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Drop-In Child Care in Mountain View, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 35 listed drop-in child care

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.

"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.

Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

Sending our firstborn off to preschool was nerve wracking for us as parents at first. But after finding Miss Karen's preschool and our...

- Lynnae W.

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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

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 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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Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

565 Robin Dr. Santa Clara, CA

4.6(10)

State license verified

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, Briarwood, Hughes, and Montague. I...

Lynnae W. says "Sending our firstborn off to preschool was nerve wracking for us as parents at first. But after finding Miss Karen's preschool and our daughter settling...

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Diane's Daycare

2389 Woodland Ave San Jose, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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 parents each day to understand their...

Jennifer W. says "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...

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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
+ 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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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 18m-6yrs....
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Ladybug's Day Care

3412 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, CA

Hello! My name is Kari. I am 30 years old. I have been around kids my whole life, as I am the oldest of 8! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school. I went to college to be a preschool teacher but ended up in the world of Ophthalmology as a Surgery Coordinator and technician instead. I do love working in...
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Smiling faces home daycare

Maroel Drive San Jose, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Hello Parents, I am a CPR/First Aid Licensed home daycare provider, i am running a small family home daycare in West San Jose, 95130. I have been caring for kids ages 3months - 2 years since 2017. I believe in building long tern relationship with the kids i care and the families. I accept kids from infants to toddlers till they...
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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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Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

1353 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA

State license verified

Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
Hearts & Hands seeks to minister to the many families in this region with high quality preschools at affordable prices. Our preschools are open to every family in the community to use. We are committed to being safe, loving and excellent. We want our students to have a fun and rewarding time learning about themselves and the...
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Kidland

3876 JAMESTOWN RD Fremont, CA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
+ 2 more
We are a small, Montessori preschool program located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Grimmer in Fremont, California. Our intimate home-based learning environment is specifically designed to meet the needs of young children ages 15 months to 5 years. We have a low child/teacher ratio, where the teacher/s are on the floor...
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Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251 Sunnyvale, CA

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
+ 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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Genius Kids

3645 Mowry Avenue Fremont, CA

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Award winning learning center, day care and franchise with over 30+ locations in the Bay Area offering FT and PT care to infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten and after school. Our focus is building confidence and public speaking, with an accelerated learning program where children are reading fluently by age 2.9...
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Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare

SPRINGSONG DR San Jose, CA

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
Welcome to Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare! We provide high quality childcare service to children from 6 months to 5 years of age in North San Jose (Berryessa). To keep your children safe in daycare is our top priority, and we take it very seriously. We offer a bilingual curriculum in English & Chinese, STEAM lesson...
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Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
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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A Learning World

662 Laurie Ave Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
License # 434410075 (HOME-BASED DAYCARE). Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drop in child care is available. (Please call for more information). Caring for ages infant to 12-years-old. Your child will feel right at home in a safe and caring environment! All state funded child care programs are accepted. Walking trips...

Sayanee C. says "My kid is very happy at Ms.Melissa's daycare. They provide hot lunch and that too with good variety of food. The teachers are wonderful and friendly."

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Blossom Preschool and Daycare

7565 Orange Blossom Drive Cupertino, CA

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
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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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, 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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