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Recent drop-in child care reviews in San Diego, CA

Fran's Day Care

5.0

Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran has provided childcare for our...

- Hui X

Nana's Day Care

5.0

Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and pictures every single day! This woman knows what she is doing and trust your baby will be well taken care of!

- Jenna W

Serena's Smiling Sun

5.0

We toured several home daycares and Serena's Smiling Sun was the best. Serena's place was very spacious and well-organized compared to the other places we visited, and that helped us decide quickly to enroll our daughter in her care. We originally planned to start when our daughter was three-month...

- Felicia C

Healthy Toddlers Care

5.0

Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their teachers are so nice and engaged, and they...

- Kara B

Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

5.0

Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and Edna are so caring and kind, they are somehow able to give all the kids individual attention and plan fun activities each day. I also appreciated that they serve...

- Tyyne P

Drop-in child care in San Diego, CA

Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

Starting at $425/wk

5.0

(14)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran...

Hui X


Nana's Day Care

Nana's Day Care

5531 Chandler Drive, San Diego, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(4)

PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE. Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and pictures every single day! This woman knows what she is doing and trust your baby will be well taken care of!

Jenna W


Serena's Smiling Sun

Serena's Smiling Sun

3286 Mercer Lane, San Diego, CA

Starting at $430/wk

5.0

(18)

Serena's Smiling Sun is a Licensed Family Childcare/Daycare located in San Diego, UTC/UC area, California (License # 376628111). It provides care for children newborn to 4 years of age, 5 days a week (or even 2 or 3 days a week. I also accept a daily drop-in if I have availability) from 8:00 AM to...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We toured several home daycares and Serena's Smiling Sun was the best. Serena's place was very spacious and well-organized compared to the other places we visited, and that helped us decide quickly to enroll our daughter in her care. We originally planned to start...

Felicia C


Healthy Toddlers Care

Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street, San Diego, CA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(2)

ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up. What sets us about from the rest? Spacious outdoor learning environment Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.) Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including lots of crafts, play, along with yoga, and feeding pets (bunnies, turtles, chickens, etc). All of their...

Kara B


Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(10)

Kid Planet Daycare provides a fun, enriching and nurturing place for children, 2 months to 5 years old. Kid Planet offers lots of outdoor playtime and fun educational experiences that help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We are a Family Home Daycare and Preschool....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and Edna are so caring and kind, they are somehow able to give all the kids individual attention and plan fun activities each day....

Tyyne P


Jennifer's Family Childcare

Jennifer's Family Childcare

4471 Pocahontas Ave, San Diego, CA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(4)

Hi, my name is Jenny. I have been working with children for 30 years! Owning a Licensed family childcare for 20 years of it Lic# 3222010199. I take pride in the care I provide and seek to entertain the children I care for while providing an educational setting. Over the years, I have had infants...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter has been going to Jennifer's Family Childcare for over one year, since she was 3 months old. I was scared to leave her with strangers at first, but Jennifer quickly made me feel at ease. She and Bill are extremely knowledgeable about babies, and have...

Julie A


Berthiaume Family Daycare

Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue, San Diego, CA

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(4)

I have a large Licensed Home Daycare. I'm in Allied Gardens & run a great program with the best assistant!!! We love what we do & can't wait to meet you guys! We offer your family a home away from home unique experience! I'm easygoing, and a fun loving kind of gal who's been caring for children for...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jen, and her family/staff took excellent care of my baby girl full time and my boy after school for years. Our daughter had a lot of allergies and I felt at ease knowing she was getting personal care. We are extremely grateful we found a quality home daycare for...

Leslie F


Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA

Starting at $265/wk

5.0

(9)

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...

Recent reviews:

5.0
One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them. Meals and snacks are provided. They teach kids all the things required for kindergarten. With them I didn't...

Kinjal M


Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care

4564 Rolfe Rd, San Diego, CA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(1)

We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention. We...

Recent review:

5.0
I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much they learned. They did a lot of hands on fun learning. And Even though it's a home environment, they were...

Clara B


Little Planet Family Childcare

1159 Dawnell Drive, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $197/wk

5.0

(4)

I am a state of California licensed provider. I have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Elementary Education and Master's Degree of Art In Education with Specialization in Special Education. I have 15 years of teaching experience and opened my childcare program in January 2014. Some of my childcare...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter has been attending little planet family daycare since she was 6 months old she is now almost 2 years old. When looking for a daycare I toured 4 different locations until finding the perfect fit for her. My daughter absolutely loves the owner and the...

