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Princeton Pre-K & Childcare
5.0
My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I can go to work in NYC with peace of...
- Ashley T
Millhopper Montessori School, LLC
5.0
I want to give Millhopper Montessori in Gainesville FL a 5 out of 5 rating. They are a phenomenal place for children and for staff and our family has used them extensively for the last few years. Rest assured, kids and staff are in good hands with them!
- Karen W.
Shining Stars Home Daycare
5.0
We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all of my anxiety of sending my baby to an at-home daycare. She takes such great care of each of her kiddos as if they were her own, the kiddos love her...
- Care member
Tara's Toddler Time
5.0
Tara is amazing with kids. She is exactly what we had in mind when we decided a home daycare would be best for our 3 month and 18 month old. You truly feel like you are dropping your kids off with family. Ms. Tara and Ms. Courtney make it a point to bond with your child. in the last year we have not...
- Care member
Celestial Child Care
5.0
I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who thrives on routine! Ms. Karla is...
- Kristin B.
Toddler daycares in Santa Barbara, CA
Princeton Pre-K & Childcare
59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ
3.0
(2)
Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the...
5.0
"My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...
Ashley T
5.0
(2)
Millhopper Montessori School, LLC
MOTTO: At MMS, our family of professionals is big enough to offer a complete curriculum, and small enough to know your child.
MISSION: The mission of Millhopper Montessori School, LLC, is to provide education that is integrative, evolving, and grounded in respect...
5.0
"I want to give Millhopper Montessori in Gainesville FL a 5 out of 5 rating. They are a phenomenal place for children and for staff and our family has used them extensively for the last few years. Rest assured, kids and staff are in good hands with them! "
Karen W.
Shining Stars Home Daycare
27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA
5.0
(1)
Shining Stars provides child care services to working and busy parents in South Orange County. We are located in Barcelona North residential community in City of Mission Viejo. We are happily caring for the age groups of 3 months old infants to six year old school age kids.
My 15 years of...
5.0
"We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all of my anxiety of sending my baby to an at-home daycare. She takes such great care of each of her kiddos as if...
Care member
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
"Tara is amazing with kids. She is exactly what we had in mind when we decided a home daycare would be best for our 3 month and 18 month old. You truly feel like you are dropping your kids off with family. Ms. Tara and Ms. Courtney make it a point to bond with your...
Care member
Celestial Child Care
4805 Seminole Avenue, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(10)
My family child care specializes in toddlers between the ages of 1 - 4 years of age. I run a very clean and organized facility, giving loving care to my kiddies every day.
I have a state license and am CPR/FIRST AID certified. I am also under the VA Child Nutrition Inc program, which comes to...
5.0
"I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who...
Kristin B.
Diamond Bar Montessori Academy
235555 Palomino Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
5.0
(6)
Diamond Bar's premier Montessori school offers unique Montessori / preschool programs for infant, toddlers, and preschoolers based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy and scientific vision. Our programs are designed to provide an environment of individual education that is tailored to each child's...
5.0
"Diamond Bar Montessori is a responsible preschool and daycare. I have known instances where the school management takes immense care to ensure the safety and security of its kids. They make the kid so certain that they are prepared to confront all difficulties in...
Joli J
Everrose Daycare And Preschool
4139 Piper Drive, San Jose, CA
4.8
(16)
Hello!
My name is Saima and I run a home daycare in West San Jose, California called EverRose Daycare and Preschool!
I have worked at Kinder Care, Primary Plus, and One World Montessori. I also received early child care education from West Valley College and I am a mom, raising five kids,...
5.0
"This is absolutely one of the best daycare so far. Best part is the family is friendly, educated and approachable. Our daughter has been going here since she was 2, and she loves it. She came home everyday with activities. In the beginning she wasn't too thrilled...
Estella A.
Busy Bee Home Daycare
8586 Brickshire Lane, Manassas, VA
5.0
(17)
Two spots available! State licensed and subsidy vendor!
***Daycare looks much better in person than shown in photos. Please schedule a tour!***
Hello! My name is Cheman and I am the owner of Busy Bee Home Daycare in Manassas and have my state license.
My home is conveniently located off...
5.0
"This daycare has been amazing for our family! The daycare ladies is so warm and attentive, creating a safe and happy environment where kids can play, learn, and grow. The daycare is always clean and well-maintained, and it’s clear Ms. Cheman take hygiene...
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Primrose School of Livermore
2901 Las Positas Road, LIVERMORE, CA
5.0
(1)
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age. The...
5.0
"The school has been great we have no issues so far I have no complaints they feed her good and she is really learning!"
Sanrio and Margarida A.
Step By Step Kids Daycare
351 Superior Dr, Bloomingdale, IL
4.9
(41)
Step By Step Kids Daycare in Bloomingdale, IL, is a loving childcare home.
