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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
Leida's Family Child Care
5.0
If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till present. I never worry about my children...
- Kelly K
Buttons And Bows Home Nursery
5.0
Our son is currently enrolled at Buttons and Bows and we are so grateful to have found quality and reliable care we can trust. Judi is fantastic and her home is always very clean. Because it's a private and intimate setting (her daycare is a max of 4 kids) she really comes to know the unique little...
- Kim D
5 Senses Daycare
5.0
We love 5 Senses Daycare. Our 15 month old has been going here since she turned one. This was our first experience with daycare and Pooja made us feel safe and welcome. She's so patient with our daughter. She does all sorts of crafts and activities with the kids. Meals and snacks are healthy. We get...
- Ariel H
Little Pandas Home Daycare
5.0
Both of my kids attended Little Panda Home Daycare when we moved to the area in 2019. The place is very clean and well organized. Fei Lao Shi (Ms Fei) is very loving and caring, and very experienced and knowledgeable in early education. The other staff Ms Huang is also very kind and patient. Both of...
- Chenny C
Drop-in daycares in Carlsbad, CA
We provide breakfast, lunch, 2 snacks, and dinner. Storytime, field trips, first aid and CPR certified, tutoring and preschool, before school drop off and after school pickup is also provided.
SuperCamp holds its summer camps in prestigious college campuses like Stanford, University of California Berkeley, Wake Forest, and in select international locations. Most of its counselors are professional teachers, and focuses on academic, life, and career skills. Campers are kept busy with...
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 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF STRUCTURE AND LEARNING IN A WELCOMING AND FUN ENVIRONMENT, includes: Assistance for homework, Field Trips, Games, Craft/arts activities, and SUPER FUN & ENERGETIC KICKBOXING WORKOUT.
Affordable Price with Super friendly and...
Erwina H
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
5.0
"If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...
Kelly K
5.0
(6)
Providing unsurpassed private care in a delightful home environment, for ages newborn through three years. I cater to four scheduled clients daily or less, and
am exempt from brief walk throughs for licensing, as I do not engage in volume
care, nor outside drop-ins. All health and safety...
5.0
"We are very fortunate to have found Judi, and Button and Bows Nursery.
We started with our daughter when she was about 7 months old. As any parent would be, we were really nervous about leaving our daughter with someone other than a family member.
After meeting...
Tiffany U
5.0
(1)
Welcome to 5 Senses Daycare located in the Heartland community, Gilroy California. My Name is Pooja Singh, and I am a founder and director of 5 Senses Daycare.5 Senses was born after the birth of my children. As a mother, I realized the importance of child development through Early Childhood...
5.0
"We love 5 Senses Daycare. Our 15 month old has been going here since she turned one. This was our first experience with daycare and Pooja made us feel safe and welcome. She's so patient with our daughter. She does all sorts of crafts and activities with the kids....
Ariel H
5.0
(2)
We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including...
5.0
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....
Xiaojun W
5.0
(1)
Hello My Name is Megan.
I have 6 Years of experience watching and caring for children! I am well known as "Mom" to 5 Year old twins and a 6 Year old! My home is smoke free, Kid friendly, with a large fenced in yard. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well.
Welcome to "Megan's House" where we...
5.0
"I am a first time mom and Megan is the only person outside of family who I trust to watch my daughter. I do not worry at all while she is at Megan's House. Megan is kind, organized, trustworthy and I know that my daughter is in good hands with her. I know that I...
Deanna
5.0
(6)
I am a former Corporate mom that started offering child care in 2009. We live in a beautiful neighborhood which is a gated community. After a long stint in Corporate America, I found myself wanting to stay home with my child. After she was born I decided to venture into the field of homeschooling...
5.0
"When you work with Charlotte, you become family. We have been very blessed to have "Nanny Char" in our lives for both of our children.
As a working mom, she was always incredibly flexible with my schedule. Her house became a second home for my children, they feel...
Crystal N
5.0
(3)
Debbie's Child Care is a family-owned business located in Peabody, Ma. I have been in operation for over 20 years and I am licensed through Early Education and Care (EEC). License number: 9085294. I am licensed for 6 children, ages infant to school aged, for full-time or part-time care. In my 20+...
