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My Love Bug Family Childcare
5.0
My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day. I trust her completely with my...
- Lindsay H.
Hg Learning Academy
5.0
I love this place! Amazing staff! Professional! Lots of different activities! My youngest son attended HG Acadamy for a summer session. Highly recommend.
- Mirna B.
Ardyce Childcare & Preschool
5.0
My child has been with Ardyce since he was 5 mo old and now he is 2.5 years old. Ardyce has kind and nurturing personality, while also taking a lot of care teaching kids about the world and instilling good behaviour. My kid likes going to her daycare and has grown to love her. He learned letters and...
- Care member
Love Love Daycare
5.0
Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare..
But...
Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my son. He absolutely loves it, and adores Valeria. He always goes to her when he sees her. Most of the time he will say bye and close the door...
- Maggie
Celina's Child Care
5.0
Celina is amazing. She is warm and loving. She is hardworking & attentive. Celina cares for kids like they are her own. We moved from California over 2 years ago, my kids still ask for Celina all the time!
- Melissa C.
Drop-in daycares in Albany, CA
Orkidz Preschool
1370 MARIN AVE, ALBANY, CA
My Love Bug Family Childcare
2820 Doidge Ave, Pinole, CA
5.0
(2)
My Love Bug Family Childcare, was created with the idea of helping home stay moms. As a mother I understand that running errands can be difficult when we have kids.
I was reflected in that situation as a mother, and not having family around made it a little bit more difficult, so that's when I...
5.0
"My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day....
Lindsay H.
Hg Learning Academy
4465 Fran Way, El Sobrante, CA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to HG Learning Academy. Our mission is simple,
Getting back to the basics of loving education." Everyday we want your child to feel excitement learning with wonderful teachers, socializing with new friends, and experiencing the joys of discovery. We have added HG Forest Days! Where your...
5.0
"I love this place! Amazing staff! Professional! Lots of different activities! My youngest son attended HG Acadamy for a summer session. Highly recommend."
Mirna B.
5.0
(4)
Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.
5.0
"My child has been with Ardyce since he was 5 mo old and now he is 2.5 years old. Ardyce has kind and nurturing personality, while also taking a lot of care teaching kids about the world and instilling good behaviour. My kid likes going to her daycare and has grown...
Care member
Love Love Daycare
5408 Ace Ct, San Pablo, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello Everybody...moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas....
Love Love Childcare has openings available. We are accepting applications preschool children, ages 2-5 years old. Our preschool has a safe, loving, and caring environment for your little ones. We provide a warm, cozy, comfortable feeling with our...
5.0
"Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare..
But...
Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my son. He absolutely loves it, and adores Valeria. He always goes to her when he sees her. Most of the time he...
Maggie
Celina's Child Care
1766 Esmond Avenue, Richmond, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Celina! I have been working with children for over 15 years. I have had a licensed home daycare and was a nanny for 6 years. I am CPR, First Aid, Precautions, Safe sleep certified and have had 30+ hours of training in child development. I am available from 6 am-12 am, Monday...
5.0
"Celina is amazing. She is warm and loving. She is hardworking & attentive. Celina cares for kids like they are her own. We moved from California over 2 years ago, my kids still ask for Celina all the time!"
Melissa C.
Diamond Little People Academy, Llc
955 12th Street, Oakland, CA
5.0
(2)
Greetings!
We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment!
Children...
5.0
"The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed with their dedication to providing exceptional care and educational opportunities for the children."
Marisa M
T and T Lil Angels Daycare
1211 Summer Lane, Richmond, CA
5.0
(1)
The mission of T and T Lil Angels Daycare is to provide each child with a nurturing, loving, fun and safe environment where they are given the opportunity to learn and grow at their own pace as individuals. My goal is to promote early learning where the focus will be on each child's social,...
5.0
"If I had children this would be the place I would place my bundle of Joy without any hesitation. Tanya is such a caring person, very dependable, honest and hard working. Not only does she care for the children, she goes above and beyond to make sure her children...
