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Weebit Preschool And Daycare
5.0
The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them!
We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare, for always taking the time to know...
- JING K
Gloria's Daycare
5.0
My daughter went to Gloria's daycare from the age of 4 months when I went back to work until she was off to preschool. Gloria provided a loving, safe, and fun environment for my daughter. There was a nice little structured routine that they followed every day. We were greeted every morning with...
- Alie V
Forest Garden Day Care
5.0
I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very neat and tidy, with a beautiful...
- Lucia
Thomas Family Child Care
5.0
We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very caring with the kids and always keeps good communication with the parents. The kids are constantly exposed to learning activities which they love...
- Marian
Pequenas Burbujas Day Care
5.0
I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it.
Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home.
I was nervous about sending my little girl to a daycare instead of
employing a nanny at the house, mostly because I wasn't sure she would
get the attention and...
- Maria T
Drop-in daycares in Alameda, CA
5.0
(4)
Hello Family,
We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program here at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and Kindergarten readiness....
5.0
"Marley has been working with my family for years. I tend to be overly cautious when choosing a caregiver, and Marley is always my first choice. She's caring, fun, trustworthy, communicates well and the kids love her. When the children spent the day at Weebit, they...
Jessica G
4.4
(7)
Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old...
5.0
"My daughter went to Gloria's daycare from the age of 4 months when I went back to work until she was off to preschool. Gloria provided a loving, safe, and fun environment for my daughter. There was a nice little structured routine that they followed every day. We...
Alie V
5.0
(1)
A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...
Lucia
5.0
(1)
My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old.
What I can offer:
I will provide a safe...
5.0
"We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very caring with the kids and always keeps good communication with the parents. The kids are constantly exposed to...
Marian
5.0
(2)
Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of...
5.0
"we have the best services for your kids. our goald is our kids have the primary education, and is very important your kids learn about said always thank you,you are welcome, excuseme."
Araceli A
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Christina Carter. I am proud to say I am the owner of Caterpillar Corner. I have been caring for children for over fifteen years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I started Caterpillar Corner based on my love and dedication to the successful growth of young children. I truly...
5.0
"I highly recommend Christina Carter-Proctor and her newly founded daycare. She has been nannying for me for over 2 years and if I resided in the San Leandro Area I would without a doubt have my daughter enrolled in her daycare. My daughter spends 2-3 days with her...
Shashawna B
5.0
(3)
New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
5.0
"This facility is amazing. Is small, cozy, welcoming, and very clean. Our daughter looks forward to coming to daycare every day. Staff is experienced and genuine. It is easy to communicate about your childs day. No screen policy. Good food. Very flexible with...
Alley W
5.0
(3)
I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...
Erin C
5.0
(6)
Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care!
Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco.
We provide loving and professional care for children between the ages of 15 to 48 months. Our bilingual program offers a play-...
5.0
"Our eldest son attended Sandmann for nearly two years, and it was the best experience we've had with any of our children at a day care to date. We moved south and traveling there is impractical for us now, but we would have put all our children in Sandmann as long...
Rich L
5.0
(2)
Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our...
5.0
"My daughter has been coming to Little Sprouts since she was 3 months old. She has been happily flourishing under Little Sprouts' care. Sharon and team are professional and genuinely loving towards the children they care for. They are thoughtful in working with my...
Nancy K
5.0
(3)
We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones.
Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net.
Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She...
5.0
"I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he was taught so much and he was well cared for. Unfortunately we had to move out of state, and 4 months later my 2 year old...
Nicole T
5.0
(1)
Spanish immersion.
Small in-home based daycare in the heart of the Mission District.
Age-appropriate learning is supported through free play and exploration.
Daily activities include stories, singing, gross and fine motor skills development,
And take frequent outings to local parks, library and...
5.0
"Veronica is amazing and her location is very convenient! She is so caring and thoughtful with our little one and our family! She provides lunch and we just provide fresh fruit and milk. The kids love it and her daughter regularly helps out after school. She is a...
Sara A
5.0
(2)
Hello Parents :)
I have current openings for full-time starting at any time call me for additional information.
We are accepting applications for ages 5 months to 5 years old.
Nutritional snacks are provided. " Parents must bring lunch for children"
I have over 15 years of experience, and...
5.0
"So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact,...
Leah H
5.0
(1)
Daycare opening up! Ages 6 months to 5 years old welcomed! Secured place with activities, toys, projects, etc. we offer nutritious foods for breakfast, lunch, and snacks as well. We offer basic teachings of shapes, colors, the alphabet, numbers as well as singing and dancing, children will learn and...
5.0
"Great daycare provider! I've been with Elizabeth for a few years now and couldn't be more satisfied with the level of care and attention she has towards the children. She even takes the time to organize birthday parties for the kids. Even on holidays she makes sure...
Alma A
5.0
(4)
5.0
"We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement prior to her opening her wonderful in-home daycare. Eugenia is incredibly caring, capable, flexible,...
Andy P
5.0
(4)
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and...
5.0
"This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton. Very happy having our 19 month old here."
Benjamin M
4.0
(1)
We are a small family daycare operated by family members. We provide nurturing care for toddlers and infants. We specialize in a play based curriculum for children under 20 months old and a preschool structured curriculum for children 20 months and older. We provide quality education in a bilingual...
4.0
"aughter has been to Linda's for almost a year now. She is in love with her teachers and they have helped us a lot with the routine of the naps and the potty training almost ready without diapers. Recommended 100%"
Alexandra T
5.0
(5)
Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 3 - 5.5 years old.
Our hours and rates are as follows:
Full time (Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm) $650 a week
Pick up and drop off times are flexible.
Temporary and Drop in care is available on a limited basis.
Families who enroll...
5.0
"Tessa is amazing. She has cared for and tutored my nephew for 4 years. Our family loves her. She's been such an instrumental part of his growth and development, and we cherish all the time spent with her. Tessa is brilliant with kids. She was made for this! Just...
Vivien M
Home-based childcare located by St. Francis Hospital. We offer age-appropriate toys and equipments for children. We also teach children basic Chinese. Property has a backyard that is available to children for outdoor play and recreation.
Fun Flower Daycare coordinators and associates provide a safe and healthy environment for children between the age of 1 and 4 years or age. We are a fully license home daycare and have been in business for over 12 years.
We are currently interviewing families for toddler and infant spots that open...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Alameda, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Alameda, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Alameda, CA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Alameda, CA accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Alameda, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Alameda, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Alameda, CA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Alameda, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Alameda, CA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!
Ratings for Alameda, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Alameda, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.