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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Fountain Valley, CA

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

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Itty Bitty B's Play School

560 Cardiff Irvine, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

As a mom of two, I understand what it feels like to leave your little one. You want to have the best care and not a worry in the world. At Itty Bitty B's Play School we offer a safe, clean learning environment. We have an intimate Play School, to ensure maximum attention to your child. We use mother goose time curriculum and offer healthy, organic breakfast, lunch and snacks. ***FULLY LICENSED FACILITY***

Margaret C. says "We recently interviewed and selected Itty Bitty B to care for our two children ages 4 months and 3 years. We are so impressed with Miss Brianne's...

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Precious Babies Daycare

2746 W Stonybrook Dr Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Katrina H. says "100% highly recommend. Everyone here is absolutely the best. They are so nice and friendly. My daughter loves being here and doesn't want to leave half...

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Bianca's Family Childcare

1841 E REDWOOD AVE Anaheim, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Our daycare provider and staff have the education, patience, and caring spirit necessary to work with children. CPR training certificate, fingerprint clearance, and holds a Site Supervisor Permit for In-Home Daycare LIC#304313228. Meals Provided at no additional charge: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack and Dinner. I prepare them for kindergarten. Ages: 11 months to 3yrs OPEN FOR REFERENCES UPON REQUEST. I KNOW TIMES ARE HARD FOR MANY PEOPLE SO I LOWERED MY RATE TO HELP PARENTS OUT. I also provide a form to report your child care expenses to your taxes GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE (I TEACH SPANISH). PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS LOOK NO FURTHER ASK FOR BiANCA: 714-262-5696, leave a message, include your #.

Karina M. says "Bianca watches all of my boys! My 3 year old has moved on to preschool but my almost 2 year old twins still see Bianca. She is so great with them. I...

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0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana (dup)

13881 PROSPECT AVE SANTA ANA, CA

8 mi

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WEBBY Dance Company

10722 Trask Ave Ste B Garden Grove, CA

6 mi

Imagination is the door to possibilities. It is where creativity, ingenuity and thinking outside the box begin for child development. We truly believe in nurturing a child's imagination and creativity... and we get to have fun while doing so! We offer creative dance, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, yoga and gymnastic classes on school campuses all of Orange County and Long Beach California.
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Brandi's Busy Bees

9090 Moody St Cypress, CA

9 mi

WELCOME TO OUR HIVE! At Brandi's Busy Bees, we recognize that each child is unique and will be treated with the individual care and respect they deserve. We take pride in offering families a safe, clean, and nurturing environment where children can develop essential skills and more, all while having a fun and enriching experience with their peers. _______________________________________ ACTIVITIES OFFERED: + Cognitive play with peers while engaging in blocks, legos, puzzles, and other building materials. + Pretend play with dolls, action figures, cars, our play kitchen, and dress-up play. +Sensory / Expressive play where we focus on senses such as smell, touch, and sight. Children participate in this play by finger painting, slime play, play dough, and much more. + Physical play involves the children and I heading outside to enjoy the patio, where we can either play on the play set or take a stroll around the complex. Children also have the option to ride cars or scooters during our walk for added fun and excitement. _______________________________________ MEALS Meals for the children in care are provided at NO COST to the families. The children are fed every two hours, beginning at 8:45 a.m. and continuing until 4:45 p.m. This includes three meals, two snacks, and their choice of water, milk, or sugar-free juice. ( If a child is ever picked up late or dropped off early and is hungry they will be given an extra meal or two.) PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY KNOWN ALLERGIES. _______________________________________ NECESSITIES + Change of clothes + Diapers and wipes + Closed-toe shoes and sweater ___________________________________________ REQUIREMENTS Child(ren) MUST have updated Immunization Records. (Please attach a copy of the records with enrollment packet, your child(ren) cannot start child care without it.)
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Denise T

234 South McCoy Rd Orange, CA

7 mi

I have been working in childcare since 2004. The last 7 years with babies. I'm ready to begin my own small daycare in my home, where I will be able to provide excellent care for the little ones. My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving space for these children to grow. I will be taking infants as early as 6 weeks old, I look forward to speaking with you.
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Tutor Time

1550 Bristol St N Newport Beach, CA

8 mi

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.
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Playful Learning Preschool

1127 W Maple Avenue Orange, CA

7 mi

Playful Learning Preschool is licensed by the State of California, CPR and First Aid Certified and has over 25 years of professional educational experience. We accept potty-trained 2-5 year old children. We are located in Huntington Beach, CA (Off Adams Ave, between Beach Blvd and Newland). Playful Learning Preschool is a home-based preschool where each child is treated as an individual, with their own talents, interests and needs. We foster children's confidence and help build strong academic and social skills. We engage with children so they find joy in learning. Students are actively involved in learning and discovery through reading, art, dramatic play cooking, gardening, experimentation and academic skill-building. Please visit www.playfullearningps.com or call (714) 600-6651 for more information. License #304312527
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Happy Stars Child Care