Fritza P


Little Roses

Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St, San Diego, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(6)

Little Roses Family Day Care with Montessori [License # 376627747] (Driven by Montessori Principles) Certified Montessori teacher joined our school. She's having 25 years of teaching experience in a well renowned Montessori school. "Play is the highest form of research " - Albert Einstein Our...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Nalini is a kind and caring person by nature. I sent my boy here since he was 9 months old and cant explain how happy we are for the decision. My son loves to go to the day care and he comes home happy and cheerful. Nalini also gets a montessori teacher and thats...

Padma


Suarez, Maria Family Child Care

Suarez, Maria Family Child Care

3510 Alonquin Way, San Diego, CA

Starting at $11/hr

5.0

(5)

California licensed provider with over 10 years of experience. I have been offering childcare since 2011. I am First Aid and CPR certified. Nutrition Program is provided. Government Programs Accepted. Bilingual English / Spanish. Fun, loving environment.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tita is the most caring and patient child care provider I have encountered. She has experience with children who require sometimes a bit more one on one attention due to hyperactivity or other needs. Tita, as all the kiddos call her, is amazing and I feel at peace...

Alondra


The New Haven

The New Haven

2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA

Starting at $1468/mo

5.0

(34)

We are a unique solution to this new era of working from home by providing a space for parents to work in our co-working space while their children are cared for in our Montessori Classroom. Our membership options are wider ranging than most preschools because you can schedule as little as two hours...

MacDonald's Daycare Center

MacDonald's Daycare Center

Zenako Street SD CA 92122, San Diego, CA

Starting at $250/wk

4.0

(1)

MacDonald's Family Childcare Learn ~ Play ~Dream ~Grow Licensed by the State of California in 1994. Registered with the YMCA & CDA Live Scan with the Department of Justice Open 23 Hours CPR, First Aid Certified Mother, grandmother Warm, Friendly, Happy and Safe Christian Environment....

Recent review:

4.0
Karen Johnson Miss Sonia has been my daughters daycare provider for over a year now. The quality of care my daughter gets at Sonia MacDonald Day Care is above and beyond what most providers give. She engages the kids in a rich learning environment. Divine will be...

Sonia M


Wild Child San Diego Nature School

Wild Child San Diego Nature School

3119 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA

Starting at $220/wk

5.0

(1)

Children learn through play, asking questions, and exploring the natural world around them. Our program incorporates the philosophies of Emilia Reggio and also includes Waldorf style teaching. Myself and my teachers are highly educated and experienced in providing a fun outdoor experience at our...

Recent review:

5.0
My 4 year old son has been going to Wild Child since their nature school opened in June and he has thrived and flourished and learned so much! He had the time of his life at their Summer camp and is now buckling down with their amazing curriculum since summer ended...

Jennifer R


Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $263/wk

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Mohamed Habiba family childcare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and without her I wouldn't be able to do it. I have 3 children that I bring to her and my goodness, she is amazing to my babies....

Suleyka H


Lela's Child Care

Lela's Child Care

2626 Coronado Ave. 143, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $215/wk

5.0

(3)

Spanish speaking, Small place, nice for babies and toddlers. Nutrition program. We cook healthy meals according to children's age. Toys according to children's age. Preschool curriculum. Care providers are certified with all licensing requirement and continuing preparation

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lela and her family are amazing!!! I can't say enough great things about them! They cared for our son for two years beginning when he was 4 months old, and he became part of their family. He was loved, cared for, fed nutritious homemade meals, taught how to...

Pam D


Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Lone Quail Rd, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $336/wk

4.8

(21)

Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Let's Talk about Family Day Care :) Everyday, I feel like I am dropping my kid at one of my Family's place. So much assurance/peace, as a parent, is what I get. My kid learns and has so much fun every day. Thank you Tiny Violets! You are simply awesome!

Ponna


By the Bay Daycare

2510 Clairemont Drive Unit 204, San Diego, CA

Costimate: $223/wk

5.0

(1)

At By the Bay Daycare, our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment where children feel safe and parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are at their home away from home.

Recent review:

5.0
Our little one just turn out 1 year old and this was new to us; I can't say enough of how much peace of mind I had leaving our Sofie at Vanessa's care! She is truly caring, she loves what she does, the kids really "click" with her and Sofie felt with her and the...

Cristina G


Starting Small Family Daycare

Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street, San Diego, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(1)

Hello and thank you for looking. My name is Tammy. With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe...

Recent review:

5.0
Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a few minutes chatting with each parent as they drop off their child. I've also never seen a child upset to be dropped off with...

Nicole C


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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in San Diego, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.