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

Boulevard Little People Academy

5.0

Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area.

- Deltrina J

Aunti Moni's Preschool

5.0

My daughter was 3 years when I decided to search for a daycare provider/preschool for her to attend. At first, she attended an at home day care for two weeks before I pulled her and placed her into a Headstart preschool at the college I attend. Unfortunately, after five weeks of misery I finally...

- Me P

Peace Flower Montessori

5.0

Very organized and neat. Any kid who joins will be in great hands.

- Sarbani M

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

5.0

The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed with their dedication to providing exceptional care and educational opportunities for the children.

- Marisa M

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

5.0

The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them! We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare, for always taking the time to know...

- JING K

Drop-in child care in San Leandro, CA

Baby Talk Family and Community Child Care

785 Wrin Ave, San Leandro, CA

Costimate: $271/wk

Serving low income and primarily families looking for a family based childcare. BTFCC works to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. BTFCC also specializes in special need child an/or with diagnosed disabilities.

Childhood Montessori

Childhood Montessori

141st Avenue, San Leandro, CA

Starting at $200/wk

Welcome to Family Daycare/Preschool: CHILDHOOD in San Leandro! -Children ages: 3 to 6. -Monday-Friday/Full/Part-Time. -Affordable! -(Licensed) Experienced/credentialed preschool educator with music background will extend the opportunity for the children in the care to discover the joy and love of...

Lovely Ville Daycare

Lovely Ville Daycare

14281 Orchid Dr, San Leandro, CA

Starting at $210/wk

Licensed by the California Department of Social Services. Hours 6:30AM TO 5:30PM. Ages 0-10 years old. All meals provide. Bilingual English and Spanish. CPR/FIRST AID/SAFETY CERTIFIED. 7 years of experience in a private school as a teacher.

Alice's Adorable Babies Home Day Care

14935 Donald Ave, San Leandro, CA

Costimate: $250/wk

Open from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. I take all babies from 0-4 years old I do part time care, full time, drop ins, weekend care, Valentine's day etc...I am a Infant/Toddler Teacher.

Boulevard Little People Academy

Boulevard Little People Academy

470 Boulevard Way, Oakland, CA

Starting at $90/day

5.0

(1)

The Boulevard Academies consist of two amazing facilities running a program that enhances every child by learning through play; enabling growth physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Both academies focus on nurturing quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, in...
5.0
"Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area."

Deltrina J


Aunti Moni's Preschool

15928 Mills Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA

Starting at $180/wk

5.0

(4)

Since 2003, our motto has been to "make learning fun!" We encourage parental input and implement your suggestions in order to foster a teamwork type of environment that is nurturing and secure. We have been a popular choice among educators. Children here get along well with each other, are well...
5.0
"My daughter was 3 years when I decided to search for a daycare provider/preschool for her to attend. At first, she attended an at home day care for two weeks before I pulled her and placed her into a Headstart preschool at the college I attend. Unfortunately, after...

Me P


Peace Flower Montessori

Peace Flower Montessori

2120 Omega Road, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $500/mo

5.0

(2)

Peace Flower Montessori is a diverse educational community built on Montessori philosophy. At Peace Flower, teachers attend to the student's individual needs so that they achieve personal and academic excellence and become lifelong learners who respect themselves, others and their environment....
5.0
"Very well planned and set up classrooms. wonderful teachers with great experience."

Tandrima B


Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $9/hr

5.0

(2)

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children...
5.0
"We've bee with this day care for a few years now and I can't recommend them more highly! The two owners and operators are the epitome of professionalism and the way they care for, interact with, and inspire our young daughter is not only inspiring--it's a relief....

Guy M


Weebit Preschool And Daycare

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

Starting at $1450/mo

5.0

(4)

Hello Family, We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program here at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and Kindergarten readiness....
5.0
"The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them! We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare,...

JING K


The Children's Garden

The Children's Garden

1612 Morton St, Alameda, CA

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(1)

A Bilingual Preschool Program (Spanish). Established in Alameda since 1991. School Hours - Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 18 months - 4 years old. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals daily. Beautiful home setting with extensive organic gardens. Excellent references. Testimonials on Berkeley...
5.0
"As parents, we are incredibly grateful to have found a school/childcare as loving as Mary's school--The Children's Garden. Our daughter has been attending for almost a year now. We have witnessed how much she has grown emotionally, mentally and socially. We most...

Troy C


Little Explorers Preschool

Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(2)

Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little...
5.0
"Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden School and two years at Little Explorers. Little Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter...

Lara K


Kids N Art

Kids N Art

2511 Kilpatrick Ct, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $160/mo

5.0

(2)

Kids N' Art is a home preschool program. Kids N' Art is a play based program with an emphasis on art, creativity, socialization, music and movement, science, and kindergarten readiness. Weekly Themes, Letters, numbers, and all learning experiences are done through crafts, arts, stories and play....
5.0
"Ms. Debra is amazing!! She's warm, gentle, loving, compassionate. Her program was perfect for stay-at-home parents or parents who work 1/2 day. Ms. Debra is great at doing arts n' crafts with the kids (always coordinated with seasons and holidays too). I loved how...

Angie K


Forest Garden Day Care

Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge, Alameda, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(1)

A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...

Lucia


Wonderful Minds Day Care

Wonderful Minds Day Care

3351 Roma Pl, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(1)

Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants,...
5.0
"Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her...

Sediqa


Dallas Family Childcare

Dallas Family Childcare

25867 Gushue Street, Hayward, CA

Starting at $53/day

5.0

(1)

Services includes home cooked meals: breakfast, lunch, and three snacks. Daily learning activities include story time, group play, American Sign Language instruction, and songs!
5.0
"I love Dallas, she made my kids feel welcomed and loved. Dallas has been caring for my children who are 18 months and 3 1/2 years old for 3 years. Dallas is very nurturing and treats the kids as her own. She does daily activities which my kids loves and she does a...

Suirjaay J


Shunnell's 24 Hour Home Childcare

Shunnell's 24 Hour Home Childcare

2758 Ocala Street, Hayward, CA

Costimate: $364/wk

5.0

(7)

I've been a professional childcare provider in Hayward, for the past 18 years. I have experience in many areas of care giving. I have children of my own, so I am excellent with children and babies and I always treat them as if they are my own. I have a natural way with children and they always enjoy...
5.0
"Shunnell is such a sweet dependable caregiver. You couldn't ask for a better person to watch your kids. Her house is very clean, my kids love her food and she's very professional. I love that I can call her and she's always available to watch my kids! My kids miss...

Gabrielle Z


Rainbow Daycare

Rainbow Daycare

2671 Durango Ln, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(3)

5.0
"Sara is not just a child care provider, she is a family to us. My daughter has been with Sara since she was around 4 months old and she is always excited to go to daycare, no problem or tantrums during drop-offs. She loves being there so much that she doesn't...

Michelle L


Angelas Family Care

Angelas Family Care

18840 Rainier Ave, Hayward, CA

Costimate: $208/wk

5.0

(1)

At Angela's Family Care we strive to make a positive connection with families and children while they are safe in our care. We offer stem and art project weekly and also offer Breakfast, Lunch & Snack.
5.0
"Angela's daycare the best service"

Angela A


Supporting Bright Futures

Supporting Bright Futures

Blue Rock Court, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $297/wk

Our goal at Supporting Bright futures In Home Daycare is to provide all of the children with a comfortable, nurturing, and educational environment in which each child can develop at his or her individual pace. We focus on play, social development, and academic readiness. We encourage good...

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

7800 Sanford Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $380/wk

Evening Care Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Weekends from 6:00 AM through 2:00 AM.

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