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Drop-In Daycares in Daly City, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

Candace and Brandon have been such a blessing for our family! They are kind and brilliant, and my kiddo has learned so much spending time...

- James C.

SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

They are very flexible and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter...

- Jean Y.

Kemel's Little Stars

Kemel's Little Star's is without question the best daycare in San Francisco. My daughter has been going there for more than 3 years. The...

- Vladimir

Drop-In Daycares Near Daly City, CA

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LITTLE ADVENTURE CHILDREN CENTER

92 HILL ST DALY CITY, CA

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Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

1659 29th Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)
Honey Bee Montessori is a licensed home based Montessori childcare in the Sunset. We operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care in the morning starting at 8 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. We provide a Montessori environment, in addition to bilingual lessons (Spanish and/or Cantonese), kids yoga, and an outdoor classroom that...

James C. says "Candace and Brandon have been such a blessing for our family! They are kind and brilliant, and my kiddo has learned so much spending time with them at...

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SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

650 ANDOVER ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(3)

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Preschool and Daycare center located in Bernal Heights San Francisco. Our preschool has an outdoor space and lots of available parks around. Our classroom has lots of natural light and a safe space for our kids to play. Our goal is for our children to feel safe, develop a love for learning, and to learn thru play with...

Jean Y. says "They are very flexible and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she...

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Kemel's Little Stars

771 26 Avenue San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)
We are provide high quality child care and music and dance classes. Our teachers and assistants are very well educated and have many years' experience to work with children. All facility is clean and safe. Backyard looking fancy and quiet. The location of our facility is close to Golden Gate park and new playground close to 26...

Vladimir says "Kemel's Little Star's is without question the best daycare in San Francisco. My daughter has been going there for more than 3 years. The center is clean...

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Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

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We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 12 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and peaceful human beings in the world. We believe that our responsibility is to cultivate an enriched community where the...

Keith T. says "Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his...

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La French Teach

Mississippi Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
La French Teach provides a safe and personalized learning environment in small groups. It encourages social interaction to promote independence, social skills, and foster self-confidence. Your little one will learn through diverse engaging activities such as art, yoga, music, cooking and more. The French Teach operates like in...

Brigitte C says "My child has greatly benefitted from Anne-Laure and La French Teach. It's a place she loves to go and has learned many skills in the year she has...

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Angelitos Family Child Care

2501 Tipperary Ave South San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Looking for a wonderful, safe clean family daycare? I am here to serve you. We are located in South San Francisco. Serving infants and toddlers - full-time and part-time Open Monday-Friday. We include nap time and comfort. Learning time will be accommodated for each child. Snacks included. Will play and learn, toys,...

Julieth F. says "I would give Angelitos Family Day Care 1,000 stars if I could (and even then, that wouldn't be enough)! I can't say enough good things about Julie and...

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My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)

Andy P says "We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement...

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Winnie's Family Childcare

1 Appian Way South San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

* California State licensed.First Aid/CPR certified, fingerprint proved * Child care health and safety program certificate * Conveniently location close to Hwy 280/380. * Located in south San Francisco between Gellert Blvd/ Westbound Blvd * We provide a safe clean and healthy environment for children to play * We...

Care Member says "Winnie has cared for both my sons now (one as a baby and another as a toddler) and she is truly one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. She ensures...

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Little Ark Daycare

Parkview CT. Pacifica, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Welcome to LITTLE ARK DAYCARE! Our family home daycare provides a safe, active, nurturing and playful learning environment, which allows each child to develop at his/her own pace. We encourage children to explore, discover, and create. Our program is based on playful activities that incorporates arts, craft, dance, music...

Care Member says "We are so happy to have found Little Ark Daycare! Mary at Little Ark Daycare is an exceptional person and provides the very best care for our daughter,...

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We offer Mandarin Immersion to children, ages 3 months to 5 years old. We accept Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) vouchers.

Care Member says "I feel really fortunate to have found this gem of a school for my now 2.5 yr old son.  They take daily walking trips to libraries or parks for music and...

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Little Dinos Family Childcare

600 Niagara Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My name is Nguyet Torres. I am an Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education. We are a small family owned and operated daycare. A flexible schedule and convenience location. A clean and safe environment. We provide balanced, healthy meals. Opening from birth to 4 years old. Nurturing Experienced Caregiver Lots of...

Suki C says "We would highly recommend Little Dinos! Our almost 2yo daughter has been enrolled for about six months. At first we were a bit apprehensive about daycare...

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Reina's Home Daycare

501 ELM CT. South San Francisco, CA

4.4(7)

State license verified

About my Home Daycare My name is Reina and I got daycare license for caring children in my home and I only speak Spanish but I will get help with the interviews My vision is to provide quality time in a clean, safe and reliable environment for families who need care outside the home. I am a mother of 2 girls 12 and 8 year...

Jacqueline O says "Reina is super attentive, kind, and professional. I was very skeptical at first, but im so glad I found her. I couldn't be any more happier and...

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Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 1.5 - 5.5 years old. We have a location for children under 3.5 years old, and a separate location for children over 3.5 years. Our hours and rates are as follows: 3.5 and older Full time (Mon - Fri) 8:30am to 5:30pm $675 a week 3.5 and under Full time (Mon -...

Kristin K. says "My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina....

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Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and art & crafts projects. We...

Benjamin M. says "This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton....

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A La Vanille French Preschool

Winston Manor South San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
ALV is a nurturing French immersion preschool program run on a Large Family Daycare license. Children of all back grounds and languages are welcome. We do not "teach" French, rather children acquire it naturally through projects, music and daily preschool life. We enjoy a fully enclosed large backyard where children...

Isabelle says "Both our daughters have attended A la Vanille (ALV). Our oldest is now in a French immersion Elementary school, and this is our youngest last year with ALV...

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Magicland Family Daycare

37 Crestmont Drive San Francisco, CA

Early childhood is a time of remarkable brain development. The education that children receive during these years creates the foundation for their future growth, development and learning potential. At the MagicLand Family Daycare, we are dedicated to cultivating creative, compassionate and innovative young minds through our...
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The Learning Tree Daycare

318 Magnolia Ave. South San Francisco, CA

We are an intimate close knit family daycare locate in the heart of South San Francisco. We offer curriculum and preparation for pre-school and kindergarten. Part of their curriculum will include Spanish Immersion Circle time, which will include topics and activities that will teach them skills that they are already developing...
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Little Dreamers Daycare

29 Pinto Ave San Francisco, CA

State license verified

Little Dreamers Daycare now is opening for enrollment from age 12 months to 5 years. We are a bilingual program which focus on Mandarin and English learning. We have enriched experiences working with young children. Since we are a new daycare, we have a good promotion to you! If you are interested in more details, please...
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Bright Star Family Child Care

71 Canyon Dr San Francisco, CA

State license verified

Bright Star Family Childcare is a fully licensed, CPR, Health and Safety EMSA certified daycare located in the Southern Hills neighborhood. We offer activities focus on developing children's physical, social/emotional and intellectual wellbeing. Low ratio small group setting, able to meet every child's individual needs and...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Daly City, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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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