Caring With Joy Daycare's primary focus is to provide childcare to children in a healthy, loving, happy, and safe environment. We believe that children at these ages are in the most critical learning stage of the human life cycle. What they learn at this age can have an impact on their successful...
5.0
"My son attended this daycare from two months old until we eventually moved from the area. The year that he spent here truly catapulted his growth and development! The caregivers here instill morals, education, and love into these children. I highly recommend this...

James H.


Angela's Little Hands Home Child Care

Angela's Little Hands Home Child Care

2 Issacs Way, Forest Hill, MD

5.0

(11)

I have professionally been caring for children in my home for 25 years. I am currently licensed with the state of Maryland. Over the years, I've been a Licensed Family Child Care Provider (FCC) for the military along with being state licensed. I hold many hours of certifications and CEU training...
5.0
"Angela is fantastic! You will never find anyone who will compare to Angela, she is irreplaceable to my family! She is so wonderful with the children and to the parent's, she shows interest in my family and genuinely cares about the children in her care! She has a...

Mandy


Cortez Family Child Care

Cortez Family Child Care

7751 Fennel Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

5.0

(1)

Hispanic Bilingual License C.P.R. A.E.D. First Aid. Background check on file. 14 yrs plus experience. From infants to 15 yrs old. Open Monday to Friday from 5 am to 6 pm. Affordable rates.
5.0
"Best daycare ever! My daughter started here at 10mo, and is now 3yo. Ms. “Lulu” is amazing with her kids, very caring, engaging and always having a great time (playing, singing, dancing, learning or doing different activities). I always knew my daughter was in...

Care member


Alvin And The Chipmunks

Alvin And The Chipmunks

2238 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL

5.0

(1)

Home daycare! Part time and full time. Night care available too. Experienced preschool teacher. Continuing master program in Special Education. Ages from infants to 10 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and I am pursuing Master's degree in Special Education with the emphasis...
5.0
"Ms Anjeza has been the teacher of my two boys. She has had them since they were infants and she always has been so compassionate and loving. The drop of was so easy and it was melting my heart how they loved her and how she was treating them with love, but the...

Christine S


Tara's Toddler Time

Tara's Toddler Time

7060 Epping Drive, Canton, MI

5.0

(5)

State Licensed DG820398877 www.tarastoddlertime.com We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, play-based environment that fosters children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language/literacy development. Through engaging in purposeful play, we strive to create meaningful learning...
5.0
"My son attended Tara's for a year and a half until we unfortunately moved. I never felt like he was anywhere but at his second home. He would come home with the cutest of crafts even at 6 months old. She's very creative in making sure even infants are engaged...

Melissa


Little Sweeties Daycare

Little Sweeties Daycare

11513 Steele St., Thornton, CO

5.0

(3)

Hi, my name is Ana Marie - I am located in Thornton off 115th/112th and Colorado. I have over 18 yrs. experience with many great current and past references and have an experienced license. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified with over 30 hours of continual training. We are a smoke free and pet free...
5.0
"We have been taking our kids to Ana for five years. During our search, Ana's house was the first place that my son, husband, and I all felt comfortable. She is flexible with our schedules, she loves what she does, and she provides a family environment for the...

Jennifer S.


Mini Miracles

Mini Miracles

817 Ibis Dr, Oakley, CA

5.0

(3)

Mini Miracles family Daycare @ Emerson Ranch Oakley. Mini Miracles is a loving home environment that provides personalized care. * Safe, clean and fun * Play-based learning * Learning through technology * Reading time * Arts and Crafts * Hot nutritious meals and snacks included Hours of...
5.0
"This is such an amazing daycare my son looks forward to going everyday with a smile on his face!! This is such a warm loving environment my son is treated with such love and care and loves their family and gets along so well with the children here I highly...

Jennifer W.


Merkamp Kidskamp

Merkamp Kidskamp

714 Beechwood Lane, Milford, OH

5.0

(3)

Hello! I am a family based child care provider and educator. I am also a licensed teacher currently working on a masters in reading education. Currently, I care for my two children, ages 6 (girl) and 8 (boy), as well as two 2 year old boys and a 2 year old girl. I am located in Milford near the 275...
5.0
"Finding Katey and using her for our childcare has been one of the best parenting decisions we've made so far. We have an almost 4 year old daughter and 14 month son and have been using Katey for almost 2 years now. She's an incredible teacher and caretaker....

Lindsey B.


Baby Planet Family Daycare

Baby Planet Family Daycare

6807 Mayfair RD, Laurel, MD

5.0

(6)

Parenting a child is the biggest job but if it's not your only job, Baby Planet Family Childcare is there for your family. Our motive is to provide a loving, caring, and positive environment for your child, just like Home away from HOME. Childhood is the most important part of a child's life, and we...
5.0
"My daughter has been attending Baby Planet since February 2018 and I have been very pleased with her care! The owner is like a second mother to my child and shows lots of compassion and love towards her. My child almost never gets sick and doesn't come home dirty....

Elan H.


Sunshine Family Childcare

Sunshine Family Childcare

14423 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD

5.0

(12)

Sunshine Family Childcare will provide a "home-like" setting; which is the best alternative for working parents. It will provide a secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. Sunshine Family Daycare offers "a home away from home", providing children to...
5.0
"Neelam and her helper provided our son with a warm, nurturing environment that was perfect. It was during the pandemic, and he started at age one, but the transition was easier than expected. He loved going to see "auntie and ma" and especially loved the food. My...

Jane O.


Malachi Child Care, LLC

Malachi Child Care, LLC

28 Warner Ave, Hempstead, NY

5.0

(2)

Malachi Child Care mission is to provide care that fits the needs of each child and family in a safe, fun and educational environment while focusing on child developmental milestones. Our staff is highly qualified and full with passion to aid each child to reach their highest level of excellence....
5.0
"Malachi Staffs are very knowledgeable and professional"

Marie Paul J.


K & K Family Child Care

K & K Family Child Care

105 Llanos Street, Verona, WI

4.2

(5)

The mission of K & K Family Child Care is to provide comfortable, secure, and nurturing quality child care, and encourage and support children as they expand their knowledge in each domain of learning (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and moral) by maintaining a safe, high-quality environment...
5.0
"We feel really blessed to have had our son at K and K family child care. He loved going there and always enjoyed playing with his friends. He never cried at drop offs! Kristol is very professional, kind, caring, and disciplined. If you are looking for somewhere...

Olayinka S.


Tina's Child Care

Tina's Child Care

2406 Pinehurst Court, Highland Village, TX

5.0

(4)

*Texas State Registered home child care serving - Highland Village, Flower Mound, Lewisville and surrounding areas since 1980. *Required background checks and state inspections (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services) plus FBI check. *Early Childhood development required training hours...
5.0
"I highly recommend Cristina!! My kids and I love her. It is always scary to leave your kids with someone you don't know, and as a new mom I just could not have been more lucky to find Cristina. She has always taken great care of my kids and I have never had a...

Haylee E


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