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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Redwood City, CA

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

Sister Daycare

5.0

Sister Daycare has amazing amenities: lots of space for children to move around, many toys and different activities for children, a very large playground. Everything is very clean and well maintained. Communication with Isabel, the owner of the daycare, is very easy and quick. Isabel is very...

- Cristina D

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

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

5.0

I highly recommend Tiki-Land Daycare in Palo Alto. My daughter attends and I cannot say enough about how much love and attention she is given. They are very hands-on with the kids, prepare nutritious homemade meals, do craft projects daily and go to the park often when the weather permits. Plus,...

- Joseph G

Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

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

Drop-in child care in Redwood City, CA

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...

Recent reviews:

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


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.

Peninsula Playcare

302 Roble Ave, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $14/hr

Peninsula Playcare located at 302 Roble Avenue, Redwood City, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to two-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...

Sebastian's daycare

2850 Devonshire Ave, Redwood City, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

Hi my name is Monica i am flexible to take care of kids tuesday throught thursday from 10:30pm to 7 am. friday-monday im availible 24/7. i am willing to work with prices but i will charge more for overnight! i have a 7 month old son and i have a part time job but want to help others with a flexible...

Sister Daycare

Sister Daycare

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,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We could not be happier having our boy with Isabel! He loves her and her family so much, and is excited to see her every morning. The indoor space is clean, bright, and full of toys and games, and outdoor space (looks like a park playground!) blew me away when I...

Libby S


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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Liz H


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I can't speak highly enough about this center. It is one of the best daycares that I have been to. The staff is very warm and caring and very clear with communication.The location is convenient and the facility is bright and cheerful. If you can get a spot at...

Brett H


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...

Recent review:

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


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...

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...

Circle of Friends Preschool

Circle of Friends Preschool

3214 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA

Costimate: $305/wk

Circle of Friends Preschool offers a play-based program where children have opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, learn skills and concepts, and integrate knowledge in a small, hands-on supportive environment. Our goal is the development of the whole child: physical, emotional, social,...

Little Miracles Playhouse

San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Costimate: $362/wk

3.0

(2)

Little Miracles Play House is home-based childcare provider located in San Mateo, CA. Owned and operated by Jamie Von Bromssen, the facility can accommodate a maximum of 14 children and offers daycare and emergency care.

Recent review:

5.0
Hello, my daycare Little Miracles Playhouse never took care of this womens child. I also would like to add that I worked for this women for 4 months and she asked me if i would take a pay cut , yet still work the same amount of hours. I told her ok but only if...

Jamie V


Fashion Island Preschool

1404 Queens Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $800/day

Fashion Island Preschool located in San Mateo, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children from six weeks old to school-age. The center offers After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Fulltime, Kindergarten,...

Playschool

150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA

Costimate: $500/wk

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.

Little Hands - A Parent Child Center

1300 5th Ave, Belmont, CA

Starting at $236/mo

"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...

Sunflower Preschool

Hamlet Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

I have 20 years of childcare experience and it has been my life-long dream to run my own childcare. I was born and raised in Shenyang, China where I studied early childhood development at a Teacher Training Vocational High School. After graduating, I joined the faculty at Ningguan Shiyan School,...

San Mateo Parents Nursery School

1732 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $162/day

San Mateo Parents' Nursery School is a Co-op like no other. We offer part and full time schedules. Our mission at SMPNS is to provide an environment for children to learn through play and families to feel supported by a diverse community of people.

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto

701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $396/wk

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto is a child care center that maintains a positive and understanding learning environment that helps in improving literacy and numeracy among their little students. Their facility at 701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA is driven to shower their students as much...

Petite Sorbonne Preschool

319 E Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $1100/mo

Petite Sorbonne Preschool located at 319 East Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc

97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA

Costimate: $348/wk

Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc located in Los Altos, CA operates on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and specializes in children ages two to six years old. The school offers 2s and Young 3s, 3s and Young 4s, 4s and Young 5s, and Transitional Kindergarten programs.

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