We accept children from ages six weeks to five years.
We are conveniently located in Bloomingdale. It is very convenient if you are traveling between Elmhurst and Schaumburg or Downers Grove areas.
Neighboring towns...
5.0
"Susan and team were amazing and pearl loved coming to see her friends every morning. If we move back to the area, we absolutely come back!"
Ron A
Creative Explorers Child Care
1009 Bayridge Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD
4.5
(4)
Newly Licensed Family child care center located in Gaithersburg, MD. At Creative Explorers we follow The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, Two's and Preschool. The curriculum is a comprehensive educational pathway for children and address 38 objectives across 10 key developmental areas....
5.0
"Small setting with a caring provider! My son is happy at drop off and pick up which lets me know he's in good hands!"
Ranetta G.
5.0
(2)
Grace Preschool is a brand-new facility serving families with children ages 18m- 5 years. Please see our tour schedule to schedule a tour today! We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that allows students to gain relatable experiences through a balance of student and teacher led...
5.0
"Grace Preschool is amazing! We adore it. The staff is friendly and inviting, and when your child attends, you truly feel like part of the family. With the school being new, the class sizes are small, which is exactly what we were looking for. The director, Frankie,...
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Rockin Round The Clock Family Childcare, Llc
6880 Case Road, North Ridgeville, OH
4.0
(2)
5 Star Step Up to Quality Rated, Ohio licensed Family Childcare providing Early Childhood Education and High Quality-rated care since 1988.
Rockin' Round the Clock Childcare believes that the family is the primary provider of nurturing, education and care for children, but when care is needed...
3.0
"Favoritism takes place. Your child may be removed when they become older for an infant that increases their income. Unreported incidents would take place. The owner rides a high horse."
Anonymous
Denise Ramsey Cradles-N-Crayons, Llc
7579 Hidden Trace Drive, West Chester, OH
5.0
(13)
In Home, Quality Child Care with two providers. Fun, loving, advanced educational environment. Limited space available for infants who are 6 weeks to school age. Full-time and part-time available 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday -Thursday. Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Flex times are available. Two...
5.0
"We cannot express how thankful we are to have found Cradles-N-Crayons. We initially tried a 5 star brand new daycare and realized it was not the nurturing, learning environment we wanted for our son so we started looking at in-home options and found this one....
Nicole C.
Guidepost Montessori at Alicia
25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural...
5.0
"My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week.
I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when...
Rebecca G.
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
"I love love love the attention they provide to my kids (2) and me I am so satisfy with their job and the owner is great and very atentive with every thing!!!! BTW very clean! Thank you so much caring with JOY!"
Barbara C
N & J Daycare Inc
Flushing, BAYSIDE, NY
5.0
(3)
At N&J Daycare we are licensed by the New York City Department of Health with 0 violations for the last 8 years. We are CPR/First Aid certified with supporting early childhood education course work completion. We accept private children but can assist and encourage you on applying for a voucher...
5.0
"I literally have no complaints or anything negative to say. I don’t have kids but i was able to observe how the provider and assistant are attentive and patient with the kids. I was also able to see how they are with the parents of the kids. I love N&J because they...
Care member
5.0
(15)
Sunshine Smiles Academy, Inc. aims to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here, you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children ages six weeks to 5 years. We encourage and praise children even for the smallest accomplishment and provide age-appropriate, self-directed,...
5.0
"The staff are friendly and communicate well. The center is clean, and each room is uniquely designed for interactive play. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
It Takes A Village Academy Center was created to address the needs of parents and their children. Our goal is to provide a high-quality Early Education experience in a nurturing, safe, and enjoyable environment. Our programs are designed to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally,...
5.0
"We have been with It Takes a Village from infants to now preschool and have nothing but positive experiences with each classroom. Every staff member is so knowledgeable and is there to support our child in every developmental stage thus far! "
Care member
Little Treasures Day Care
788 Denman Rd, Penngrove, CA
5.0
(12)
Located in Penngrove, California, Little Treasures Daycare and Preschool is a licensed, dual-immersion ( Spanish and English) childcare and learning center dedicated to nurturing children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Full-time and part-time...
5.0
"My 3 year old has learned so much from Hilda and her team! She has taught him his numbers, letters, colors and shapes in both English and Spanish. Hilda is so kind, caring and warm with the kids. Thank you for everything! "
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FAQs for finding toddler daycares near you in Santa Barbara, CA
What is the average age range for toddler daycare near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Toddler daycares near you in Santa Barbara, CA typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.
What is the curriculum for toddler daycare near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Santa Barbara, CA may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.
How do I choose a toddler daycare near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Santa Barbara, CA can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.