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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Bakersfield, CA
Schmidt Family Daycare
5.0
I can't say it any better than the previous reviewer, Kristen. Kim has honestly been a Godsend for my family; I'm so thankful to have found her. She has been caring for my daughter for the last 5 years and I can't speak highly enough about her. It's like taking my daughter to grandma's house and my...
- Jennifer M
KBL Kids After School & Drop In Daycare
5.0
Drop my kids there, they love it! The place is clean and spacious. I meet Edwina the owner, she is super sweet and friendly, she gave us a tour and answered all my questions patiently. I highly recommend this daycare.
- Charlotte
My Little Magical World Family Daycare
5.0
We feel very lucky to have found Leidy. She is so warm and loving with our son. She has watched him since he was four months old and he is now 21 months old. You can tell that she really loves and enjoys children. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She is wonderful!
- JJ
Lena's Childcare Service
5.0
Lena always takes great care of our kids. Her house is clean and she is very organized. She loves to do fun educational activities too! She also lives in a nice neighborhood which is great for playing out side or walks.
- Brittany J
Miss Jackie's
5.0
Miss Jackie's
Is a caring christian home where she taught my children about God and planned activities with them , but most of all i had peace in knowing they were safe and in a loving environment, as well as teaching them about safety. We are still in touch and my kids still stay in touch with her...
- Jeanette K
Drop-in daycares in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
(2)
My licensed family daycare is located in Campus Park. My days and hours are Monday thru Friday-5 a.m. till 6 p.m
I provide drop in, part-time and full-time care for infants up to 12 years. We do arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play, basic learning skills, and walks to the nearby park.
I provide...
5.0
"Kim deserves more than 5 stars.
From the minute I walked into Kim's home many years ago I knew she was going to be the perfect fit for us.
If you want a good honest person that will care and love your kids then this is the daycare for you.
She has cared for my 2...
Kristin K
Carleigh's Place provides 24/7 Child Care. We are licensed by Dept of Social Services, Community Care Licensing and fully insured home. Our Facility # 153910667.
We offer a clean and safe childproof learning environment along with individualized care and attention for each child. We believe in...
I am open from 6:30 am - 6 pm, Monday thru Friday. Accepting children from 1 thru 5 years. Close to Panorama Bluffs, easy access to Oildale and downtown. I hold a Masters Degree in Child Development and have 29 years experience teaching young children. I offer nutritious meals and snacks and a small...
We offer a licensed daycare for children of all ages. We provide transportation to and from school. Healthy breakfast,lunch and snacks, are provided daily. Toddlers will be assisted in potty training and our main goal is to ensure all toddlers are ready for kindergarden. We are located in central...
5.0
(5)
KBL Kids is a family friendly childcare center that offers quality Drop in Daycare, After School programs, and Summer Camps that serve the Wilmington NC community.
Our program consists of Structure and Learning in a Safe and Fun Environment where children are free to explore, learn and play, but...
5.0
"The staff members are great and the facility is clean. You must check them out to see it by yourself."
Mary
My Little Magical World Family Daycare
13008 Eloise Ave., Rockville, MD
5.0
(6)
My name is Leidy, mother of two children.
I have 6 years of experience caring for children of other families.
My goal for the Family Day Care is to provide a Home Away From Home for all children in my care.
Daycare is committed to providing your child with quality care by encouraging each child to...
5.0
"She is excellent. She is very caring and is amazing. If I did not live too far away I would still have my daughter at her center."
Payne H
5.0
(1)
Childcare / Before and After School Care
For years I was a working mother of two and know the struggle of trying to find a caring, safe and educational environment for my kids while also being affordable. I have two children of my own (ages 6 and 8), am CPR certified, love children and am great...
5.0
"Lena always takes great care of our kids. Her house is clean and she is very organized. She loves to do fun educational activities too! She also lives in a nice neighborhood which is great for playing out side or walks."
Brittany J
5.0
(4)
Childcare provided in my home. Loving Christian atmosphere, with over 25 years experience. I am a listed home.
5.0
"Jackie took care of both of my children. The love she gave them through the years formed a lasting relationship. My kids are 11 and 14 now and we still visit Jackie and her family. I consider her care of the highest caliber. She is supremely kind and nurturing. Her...
Sara S
5.0
(2)
I want to provide quality childcare in a safe, and loving environment. I have over 15 years experience in early childhood education with a BA in child development from SF State. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to new children.
5.0
"Michaela is such a lifesaver for our family! We were very nervous about starting daycare (our child was born early in the pandemic), but we were immediately at ease after he started at Michaela's. We love that she does so many fun sensory activities with the...
Julie M
Srg Family Childcare
64 Harrison Road, Parsippany, NJ
5.0
(5)
At SRGHOSH Family Childcare,LLC, we understand that choosing the right childcare provider is a critical decision for every parent. That's why we strive to offer the best possible care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment.
Organic Food for Healthy Growing Minds...
