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Drop-In Daycares in Atherton, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Happy Feet Daycare

Happy Feet is a wonderful place! Our daughter loves it and we're so blessed to have her there! Totally recommend to anyone looking for...

- Dorian D.

Stemsprouts Preschool

A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!

- Meghan O.

Tiny Town Daycare

Andrea has babysat both of my kids and she is the best caregiver. She is patient, and has compassion for all of the kids. The home is...

- Nila T.

Drop-In Daycares Near Atherton, CA

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Happy Feet Daycare

41 Snowden Avenue Atherton, CA

5.0(2)

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At Happy Feet Daycare, we offer Spanish bilingual instruction during the entire day. Head teacher has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families, and have a great parent referral list available upon request.

Dorian D. says "Happy Feet is a wonderful place! Our daughter loves it and we're so blessed to have her there! Totally recommend to anyone looking for quality care for...

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Menlo Atherton Bilingual School

999 Ringwood Ave Atherton, CA

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Menlo Atherton Bilingual School is a licensed family daycare center which operates first and foremost as an English/Mandarin language immersion school. We believe that the preschool years are a formative period in the social, linguistic, and academic development of children. Our goal is that our students acquire age appropriate...
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JCC Maccabi Sports Camp

1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA

JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, California. Our camp welcomes boys and girls entering grades 4-11 from around the United States, Canada, and the world. During our two week camp sessions, campers develop skills in the sport of their choice baseball,...
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Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
STEMsprouts is a high quality preschool program located in a beautiful residential area of Redwood City. Our program is led by a board certified behavior analyst with 17 years of experience in early childhood development and science-based learning. All staff hold bachelor degrees or higher. We offer full-time, part-time and drop...

Meghan O. says "A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!"

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Tiny Town Daycare

2150 Pulgas Ave East Palo Alto, CA

5.0(3)

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Currently Opened & Open Spots!! Tiny Town Daycare is a in home child care center located in East Palo Alto. We provide care for children ages from 5 months to 3 years of age. We provide them with the skills they need. Our facility offers a safe, fun and nurturing environment with daily routine and activities to help your child...

Nila T. says "Andrea has babysat both of my kids and she is the best caregiver. She is patient, and has compassion for all of the kids. The home is also a very clean...

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Daycare Pulgarcito

2536 Hazelwood Way East Palo Alto, CA

5.0(3)

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As A singe family daycare we teach our kinds the ABC ,to color , we sing . we accept new born . we are in roll in the Quality count of San Mateo . we have a Playground and we are bilingual .

Julia A. says "I love that she actually teaches our kids instead of just having them planted on the tv all day. She's super friendly and flexible if last minute work...

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Imagina Menlo

1916 MENALTO AVE Menlo Park, CA

5.0(6)

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We learn in Spanish!!! Research shows that early childhood offers a unique opportunity to learn languages, as well as providing a critical basis for all future development and learning. Furthermore, immersion in a second language supports children to excel in linguistic, academic, social and cognitive development. By exposing...

Sarah says "Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm and loving...

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Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool

963 Lurline Dr Foster City, CA

5.0(3)

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At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun and benefit from a structured and yet flexible schedule! After all, even the experts agree that children learn mostly...

Alejandra D. says "My son was with Iris and Juanita from 2 months of age until TK. I love, love, love these two women. Dropping him off each day was like leaving him with...

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Bambi Daycare

416 Third Avenue Redwood City, CA

5.0(3)

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A safe environment, with a lot of love and special care. I'm qualified and certified with all training and certifications to be a qualified child care person.

Kelli O. says "Maria is so great with our son. We've been taking him since he was 3 months old, and from his first day with her she has shown him love, care, and has...

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Victoria's Childcare

5868 St. Matthew Drive Newark, CA

4.6(9)

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Welcome your family into my heart and my home. What i offer to you and your child is much more than just childcare. I offer an extended family, a support system that nurtures all of us. It is often difficult for working parents to balance all the commitments and responsibilities in their lives. I offer you peace of mind where...

Eva Gene T. says "Victoria is a very energized and caring person! She has been taking care of my daughter since she was 5 months old. My daughter was 2 months premature,...

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Lola And Friends Childcare Services

1756 Plaza Ct Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
Hello and Welcome! We started Lola and Friends Childcare Services (L.A.F.) as a way to provide the same kind of warm and loving support we received from this community back when our daughter was much younger and we were new residents in Mountain View. We truly believe in the African proverb that "it takes a village to...

Zachary B. says "We have been signed up with Lola and Friends since the end of 2019 and cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. Even before our son started there she put...

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Abc Panda Child Care

1762 Lake Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)

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We are proud to introduce our childcare center, were we prioritize the well-being and development of your children. Our dedicated staff cares for each child with the same love and attention as if they were their own. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. In addition to our...

Ally L. says "We are first time parents and brought our daughter to Karla starting at 7 months. I was nervous about daycare because my daughter had never taken a bottle...

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My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care

1630 Anamor St Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care is a fun and loving environment for your children to learn. We will provide your children with age appropriate games and activities that will help them develop skills. We have a beautiful schedule for each day filled with awesome activities. We have a large outdoor play area. Our indoor play area...

Carly B. says "Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months...

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Guardería Happy Geniuses

Avenida 392 N Rengstorff Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)

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Happy Geniuses is a licensed daycare specialized in quality child care from 0-5 full time service only. We are certified child care providers with experience in child care. our daycare provides Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks. Our daycare is spacious, safe, clean, and we have a big yard for recreational purposes. For more...

Care Member says "Our toddler has been at Happy Geniuses for a few months now, and it's absolutely wonderful :) He's so happy to go to daycare every day and has so much...

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Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place Menlo Park, CA

5.0(5)

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Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in Montessori philosophy in Bay...

Care Member says "Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much in the past...

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My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)

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Welcome to "My Little Jade" where we learn by playing in a safe and secure environment. Our children explore and learn about their world through sensory learning: listening, smelling, tasting, feeling, and listening - everything in English and Spanish. Maximum care and attention is given to each child with two...

Maria says "Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."

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Smart Kidz

8242 Juniper Ave Newark, CA

5.0(1)
- Fun, Giggle, Safe, Creative, Learn, Clearn - Competitive Prices, Flexible Hours (Full/ Part Time) - Well-trained Educated Teachers - Speak English, Burmese, Chinese Languages - 0-14 years old age - Extended Care Available - Sibling 10% Discount - Homework Help

Wendy C. says "This is not only a daycare but also educational. Because my son 3 years old is going there for preschool and is improving lot more in learning activities,...

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Camp Keff

800 FOSTER CITY BLVD Foster City, CA

5.0(1)
The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Camp Keff has been providing outstanding summer, winter and spring programs for youth from Age 2 years old - Grade 12 for decades. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where youth & teens can play and grow. Hundreds of campers attend our programs each year!

Jenny says "Camp Keff is a fun place to work, great people and fun kids"

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Avid Kids Circle

1097 Rockport Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(6)
Avid Kids Circle is an independent experiential multi-sensory preschool and after-school program where kids will explore, create, engage and learn with their mind, body and bountiful spirit. Please visit our website for details. We look forward to hearing from you!

Care Member says "Our daughter received the best care and education during the 3 years she was at Avid Kids. It's been over 2 years since she graduated from there but she...

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Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a bilingual setting. we offer...

Jane S. says "I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Atherton, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Atherton, 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.

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 Atherton, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in Atherton, 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.

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Atherton, 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!

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