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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Waterford, CA

Happy Nook

5.0

My son attended Happy Nook from age 10 months to 2 years. In that infant stage, my most important criteria for his care was that he was loved - and at Happy Nook, he was - in spades. During daily check ins it was clear that Priscilla and co. genuinely knew and cared for him and loved...

- Care member

Kids Town

5.0

Kids Town is an excellent child care program! My children enjoying being with the owner Ivette. Ivette always provides and safe and nurturing environment, along with home cooked nutritious meals. Everything is organic and she even caters to families who are vegetarians! You will not be disappointed!

- Jen

Little Brown Hearts Daycare

5.0

Warm and friendly environment for my Kids..they love Ms.Britney!!

- Brandon B.

Shining Stars

5.0

Shining star is very nice, safe, and clean place for your children. Aysan has over 10 years experience working with children. I definitely recomment this place. All food and snack are organic

- Nazanin A.

Caritas Felice's Family Daycare

5.0

Caritas Felices is a wonderful and caring environment. We have had our child here for a year and are so happy with the care and attention. The kids sing, play, paint, and learn! The indoor daycare is clean, cheery, and bright with plenty of natural light! We also love that outdoor play is...

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in Waterford, CA

Happy Nook

Happy Nook

606 N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(2)

home daycare operated by Priscilla, originally from Mexico City and mother to two kids. Provider offers a personalized approach and individualized attention in a small group setting. As all parents know, there are always a number of factors that create stress when trying to make the best decision...
5.0
"My son started attending Happy Nook soon after turning one. It was a very stressful process looking for reliable daycare that wasn't impersonal and we knew immediately upon touring that this was the place for us. Priscilla is extremely warm, communicative, and goes...

Care member


Kids Town

Kids Town

6 Phillips Ln, West Nyack, NY

5.0

(1)

By being in smaller settings your child will be provided with more individualized attention. Kids Town offers social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities. We provide home made healthy meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks . Extended hrs availability
5.0
"Kids Town is an excellent child care program! My children enjoying being with the owner Ivette. Ivette always provides and safe and nurturing environment, along with home cooked nutritious meals. Everything is organic and she even caters to families who are...

Jen


Little Brown Hearts Daycare

Little Brown Hearts Daycare

16128 Lake Padden Lane, Fontana, CA

5.0

(1)

Little Brown Hearts is relocating to Fontana Ca! We offer child care Monday-Friday for extended hours. (5:30am-6:30pm) Also, ask me about our Part-Time, Daily and date night rates!! Lowest prices with best quality of care in town.... Ages 6wks to 5 years old.
5.0
"Warm and friendly environment for my Kids..they love Ms.Britney!!"

Brandon B.


5.0

(1)

State Licensed, MAT Certified, CPR/First Aid Certified, USDA Food Program Approved, 10 plus years experience. *Before/After Care, Full/Part-Time care, Preschool/Toddler Care, before and after school care. *Preschool curriculum. * Loving family day home with emphasis on individualized care for...

Shining Stars

Shining Stars

1400 Blaine Ave NE, Renton, WA

5.0

(1)

create and participate in learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for children to learn development objectives. maintain a healthy and safe environment, ensure the daily care of every child by following licensing requirements, and help to maintain a fun and interactive...
5.0
"Shining star is very nice, safe, and clean place for your children. Aysan has over 10 years experience working with children. I definitely recomment this place. All food and snack are organic"

Nazanin A.


Caritas Felice's Family Daycare

Caritas Felice's Family Daycare

1517 Gridley Lane, Silver Spring, MD

5.0

(16)

At Caritas Felice's Family Daycare, we provide high-quality in-home care and early childhood education for infants to 6 years. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a loving and safe environment for your child that fosters physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. We believe...
5.0
"Caritas Felice's is the best family daycare that we have experienced with either of our boys. Dylan absolutely loves going every day. It is a clean, loving and fun environment for the kids. The creativity of the teachers and the crafts that Dylan brings home never...

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Roxane Marshall Criswell

Roxane Marshall Criswell

2755 Edmanston Way, Castle Rock, CO

5.0

(7)

I have enjoyed being a childcare provider for 22+ years. I provide a loving, safe, clean, fun home where your children are free to grow as individuals. I provide meals and snacks! I will help your children grow in language, literacy, physical well being, motor development, mathematics and most...
5.0
"My son has been with Roxane since August 2020. I was very concerned about the pandemic and taking my son to daycare but Roxane was the perfect fit for our family. Her home is spotless, she is so kind and caring and my kiddo loves going. He is ready before I am to...

Aaren G.


Tinytown Child Care

Tinytown Child Care

8029 Winstead Manor Lane, Lorton, VA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to TinyTown Child Care! What I offer to you and your child is much more than just a daycare service. I offer an extended family support system that nurtures all of us. A unique family child care setting that caters to the emotional and developmental needs of all children. I provide...
5.0
"Asha provided care for my toddler with special needs and I am forever grateful for her love and care for him. Her daycare center is amazing and immaculate! She is so loving toward the children and made me feel comfortable leaving my sweet pea with her. It is so...

Nicole J.


Little Daydreamers Learning Center 2

Little Daydreamers Learning Center 2

18 Van Corlear Place, Bronx, NY

5.0

(3)

Little Daydreamers Learning Center 2 conveniently located in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx, in a private cozy home. We are one block from the Metro North and #1 train and a host of buses, with lots of off street parking. Our hours of care are 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. The option of...
5.0
"We love Little Daydreamers in Marble Hill! Our oldest son was the first toddler there in 2012 and now our 2nd son (currently 14 months) has been there since he was 3 months old. It is a very warm and organized daycare. Brenda (director) is very easy to work with...

