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Drop-In Child Care in San Marcos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 31 listed drop-in child care

Kingdom Kidz Childcare

Both of my little ones have been enrolled here (first in 2021 and now in 2024), and I am so grateful for Alanna, Cheryl and Tiphanie and...

- Care member

ATOUFIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE

Shiva and her family take such amazing care of our son. She is attentive and patient, and truly loves every single child there. We are so...

- Care member

STARS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

STARS has been the best decision we have made for our children's education. We have been attending the school for a total of 8 years between...

- Carly C.

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Family Daycare Services, LLC

Toyon Terrace San Marcos, CA

State license verified

In-Home daycare
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Tiny Fingers And Toes Child Care

531 Avenida Verde San Marcos, CA

In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Tiny Fingers and Toes Childcare is a licensed Family Day Care facility with openings for children between 4 weeks old to school age. I am registered with the YMCA & CDA,CAL-WORKS and NACCRRA for our military family's. I am located in the Santa Fe Hills area in San Marcos it is a great, loving environment I provide plenty of...
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Kingdom Kidz Childcare

5345 Gooseberry Way Oceanside, CA

4.0(20)

State license verified

Hello! We are a licensed in home daycare (up to 14 children) . We have 20 years of experience for ALL ages. CPR certified & first aid. We accept drop in, half days, part time and full time care. We offer 10% discounts for siblings, military, police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers and doctors. We also accept program...

Care Member says "Both of my little ones have been enrolled here (first in 2021 and now in 2024), and I am so grateful for Alanna, Cheryl and Tiphanie and their...

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ATOUFIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE

4983 Lassen Drive OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
TLC Homelike Childcare offers a safe, nurturing, and play-based environment where children learn, grow, and feel at home. Our program focuses on age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, and developmental growth through guided play. We provide a clean, secure, and loving home-like atmosphere where each child...

Care Member says "Shiva and her family take such amazing care of our son. She is attentive and patient, and truly loves every single child there. We are so grateful to...

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STARS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

1680 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE #115 VISTA, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1890/mo
Montessori
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
At Stars Montessori Academy, we are proud to offer families in the Vista community a truly authentic Montessori education, thoughtfully designed to nurture the whole child. Our bright, carefully prepared classrooms are filled with natural light and beautifully crafted Montessori materials that invite exploration, independence,...

Carly C. says "STARS has been the best decision we have made for our children's education. We have been attending the school for a total of 8 years between our two...

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SYMPHONY FAMILY CHILD CARE

1156 SYMPHONY PL ESCONDIDO, CA

5.0(14)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
Montessori
Special needs
+ 3 more
At Symphony Family Child Care, we believe early childhood is a time to be nurtured, inspired, and celebrated. Located in a safe and welcoming home environment, we offer high-quality, personalized care for children ages 5 months to 4 years old. Our program is thoughtfully designed to support each child’s unique development...

Care Member says "Elly is the best! My son went to her for about 10 months and he learned so much. He was so loved and fed the best foods! He never came home hungry and...

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G. Jesenia Family Child Care

156 Avenida Descanso B Oceanside, CA

5.0(2)
Hi, I'm a Family Child Care Provider , but will also be able to provide care outside my home on my free time, I'm certified CPR and First Aid training ,I'm in business since 2009, have a small license, experience working with infant (4 week and up) toddler, pre- school and school age. Offers: Safe and nice environment. Provide...

Courtney says "Jesenia was a lifesaver for my family. I found my self needing a sitter within a 3 day period, a weekend that I also had to work. She was able to care for...

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Tiny Violets Family Daycare

Lone Quail Rd San Diego, CA

4.0(25)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
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 dedicated to creating an...

Care Member says "Our 3 daughters went to Ms Kalai’s day care -tiny violets. Ms Kalai definitely knows how to connect with children. This was their first day care and...

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LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE

1111 HIGHLAND DR VISTA, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
We have been in business for over 20 years. We are set apart because we always put the children first. It is our goal to present your child with a loving, caring, flexible, and understanding atmosphere where the child may through fun, love, discipline, exploration, participation, communication, trial and error, and a...

