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Drop-In Child Care in Sunnyvale, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 40 listed drop-in child care

"ET" Kids!

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!

- Tina H.

Diane's Daycare

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...

- Jennifer W.

SAFARI KID

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

- Raghav

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Sunny Valley Academy

1152 ANDOVER DR SUNNYVALE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Montessori
+ 4 more
At Sunny Valley Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the physical health and well-being of children, providing opportunities for active play, healthy nutrition, and overall wellness. Our philosophy is to foster a love for learning through play and exploration.
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Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251 Sunnyvale, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
+ 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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Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
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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Preschool curriculum Help Parents with Potty training Art and crafts Movement & Melody Language and Literacy Photographs of child play/learning Holiday celebrations Flexible Pick up/drop off times, with after hours care available In addition to English we can teach your child Russian Language Low ratio Very...
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A PLUS ACADEMY

569 E EL CAMINO REAL Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
A+ academy is a Preschool / After-school / summer camps in Sunnyvale. It excels in providing education in a healthy, safe and caring environment to its children
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Choo Choo Train Preschool

1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1 Sunnyvale, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Hello! We are Choo Choo Train Preschool located at 1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road A1, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. We have excellent teacher to child ratio. Bilingual in English/Mandarin. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy, caring and learning environment for children between 2 to 6 years old. We also have options for school age...
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Licensed Day Care Provider

635 San Patricio Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

In-Home daycare
Hello My Family daycare has been in business since 1991. A lot of children have blessed my life. It is a safe, warm, loving environment. I'm CPR certified, first aid trained, certified as a teacher for years.I've achieved 5 Appreciation awards from the City of Sunnyvale for since 2008, extensive training in child...
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"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
+ 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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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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SAFARI KID

1402 Dempsey Road Milpitas, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Academic
+ 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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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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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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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
+ 3 more
Tikiland is a new Daycare & Preschool offers two programs: a preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an infant program for children 6 weeks - 2 years. Tikiland is the perfect hybrid between Montessori and play based learning. At Tikiland we believe that children need to spend lots of time outside enjoying nature and...

Care Member says "We’ve used Tikiland’s Drop-in Program since 06 '23 for occasional care and it’s been a total lifesaver. Even with just 2-3 visits every few months, both...

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Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of their young lives. Children...
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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

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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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Smiling faces home daycare

Maroel Drive San Jose, CA

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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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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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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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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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