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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in El Cerrito, CA

Hg Learning Academy

5.0

I love this place! Amazing staff! Professional! Lots of different activities! My youngest son attended HG Acadamy for a summer session. Highly recommend.

- Mirna B

Melody's Pond Preschool And Childcare

5.0

Our son is currently attending Melody's Pond and is doing excellent! He never wants to leave and loves his teacher dearly. It is nice to have the peace of mind while at work that your child is in great care and building a solid foundation for his future. Thank you Mirna for all you do!

- Jamie J

Love Love Daycare

5.0

Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare.. But... Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my son. He absolutely loves it, and adores Valeria. He always goes to her when he sees her. Most of the time he will say bye and close the door...

- Maggie

Soana Lauti Daycare

5.0

Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old. She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...

- Jessica C

Naomi's Family Daycare

5.0

As a mother you strive for the betterment for your child. As a FTM i was nervous to place my daughter in daycare but choosing Naomis Daycare was the best decision we have made. I Enrolled my daughter when she was 6mo old and is now 1. They love and care for her as she is one of her own. They Are...

- Joseline F

Drop-in daycares in El Cerrito, CA

Vision Tech Camps

6328 Fairmount Ave Suite 230, El Cerrito, CA

Vision Tech Camps provides week long summer tech camps for kids & teens ages 7-17. We take great pride in creating hands-on and project-based computer camps that provide an outstanding summer educational opportunities for kids and teens to learn technology. Each week our summer camps focus on...

Hg Learning Academy

Hg Learning Academy

4465 Fran Way, El Sobrante, CA

Starting at $2175/mo

5.0

(1)

Welcome to HG Learning Academy. Our mission is simple, "Getting back to the basics of loving education." Everyday we want your child to feel excitement learning with wonderful teachers, socializing with new friends, and experiencing the joys of discovery. With recent events HG Learning Academy has...
5.0
"I love this place! Amazing staff! Professional! Lots of different activities! My youngest son attended HG Acadamy for a summer session. Highly recommend."

Mirna B


Melody's Pond Preschool And Childcare

Melody's Pond Preschool And Childcare

1850 Acapulco Dr, San Pablo, CA

Starting at $17/hr

5.0

(1)

Melody's Pond Preschool is now accepting new students Ages: Infant-Kinder Part-Time-Full-Time Bilingual Preschool. Open all year round Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm Located in San Pablo, off Richmond Parkway. https://www.melodys-pond.com/ Mission Statement: Melody's Pond Preschool is an...
5.0
"Our son is currently attending Melody's Pond and is doing excellent! He never wants to leave and loves his teacher dearly. It is nice to have the peace of mind while at work that your child is in great care and building a solid foundation for his future. Thank you...

Jamie J


Love Love Daycare

Love Love Daycare

5408 Ace Ct, San Pablo, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(1)

Hello Everybody...moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas.... Love Love Childcare has openings available. We are accepting applications preschool children, ages 2-5 years old. Our preschool has a safe, loving, and caring environment for your little ones. We provide a warm, cozy, comfortable feeling with our...
5.0
"Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare.. But... Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my son. He absolutely loves it, and adores Valeria. He always goes to her when he sees her. Most of the time he...

Maggie


Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(3)

I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...

Erin C


Naomi's Family Daycare

Naomi's Family Daycare

1927 Pullman St, San Pablo, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(2)

At Naomi's Family Daycare, We are committed to creating a safe, warm, loving environment where we will encourage your child to explore their thoughts and creativity through play. We strive to fill your child's day with age-appropriate activities that target their cognitive, emotional, social and...
5.0
"The best decision our family has ever made! Being a new mom during the start of a pandemic was incredibly stressful. However, this daycare went beyond my expectations to ensure that all children stayed safe. The constant communication was very comforting. I loved...

Maricela T


Grandma's House Family Daycare

Grandma's House Family Daycare

275 DUPERU DRIVE, Crockett, CA

Costimate: $258/wk

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Grandma's House Family Childcare, we have a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) providing a place where all children can play, learn and grow in a nurturing environment. Our Mission Statement believes in educating children within safe and emotionally healthy surroundings to develop a strong,...
5.0
"Our daughter has been attending daycare with Valerie for about 6 months now, and she has learned so much during her time there. There are always new activities and fun learning exercises. Valerie also personalized care for our daughter based on her specific needs...

