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Jennifer's Family Child Care

5.0

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 mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and development. The place is sooo...

- Liz H

"ET" Kids!

5.0

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

Niki Family Home Daycare

5.0

I sent my first one when she was 26 months, and my second one when he was 21 months. Both of my kids loved Niki. Niki is so nice and patient. I was worried because it was first-time daycare experience for both of my kids. Niki made the transition quite smooth. Both my kids were so happy to go to...

- Caroline X

Diane's Daycare

5.0

After 1 1/2 years of searching in frustration for a quality in-home child care provider for my 3 year old son, a very reputable source recommended Diane's Daycare. I am now a firm believer that research and referrals are of upmost importance when searching for quality child care. From our 1st...

- Jennifer W

Barb's Home Day Care

5.0

We feel so blessed to have found Barb and her caring team. Our son started as a 4mo old infant and Barb was so caring and gentle with us new parents during that tough first week. She sent us pictures and updates that helped us feel confident that he was cared for and loved. Throughout the last year,...

- Alex H

Drop-in child care in Mountain View, CA

Jennifer's Family Child Care

Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

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...
5.0
"I'm grateful to have found Jennifer when my baby was still an infant. She's professional, caring, and communicated with me very well. It is difficult to trust someone but with Jennifer I felt at ease. I also appreciated that I did not have to worry about bringing...

Rubi


First Stepps Childcare

First Stepps Childcare

2040 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

This is a licensed family Childcare home with over 1800 sq feet of space for your child to explore safely and freely. We offer healthy food menus with a variety of tastes. Activities and much more. We are conveniently located for any Googlers who work nearby. I provide breakfast, lunch and snacks...

"ET" Kids!

"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane, San Jose, CA

Starting at $8/hr

5.0

(1)

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,...
5.0
"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


Niki Family Home Daycare

Niki Family Home Daycare

22401 Salem AVE House 3, Cupertino, CA

Starting at $430/wk

4.9

(27)

Niki Family Home Daycare: 650 759 6998. Much More Than Home. Loving, Warm, Caring, Atmosphere. A Clean, Safe Environment. Playtime, Learning, Activities Music, Dance and Movement. Learning While Having Fun. Teaching Another Language Such As Farsi. Affordable Daycare...
5.0
"Niki is extremely organized, detail-oriented and professional. Her home is very clean and, while small, provides a loving and cheery environment for young ones. She has a nice little outdoors area too. My son only attended for a few days as we ended up moving to...

Jessica S


Diane's Daycare

Diane's Daycare

2389 Woodland Ave, San Jose, CA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

Welcome to Diane's Daycare. My love is to provide your children with a safe, healthy, and home environment that fosters growth. I have been providing home daycare for my parents for over 20 years. Co-parenting is my underlying philosophy behind my passion for providing daycare. I work with...
5.0
"My husband and I could not have picked a more wonderful day care for our son. We moved him from a day care we were not pleased with when he was 13 months old and found Diane's Day care through a co-worker. After meeting Diane, we both looked at each other and knew...

Jenny


Barb's Home Day Care

Barb's Home Day Care

468 Fourth Ave, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $425/wk

5.0

(3)

Barb's Home Day Care follows a fun and stimulating curriculum: circle time, arts and crafts, reading time, rhymes and rhythms, visits to local libraries and playgrounds and much more. We have a large yard for the children to play which includes a sand box. I can prepare fresh and organic food...
5.0
"We have been a Barb's home daycare family for 2.5 years and couldn't be happier. Our son is 3 years old and our daughter is 6 months. They both love seeing Barb and playing with the other children. She has created a tight-knit, family atmosphere that makes me feel...

Rachael


Primeros Cinco

Primeros Cinco

2176 Cooley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(13)

We take child care very seriously. We are a safe, clean and loving place. I can write many paragraphs but I think it is better that you read my references. They are wonderful families that have allowed us to be present in the history of their children's lives. The first 5 years are fundamental,...
5.0
"My son has been coming to Sister Daycare for six months now and I could not be happier! In this time I have witnessed his language and communication blossom, he's becoming bilingual, his social-emotional skills are expanding, and his independence blows me away....

