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Drop-In Child Care in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 36 listed drop-in child care

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.

- Care member

BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK

I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park...

- Clarissa E.

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely...

- Karen A.

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Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

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...

Care Member says "Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything. "

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BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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...

Clarissa E. says "I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park location and we had...

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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 HENDERSON AVE MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Project-based, and Developmental Play-based...

Karen A. says "Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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,...

Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)
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...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by the wonderful...

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ESPINOZA, YADIRA

1206 31ST AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(3)

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...

Care Member says "Yadira communicates very well about child behavior and other developmental needs. Teaches action songs, numbers and alphabets There are activities based...

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HOBBLEDEHOY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

2321 JANE LN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1550/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Hobbledehoy provides both full-time programs and flexible part-time programs for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. We are dedicated to providing a fun and nurturing learning environment, focusing on the independent needs and abilities of each and everyone of our diverse student population.

Zoisa A. says "They have a great reputation. They have many kids that have stayed through the years. They have also added some great new additions. I highly recommend...

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CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DR SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 2 more
Creative Learning Preschool is located in San Mateo, CA. Our address is 3399 CSM Dr. San Mateo CA 94402 We care for students from ages 2-6. The teacher to student ratio is low-5 to 1. Our curriculum is play and fundamental education based: early reading, word recognition, geometrical shape building while also including...

Miguel H. says "Our 3yo attended CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL for about 5 months. It was the perfect fit. We noticed a boost in his confidence, social skills and...

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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

5.0(4)

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,...

Shubhra G. says "They have a very dedicated staff. Very clean. Also very structured, kids are always busy. We are very happy there."

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Kids Art Daycare

NORMANDY DR NEWARK, CA

5.0(5)
starting at
$1500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
I have 16 years experience in my own daycare plus 10 years at children center. I have BA in fine art , AA in ECE, courses with Medical Terminology, Child Nutrition, Child Psychology. We provide daily fresh cook meals included dinner. We provide organic food. We have story time , yoga , reading , daily curriculum and 1 art...

Care Member says " My two kids go to Ms. H's art daycare, and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are very attentive, capturing lots of photos and serving plenty...

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ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

401 HUDSON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2250/mo
Waldorf
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 5 more
At the heart of our center is a profound and sincere love for each and every child. We understand that nurturing is as essential as education, and we go the extra mile to provide a warm and caring environment where children feel cherished and valued.

Care Member says "I have had two sons enrolled at St. Michael’s. My youngest is still there. The staff is so caring and goes above and beyond. Mary is very...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1850/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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...

Megha G. says "I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

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LITTLE TROOPERS

1032 INVERNESS DR SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2300/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 2 more
Little Troopers is your home away from home. Since 2009 at Little Troopers Child Care, we have committed to spirited learning, growth, development, and fun. We devote ourselves to providing an environment filled with love, understanding, good humor, adventure, and a diversity of learning activities. We invite you to learn more...

Lily says "All of the teachers are bilingual which I find wonderful and I've been really happy my son is exposed to that. They go above and beyond for birthday and...

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Building Kidz Of San Carlos

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are excited to serve the San Carlos community with local, nurturing childcare and preschool services. We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing unequaled developmental experiences for young children. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children...
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Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave Redwood City, CA

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...
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SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

1271 W EL CAMINO REAL SUNNYVALE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Waldorf
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
+ 6 more
Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine academics with sports, learning...
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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 GRANT RD LOS ALTOS, CA

State license verified

Waldorf
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 5 more
Montecito School is a unique preschool and school located in Los Altos, CA. We offer year round preschool and elementary child care options. Our campus is a one-of-a-kind natural wonderland for children, tucked away in Silicon Valley on 2 gorgeous acres featuring century-old trees, lush gardens, playgrounds, forts, barnyard...
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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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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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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