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Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251 Sunnyvale, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
In-Home daycare
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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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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Komal's Daycare

5457 SUNSTAR CMN FREMONT, CA

starting at
$1600/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We offer in-home licensed child care approved by the state of California to kids of ages starting from 6 months to 4 years of age. We offer a semi-structure program with scheduled creative activities supporting kids to improve their social skills in a fun loving and caring environment. We prepare kids for Kindergarten as they...
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SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

1271 W EL CAMINO REAL SUNNYVALE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Academic
+ 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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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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Rosita's Child Care

1768 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)
starting at
$2000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare

Shababa (she) M. says "Maria is really caring, kind, and warm. She looks after my daughter really well, so I'm very happy with her services. And I will continue to keep...

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Creative Handprints Daycare

715 Timberpine Ave Sunnyvale, CA

Preschool curriculum Help Parents with Potty training Art and crafts Movement & Melody Language and Literacy Photographs of child play/learning Holiday celebrations Flexible Pick up/drop off times, with after hours care available In addition to English we can teach your child Russian Language Low ratio Very...
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Little Hands - A Parent Child Center

1300 5th Ave Belmont, CA

Preschool
"Our mission is to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for parents and their children to learn and grow together. Babies, toddlers and young preschoolers are invited to play, learn and explore stations throughout the school. Toys and weekly activities are specifically selected for their little hands and growing...
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Playschool

150 Watkins Ave Atherton, CA

Child care
Preschool
Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.
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Choo Choo Train Preschool

1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1 Sunnyvale, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Hello! We are Choo Choo Train Preschool located at 1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. We have excellent teacher to child ratio. Bilingual in English/Mandarin. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy, caring and learning environment for children between 2 to 6 years old. We also have options for school age...
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A PLUS ACADEMY

569 E EL CAMINO REAL Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
A+ academy is a Preschool / After-school / summer camps in Sunnyvale. It excels in providing education in a healthy, safe and caring environment to its children
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Footsteps Child Care at Cipriani

2525 BUENA VISTA AVE BELMONT, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Footsteps Child Care, Inc. provides infants, children, youth and their families with quality programs in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, through caring and professional staff and family involvement.
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Licensed Day Care Provider

635 San Patricio Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

In-Home daycare
Hello My Family daycare has been in business since 1991. A lot of children have blessed my life. It is a safe, warm, loving environment. I'm CPR certified, first aid trained, certified as a teacher for years.I've achieved 5 Appreciation awards from the City of Sunnyvale for since 2008, extensive training in child...
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SAFARI KID MENLO PARK

107 CLOVER LN MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2435/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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Lillian's Daycare

1500 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA

Child care
In-Home daycare
I am placing this add for my daughter's daycare provider as she is wonderful and happens to have an opening: She has been in business over 17 years; always done daycare, and has raised 5 of her own children, and has two grandchildren. She speaks Spanish in the home, and her children all speak Spanish and they help with the...
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Angel Grace Childcare

619 Spring St Redwood City, CA

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
I consider myself a very honest and responsible person I like to interact with children I have more than 30 years taking care of children and I have 2 years with my home day care. I speak to the children all the time in Spanish and I also give them homemade and very healthy meals since I am part of the nutrition program. the...
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Catalyst Kids - Stocklmeir

592 DUNHOLME WAY SUNNYVALE, CA

State license verified

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When you drop your child off near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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