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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Los Gatos, CA
Adventure Kids Playcare
5.0
Awesome drop in care center in cedar park!
- Kim V
Chuchie's Home Daycare
5.0
Chuchie is an excellent day care provider that I provide my highest recommendation for. Chuchie provided full-time day care for both of our kids for several years (including from just after birth for our son) until both of our kids aged out/my mom fully retired. Based on our wonderful experience, I...
- Kyle M
Debbie S.
5.0
Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!
- Sam T
Drop & Play
5.0
My son loves going to Drop and Play!!!
- Tinesha B
Smarties
5.0
Smarties is an amazing learning Center. My son enjoys the staff and fun activites planned. Smarties is very affordable and special field trips and activitoes are not affects by the rate. Smarties is definitely a 5 star!
- Donita
Drop-in child care in Los Gatos, CA
5.0
(1)
Adventure kids playcare is a unique drop in child care center in Cedar Park! We offer drop in care, Mother's Day out, camps and weekend theme nights! We offer child care for infants 6 weeks through children 12 years of age. Our staff is amazing and all are CPR and first aid certified. Separate...
5.0
"Awesome drop in care center in cedar park!"
Kim V
5.0
(3)
Lovely and caring home daycare with playground
Virginia State Licensed,Business Permit
CPR Trained, AED and First AID
22 years of child caring experiences
Fluent in English and Tagalog (national language of the Philippines)
Smoke-free,clean and very safe environment
Preparation to...
5.0
"Chuchie is amazing. A friend of ours recommended her. Our daughter was 8 months old when we had her go to Chuchie's daycare and she still goes their to this day and is now 5. Chuchie is accommodating with the parents schedules. My daughter was going Full-Time up...
Christine M
4.9
(9)
*All day care
*Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up
*Date nights/over nights
*CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK*
My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
5.0
"Debbie was my families first experience with daycare and it was wonderful! She is very understanding of our scheduling needs and the needs of my children (ages 2.5 and 11months). Her home is warm and inviting with plenty of toys! She offers very flexible hours and...
Annie K
5.0
(1)
We are the only Drop-In Childcare Facility in Hendersonville, NC! We offer hourly reliable kid care, when you need it.
Always accepting children ages 1-12.
Almost 2,000 square feet facility age appropriate activities for all.
A "Big Kid" room for older children, arts and craft space, and many...
5.0
"My son loves going to Drop and Play!!!"
Tinesha B
5.0
(1)
Smarties is a youth center owned and operated by a NC licensed teacher. Smarties provides before and after school care, parents nights out, summer camp, spring camp, drop-in childcare, and our newest service for the 2022-23 school year PRE-K CLUB.
5.0
"Smarties is an amazing learning Center. My son enjoys the staff and fun activites planned. Smarties is very affordable and special field trips and activitoes are not affects by the rate. Smarties is definitely a 5 star!"
Donita
5.0
(11)
I am currently accepting children for my family daycare. I have 25 years of experience. I am accepting children from 18 months to 4 years old. I charge $45.00 a day for children 2 and under, and $40.00 a day for 2 and up. If your child is a drop-in, it's $10.00 an hour.
5.0
"We have been sending our two children (almost 3 year old and almost 2 year old) to Stacy for almost a year now and we are extremely happy. Our children love going to her house each day and always come home very happy. Stacy is very reliable, loving, organized,...
Mindy B
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Chermarie. I'm been doing childcare since 2003. I'm been open for 13 years now. I'm open Monday- Friday, Hours 6:00 am -10:00 pm. No transportation, safe for children, home cooked meal, accept W2, private pay drop in care. No pets. Co-payment
5.0
"nice and clean safe for the children"
Chermarie T
5.0
(2)
Thank you for your interest in happy Kidz Day care. My name is Priscilla and I have 1 precious daughter age 1 and half yrs old. I live in East Garfield near Kedzie and Washington and downtown Chicago. I am married and a stay at home mom. I am starting my daycare because I have a genuine love of...
5.0
"Priscilla provided care for my 2 children.She is so loving and caring and very responsible.I enjoy seeing my kids arts and crafts projects taught by her.She will be excellent at caring for your children and she is very trust worthy."
Lisa F
5.0
(1)
Jubilee Prep is a Christian based college preparatory Academy using Abeka curriculum for Toddlers through Second Grade. We also provide extended care service with bus pick up and drop off for elementary and middle school students within 5-10 miles radius from our school location.
5.0
"JCPA gave my daughter an early start in reading and math skill. Each time we have family reunion people are often amazed at how well she can read at such an early age. To me JCPA rate excellent!"
JubileePrepAcademy C
4.9
(18)
Licensed, US Citizen, providing loving care for more than 25 years. Certified in: First Aid, CPR, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS Awareness. Nutritious homemade meals provided. Customized preschool curriculum. Newborn and up. Full time, part-time, and drop-in care. Non-smoking. No pets. Many...