Torrie S
Thomas Family Child Care
833 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
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 Q.
Sakura Daycare Early Preschool
4445 Worden Way, Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees.
We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all...
5.0
"Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how incredible this school is, and the depth of care and education the children receive with Chishiro and her assistants. Yes, the school...
Chishiro N.
Soana Lauti Daycare
3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA
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
"Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old.
She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my...
Jessica C
Naomi's Family Daycare
1927 Pullman St, San Pablo, CA
5.0
(2)
At Naomi's Family Daycare, We are committed to creating a safe, warm, loving environment where we will encourage your child to explore their thoughts and creativity through play. We strive to fill your child's day with age-appropriate activities that target their cognitive, emotional, social and...
5.0
"The best decision our family has ever made! Being a new mom during the start of a pandemic was incredibly stressful. However, this daycare went beyond my expectations to ensure that all children stayed safe. The constant communication was very comforting. I loved...
Maricela T
Child's Play Wonderschool Llc
6157 Chelton Drive, Oakland, CA
4.1
(13)
At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow...
5.0
"Our son has been in Child's Play for over a year starting when he was 1, and we could not be happier. He absolutely loves being there so much he runs every morning to ring the doorbell then excitedly runs inside! He talks about how much he misses school on the...
Care member
Little Sprouts Family Child Care
150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA
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.
Thomas Family Child Care
1732 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA
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 fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children.
What I can offer:
I will...
5.0
"I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree I immediately knew her daycare was where I wanted my son to be. She is warm, knowledgable and above all else...
Angel P.
Precious Babies
5th San Pablo Ave, Pinole, CA
5.0
(2)
5.0
"We love Claudia ...she started watching 2 of mine to 4 until we moved she's great with kids and runs an excellent program ."
Kuljit T.
Fcc1 (family Childcare)
570 Beale Street 121, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
I'm a licensed child care provider and will look after your kids with caution and care.
I know how scary it can be to place your child in the care of a stranger, that is why I make it a priority to provide a safe and educational environment for all children. Parents are comfortable leaving their...
5.0
"Our family home care is models in the field of early learning and development
Serve a diverse population of children and families. We are located in the heart of San Francisco ( south beach) provid export care and nurturing,continually improve our program through...
Lolya E.
Rincon De Luz
Campbell Street, Richmond, CA
5.0
(2)
Rincon de luz is an Spanish immersion, play-based daycare.
RDL focuses on nurturing relationships based on empathy and self expression.
We believe in nurturing environment where children feel secure, respected, and cared for. Children will take part in planned, active learning experiences to...
5.0
"It is a great home family daycare."
JESUS
Lobat Family Daycare
4872 El Grande Pl, El Sobrante, CA
5.0
(1)
We are a high quality licensed, Lic# 073408496, home daycare for children between ages 0 to 5 years old, located in El Sobrante, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.
We recognize the different areas of child development and our practice is based on child development theory.
Children have different...
5.0
"Lobat is a very caring and attentive. I feel safe knowing my son is cared by her while I am at work. As a new mom, I was nervous with going to work and taking my son to a daycare. My experience with Lobat's day care has definitely put me at ease. She is very...
Sahar A.
Kids 1st Daycare
2469 66th Ave, Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Full-time, hourly and weekend care (with notice).
Tutoring,
Backyard fun,
Before and after school care,
Pick ups and drop offs, overnights,
Holidays and drop in care,
Parents Night Out.
Mothers Day Out (job interviews, last minute appointments, holiday shopping).
We provide cooked meals,
And...
5.0
"My kids have been going there for over a year and they enjoy it. Their hours are longer then most and Tisha is a blast to laugh and talk with."
Tisha K.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Albany, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Albany, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Albany, 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 Albany, 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 Albany, 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 Albany, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Albany, 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 Albany, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Albany, 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!