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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Santa Monica, CA

Pages Family Child Care

5.0

I have had my child at pages family day care for over 6 months now and I am extremely happy with Erika and her staff.. I feel as they are an extension of our family with all the love and care they give my child not to mention how much he has learned in a short time. Thank you so much.

- Margarita D

Amalia Daycare

5.0

Our son Freddie spent a wonderful year here and we credited Ivo and Natalie for contributing greatly to the well-adjusted, kind, loving child he's become. It was a joy to know every time he was dropped off that he would be surrounded by love, kindness and understanding!

- Matthew W

Sprouting Spirits

5.0

Our 4-1/2 year old was lucky enough to attend Kayla's "Chakra Camp" program with three other children for a week in the summer of 2020 in the Boston, MA area. My kiddo loved the way Kayla structured the day, and the content and activities she shared and guided the children through. She is a...

- Morgan P

Musical Child Care

5.0

If I could give 10 stars, it still wouldn't be enough. Ms. Elizabeth's Musical Child Care in Encino is hands down the best money you could spend on your child's care and development. Her nurturing and positive approach to our baby girl's growth and developmental milestones were so impressive and...

- Kelly K

Rochel Family Daycare

5.0

We love Rochel daycare. My son has been attending it for almost 2 years now. The environment they provide for the kids is so warm, welcoming, safe and sanitary. When we just started my son was very very attached to me and still nursing to sleep and throughout the day. They made sure to figure out a...

- Kseniia O

Drop-in child care in Santa Monica, CA

Pages Family Child Care

Pages Family Child Care

1922 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $150/day

5.0

(2)

We offer childcare from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our goal is to keep your child's safety above all and as they progress we tailor the activities and learning to make sure they are ready for TK or K when the time comes. We have many activities through the day most of them involve learning as well...
5.0
"I have had my child at pages family day care for over 6 months now and I am extremely happy with Erika and her staff.. I feel as they are an extension of our family with all the love and care they give my child not to mention how much he has learned in a short...

Margarita D


Amalia Daycare

Amalia Daycare

2503 20th St, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(4)

We are the ONLY multilingual Vegan daycare in West LA. At Amalia Daycare, we approach each child as an unique individual with their own talents and one-of-a-kind needs. Our goal is to create a loving and caring environment and to help our children grow in a most loving and natural atmosphere. Our...
5.0
"I viewed several other daycares before picking this one. Of all of the ones I saw, this one looked the cleanest, the children in it seemed the happiest and the lady running it (Natalie) as well as the other staff seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of the kids...

Irene W


Sprouting Spirits

Sprouting Spirits

2600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $20/hr

5.0

(1)

Sprouting Spirits offers both holistic childcare and classes. Our newest program, Conscious Care, is now enrolling children ages 3-6 for our outdoor classroom program! Conscious Care is curated to develop you little one's mind, body, and spirit through guided exploration. Sprouting Spirits seeks to...
5.0
"Our 4-1/2 year old was lucky enough to attend Kayla's "Chakra Camp" program with three other children for a week in the summer of 2020 in the Boston, MA area. My kiddo loved the way Kayla structured the day, and the content and activities she shared and guided the...

Morgan P


Musical Child Care

Musical Child Care

54 Alonzo Ave, Encino, CA

Costimate: $318/wk

5.0

(6)

MUSICAL CHILD CARE is located in a quiet and nice neighborhood in ENCINO, California. State Licensed Facility. The Facility operates with Professional, Educated, Trained Teacher and Trained Music Educator. First Aid - CPR trained Every Employees. THE PRIMARY GOAL of Musical Child Care program...
5.0
"Our son started with Ms. Elizabeth shortly after he turned one-year old. He had been in a much bigger home daycare, and it did not seem to be giving him what he needed. Shortly after he started with Ms. Elizabeth, we immediately saw that he was much happier and...

Amy F


Rochel Family Daycare

Rochel Family Daycare

435 South Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA

Costimate: $295/wk

5.0

(3)

We offer a warm, safe, loving, fun, nurturing, and educational environment that gives children the confidence to explore. We have an indoor play area and a big outdoor play ground. Hot and healthy meals are provided!
5.0
"My daughter was at Rochel Family Daycare for two years, and we were very happy. My daughter was well-cared for and safe, and beyond that, she loved Pantea and her mom. She also loved the fresh, delicious kosher food prepared for her daily. Pantea did activities...

Leesa


Happy Habitat Family Day Care

Happy Habitat Family Day Care

424 E 97th Street, Inglewood, CA

Starting at $150/wk

We strive to keep our rates low, as well as competitive. Please check with us regarding your individual needs. We do accept childcare programs such as Crystal Stairs, Child & Family Services, Gain, and many more... Licensed #197493399 Spacious indoor play room and outdoor play areas 3 months...