5.0
"Our Family is extremely pleased with our son's experience at Debbie's Daycare. Debbie is professional, knowledgeable, and well- trained in child development. We love the daily communication from Debbie and we receive feedback on his eating habits, behavior/moods,...
Meaghan B
4.9
(7)
It's been 4 years I'm working with infants and toddlers and I have many references if you ask for. I am loving and caring, go with the flow who adores children. I make sure your child is having the best time. We can take walk and have tummy time and read lots of stories. I am full of energy, very...
4.0
"Sobia is an excellent daycare provider. I was VERY IMPRESSED her home is very CLEAN, she is very professional, organized, and nurturing. Finding a QUALITY childcare provider is very challenging and from just walking in the door the place is warm and welcoming....
Ty P
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18...
5.0
"My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning...
Danielle R
5.0
(3)
Loving Start Daycare is a home based program. Children learn through play so I include many fun activities to help spark creativity and develop a love for learning. I love outside, planning fun games and activities and playing pretend with the children. I am CPR, first aid and medication...
5.0
"Gianna is extremely caring and wonderful with children. She used to watch my infant and toddler in our home and she was fantastic. She was creative, patient and kind with our children. She has an incredible nurturing personality and I would recommend her to anyone."
Britney H
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed Large Family Child Care Educator with a full time certified Assistant.
We provide a safe, nurturing, multicultural, and learning environment to help children develop their physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills.
We strive to help children develop their own...
5.0
"I have known Jaunda all my life. My baby currently attends her family day care. She has been in business for at least 40 years. She's caring and absolutely loves the kids in her care.
Her house is also clean and welcoming. I highly recommend her for anyone...
Tara H
3.9
(13)
Hi, my name is Ruth, and I am a Licensed Family Childcare Provider in Hanover, MD. I take care of children from 2 months old to school age. I provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks. My program is awesome; it includes circle time, art, coloring, singing and writing time. We are very busy all day...
5.0
"Ms Ruth is great. I've been using her since 2014. Both my son and daughter attend (currently 4 and 1 respectively). They learn a lot and I'm very happy. I'm not sure the negative reviews here are real, or maybe they're the product of one upset individual. None of...
Patrick G
5.0
(1)
The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...
5.0
"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....
Chris S
5.0
(8)
Welcome to Miss Sandy's in-home-daycare. I typically have 1 to 4 children at a time ages ranging from 3 months to 6 years. We enjoy being outside, doing arts and crafts, doing science projects, playing games, and having fun in a safe, loving environment.
My background includes: teaching...
5.0
"Sandy's home is wonderfully equipped with all kinds of activities for the kids. She is very organized (which I really appreciate) and pays attention to details. I appreciate the care she provides for my child, and she communicates well about his day. It puts my...
Allison P
5.0
(2)
Learning Bug Preschool believes that children learn best through play and experiences. We firmly believe that children learn by doing, getting messy, investigating their questions, and problem solving with their friends. They learn by playing games, using their imaginations, expressing their...
5.0
"Ms Mary is great!!! The children learn so much by doing things hands -on. They also learn that they have choices to make, and about consequences for their own choices. My grandson attended Learning Bug Preschool for two and a-half years . Just last week he...
Joe A
Nora's Day Care
1137 South Evening Star Dr, Anaheim, CA
5.0
(6)
Licensed home day care > infants to 12 year old (NEWBORN) TO 12.
Open M-F from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Educational activities.
Healthy meals.
Great location.
Good price.
Potty training available.
All state programs welcome.
My qualifications;
Fully qualified preschool teacher.
Certified...
5.0
"Its been almost one year now and had a great experience all around, clean facility, fun for the kids and loving staff!"
Linda G
5.0
(13)
Bright Blossoms Daycare is a NYS licensed group family daycare serving children from 6 weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks will be served daily. All meals and snacks served will be organic.
Our Daycare program...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our little guy at Bright Blossoms. He is 15 months old and absolutely loves going to daycare. He runs up the driveway and into the house every morning with a huge smile on his face and doesn't want to leave at the...
Shari
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Carlsbad, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Carlsbad, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Carlsbad, 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!
Ratings for Carlsbad, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Carlsbad, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.