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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Walnut Creek, CA

Jumping Lollipops Infant Care

5.0

Choosing a daycare provider for my son was one of the most stressful decisions, but I'm so happy we chose Miss Delaram and Jumping Lolipops. She genuinely cares for the kids, and provides hourly updates that made the transition to daycare so much easier. She's always been so responsive for any...

- Rachel K

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

5.0

My 3yr old currently attends Golden Step Preschool and our 2yr old will be joining in February 2023. We are so impressed with how thoughtful Nana is with her program. From learning to activities, Blake is always consumed with interesting and fun things to do. With joining just over a year ago, we...

- Jesseca N.

Peace Flower Montessori

5.0

Very organized and neat. Any kid who joins will be in great hands.

- Sarbani M

PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

5.0

Our family is so happy we found Pillar kids! The staff are warm and approachable and have made a beautiful environment to play and grow. Our child started when he turned 18 months and became bonded with his teacher and classmates quickly. We're grateful to have a comfortable space to come work...

- Care member

My Little Carousel

5.0

They are fantastic family who’s lovingly taken care of our kiddo for three years. They actively teach the kiddos and he comes home happy everyday.

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Walnut Creek, CA

Jumping Lollipops Infant Care

Jumping Lollipops Infant Care

3001 Woodlawn Dr., Walnut Creek, CA

5.0

(4)

I am a certified preschool teacher with years of experience in Art and working with children in many different areas. I opened my own preschool with the mission of creating an environment that ONLY focuses on transparency and giving love to the kids and their families. Unlike other daycares that...
5.0
"I am so glad we found Jumping Lollipops and met Miss Delaram, she is amazing with all the babies. We looked for about 3 months for a safe, secure, fun, educational and happy environment for our little one. It was tough and emotional for us to trust anyone with...

Sadia A.


1st Choice Nanny Service

1st Choice Nanny Service

Walnut Creek 94597, Walnut Creek, CA

Thank you for visiting 1st Choice Nanny Service! We provide quality in-home child care and nanny service to meet your family's needs. We take the time to meet with each family and nanny personally to ensure we match the right family with the right nanny. We also thoroughly screen each nanny...

Social Circle

Social Circle

1261 Locust Street 163, Walnut Creek, CA

Does your child struggle with what to say and when to say things? Do they have trouble making friends? Do they have anxiety in everyday public situations? If so then Social Circle is the place for you! Social Circle is a safe place where your child can truly shine! We are licensed professionals...

Creative Hearts

Creative Hearts

914 Piute CT, Walnut Creek, CA

We follow an earth schooling curriculum similar to that of Waldorf education, the learning process is essentially threefold, engaging head, heart, and hands-or thinking, feeling, and doing. We ask questions and treat each little like a child who knows the answers and wants to think for themselves,...

We provide a fun and learning environment in a safe and clean home. Our low ratio of child/teacher has given us the opportunity to be able to have a lot of one on one as well as group interaction with children. We serve children ages 2 months to 5 years old since 1994 with an excellent reputation.

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

3710 Hobby Ct, Concord, CA

5.0

(5)

My name is Nahid (Nana) director of Golden Step Childcare and I'm a licensed in-home family childcare provider in Concord by the State of California, CPR, First Aid Certified. We are in a very good location with a safe environment, we are close to Concord Community Park and Bart Station. At Golden...
5.0
"Our family loves this day care. Our son Zane has been going here for a few months and is always happy when we get there and happy when we pick him up. Great activities, food for the kids, and lots of learning new things."

Lowell W


Peace Flower Montessori

Peace Flower Montessori

2120 Omega Road, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(2)

Peace Flower Montessori is a diverse educational community built on Montessori philosophy. At Peace Flower, teachers attend to the student's individual needs so that they achieve personal and academic excellence and become lifelong learners who respect themselves, others and their environment....
5.0
"Very organized and neat. Any kid who joins will be in great hands."

Sarbani M


PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

3538 GOLDEN GATE WAY, LAFAYETTE, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

5.0

(2)

Pillar Kids is a safe, clean, fun environment for children to create, investigate, and build relationships. Pillar Kids caters to the unique needs of your child, with low educator-to-child ratios that allow for intentional, individualized learning. We support children’s learning through our...
5.0
"Our daughter has been at Pillar Kids since early 2023 and we are absolutely loving our experience there. She is thriving and we credit so much of her development to the instruction and community at Pillar. We are grateful for the personal attention, small class...

Christina O.


