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Drop-In Child Care in Los Altos, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 22 listed drop-in child care

Kathleen's Daycare

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

- Cindy

"ET" Kids!

My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!

- Tina H.

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.

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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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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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Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
We are passionate about family! Each family is valued and each child is valued as an individual. I have over 35 years' experience and my partner has 15. We are committed to each child's growth building trust, joy and happiness through play, cooking, academics, field trips, parks, libraries, art, music, and honesty! We provide...

Tina H. says "My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!"

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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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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day 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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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 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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Butterflies Academy

14103 Saratoga Ave Saratoga, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Butterflies Academy is a non-profit preschool in Saratoga. To learn more about our program and read our clients reviews, please visit our Facebook and Google pages: Google: https://goo.gl/mpTW34 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterfliesacademy/ References available upon request. We serve children from...
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Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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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Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251 Sunnyvale, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Happy Hearts Childcare is a play-based, hands-on learning facility. We love to play, learn and have fun in a small environment with lots of personal attention! Although we are a play-based daycare, your child will develop gross and fine motor skills, critical and cognitive thinking, social & emotional skills, and...
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Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
We love kids! We are very patient and caring, pay attention to every step during their grow and listen to every word they speak to us! We also provide organic nutritious food and fruits to keep them healthy while teaching them to learn through playing with educational toys.
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Blossom Preschool and Daycare

7565 Orange Blossom Drive Cupertino, CA

5.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
Developmentally appropriate preschool and daycare program in a residential home located in a safe and quiet neighborhood in Cupertino. Experienced teacher, 12 years of working with preschool children in Cupertino. Flexible hours (full, 3/4, and half days). 33 Child Dev. Units from De Anza College with 4.0 GPA. Now in the...

Sanjay J. says "We sent our 5 year old son during summer 2012 to Mirjana's Blossom Preschool and Daycare. She was very flexible in accommodating our son and allowed us to...

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Creative Handprints Daycare

715 Timberpine Ave Sunnyvale, CA

Preschool curriculum Help Parents with Potty training Art and crafts Movement & Melody Language and Literacy Photographs of child play/learning Holiday celebrations Flexible Pick up/drop off times, with after hours care available In addition to English we can teach your child Russian Language Low ratio Very...
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Playschool

150 Watkins Ave Atherton, CA

Child care
Preschool
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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Home Care

747 Brentwood Drive San Jose, CA

Hello, my name is Luanne Santosuosso - I am a 43 year old stay at home mother of a two and half year old boy. I would love to care for another child age 0-3 years or older. I enjoy being with and working with children and I love teaching them about sharing, caring and good family values. I strive to teach children to live in...
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Barbara's Daycare

3465 Kenyon Dr Santa Clara, CA

We provide a stimulating environment to better develop both learning & social skills. The owner has 26+ years of experience and is a Stanford graduate. She also has elementary school credentials - taught kindergarten. Our sleeping hours are customized to each child's timing. We serves only organic food. There is...
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aachildcare

1561 Elka Ave San Jose, CA

My home daycare has full time, part-time, and drop-in openings available for children, infant through school age. The daycare is open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. I offer these services: Prepare children to meet academic, language, social, and emotional skills required for preschool entrance. Nutritious meals,...
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A PLUS ACADEMY

569 E EL CAMINO REAL Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
A+ academy is a Preschool / After-school / summer camps in Sunnyvale. It excels in providing education in a healthy, safe and caring environment to its children
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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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Licensed Day Care Provider

635 San Patricio Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

In-Home daycare
Hello My Family daycare has been in business since 1991. A lot of children have blessed my life. It is a safe, warm, loving environment. I'm CPR certified, first aid trained, certified as a teacher for years.I've achieved 5 Appreciation awards from the City of Sunnyvale for since 2008, extensive training in child...
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Choo Choo Train Preschool

1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1 Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Hello! We are Choo Choo Train Preschool located at 1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. We have excellent teacher to child ratio. Bilingual in English/Mandarin. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy, caring and learning environment for children between 2 to 6 years old. We also have options for school age...
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Los Altos, CA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.

When you drop your child off near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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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