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Children of The King Daycare Center

808 Golden Ave Lemon Grove, CA

Special needs
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 3 more
Here at Children of the King, your child will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, which promote all aspects of development. Family childcare provides for children the comfort and experience of belonging to an extended family. My approach to childcare is child centered and child directed....
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In-Home daycare
Julia's Rancho San Diego Daycare is a small family licensed in-home daycare. License # 376622341. Loving clean environment for children to learn, play and grow. Flexible hours. Accepting full-time, part-time and drop ins (hourly). Nutritous meals provided.
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Just Like Home

3253 1/2 Kearny Villa Lane San Diego, CA

We are currently accepting non-potty trained children and will work closely with parents to get children potty trained when they are ready. We accept infants to school age children. We keep our groups small to focus on one on one care. We will honor special dietary needs with the help of the parents. Meals and snacks are...
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Asho Farah Sunshine Family Daycare

4238 Altadena Avenue San Diego, CA

State license verified

My name is Asho Farah. My home daycare is open 24 hours everyday. I have experience working with children since 2011. I used to work at Iftin Charter School with school kids. I speak English, Arabic, Swahili, and Somali. At the daycare, Children have a good environment to do their homework. When parents are busy, I can drop and...
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Baker Homecare

3870 Armstrong Street San Diego, CA

I am providing childcare in my home for children who are 5 years and older. I can entertain your children and tailor activities according to their needs. I am also a registered nurse and am experienced with caring for all types of children. I have two great parks within walking distance from my home. I also have an eight year...
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Marissa's Family Childcare

12829 Yukon Way Poway, CA

Small Family Child Care Home now open for business. I have one (1) infant slot open for immediate care. I have cared for children for over 10 years and have two school aged children myself. I am a military wife and have always enjoyed being with and working with children. My child care home will be a small facility with no more...
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Playmates Daycare

9903 Apple St. Spring Valley, CA

Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Licensed Daycare (for ages 1yrs-13yrs) Mon - Fri 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Evenings also welcome Providing Service to Spring Valley and Paradise Hills area Extremely Clean, Safe, Smoke Free Environment Annual Fire/Safety inspection (San Miguel Fire Dept.) Year-Round Programs: *K-6th grade (before and after school care) *Off-Track...
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Imperial Learning Academy

7210 LISBON ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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Baby Geniuses Daycare

8810 Jamacha Rd Spring Valley, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
We are a licensed home-based facility in San Diego that offers activities that encourage a love for learning and self-discovery for children 2-12 years old. Combine Cultural Enrichment and Educational Fun and you have the basic ingredients to Baby Geniuses Daycare. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that explores and...
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All About Kids Preschool

12464 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA

Our program offers full time, part time and drop in care. All About Kids staff is caring and dedicated, with years of service to the community! Center staff CPR and First Aid Certified, with comprehensive background completed prior to employment. We offer a comprehensive infant & toddler program which addresses all area...
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Gabbybears Daycare

3637 Avocado Village Court 101 La Mesa, CA

HOURS 6:00 a.m. TO 6:00 p.m. but flexible with schedule MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, WEEKENDS ARE FLEXIBLE WHETHER YOU NEED FULL TIME, PART TIME OR DROP IN CARE, SPECIAL OCCASION OR JUST DATE NIGHT I'M HERE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. * WE OFFER AFTERNOON OR OVERNIGHT CARE TO ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES* I HAVE REASONABLE RATES......
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Marsh, B FCC

1365 Broadway El Cajon, CA

State license verified

In-Home daycare
"The focus is on learning & having fun in a loving home environment. We learn as we do lots of fun things like: Activities and songs that teach ABC's, colors, shapes, numbers, sight words, days of the week, months of the year and etc. Sensory play (colored rice, play dough, and water play in the summer) Music &...
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Belo's Day Care

3781 Ashford Street San Diego, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In-Home daycare
We are an in-home licensed family day care that provide top quality child care treating every child as family. Plenty of great references will agree and are available.
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Hopscotch San Diego

13325 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA

Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 1 more
Children (ages 3-5) socialize, play, and learn with their peers in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Each month offers a unique theme and incorporates art, music, movement, science, language arts, pre-math, and pre-reading.
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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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