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Drop-In Child Care in Atherton, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 18 listed drop-in child care

Stemsprouts Preschool

A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!

- Meghan O.

Jennifer's Family Child Care

Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept...

- Lizbeth H.

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

We’ve used Tikiland’s Drop-in Program since 06 '23 for occasional care and it’s been a total lifesaver. Even with just 2-3 visits every few...

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CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas Atherton, CA

Child care
We respect each child as an individual with unique qualities of personality, intelligence and creativity. Our highly trained and educated staff have set up an environment that is clean, fun, creative and most importantly "child centered." We feel an open line of communication between the center and parents is how we build a...
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Preschool
Child care
Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.
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Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
STEMsprouts is a high quality preschool program located in a beautiful residential area of Redwood City. Our program is led by a board certified behavior analyst with 17 years of experience in early childhood development and science-based learning. All staff hold bachelor degrees or higher. We offer full-time, part-time and drop...

Meghan O. says "A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!"

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Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street Mountain View, CA

5.0(5)
I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants and 3 toddlers). I have plenty...

Lizbeth H. says "Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his...

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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
Tikiland is a new Daycare & Preschool offers two programs: a preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an infant program for children 6 weeks - 2 years. Tikiland is the perfect hybrid between Montessori and play based learning. At Tikiland we believe that children need to spend lots of time outside enjoying nature and...

Care Member says "We’ve used Tikiland’s Drop-in Program since 06 '23 for occasional care and it’s been a total lifesaver. Even with just 2-3 visits every few months, both...

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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
At Learning Nest Montessori Preschool, we are passionately committed to cultivating a rich, nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive at their own pace. Our thoughtfully designed Montessori-inspired curriculum is centered around fostering a deep love of learning, nurturing creativity,...
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ESPINOZA, YADIRA

1206 31ST AVE SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Sandy's Child Care is a Spanish bilingual play-based program where children get to explore the world through child-centered learning. It is a "yes" space, where children are encouraged to pursue their interests and curiosities. In addition to free play and activities guided by the children's interests, we also offer more...
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy access and a phenomenal program,...
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Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of their young lives. Children...
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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are an inclusive program for ALL students. Our program is a play-based preschool with a strong focus on school readiness. All our educators have their bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and we strive to teach our students independence, social skills, and academics all while they’re playing and having fun! Our...
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Kathleen's Daycare

1086 S. Spinger Rd. Los Altos, CA

4.5(2)
We are a home daycare with three caregivers that provide lunch and pick-ups/drop-offs at the local schools.

Cindy says "Fantastic Teacher who lets children get hands on type of teaching."

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Feeling Good Daycare

1623 Van Buren St San Mateo, CA

4.8(5)
In-Home daycare
Child care
I am willing to offer you the service of my Daycare (Feeling Good) in case you work or live around the San Mateo Area. He/She will be provided with great care and learning Spanish (optional) at the same time, then pick him/her up whenever you are free. I am currently caring a child of 11 months old. Please contact me if you are...

Asi A. says "I wasnt able to get child care from her however she is so very sweet and helpful. I had called her because I needed a daycare for me 2 month old infant....

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Fashion Island Preschool

1404 Queens Ave San Mateo, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Fashion Island Preschool located in San Mateo, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children from six weeks old to school-age. The center offers After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Fulltime, Kindergarten, and Part Time Care programs.
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Little Hands - A Parent Child Center

1300 5th Ave Belmont, CA

Preschool
"Our mission is to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for parents and their children to learn and grow together. Babies, toddlers and young preschoolers are invited to play, learn and explore stations throughout the school. Toys and weekly activities are specifically selected for their little hands and growing...
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St. Simon MOPS Group

1860 Grant Rd Los Altos, CA

We are a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group located at St. Simon Catholic Church in Los Altos, CA. We meet the 2nd Tuesday or every month and are looking for babysitters during our meetings from 9am-11:30am. The kids that attend the MOPS meetings are ages 0-5, with an occasional older sibling when there is no school. We provide...
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Angel Grace Childcare

619 Spring St Redwood City, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
I consider myself a very honest and responsible person I like to interact with children I have more than 30 years taking care of children and I have 2 years with my home day care. I speak to the children all the time in Spanish and I also give them homemade and very healthy meals since I am part of the nutrition program. the...
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Rosita's Child Care

1768 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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Lillian's Daycare

1500 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA

In-Home daycare
Child care
I am placing this add for my daughter's daycare provider as she is wonderful and happens to have an opening: She has been in business over 17 years; always done daycare, and has raised 5 of her own children, and has two grandchildren. She speaks Spanish in the home, and her children all speak Spanish and they help with the...
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When you drop your child off near you in Atherton, CA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!

Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Atherton, CA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.

Drop-in child care hours in Atherton, CA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.

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