Ellie


Reina's Home Daycare

Reina's Home Daycare

501 ELM CT., South San Francisco, CA

4.4

(7)

About my Home Daycare My name is Reina and I got daycare license for caring children in my home and I only speak Spanish but I will get help with the interviews My vision is to provide quality time in a clean, safe and reliable environment for families who need care outside the home. I am a...
5.0
"Reina is not just patient, kind and flexible as a caretaker but also a highly organized person. She took care of my daughter all through the pandemic starting in Feb 2020. My daughter has been going to Reina's daycare since she was 6 months old. Even though we were...

Anupam N.


Nikki's Home Child Care

Nikki's Home Child Care

2345 Halsted Ln, Aurora, IL

5.0

(4)

Hi! My name is Nikki and I've been a stay at home mom since my first child was born 21 years ago. I have been providing child care in my home for 20 years with reasonable rates and flexibility. In those past 20 years, I have taken care of children of 9 families and watched them grow from...
5.0
"I am extraordinarily impressed by the care we have received from Nikki. Our little guy has flourished in this setting and Nikki has done so much to not only care for him but teach him. His social skills are excelling and creativity has exploded since we began...

Mike N


Bambi Daycare

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
"Love that she is available from 7:15 am. Very organized and wonderful daycare."

Kayla


Little Step's Daycare Llc

Little Step's Daycare Llc

11319 Chilly Water Ct, Riverview, FL

5.0

(1)

About Me: My name is Sheena Haynes. I'm a military Wife , mother of four! I am the owner of Little Step's Daycare! Little Step's Daycare is a licensed family home child care. I have been in the child care business for over 10 years ,child it is my passion and I love helping families who needs...
5.0
"I searched high and low for a daycare center near me and quickly found that they were all full and had waitlist, some were a year out. After seeing Little Step's Daycare advertised on facebook, I immediately reached out to Mrs. Sheena. We scheduled a meeting and...

Lorrie S


Carol's Child Care

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...
5.0
"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.


Fairy Tales Learning Center

Fairy Tales Learning Center

6688 Snow Meadow Drive, Converse, TX

4.2

(5)

Hi, Hello, My Name is Jasmine. I have an in-home daycare on the NE side of San Antonio, not far from Judson High school, and Randolph AFB for military families. (I do accept CCS and I offer a military discount) I am open 5 days a week from 6am to 6:00pm. I have reasonable rates and all home...
5.0
"My 2 girls were at Fairytales almost a full yr. My girls hated to change daycare due to school. If it was possible they would still be there. Ms Jasmine accommodated me on so many things. I absolutely love her genuine love to care for her kids at her center. My...

Peggy B


Mais Daycare

Mais Daycare

6610 W 73rd Ave, Arvada, CO

5.0

(4)

Mais Daycare goes beyond just day care. We have been providing home child care since 2015 from infants to kindergarten-age children. We are inspiring and encouraging children to play, learn, experiment and get messy while ensuring they become confident, joyful, and well mannered. Mais Daycare...
5.0
"Hi i you want to talk about Mais Daycare it's absolutely the best daycare anyoneHe will ask for their children they take care of my two twin boys but now they are in school and you can find the love the good food the excellent care and they are very nice people...

Rawan A.


Noah's Ark Clubhouse

Noah's Ark Clubhouse

1913 Castille Dr, Carrollton, TX

5.0

(1)

CURRENTLY FULL and No longer accepting. Thank you. Currently accepting Full-time 18 months to school age Warm and loving atmosphere Clean and safe environment Fun and educational projects CPR & First Aid Certified Large fenced backyard Experienced Caregiver All meals...
5.0
"I definitely recommend this daycare, a place where your kids will feel the same care and love you give. They're not only being taking care of, they're also learning from fun activities and games the daycare provides. The place is well-kept and clean, and the...

Julie Ann D.


K And J Infants Garden Childcare

K And J Infants Garden Childcare

181 West 238Th, Bronx, NY

5.0

(10)

K and J Infants Garden Childcare is a fun, and secure environment where kids will have an opportunity to learn, and experience childcare at its best! Singing, arts and crafts will be para art of your child's daily routine.We also offer healthy meals, and snacks which provides the necessary...
5.0
"As a parent, I entrust my greatest blessing to the staff at K&J Infants Garden daycare every day, and I am grateful for the loving care and guidance my kids receive. Korytt the owner, is amazing, loving and kind and looks at each child as an individual, with their...

Massiel


Shreya F

Shreya F

617 Chesterfield Lane, North Aurora, IL

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...
5.0
"I had my first child right before the pandemic in February 2020. I found Shreya through Care.com back in Fall 2020, when my daughter was getting more mobile and I could no longer handle both caring for her and working (I was working remote). It was a very strange...

Brittany S.


Kiddie Castle

Kiddie Castle

2324 Joyce Ave, Newport, KY

5.0

(3)

Kiddie Castle Child Care is an in-home daycare located right off the 471 highway in Newport, KY. We are owned and operated by Margaret Commodore since 2003. We serve children ages six weeks to ten years old. The owner and her employees are all CPR and First Aid Certified, receive training annually,...
5.0
"My grandkids go here!! Margaret is wonderful!!!"

Mary


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