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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Costa Mesa, CA

We have 60 drop-in daycares in Costa Mesa, CA! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(2)

2 mi

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary, Home child care can be the best alternative for working parents. I provide a safe secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. I offer a home away from home, providing children with playmates to interact, socialize, and learn from. My goal is to provide quality child care for children of all ages. Our Hours of Operations are 6am to 10 pm * Learning A, B, C's and 1,2,3's * Learning Shapes and Colors * Story time * Registered and certified * First Aid and CPR licensed * Certified Nutritionist * Lic# 304312969

Natalie H. says "My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day Care is because...

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Ms. Katz Kidz

2925 Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

Welcome to Ms. Katz Kidz, a licensed home daycare (also known as family daycare or in-home daycare) located in Costa Mesa, California. Preferred age groups of nurturing at Ms. Katz Kidz are children ages one month old to four years old. At Ms. Katz Kidz our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Every child in Ms. Katz Kidz care receives the attention needed to ensure that they are safe, loved and provided enjoyable guidance giving them the tools needed for success throughout their developing years of education. Ms. Katz Kidz provides both a nurturing home atmosphere and areas for children to actively learn and play in. Each room holds exciting areas of developmentally appropriate activities for their particular age group. Children will have many options in learning, exploring and growth while remaining in a home away from home environment. We provide well balanced nutritious home cooked meals and snacks for your child daily. All menus will be posted weekly and available for viewing. A preschool curriculum that is age appropriate for two, three, and four year old children is incorporated into each child's daily activities. Ms. Katz Kidz currently use the Mother Goose learning program. License # 304312676

Kelly P. says "Ms. Kat is the best! We are so lucky to have found her. Her home is so clean and organized, it is set up perfectly for the kids, inside and outside. She...

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Tiny Toes Daycare

2855 Pinecreek Dr. Costa Mesa, CA

< 1 mi

Tiny Toes!!! Opening available in a low ratio home based child care across the street from Orange Coast College. Low ratios means high levels of attention and bonding. Get nanny level care for home daycare price! Unlike most home childcare facilities, I don't have my own children in care so there are no distractions from your child. Tiny Toes is licensed by the state of California as a small capacity home daycare, background checked, First Aid / CPR/preventative health practices certified, and inspected by Department of Social Services inspected for safety. License # 304312795
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International Christian Academy Of Costa Mesa

2950 MCCLINTOCK WAY COSTA MESA, CA

< 1 mi

The International Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa K-6th Program is designed to meet the needs of each individual child in a way that is faithful to Dr. Maria Montessori’s insights and is consistent with the expectations of the California State Standards. Students educated at our academy are always eager to take on new challenges. The classroom setting is ideal for creating self-starting, self-motivated students. The environment is one that promotes independence, mastery, purpose, responsibility, and respect. Students develop competence through self-will, self-direction, and self-discipline. This competence is not from an over confidence, but rather from an excitement to apply what is already learned to what isn’t yet learned. This competence becomes significant when the students are ready to graduate and go on to a more traditional school.
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Maryna H. Child Care

2414 Harbor Blvd Apt104 Costa Mesa, CA

< 1 mi

I have been a nanny since the age 18. I love to work with infants and young children. I was a preschool teacher for 5 years in Ukraine and have 8 years experience in the US. I have a beautiful 22 year old daughter. I have been working with 2 children ages 12 months and 3 years. I am patient, warm, energetic, responsible, reliable and a hard worker. In my last job I took care of a baby 4 years. I started with her when she was 3 months. My responsibility was feeding, changing diapers,playing taking her to school. Because parents don't have any family in the US I keep a child for 3-5 days and nights when they go to on vacation or in an emergency. So we have very strong relationship, trustful and loving.
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Playdate Daycare

970 Governor Street Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

Hi!! I am Jacqui Holland and this is my family! We have two boys and a girl, our dog is funny and thinks he is also a preteen young boy. I have always loved kids from a very young age, I couldn't wait to babysit when I turned 12 and even printed out fliers and posted them around my neighborhood! I volunteered at my summer camp every summer when I aged out of being a camper. I have nannied for handfuls of families and always had a dream of owning my own daycare one day. In 2016 (sweet '16 ) we bought our first home and from there my vision of Playdate Daycare started to come alive. Slowly one by one my daycare started to grow. In the summer of 2018 we moved my husbands childhood playhouse that his Dad built for the family from his parents home in Newport Beach to Playdate Daycare in Costa Mesa. We began restoration on it as it needed a lot of work but, we were up for the challenge. I am a sentimental person and he is a proud preserver of history. My husband is a general contractor in the area which he learned the skill of woodworking through his father, who built a huge 118 foot sailing ship in his Costa Mesa front yard in the 70's! In 2019 we welcomed our angel girl and she quickly became a daycare baby. In 2020 we partnered with Early Einstein's, an early education program that my sister in law created. She is a longtime teacher in Newport Mesa Unified School District. I never want to push learning on children as I believe that free play is learning at these young ages, but the sparkle in a child's eyes when they want to explore learning is so inspiring to me! We make it fun, and easy! Because I believe that is how learning should be! I am proud of the community we have built here in Costa Mesa at Playdate Daycare and love every single second of my job. I feel extremely lucky to be able to do this everyday. I hope I get to meet your family and be apart of your story as well!
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Catalyst Kids - Lindbergh

220 23RD ST COSTA MESA, CA

2 mi

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Catalyst Kids - Woodland Primary

2025 GARDEN LN COSTA MESA, CA

3 mi

The Christian Montessori Academy located at 3013 Deodar Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Steve and Kates Camp

2350 Canyon Dr. Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

Steve and Kate's Camp in Costa Mesa, California is a summer camp for children from pre-K to the 7th grade. The camp does not adhere to strict programs and allows the campers to choose their activities to become self-teaching individuals. The campers can choose from a diverse range of activities such as music, bread-making, fashion styling, dance, computer coding, and sports.

Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St. Costa Mesa, CA

< 1 mi

The Vineyard Christian School provides quality care and enriching experiences for children in a warm, Christ centered environment. We provide care for Infant/Toddler ages 6 weeks-24 months, as well as a full preschool program starting with our 2 year old potty training program and classes all the way through pre kindergarten.

Coastal CLC

2245 Orange Ave. Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

Coastal Children's Learning Center is a preschool in Costa Mesa, California. We provide child care for infants 8 weeks old to pre-k 5 year olds, and have day care hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate working parents. It is a learn through play, developmental center of 36 children and 8 staff members. The ratio for infant toddlers is 1:4, the ratio for the 2 - 5 year olds is 1:8. Please email or call the center for tuition pricing specific to your child's age and schedule needs. Please review the site for more thorough information about our center!

Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

< 1 mi

The Vineyard Christian School provides quality care and enriching experiences for children in a warm, Christ centered environment. We provide care for Infant/Toddler ages 6 weeks-24 months. As well as a full preschool program starting with our 2 year old potty training program and classes all the way through pre kindergarten.

The Ho Tai Way

1219 Parnell Pl Costa Mesa, CA

< 1 mi

The Ho Tai Way structure our classes to engage your mind and hold your attention. Each group meeting has a clearly-designed goal.

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KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL

2525 FAIRVIEW RD COSTA MESA, CA

1 mi

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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF IRVINE

2591 IRVINE AVE COSTA MESA, CA

2 mi

starting at
$1200/mo
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Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

6 mi

My name is Jenean. I am 50 yrs old. I've have been caring for children over 35 years. I have three of my own, along with two loving huskies. In my loving care is where a child's development takes center stage! I implement a robust preschool curriculum to foster essential skills, while providing a fun and safe haven for exploration and growth. Beyond our engaging indoor activities, we embrace the outdoors with daily park visits, educational trips to the community gardens, and memorable picnics. Watch your child flourish in my nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment. The curriculum we follow aims to provide a rich, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for your toddler/preschooler. -Ages 2yrs and up. -Included, kid friendly &amp; approved breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks

Care Member says "I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything you see in...

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Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

9 mi

Infant and Toddler Program Healthy snacks &amp; home cooked meals. Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts &amp; crafts. Circle time, story time, songs, music &amp; dance. Learning programs which provide education in early child development. Safe outside play area and potty training! I have 10 years of experience working with infant and toddler

Richa S says "I am thankful to have found Vivian for taking care of one year old. She was very patient and flexible to make sure that my boy gets adjusted to...

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory Irvine, CA

5.0(8)

6 mi

Our genuine concern and deep respect for the children in our care is the driving force behind our outstanding Montessori program where children are able to grow and thrive knowing that they are loved and cared for in a predictable, structured, and safe environment. We look forward to partnering with parents to provide care and education that supports the development of the &quot;Whole Child&quot; - emotional, social, cognitive, and physical.

Care Member says "Ms. Denise has been wonderful with our kid as he spent around 1 year here. The teachers here have really worked hard in preparing my kid for the...

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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

4.6(17)

9 mi

I have over 25 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the corporate world and said &quot;Hello&quot; to Family Child Care. I received my license in August, 2013. As of today, I am continuing to teach a combination of the corporate-level curriculum that I found to be most beneficial for comprehensive learning while still maintaining the guidelines set by the State of California. I have been teaching/caring for children in my home now for over 12 years! I love what I do! We have a lot of fun. Right now, I have a toddler and Preschool-aged enrolled. We have been learning the basics starting with the alphabet, numbers, colors, various themes, outside play, and our favorite of celebrating various Holidays/Seasons. As they get older, we will gradually progress to Phonics, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, with more advanced/challenging curriculum. Currently, I have been incorporating these topics by teaching through play, as well as doing a &quot;Circle Time&quot; - type daily lesson plans. Our meals/snacks are Family Style - where we all sit down together at the table to eat. I offer Breakfast, Lunch, and 2-3 snacks/day. I am fully licensed with State Clearance. I have my Associate's degree in Child Development and Educational Studies. My childcare is licensed for 6 weeks old to 10 years old. I am fully certified in Infant/Pediatric/Adult CPR/First Aid, Health &amp; Safety certified. I am affiliated with the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC); Children's Home Society of Orange County (CHS); the City of Irvine; and Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC). I can also take CalWorks on a case-by-case basis. I am fully vaccinated including booster vaccination. I also have back-up teachers on-call for when I am out ill, doctors' appointments, vacations, etc. My hours are 7:00A.M to 6:00P.M Monday to Friday

R. B says "Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet...

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Drop-In Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

ABC Day Care

My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day...

- Natalie H.

Ms. Katz Kidz

Ms. Kat is the best! We are so lucky to have found her. Her home is so clean and organized, it is set up perfectly for the kids, inside and...

- Kelly P.

Charmsical Child Care

I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything...

- Care member

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Costa Mesa, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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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