Tulani P. says "Well I love the kids come first, they really, really care about the kids. They go above and beyond and have a great connection with the family. I would...

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In Home Child Care

627 Boysenberry Way Oceanside, CA

5.0(8)
Hi my name is Jessica and i am a stay at home mom with my loving 2-year-old girl. We are looking to provide babysitting for another child age 1-6 in our home in Oceanside.I am a former Montessori preschool teacher with 10 years of experience & teaching credential leading a class of 18 children ages 2-3. I am also CPR &...

Randi says "I would highly recommend Jessica. She is very loving, nurturing and attentive to the kids. She makes learning fun and engaging."

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ROSINEY FAMILY DAY CARE

408 DURIAN ST VISTA, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Faith based
International
Special needs
+ 4 more
Welcome to Rosiney's Family Day Care. We are pleased to have an opportunity to share in the children and beneficial to the entire family. This family day care is founded on the philosophy that the home and the family provide the best model for the children. On the basis of this philosophy this day care is designed to be a warm...

Leila K. says " I had the pleasure of having Ms. Rosie as my son’s teacher/daycare provider for four years. Ms. Rosie excels at providing outstanding childcare, treating...

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Candlelight Daycare

1626 Candlelight Gln ESCONDIDO, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
In-Home daycare
Hello, My name is Nasim. I have been providing a nurturing, fun, and safe environment for children to socialize, learn, and grow since 2016. At Candlelight Daycare we provide: • Theme based programs • Expert educators • Daily HOMEMADE food • Indoor & outdoor playground & toys • Activities (Art, crafting, painting, dance,...

Care Member says "Our toddler has been attending Candlelight Daycare for a year and a half, and our infant just started 4 months ago. Overall we couldn’t be happier with...

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The Garden Preschool

1930 Sunset Dr. Vista, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Academic
Faith based
+ 2 more
Our preschool offers a full curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilio in a warm play based garden setting. We will seamlessly weave our traditional preschool values and activities into our rich daily curriculum. We celebrate a love of learning and engage all children in discovery, language arts, math and science, practical life...

Nechama G. says "My son absolutely loves coming to Preschool! The warm and loving teachers and his friends are cherished. He has learned so much since he has started...

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Our Family Day Care

664 Montage Road Oceanside, CA

Cruz Family Childcare/Our Family Day Care Fac#376300198 has space to accommodate 1 Toddlers Age 2-3 2 Preschool/Kindergarten 2 School Age 6-12 Full Time Part Time Daily Care Hourly Care available Hours of operation 8am-4pm Early drop-off/late pick-up available Breakfast and Snacks provided Loving care and daily...
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Kid Ventures Preschool Academy

10760 Thornmint Road San Diego, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Academic
+ 3 more
At Kid Ventures Preschool Academy, we want your little one to develop a life-long love for learning and education. Kid Ventures Preschool Academy is a new and innovative way to do preschool centered around a customized learning experience for your child. Our preschoolers receive the benefits of both classroom learning and...
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Step By Step Christian Montessori Preschool

755 Civic Center Dr. Vista, CA

Montessori
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Child care
"Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life." -Maria Montessori Step By Step Montessori is composed of well qualified Christian Early Childhood Educators who are dedicated to the development of young children. Safety, a solid Christ centered foundation and mutual respect for the...
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Cuddle Babies Infant Care

2057 White Alder Ln Vista, CA

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In-Home daycare
About Us: Cuddle Babies is a licensed daycare with webcams, primarily focusing on infants 3 months to 36 months old. Our program is designed to give infants and toddlers the undivided attention they need to successfully reach their developmental milestones with lots of love, support and encouragement. We provide a warm,...
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LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village

3016 Highland Drive Carlsbad, CA

Montessori
Kindergarten
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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The Learning Experience - Vista

3110 Business Park Drive VISTA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2065/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
From infancy through preschool, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) Curriculum uses fun, hands-on activities throughout early education to help children develop intellectually, socially and...
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Ivey Ranch Park Association

110 Rancho Del Oro Dr Oceanside, CA

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We provide after-school, holiday, and summer (full-time) care for school-age children with special needs.
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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