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Drop-In Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Kids Castle

Can you give 10 stars instead of 5? I can't write enough good things about Kids Castle. We found out about them on Tootris and signed up...

- Larisa H

Baby Steps Home Daycare

my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very...

- Marie R.

Beepbop Daycare

It’s hard to put into words what BeepBop has meant to our family. Just a few years ago, we were overwhelmed first-time parents, searching...

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Drop-In Daycares Near Cardiff by the Sea, CA

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Girassol Daycae

550 Faith Ave Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Welcome to the premier coastal childcare provider "Girassol Daycare" in Cardiff by the Sea/Encinitas/Del Mar/Carlsbad area. We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We are here to assist busy moms and dads! Girassol is a Licensed Home Daycare with limited openings available! Ages 0 years and up accepted. Very...
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Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street Carlsbad, CA

5.0(5)

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Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a preschool teacher at a well...

Larisa H says "Can you give 10 stars instead of 5? I can't write enough good things about Kids Castle. We found out about them on Tootris and signed up for a tour....

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Baby Steps Home Daycare

1716 Kinglet Road San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
Baby Steps is a licensed home daycare (also known as in-home daycare or family daycare) that specializes in childcare for children whose age ranges from 18 months old to 4 years old. We aim to provide the best care for your little ones in a pet-free, smoke-free, safe, loving, play-based educational environment, and at the same...

Marie R. says "my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with...

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Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(13)

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BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing. We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts. With fun and educational activities, we...

Care Member says "It’s hard to put into words what BeepBop has meant to our family. Just a few years ago, we were overwhelmed first-time parents, searching for a daycare...

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Little Angels Daycare

2218 13th St Encinitas, CA

5.0(20)

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Hello Parents, My name is Ellie, l am a proud Mother of a 9 years old boy and offer childcare at my home in Olivenhain. I have over 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. If you are looking for a caring, safe home to leave your little one while you're at work, please contact me, I would love to help you. Thank...

Care Member says "We love Little Angels Daycare! Ellie is so kind and caring, she is exactly the kind of person I was hoping I would find to be with my son when I...

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Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

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Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are $450 / week for full-time...

Care Member says "We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful...

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Pooh's Pals

15362 Paseo Ajanta San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Pooh's Pals Home Childcare has openings for all ages. I offer Full Time, Part Time and Drop-In. I am open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. offering a one adult to 4 child ratio. I promise if you hire me your child will be very well cared for, happy and safe. Please call or email me if you would like to come over for an...

Donna W. says "I highly recommended this in home daycare as well as 1 other daycare. This daycare has a great atmosphere very friendly. The children are great! The babies...

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Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way San Diego, CA

5.0(57)

State license verified

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general childcare, however, I have...

Care Member says "Our son went to Mali's for three years. He absolutely loved it and we knew he was well taken care of. Our son would run into her house everyday and talk...

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Gardening & Exploring With Children

566 E. Barham Drive Apt. 156 San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
Philosophy: Our Family Home Daycare, Gardening and Exploring with Children, are committed to providing a health and safety environment with children and meeting their own individual needs. We give good quality care and respect each child's individuality. We also provide community resources for families. Teacher's...

Josefina G. says "Respectful and caring daycare provider"

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Hugs And Smiles Child Care

13044 Cayote Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hello Parents! My name is Maryna. I provide a kind and loving environment for young children, ages 2 to 6 years. A variety of fun and educational activities are offered throughout the day. I was a volunteer for one year at Deer Canyon preschool, where I worked with teacher in a classroom of 9 to 12 students. Assisted the kids...

Maria A says "Our son Victor has been going to Hugs and Smiles for a while, and Maryna truly makes it feel like a second home for him. He's got everything he needs,...

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Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct Cardiff, CA

5.0(6)

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Your child can have fun learning! I focus learning in the following areas: Music, Arts & Crafts, Early Math & Science, Reading, Sensory Play, Role/Puppet Play, Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Good Manners, Cooking. My name is Jodie. My school is within my home, located in Cardiff off...

Lidia K. says "My daughter started at Cardiff Family Daycare in 2018 and my son started in 2020, and it has been such a great experience. Jodie has such a nurturing heart...

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Dragonfly Daycare

15870 Camino San Bernado San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

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Dragonfly Daycare is LICENSED (License #376101679) and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Friday) About me: - I have over 5 years of experience working at a different daycare full-time. - I graduated college in 2008 in Tehran, Iran where I studied nursing as well as art. I incorporate my experience and knowledge in...

Maliha E says "Sanaz has been working with me for almost 6 years at my daycare, and has officially opened her own daycare She is incredibly hard-working, and was...

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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA

5.0(37)

State license verified

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San Diego County Office of Education,...

Care Member says "Our daughter started attending Moonlight Daycare at 5 months old. It was during COVID, and at that time it was hard to find quality daycare providers....

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Little Roses

6397 Silverbush Creek St San Diego, CA

5.0(6)
Little Roses Family Day Care with Montessori [License # 376627747] (Driven by Montessori Principles) Certified Montessori teacher joined our school. She's having 25 years of teaching experience in a well renowned Montessori school. "Play is the highest form of research " - Albert Einstein Our Philosophy : We offer...

Ratna B. says "Nalini is a kind and caring person by nature. I sent my boy here since he was 9 months old and cant explain how happy we are for the decision. My son loves...

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Ebenezer Sophie' Creche

12614 Senda Panacea San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
At Sophie's Cr che, we use play-based methods to foster academic learning. We focus on the ability to learn social, emotional, behavior, thinking and communication skills from 0 to age 5 to build a strong and positive mind for a lifetime confidence. We believe all children have the capacity to learn effectively provided the...

Care Member says "My daughter has been going to Sophie’s daycare for a year and a half. She absolutely loves going! Daycare is an hour away and my daughter is not a fan...

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Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St. San Diego, CA

5.0(11)

State license verified

Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 4 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!! I offer the following: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast & Lunch Healthy snacks potty...

Care Member says "Soni and her husband are the absolute best and I could not be more thankful for them. My child is always so happy to see Soni on a daily basis. She is...

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Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way San Diego, CA

5.0(24)

State license verified

My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376626594 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $300 for infants is $250 per week for full-time for 2 years and up-accepted. Hello Everyone! My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year. However, I have had several...

Care Member says "We've been entrusting our three children to Mina for years, and it's been an absolute blessing. From the moment our eldest started, we knew we'd found...

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Farah's In Home Daycare

7650 Caurina Court Carlsbad, CA

5.0(2)
My name is Fara, and I am mature, responsible, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Most importantly, I love children and enjoy caring for them, nurturing them, and watching them grow to become their own person. Many of the parents had the children stay at my daycare till they went off to Pre-K! Those who became big brothers and...

Amie A says "I am so thankful to have found Fara's school. She is a wonderful, loving and nurturing caregiver. There is nothing more valuable than having someone who...

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Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

1953 Brooks Glen Escondido, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME Honey Bubble's Home Day Care - where fun meets learning with a loving and safe environment! I am a state licensed Home childcare provider and I have openings to care for children in my home on 2001, I am fully certified and current in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precaution, Medication...

Care Member says "Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs....

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Cardiff by the Sea, 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 Cardiff by the Sea, 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 Cardiff by the Sea, 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 Cardiff by the Sea, 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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