My Little Carousel

My Little Carousel

5311 Belvedere Street, OAKLAND, CA

5.0

(5)

My Little Carousel is expanding the capacity for large licence and new location, Near Maxwell Park neighborhoods Fairfax in Oakland CA 94601
5.0
"We love the care, individualized development and family environment Laura has created for child in her care. We noticed significant growth in our son during our time at my Little Carousel-even when he was diagnosed with autism she took care to work with our speech...

Care member


5.0

(4)

Marian's Family Daycare is an in home daycare and preschool program, offering a nurturing and loving environment for children ages 6 months through 5 years. I hold a state of California Teacher Permit and have been in business since 1981. We are Licensed Family Childcare Professionals operating...
5.0
"I HIGHLY!!!!! recommend Marian's Family Daycare. We enrolled our daughter when she was 10 months old & searched EVERYWHERE!!!!! Words don't exspress what a great place this is. Our daughters first words where Please and Thank you she is so advanced for her age and...

Katie S.


Carabao Kids Family Child Care

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

4324 Brookdale Ave, Oakland, CA

Hi! My name is Connie Huang and I am the owner and provider for Carabao Kids. Est. in 2016, Carabao Kids is a home-based daycare that provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for families to thrive together. We are currently focusing on infant care. We strive to provide the best...

Sunshine House

Sunshine House

3585 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord, CA

If you have a toddler, it's not too early to get on our waiting list. We care for children starting at 24 months, but we are a great resource for care for younger children! Sunshine House Preschool is a locally owned childcare business where your voice will be truly listened to. We care about our...

Sunshine House

Sunshine House

4950 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA


Orinda Afternoons

Orinda Afternoons

103 El Toyonal, Orinda, CA

5.0

(1)

Orinda Afternoons is a family daycare in the hills of Orinda, providing the highest quality care for children ages zero to three. Orinda Afternoons provides a warm and professionally staffed care environment - complete with a dedicated playroom and art studio, climbing gym, sandbox, thriving organic...
5.0
"We love Orinda Afternoons! It gave my kids exactly the kind of summer that I dreamed of giving them. They got to spend the day in the great outdoors with a handful of other kids, which was exciting without being overstimulating. Bekki is wonderfully attentive to...

Dana S


Bella's Babies INC

Bella's Babies INC

5909 Camden St, OAKLAND, CA

5.0

(2)

We are a PLAY BASED early childhood education center.
5.0
"My daughter is now 4.5 and has been attending Bella's Babies since she was 4 months old. We absolutely love it! The center recently moved to a new, larger location; the space is awesome, with separate spaces for bigger kids and babies, different play rooms, and a...

Madeline E.


Sustainable Summer Break

2831 Harrison St., Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

Are you looking for summer childcare that is educational and tons of fun? Sustainable Summer Break is group childcare for children in grades 1-4 in week-long sessions from 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday in the Oakland/Berkeley area. There will be 6 kids in each session, with 2 nannies. For full...
5.0
"While helping my brother with his three kids, I have the experience to accomplish anything. I am able to multi-task no matter how many children. I am local, own transportation, and very loving when it comes to the little ones. =) I am very fun and love to do arts...

Lacy G.


Sunshine Day Care

3246 Montevideo Dr, San Ramon, CA

4.0

(1)

Looking for daycare for your infant,toddler, Sunshine offers quality family home daycare and preschool program. Much desired daycare has openings for children ages 3 months old - 5years. Full time/ Part time/ Drop Off/ Daily We offer the following Preschool program every day from...
4.0
"Emilse 6-5-13 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing such great care to Noah over the last year and a half. He has really enjoyed his time with you and will miss seeing you very day. The love and care you showed him made us realize how lucky we were...

Emilse S.


Supporting Bright Futures

Supporting Bright Futures

Blue Rock Court, Oakland, CA

Our goal at Supporting Bright futures In Home Daycare is to provide all of the children with a comfortable, nurturing, and educational environment in which each child can develop at his or her individual pace. We focus on play, social development, and academic readiness. We encourage good...

Larson's Children's Center

920 Diablo Rd, Danville, CA

Larson's Children's Center is a childcare and educational facility located at 920 Diablo Road, Danville, California. The center can accommodate up to 45 children, and it operates from Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The center offers full-time childcare services, drop-in care, and early...

Granny's Daycare

1267 Stephanie Ct, Concord, CA

As a mother to 5 and grandmother to 3, Grandma Mali know's how difficult time away from home is to both parents and children. It is her staff and mission to provide a safe, fun, nurturing and loving environment to your children while helping them grow and develop. Grandma Mali has been a licensed...

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