Brooke S


My Love Bug Family Childcare

My Love Bug Family Childcare

2820 Doidge Ave, Pinole, CA

Costimate: $290/wk

5.0

(2)

My Love Bug Family Childcare, was created with the idea of helping home stay moms. As a mother I understand that running errands can be difficult when we have kids. I was reflected in that situation as a mother, and not having family around made it a little bit more difficult, so that's when I...
5.0
"This day care is my go to spot! I have 3 kids (1,3 and 5 year old) and when mommy needs a break to go get things done, or for school trips Gaby is the person I trust with my kids. My kids love it there too, always asking when they will go back to Gaby's. Makes me...

Maricela


Kelley Wehman

Kelley Wehman

823 21st St, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $307/wk


Wright Family Child Care

210 Kingston Court, Martinez, CA

Starting at $6/hr

We provide care for all age children. Before & After school as well as throughout the day. I teach preschool and pre K, 3 days a week. The preschoolers take occasional filled trips. We help with homework and reading daily. We have extended care hours. And a summer program, we take at least 3 to...

Lara's Day Care

Lara's Day Care

738 Monarch Court, San Pablo, CA

Costimate: $295/wk

- Sensitive and Nurturing Child Care offered for kids from 3 months to 6 years, in a safe, engaging and loving environment. - Days filled with different activities like reading, coloring, arts and crafts, music, circle time, ABC's learning, outside play, physical activities and so much more! -...

Evolve with Mary

Evolve with Mary

275 41st, Oakland, CA

Evolve with Mary provides science-based art instruction. All classes, camps and events are taught by Mary Lawrence, a local artist and teacher at Sankofa Untied Elementary School in Oakland Ca.

The Little Red Tricycle Childcare

The Little Red Tricycle Childcare

1491 Wallace Ct., Pinole, CA

Costimate: $290/wk

The Little Red Tricycle Childcare/Preschool has programs for families with children ages 3 months- 6 years old. We are Open M-F 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Extended Care available.We provide healthy snacks with Vegan/ vegetarian Options. The Little Red Tricycle provides a child learning environment that...

CodeFu

1557 Jackson St 112, Oakland, CA

The Art of CodeFu teaches the fundamentals of coding while focusing on Social & Emotional elements of Child & Adolescent Development - incorporating important themes relevant to kids lives that range from bullying to self- esteem.

Little Dreamchasers Academy

Little Dreamchasers Academy

2511 Highgate Dr, Richmond, CA

Starting at $348/wk

Little DreamChasers Academy is family daycare/ preschool that provides a fun, safe, play-based environment with structure. Kindergarten readiness, a stimulating learning environment with a focus in hands on learning experiences for children ages 6 months to 5 years old has been the ongoing goal....

Maria's Daycare

5819 Robinhood Dr, El Sobrante, CA

Starting at $315/wk

We have been in business for over 20 years. Hours are from 6 AM- 5:30PM.

Nurny

Nurny

Oakland CA, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $284/wk

Welcome to Nurny Child Care! We are thrilled to be here for you and your family, ready to offer exceptional care that fits the unique needs of your child. Our team is made up of highly skilled and specialized nannies and sitters who have lots of experience working with neurodiverse families in the...

Elena's Daycare

Elena's Daycare

905 Chanslor Avenue, Richmond, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

Elena's Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the Richmond area. Currently I have space for kids from five months old to five years old. My hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00pm. I provide daily activities that teaches color, shapes, letter...

De Colores Daycare

De Colores Daycare

1032 2nd St, Lafayette, CA

Starting at $70/day


Happy Family Daycare

2000 Wilcox Ave, San Pablo, CA

Starting at $40/day

I am licensed care giver as well as CPR and First Aid certified. I care for infants 1 year and older, toddlers, and school-age children in a developmentally appropriate environment which helps them develop social, emotional, and physical skills. I received a diploma in Early Childhood Education for...

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