Emunah Hebrew Academy

1445 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $278/wk

EMUNAH HEBREW ACADEMY In the Heart of Pico & Robertson Open enrollment throughout the year! WE ARE NOW TAKING NEW APPLICATIONS Starting Age: 6 week and up New Applicant Special: Show us this flyer and mention you saw it on care.com so we will waive your Registration Fee. ~ Low Student to...

Lovee's Family Childcare

Lovee's Family Childcare

3611 West 61 St, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $237/wk

I offer many different services such as 24 care. Please check my website or contact me directly for details.

Maggie Blair Childcare

Maggie Blair Childcare

201 West Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Mother of two (toddler & 9 month old) with 18 years of experience at a school for special needs and typical children. Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certified. Providing Daycare for infants and toddlers ages 0 - 3.

Ninos Preschool Program

Ninos Preschool Program

11338 Youngworth St, Culver City, CA

Starting at $1250/mo

We believe in providing your children with a safe, inspiring and motivating environment that invites creativity and exploration through fun, play, art and communication. We believe in: -Acting as facilitators: for parents, teaching each child's open-ended discovery, invention, and...

WeeSitt Babysitting Service

WeeSitt Babysitting Service

1811 Parnell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

WeeSitt offers the flexibility to book a verified Sitter as-needed, part-time, or full-time without the hassle or fees. We will personally match you with a WeeSitter for any occasion! WeeSitt is a free and local service, we fully vet and insure our staff.

W/ Care Family Child Care Llc

W/ Care Family Child Care Llc

1821 S Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $231/wk

We offer 2 healthy meals and 2 healthy snacks just depending on how long your there and time frames. Art every wed we love learning and playing outside.

Little Tiger Child Care

Little Tiger Child Care

15428 Huston Street, Sherman Oaks, CA

Costimate: $335/wk

FULL SERVICE: F/T, P/T. Our Child Care accept children hourly, half a day, or the whole day. We guarantee four meals prepared by natural and fresh ingredients. In our daily educational program, we have table and other games, as well as painting, music and dancing. We guarantee...

Rheanne's Infant/Toddler Care

Rheanne's Infant/Toddler Care

3369 Vinton Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $299/wk

I am offering babysitting services to toddlers/infants. I can work with you on price. I am a mother to a 1 year old little girl, so all services will be provided in my home. I have extra beds for nap time, and since my baby is 1, my house is basically a baby play land. I also live across the street...

La Tijera United Methodist Center For Children

7400 Osage Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $422/wk

4.0

(2)

La Tijera Center for Children has been servicing the care and educational needs of the community for over 60 years. Our Center was founded by the La Tijera United Methodist Church as part of their mission to nurture children and provide first class child care and infant care to the Los Angeles...
4.0
"My two oldest and now my youngest attended for daycare and we love the teachers and supportive environment."

Nicole E


Ages N Stages

6113 Pickford St, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $278/wk

3.0

(2)

Mommy Montessori oriented daycare. We provide a fun and vibrant learning environment with our classroom, as well as a large outdoor playground filled with plenty of new toys and equipment. We specialize in multi children families and adjust to you and your child's specific needs! We love...
5.0
"As parents, when we drop off our child into someone else's care, we want, we need to have peace of mind, knowing our child is happy and safe where we left them. Orna and her staff provide an absolutely warm, friendly, loving and respectful environment for...

Helene G


Anisha Shariff

1736 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $344/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"I've brought both of my children to Razia and her family, and we absolutely loved our experience. I've recommended her to all of our friends with little ones."

Jennifer G


Little Souls Of Joy Child Care

6619 West Blvd. 3, Inglewood, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

Little Souls of Joy Child Development Home is a family child care home. We provide a nurturing, caring environment that promotes exploring and learning through play. Our program provides non-traditional days and hours, 24 hours, 7 days a week. We operate at a small capacity of 6-8 children per...

Camp Awesome

6677 Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Camp Awesome located in Los Angeles, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children ages five and a half to twelve years old. The camp is a drop-off only beach summer program consisting of play, leisure, arts and crafts, water activities, exercise, and positive...

A Plus Child Day Care

17823 Bullock ST, Encino, CA

Starting at $250/wk

@ A+ Child Day Care... @ A+ our philosophy that a baby is born with a need to be loved, to feel within a family, to feel safe, to feel warm and this is our first mission. @ A+ We believe that all children deserves a friendly, healthy, clean, supportive environment that is why we are here to...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Santa Monica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.