5.0
"I would recommend Veenu's daycare as I know first hand what an amazing experience my 2 daughters had there, starting out as babies and toddlers. They loved going every day to see friends, who have now grown into family. Veenu loves the children like her own, and...
Judy W
5.0
(6)
I am a registered provider through The State Of Texas. I provide night care in my home for children ages 3 years and up. I also provide drop in care.
5.0
"This night daycare is awesome. I would refer to anyone. Great price for the care. Awesome csregiver"
Lowe F
5.0
(2)
Early childhood center with literature based curriculum. Open from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Early drop off available. Children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and before and afterschool.
Breakfast, lunch, and snack included.
Free registration if you mention Care.com.
5.0
"Both my children have "grown up" in Little Rainbow and I have to say I couldn't have asked for a better childcare experience! All of the staff is kind, sweet and caring. Both my children enjoy the warm environment and they have learned so much while having fun! As...
Nicole D
3.0
(2)
KidTime is a pay-by-the-hour, flexible use service available to busy parents. KidTime offers drop-in care for children age 18 months to 12 years with extended late night and weekend hours. When it comes to running errands, an afternoon lunch with friends or an occasional date night, KidTime is here...
5.0
"The staff is caring and loves playing with the kids! We love KidTime!"
Monica H
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Carol. I will care for children creatively, artfully, responsibly, lovingly, and safely so that parents or caregivers can feel at ease while at work or on a getaway. My services include daycare, baby-sitting and overnight care.
Services Offered:
*Daily, weekly and monthly full service day...
5.0
"Miss Carol provides a fun, safe environment for kids. My two kids loved their time there. She is the best."
Kelly K
3.7
(6)
We Offer:
Full-Time: 6:30am-6:30pm
Part-Time: 6 hrs max
Drop-In Care
Before/After school (Camps in Winter, Spring and Summer)
Breakfast, Morning Snacks, Lunch and Afternoon Snacks Provided
Every classroom will have web camera access for parents to view at anytime.
5.0
"The director, Ayana, is an absolute angel. Her and all of the teachers are passionate about the kiddos and have really put my mind at ease enrolling my baby there. They actively engage with my daughter and work really hard to make sure every day is special. My...
Maddy T
5.0
(4)
*Multicultural bilingual program (Spanish/English)
*Experienced and energized teachers
*Convenient location - worry free drop-off and pick-up
*More than 25 years of experience
*BA in Early Education & Child Development Associates (CDA) Certified
*CPR & First Aid certified teachers
5.0
"We have had a great experience with Bambino. All of the teachers are very loving and our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up at the end of the day. She started going around 4.5 months and has flourished. It is a bilingual daycare center, which is what...
Cleopatra M
5.0
(2)
Grow and Blossom Family Daycare is a small daycare that provides a nurturing, fun, and safe environment for children to socialize, learn and grow.
SMALL DAYCARE
Bilingual: English/Spanish.
Accept subsidized program.
Nutritional meals and snacks provided.
Full-time, Part-time, and Drop in...
5.0
"We found Grow and Blossom Daycare when our oldest was 20 months and our second was just barely on his way. We were first impressed with with how organized and visually stimulating the children's play area was. We appreciate how diligent Celina is at keeping the...
Charlotte D
3.7
(3)
We offer:
*Clean and Organic Healthy Meals
*Low Child to Teacher Ratio
*Preschool Program
*Full & Part-Time Openings
*Drop-in Care
We are a family run center offering an in-home feel for you and your child.
5.0
"Our children attend Discover Little Miracles and we couldn't be happier with the choice we made. The staff is phenomenal at what they do and really provide a feeling of "family" to our children. As working parents, we couldn't pick a better place to trust our...
Theresa
4.5
(4)
Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare center is the only flexible childcare center in NEO! We offer weekly PT and FT childcare packages as well as drop-in childcare by the hour, 7 days a week. We are open until 9pm Mon-Thurs, 11pm on Fri and Sat.
3.0
"Sweet Kiddles is a great day care. There is a reason for the 3 stars. Ever since my son started attending daycare he has been sick. He has had pink eye twice. I witnessed another child drinking from his bottle when I picked him up for the day. They are no longer...
Ashley W
5.0
(6)
Here at Somerset Child Care we appreciate you trusting us with your child. That is why we have late evening care available and last minute drop-ins along with weekends available to meet your work schedule as busy parents or if you just want to have a date night, you can drop off your child in a...
5.0
"I can't begin to say enough about Somerset Child care, Mrs. Carolan is extremely hospitable and is exceptionally great with children, she has very good daily activities, she brings in laughter out of children even during their tantrum. She has outings with...
Michelle D
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FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Los Gatos, CA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in Los Gatos, CA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Los Gatos, CA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in Los Gatos, CA?
When you drop your child off near you in Los Gatos, 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!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in Los Gatos, CA?
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 Gatos, 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.
What times are available for drop-in child care in Los Gatos, CA?
Drop-in child care hours in Los Gatos, 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.