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EMC 2 Kids Academy

4953 STEVENS CREEK BLVD SANTA CLARA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 2 more
Are you looking for Part Time Bilingual (Spanish / English) Child Care, Pre-K, Kindergarten, After School Care, and Supplemental program, EMC2 Kids Academy is now accepting applications for their amazing Santa Clara location! Located on Steven Creek Blvd just down the street from the new Apple HQ and in the heart of the tech...
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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 GRANT RD LOS ALTOS, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 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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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

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...
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Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251 Sunnyvale, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
Child care
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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BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

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...
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FIRST SCHOOL

625 HAMILTON AVE PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
At First School our experienced family of teachers nurture our community of children with engaging curriculum including social and emotional and play based learning. Our ratio of 1 to 5 allows each teacher to work closely with children as they grow and learn from each other in a mixed classroom setting while working within their...
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Kids Art Daycare

NORMANDY DR NEWARK, CA

starting at
$1500/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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...
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Little ones daycare

WARBURTON AVE SANTA CLARA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1450/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
I have a very clean, loving and cheerful home with lots of backyard space and fun toys for all ages. Some of the things i enjoy doing are arts and crafts, reading circle, and outdoor play time. I am CPR and first aid certified and i have been working in this profession for 8 years. I absolutely enjoy what i do and love making my...
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Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare

SPRINGSONG DR San Jose, CA

Developmental (play-based)
International
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Welcome to Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare! Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare English Introduction Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare is a trilingual learning environment (Chinese, Spanish, and English) that combines Montessori principles with a warm, family-style setting. Founded in 2017 by Mrs. Anita Shien, who...
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QUINTERO VEGA, LIZ

10785 S. Blaney Ave. CUPERTINO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
At WonderKids, what truly sets us apart is the endless love and care we give to each child. We go above and beyond to make sure every little one feels safe, comfortable, and supported while they learn, play, and grow. We provide nutritious meals and snacks daily, so families can feel confident their children have everything...
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Kinderhaus Childcare

1649 EAGLE DR SUNNYVALE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2550/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
We strive to offer a home environment in which we nurture the individuality of the growing child. The Kinderhaus home-based curriculum was created for the child to learn through play, imagination, singing, movement, arts and stories in the most natural setting. In addition, Kinderhaus offers a German/English bilingual program....
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Building Kidz of Santa Clara

1500 LOS PADRES BLVD STE 110 SANTA CLARA, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing high-quality age-appropriate childcare services for Infant, Toddler and Preschooler. It is our philosophy in our preschool programs to develop the “whole child“. We create an age-appropriate environment where children are challenged intellectually and are...
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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 HENDERSON AVE MENLO PARK, CA

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...
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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA

Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 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...
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Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

1353 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
+ 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

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 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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Our hourly childcare centers are for preschool and school age children. We are a unique childcare solution that offers a safe and fun play space that is available without reservations so you can drop in days, evenings and weekends whenever you need childcare.
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Sunrise Child Care & After School

41553 Patton Terrace Fremont, CA

Sunrise Day Care specializes in providing day care services to infants and toddlers. Other ancillary services include after school pick up and drop services in the general Fremont area.
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Kathleen's Daycare

1086 S. Spinger Rd. Los Altos, CA

We are a home daycare with three caregivers that provide lunch and pick-ups/drop-offs at the local schools.
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A Learning World

662 Laurie Ave Santa Clara, CA

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...
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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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