5.0
"My 2 yr old son loves this daycare, he looks forward to seeing his teachers everyday and he goes home with a happy face. He learned a lot since he started here, his teachers are very nurturing and caring. The facility is always clean they also give healthy snacks...
Caroline
5.0
(3)
VIVI'S FAMILY DAYCARE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Vivi's Family Daycare, our goal is to produce, happy, intelligent, well adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for newborns to children up to 5 years of age.
We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Vivi's for 6 months now. We could not have found a daycare with more caring, loving, and attentive caregivers. I was nervous about how my daughter would adjust when we enrolled her at just 6 months as a colicky child, but she quickly...
Charu K
5.0
(3)
I chose Child Care as a career because of my love for children and have been licensed and in operation for over 20 years. I am licensed for 8 children, but prefer to keep the group small so that more individual attention can be provided. I have a small, cozy, clean home perfect for infants and...
5.0
"My son started with Lindsay when he was just 6 months old. I immediately felt at ease leaving my son in her care. She does not skip a beat! She is very on top of things and incredibly responsive. Over the years she has done so much to nurture his growth and has...
Natalie
5.0
(10)
Jonah's Ark ABC Daycare is accredited by the State of New York and Family Services. The Staff is CPR & First Aid Certified. Jonah's Ark ABC is Licensed to administer medication. We offer an environment of a place like home, more intimate, offering a smaller child "teacher" ratio, enabling each...
5.0
"We were very pleased with the care that our son received during his year at Jonah's Ark.
Miss Liz is kind, caring, loving, generous and treated our son like family. Miss Liz genuinely cares for her kids and made us feel at ease each and every day that our son...
Anne
5.0
(1)
We are a licensed preschool & infant care (facility #197494421) providing a warm and loving school for the littles. We provide individualized care in a small in-home environment and believe in nurturing the whole child. We accept infants as young as 6 weeks, and generally up to 4 years. We are open...
5.0
"Alexis watched our son from age 6 months to 2 years with several other children of varying ages. She is beyond amazing and caring and we were so lucky to have her. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is simply the best!"
Kristy G
5.0
(3)
Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare:
631-566-7886,
www.Facebook.com/LittleKiddieEinsteinsDaycare
Preschool,
5 Wendy Drive,
Farmingville, NY 11738.
Hours of Operation: 6:30am through 7:00pm.
State Licensed | CPR & First Aid & Safety Certified.
Welcoming Children: 6 weeks - 9 years.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME...
5.0
"love the atmosphere of the place, they have nice big fenced back yard.
awesome curriculum for kids.
Nida is so knowledgeable and amazing with kids."
Sam
5.0
(2)
Welcome from Ms. Judy (or JuJu as the toddlers call me). With over 25 years' experience in family child care, I offer a program tailored to the individual needs of children, ages 18 months-4 years old. As part of your child's daytime family, I strive to offer the same kind of program I provided for...
5.0
"My family and I moved from Massachusetts last year and the whole process of finding another daycare provider while out of state was stressful. We were very lucky to find Ms. Juju. My daughter loves going to school and has developed a strong bond with Ms. Juju...
Charisse
4.9
(27)
Niki Family Home Daycare: 650 759 6998.
Much More Than Home.
Loving, Warm, Caring, Atmosphere.
A Clean, Safe Environment.
Playtime, Learning, Activities Music, Dance and
Movement.
Learning While Having Fun.
Teaching Another Language Such As Farsi.
Affordable Daycare...
5.0
"I absolutely love Niki and her home. Niki family home Day Care has been phenomenal to my family. We would be lost without it. The location is convenient, the home is nice and clean, and Niki is a warm, caring and trustworthy person. Highly recommend!"
Marmar
5.0
(3)
Welcome from Happy Daycare and Preschool, in home licensed program. Located in Richmond Beach, Shoreline. We would like to provide your children a loving, healthy and safe environment. We believe children are natural learners. When placed in an encouraging interactive environment, each child's...
5.0
"We found Happy Daycare when my son was 6 months old. We had previously had a family member watching him. We looked at a few home daycares in the area and also some of the big national chains and that scared us. When we met Majeda it just felt like the perfect...
Brooke
5.0
(1)
We are in Gautier, Ms
We are open 24/7 We provide snacks & meals
We are Cna& Cpr certified
We have over 20+ years experience
5.0
"Wonderful staff , Kids love the learning and playtime and lots of one on one time."
Dalene W
5.0
(11)
I have professionally been caring for children in my home for 25 years. I am currently licensed with the state of Maryland. Over the years, I've been a Licensed Family Child Care Provider (FCC) for the military along with being state licensed. I hold many hours of certifications and CEU training...
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Angela. She was amazing with our son! We are very protective of our son but from the first day we left him in Angela's care we had no worries and we felt relieved he was in good hands! Angela took amazing care of our little boy...
Jeff
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Bakersfield, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Bakersfield, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Bakersfield, 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!