14881 Burnham Cir Irvine, CA

9 mi

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Sage Development

5 Sage Irvine, CA

9 mi

Small home daycare opened 7 am till 6pm. Located in the city of Irvine, food included in prices, sibling discount available.
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Play And Learn Preschool

10110 Holder Street Buena Park, CA

10 mi

Inviting children between the ages of 2-6 years old into a loving home environment where the goal is to learn through play and discovery. Hands on projects and curriculum prepare our students for kindergarten and beyond. We focus not only on the academic requirements needed to succeed in kindergarten, but the social and emotional aspects as well. Music, Art, Science and more! Organic snacks and lunch Low teacher / student ratio Outside play in large backyard Field trips to park, zoo, and other educational locations
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Kids Corner

38 Greenbough Irvine, CA

9 mi

An atmosphere of love and trust where children can grow to their fullest potential. Call to schedule an appointment
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Tiny Toes Daycare

2855 Pinecreek Dr. Costa Mesa, CA

3 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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Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod Irvine, CA

9 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 & approved breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks
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Downtown Orange Preschool

161 South Orange Street Orange, CA

8 mi

We are a nurturing faith based preschool that guides children to be confident and successful. We are a developmental learning based program providing the academic, social and conflict resolution skills to help children thrive throughout their education career.
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Child Care Etc

17731 Manchester Ave Irvine, CA

9 mi

Child Care Etc. is a small, Licensed California State Family childcare located in the heart of Irvine, CA. We have been offering families with infants through their toddler years, safe, loving. healthy care for their children since 1989. Our pre-preschool program is designed to nurture, as well as educationally and socially prepare your child for their preschool years. Child Care Etc. daily program is structured to encourage exploratory learning with age appropriate individual activities, group activities, supervised free time and supervised outdoor play. Each day includes: Music, dance, singing, arts and crafts, pretend and creative play, small and large motor skill development, language development(alphabet and story time), math( numbers and counting) and outdoor play in our secure play yard. Our staff is educated in Early Childhood Education and Pediatric Advanced Childcare Education. We are Infant/Child CPR& First Aid Certified, as well as Health& Safety Certified. Child Care Etc. is pleased to have a retired nurse as one of our caregivers. All our staff have had Live Scan State and Federal Background Check, Emergency Preparedness and Mandated Reporter training. Child Care Etc. has been providing parents a secure, warm, loving home away from home for over 30 years.
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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

9 mi

Smith's Home Preschool is run by myself, Kristel Smith. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development. In addition, I have over 18 units of early childhood education and have worked in several after school care programs. I have been working with children for over 10 years and love to play, teach, and have fun! We offer Half day, or full day classes! Our Half day runs from 8-12 and our All Day Students attend from 8-5. Earlier drop off times are available for an additional charge. Our schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. We also run fun events like Parent's Night out, Holiday Parties, and Movie Nights! Being home based provides your child with a comfortable environment and allows me the flexibility to work with you! We serve ages infant (by licensing standards this is any child under 2) to 6 years old! It's never to early to socialize and have fun with other children all while learning the necessary skills to begin kindergarten! We offer quality instruction that meets the developmental needs of your child no matter what level they are at! We believe learning should be fun and follow a Piaget philosophy while incorporating STEM activities. Come learn with us today!
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Little Angel Home Daycare

630 S Knott Ave Anaheim, CA

8 mi

With close to 20 years of experience, we provide a loving and nurturing environment for all children. We regularly serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with snack times in between. Our care experience ranges from infants all the way to grade school children. Alongside reasonable rates, we offer both full-time and part-time care, while also accepting most government programs. We are a licensed childcare provider, regularly certified for CPR and First Aid, and have obtained the Early Childhood Education Certification.
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Jaclyn's Licensed Day Care

8321 Calendula Dr Buena Park, CA

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
I believe that it is vital that infants should be provided a warm, happy environment with lots of love, holding, and talking to while their self-esteem and emotional development are in the forming stages. I've been in business for over 20 years

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Fountain Valley, CA

Drop-In Daycares in Fountain Valley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Itty Bitty B's Play School

We recently interviewed and selected Itty Bitty B to care for our two children ages 4 months and 3 years. We are so impressed with Miss...

- Margaret C.

Precious Babies Daycare

100% highly recommend. Everyone here is absolutely the best. They are so nice and friendly. My daughter loves being here and doesn't want...

- Katrina H.

Bianca's Family Childcare

Bianca watches all of my boys! My 3 year old has moved on to preschool but my almost 2 year old twins still see Bianca. She is so great...

- Karina M.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Fountain Valley, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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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