Serafina P


Playful Otter's Daycare

Playful Otter's Daycare

792 Laurie Ave, Santa Clara, CA

Starting at $10/hr

5.0

(1)

We are a Large Family Daycare that specializes in caring for children ages 0-5. We love helping infants and toddlers develop and reach growth milestones. We help prepare 3-5 year olds for school by working on numbers, letters, shapes and colors. We learn through singing songs, reading books,...
5.0
"We've been with Tiffany at Playful Otther's Daycare since my oldest was 8 months old, so just over 5 years. The whole experience has been amazing. We call Tiffany the baby whisper as she has a special touch with infants. She's also very crafty with the kids and...

Aubrey M


Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

565 Robin Dr., Santa Clara, CA

Starting at $65/day

4.6

(10)

I've been a childcare provider for 30+ years and have worked with hundreds of preschool and school-aged children. I have taught at public and private preschools, public elementary schools, and family daycare centers including Santa Clara Unified schools, Bowers, Washington Open, Wilson,...
5.0
"We decided to choose Karen's for our 2 year olds daycare after visiting 5 family daycares. We chose her because of the safe and nurturing feel of her and her home, the wide range of toys and art supplies she has for the children, her experience and the obvious...

Julia J


Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $361/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Great set of activities, well staffed with genuinely good people. cost effective! lots of fun!"

Matt


Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $490/wk

3.0

(1)

Our school is a Bilingual Montessori Preschool for age 2 years old to 6 years old, with a focus on each child s whole development: small/large motor skills, independence, focus, self-discipline, team work, socialization skills, grace/courtesy, environmental awareness, creative expression, innovative...
3.0
"Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside."

Melisa


Imaginemos Oruguitas

Imaginemos Oruguitas

3573 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $2250/mo

Imaginemos Oruguitas leads with emotional and social development through Education For Life. As EFL teachers, we provide students with a balanced education of the body, feelings, will, and intellect to help children discover deeper levels of purpose and happiness. This unique approach allows the...

Sabrina's Childcare

Sabrina's Childcare

18841 HUNTER WAY, Cupertino, CA

Costimate: $426/wk

At Sabrina's Childcare ,l we believe that it is our responsibility as caregivers and educators to create an environment where children are encouraged to play and to solve problems as they develop cognitive, motor and language skills. We also nurture them socially, emotionally and physically so they...

Little Rainbow Family Daycare

Little Rainbow Family Daycare

306 Buckeye St, Redwood City, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

School Pickups & Dropoffs ! now we have this service available.

Gift Of Time Childcare

Gift Of Time Childcare

40399 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

Gift of Time is devoted to letting kids be kids; by preserving a playful childhood to exist in the present; acknowledging mistakes are opportunities for learning; and establishing the basic foundations for a secure sense of self. We simply create an environment for true play to take place, and a...

Yeca's Child Care

Yeca's Child Care

1981 Menzel Place, Santa Clara, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Yeca's Childcare is a family-owned business that offers a playful and educational Spanish immersion curriculum to our children. Our program was founded under the philosophy that all children should be exposed to another language and that children learn best through experiences. Yeca's Childcare...

Love & Laughter

899 Rubis Dr, Sunnyvale, CA

Costimate: $350/wk

We at Love and Laughter have immediate openings available for toddlers (FT/PT) and have open wait list for infants. Love and Laughter is a very large, clean and hygienic facility that offers parents the security of knowing that their children are receiving the best care and development guidance. Our...

Tammy's Daycare

Tammy's Daycare

1019 Lupine Drive, Sunnyvale, CA

Costimate: $407/wk

Tammy's licensed Daycare provides a safe clean environment for your child. Tammy has been caring for children for more than 30 years, and she creates an environment where children are happy, confident, and independent. Learning basic skills in manors and how to socialize with others is also...

Little Stars

Little Stars

1645 Benton Court, Sunnyvale, CA

Costimate: $346/wk

LITTLE STARS DAY CARE LICENCE #434410412 LITTLE STARS Family day care offers a fun and loving environment for your child. It is run by experienced and qualified teachers. LOCATION: It is conveniently located in a quiet residential area in Sunnyvale , just few minutes away from Lawrence expway....

Happy Hearts Childcare

Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251, Sunnyvale, CA

Starting at $315/wk

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 &...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Mountain View, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.