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Drop-In Child Care in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 41 listed drop-in child care

Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

Sending our firstborn off to preschool was nerve wracking for us as parents at first. But after finding Miss Karen's preschool and our...

- Lynnae W.

A Learning World

My kid is very happy at Ms.Melissa's daycare. They provide hot lunch and that too with good variety of food. The teachers are wonderful and...

- Sayanee C.

Jennifer's Family Child Care

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...

- Lizbeth H.

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Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool

565 Robin Dr. Santa Clara, CA

4.6(10)

State license verified

I've been a childcare provider for 30+ years and have worked with hundreds of preschool and school-aged children. I have taught at public and private preschools, public elementary schools, and family daycare centers including Santa Clara Unified schools, Bowers, Washington Open, Wilson, Briarwood, Hughes, and Montague. I...

Lynnae W. says "Sending our firstborn off to preschool was nerve wracking for us as parents at first. But after finding Miss Karen's preschool and our daughter settling...

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License # 434410075 (HOME-BASED DAYCARE). Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drop in child care is available. (Please call for more information). Caring for ages infant to 12-years-old. Your child will feel right at home in a safe and caring environment! All state funded child care programs are accepted. Walking trips...

Sayanee C. says "My kid is very happy at Ms.Melissa's daycare. They provide hot lunch and that too with good variety of food. The teachers are wonderful and friendly."

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Barbara's Daycare

3465 Kenyon Dr Santa Clara, CA

We provide a stimulating environment to better develop both learning & social skills. The owner has 26+ years of experience and is a Stanford graduate. She also has elementary school credentials - taught kindergarten. Our sleeping hours are customized to each child's timing. We serves only organic food. There is...
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Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street Mountain View, CA

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 and 3 toddlers). I have plenty...

Lizbeth H. says "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...

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Diane's Daycare

2389 Woodland Ave San Jose, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Diane's Daycare. My love is to provide your children with a safe, healthy, and home environment that fosters growth. I have been providing home daycare for my parents for over 20 years. Co-parenting is my underlying philosophy behind my passion for providing daycare. I work with parents each day to understand their...

Jennifer W. says "After 1 1/2 years of searching in frustration for a quality in-home child care provider for my 3 year old son, a very reputable source recommended...

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"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are passionate about family! Each family is valued and each child is valued as an individual. I have over 35 years' experience and my partner has 15. We are committed to each child's growth building trust, joy and happiness through play, cooking, academics, field trips, parks, libraries, art, music, and honesty! We provide...

Tina H. says "My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!"

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SAFARI KID

1402 Dempsey Road Milpitas, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
International
Montessori
+ 4 more
Safari Kid provides infant and toddler care, preschool and After School Program. Safari Kid focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. We celebrate kids' natural potential and desire to learn as we empower them...

Raghav says "A New & Clean environment with very good curriculum and care for the kids! My Boys thoroughly enjoyed their after school program! Very friendly and well...

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Diane's Home Care

1291 N 1st St. San Jose, CA

I am a stay at home mom of a three year old girl. I can care for up to two children toddler to preschool age. My daughter loves the company of other children and as an only child she is most happiest to have someone to play with during the day. I can care for children while their parents are at work Monday to Friday. I can...
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Butterflies Academy

14103 Saratoga Ave Saratoga, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Butterflies Academy is a non-profit preschool in Saratoga. To learn more about our program and read our clients reviews, please visit our Facebook and Google pages: Google: https://goo.gl/mpTW34 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterfliesacademy/ References available upon request. We serve children from...
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Ladybug's Day Care

3412 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, CA

Hello! My name is Kari. I am 30 years old. I have been around kids my whole life, as I am the oldest of 8! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school. I went to college to be a preschool teacher but ended up in the world of Ophthalmology as a Surgery Coordinator and technician instead. I do love working in...
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ALOHA MONTESSORI

995 APRICOT AVE CAMPBELL, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Finding the right preschool for your child can be challenging and overwhelming. The first school they go to will shape their learning future. This is why, at Aloha Montessori, we believe in partnering with families to give children the best first transition out of the home. At Aloha, we "honor the light within each child."...
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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Day Care
Child care
At Learning Nest Montessori Preschool, we are passionately committed to cultivating a rich, nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive at their own pace. Our thoughtfully designed Montessori-inspired curriculum is centered around fostering a deep love of learning, nurturing creativity,...
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy access and a phenomenal program,...
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Smiling faces home daycare

Maroel Drive San Jose, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Hello Parents, I am a CPR/First Aid Licensed home daycare provider, i am running a small family home daycare in West San Jose, 95130. I have been caring for kids ages 3months - 2 years since 2017. I believe in building long tern relationship with the kids i care and the families. I accept kids from infants to toddlers till they...
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Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 18m-6yrs....
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Noon's Playhouse

396 Hans Way San Jose, CA

State license verified

I have a licensed home Childcare in the San Jose area nestled in the Berryassa neighborhood. I am opening the Home Childcare center because I have a genuine love for children & enjoy seeing them reach their full potential. As a parent, I understand that it can take a lot of time & effort to find a perfect match to care...
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Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

1353 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
Hearts & Hands seeks to minister to the many families in this region with high quality preschools at affordable prices. Our preschools are open to every family in the community to use. We are committed to being safe, loving and excellent. We want our students to have a fun and rewarding time learning about themselves and the...
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Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251 Sunnyvale, CA

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
+ 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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Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare

SPRINGSONG DR San Jose, CA

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
Welcome to Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare! We provide high quality childcare service to children from 6 months to 5 years of age in North San Jose (Berryessa). To keep your children safe in daycare is our top priority, and we take it very seriously. We offer a bilingual curriculum in English & Chinese, STEAM lesson...
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Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
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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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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