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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Teddy Bear Day Care

5.0

We cannot say enough about Teddy Bear Daycare and Soni who runs it with her family. First off my daughter lights up every time she’s sees Soni. The food is home made and organic and O. loves it. Soni has been a big part of O’s life reaching all her major milestones. I feel relieved knowing that my...

- Care member

Mali's Home Child Care

5.0

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 about the fun he had while at daycare. Mali and her assistants were always so sweet and caring!

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Gardening & Exploring With Children

5.0

Respectful and caring daycare provider

- Josefina G.

Starfield Montessori Daycare

5.0

LOVE my child's daycare. Teachers are very attentive, friendly, respectful, caring and receptive to requests. My daughter loves it here. She smiles every time she sees them. We know she is well cared for and loved . That's hard to find and we got lucky with Starfield. Also really like the Montessori...

- Cindy B.

Beepbop Daycare

5.0

My kids were at Beepbop daycare for a total of 5 years, Sonia and her girls took care of them as if they were their own. The comfort of having someone look after your kids with such care is priceless. Sonia maintains a very good structure and curriculum where the kids learn and thrive in the best...

- Claudia G.

Drop-in daycares in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Girassol Daycae

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...

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Teddy Bear Day Care

Teddy Bear Day Care

15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA

5.0

(11)

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...
5.0
"Soni is wonderful! She took care of my son like he was family, fed him well, and always took the time to incorporate educational fun through play and activities. As a huge bonus, she takes pride in keeping her home and the kids clean, while making sure I never...

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Mali's Home Child Care

Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(57)

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...
5.0
"We absolutely LOVED our time with Mali and her assistants. Our 2 year old daughter blossomed with Mali. Our daughter’s language developed more each week. She came home singing new songs and saying new words/phrases. Mali helped our daughter get used to drop off...

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Gardening & Exploring With Children

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...
5.0
"Respectful and caring daycare provider"

Josefina G.


Starfield Montessori Daycare

Starfield Montessori Daycare

16315 Alipaz Court, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Starfield Montessori is a happy, safe and an intellectually stimulating home based Montessori facility. The learning environment is designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity and set them on the lifelong path of learning. Staying true to the Montessori philosophy, we have a holistic view of...
5.0
"LOVE my child's daycare. Teachers are very attentive, friendly, respectful, caring and receptive to requests. My daughter loves it here. She smiles every time she sees them. We know she is well cared for and loved . That's hard to find and we got lucky with...

Cindy B.


Beepbop Daycare

Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(12)

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...
5.0
"My twin girls started at Beepbop when there were about 20 months. Now they are in Preschool and doing so well due to the things they learned with Beepbop! I'm very happy with Ms. Sonia and Ms. Tami and the fact that at such young ages they are learning healthy...

In Hwan P.


Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Elham and I have a Large Family Child Care, Licensed by the State of California. I have earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology and my associate's degree in child development. I have dedicated over 23 years to the education and growth of young children through experience as a Preschool...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here for one year since she was 21 months. She loves Miss Elham and daycare. Elham is so loving and kind and has been wonderful to my daughter. She always creates something fun for them to have fun and play. Lots of activity during the...

Neda


Cardiff Family Daycare

Cardiff Family Daycare

1618 Falcon Hill Ct, Cardiff, CA

5.0

(6)

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...
5.0
"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 and provides a safe and loving atmosphere for all of her kids. She goes above and beyond to be accommodating...

Lidia K.


Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

11058 Carlota St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(16)

My goal is to create a tight community between children, family and school. A place where a children will come to learn, find a friends and feel like this is a second home for them. I believe that: A loving, care and educational environment is needed for your child to grow. I will do my best...
5.0
"My 2 yr old son has been going to Corinna for 5 months. The transition between daycares was hard for him but Corinna was very caring and he quickly adapted. Corinna’s daycare is structured with time for crafts/activities and outdoor play which my kiddo loves. She...

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Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

1953 Brooks Glen, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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. Tina since they were both 6 months. Now my oldest is turning 5 and my youngest is turning 2. They are kind,...

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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(37)

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...
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Moonlight Daycare and are so grateful to Miss Mattie for taking such good care of our daughter for two years. As working parents, it was incredibly comforting to have someone as kind as Miss Mattie help care for our amazing little...

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Little Angels Daycare

Little Angels Daycare

2218 13th St, Encinitas, CA

5.0

(20)

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...
5.0
"We have been going to this daycare for over 2 years & Ellie is the absolute best! Our daughter started when she was 18 months and Ellie made the transition from her being watched by her grandparents to going to a daycare so easy. Our son started at 6 months and we...

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Mina Home Daycare

Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(24)

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....
5.0
"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 the perfect place for our family. Mina's warmth and genuine care for children are truly exceptional. She creates a...

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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(1)

We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning....
5.0
"From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and subtract, the Pledge of Allegiance, their parents cell phones and where they live. These children are well above...

Van S


Little Roses

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...
5.0
"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 to go to the day care and he comes home happy and cheerful. Nalini also gets a montessori teacher and thats...

Ratna B.


Oceanview Home Daycare

Oceanview Home Daycare

14204 Classique Way, San Diego, CA

5.0

(17)

Hello wonderful parents! Do you need an honest and trustworthy childcare to watch your loved ones while you're at work? My name is Zarmina and I would love to take care of your children at my home. Currently, I have 3 experienced helpers who work alongside me and there are always 2 caregivers...
5.0
"Our 2 year old daughter Luna attends Oceanview Home Daycare and loves it. The staff is great with kids and Luna has learned so much since starting Daycare. I'm grateful to have my daughter in a fun and safe environment."

Jessica R


Baby Steps Home Daycare

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...
5.0
"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 children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care...

Marie R.


Azam Daycare

Azam Daycare

5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Our daughter has been with Azi for over 1.5 years and we love her! We started with her when our daughter was 3 months old, and we immediately knew after our first introductory meeting with Azi that our daughter would be loved, protected, and cared for. Azi is so...

Pearl H.


Kids Castle

Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street, Carlsbad, CA

5.0

(5)

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...
5.0
"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. Pictures on yelp can't show you how adorable her set up is for kids of different ages. Sayena makes our child...

Larisa H


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