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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Gardena, CA

Subasinghe Family Day Care

5.0

Great safe place that provides a lot of love for your children. My kid was fortunate to be one of her 1st few she took care of 10 years ago. We still go there. Kids still love her.

- Niroshika G.

Exploratory Learning Academy

5.0

Exploratory learning Academy is the perfect daycare that provides a loving and fun learning experience that both my kids have enjoyed

- Ms. D

Ibrahim Family Child Care

5.0

100% recommend. My five month old has been going for the past month and she seems to really enjoy it. Whenever I pick her up, she is always smiling. I get a full review of what happened that day. They are incredibly sweet and loving, and have nicknamed her Cookie. She gets exposure to multiple...

- Morgan J.

Mighty Kids Christian Academy

5.0

Thank you!!! I had last minute needs met for my one year old twin boys :) Very clean, they were well cared for, and I am sooo very thankful.

- Michelle B.

Salzar Family Child Care

5.0

We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!

- Mayra S.

Drop-in daycares in Gardena, CA

Subasinghe Family Day Care

Subasinghe Family Day Care

4740 Obispo Ave, Lakewood, CA

5.0

(1)

Our focus on childcare is providing warm, loving, and progressive childcare for your most precious gift: children. Play and Learn Play and Learn We believe that positive early childhood development will play a significant role in child's life.
5.0
"Great safe place that provides a lot of love for your children. My kid was fortunate to be one of her 1st few she took care of 10 years ago. We still go there. Kids still love her."

Niroshika G.


Exploratory Learning Academy

Exploratory Learning Academy

2040 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA

5.0

(18)

Exploratory Learning Academy is now enrolling. We are a licensed 24-HR daycare that provides a private preschool setting along with weekly homework. Small group setting allows staff to cater to your children's individual needs. Our unique scheduling allows for us to meet the parents needs as well....
5.0
"Exploratory learning Academy is the perfect daycare that provides a loving and fun learning experience that both my kids have enjoyed"

Ms. D


Ibrahim Family Child Care

Ibrahim Family Child Care

4818 W 117th St., Hawthorne, CA

5.0

(1)

The mission of Ibrahim Family Child Care is to serve the children and families of our community by offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children between the ages of 12 weeks to 12 years old. At our Child Care we give children a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment to...
5.0
"100% recommend. My five month old has been going for the past month and she seems to really enjoy it. Whenever I pick her up, she is always smiling. I get a full review of what happened that day. They are incredibly sweet and loving, and have nicknamed her Cookie....

Morgan J.


Mighty Kids Christian Academy

Mighty Kids Christian Academy

3303 Silva St, Lakewood, CA

5.0

(2)

Mighty Kids Christian Academy is a Christian home daycare, and we welcome children from 0-12 years of age. We pride ourselves with the quality of care we provide. Our days are filled with worship, fun, play and learning. The children's safety and well-being are our number one priorities. As parents...
5.0
"I've known Leyla the lady that runs mighty kids for years. She is absolutely amazing with others children and an excellent mother. She was the only person I allowed to watch my infant when he was little. She treated him with the utmost love and care as if he was...

Andrea E.


Salzar Family Child Care

Salzar Family Child Care

8430 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.
5.0
"We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!"

Mayra S.


Marla D. Family Daycare

Marla D. Family Daycare

25511 President Avenue, Harbor City, CA

5.0

(4)

Licensed childcare in my home for infants to school-age kids. I offer pick-up from the local Elementary school in Torrance. I offer a very lightly structured program with plenty of free play both inside and outside. Full and part-time care provided included meals. I include an educational...
5.0
"The first time I left my newborn with anyone besides my husband was when I went to do a "tryout" with Marla. That was in 2002, and where our son spent the first two years of his life while we worked during the day. He was always happy to go to the loving home...

Shari L


Maris Sea Side Family Child Care

Maris Sea Side Family Child Care

1227 E 76th St, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a teacher who decided to open her own business. I have 11 years of experience working with children. I have my teacher permit and my home is licensed to take care of children. I love working with children! Children need a loving place where they can be themselves! My child care is that place!...
5.0
"Home is very comfy and enough space for child to play. There's areas child can use to play and enhance there development."

Bettie C.


Reaching For The Sky Daycare

Reaching For The Sky Daycare

19313 Tajauta Ave., Carson, CA

5.0

(13)

Reaching For The Sky is committed to providing a high quality early education program for young children; ages Infants through 6 years old. Our program provides learning opportunities for children to develop social, emotional and cognitive thinking skills. Our staff is committed to forming strong...
5.0
"Stop looking for a daycare and send your kids here. Ms. Felicia is amazing and kids take to her naturally. She is a great communicater and keeps her daycare CLEAN. My daughter start going to RFTS daycare when she turned 1. Ms. Felicia potty trained her, taught her...

Marshae L.


Joyful Sprouts

Joyful Sprouts

21024 Donora Avenue Unit A, Torrance, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a reliable, fun, loving, energetic, creative and organized individual who loves kids! I have been working in childcare for over 15 years and I am excited to start a new chapter in my life by opening an in home daycare. I enjoy creating and providing a fun, safe and loving environment for...
5.0
"Melanie is very loving and has taken excellent care of my children. She is very reliable and trustworthy. I appreciate all she has done for my family."

Valerie T.


Kids Of The Next Generation

Kids Of The Next Generation

248th St, Harbor City, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello families! I am a teacher and a mom. Learn and Shine with an educationalist. Kids of the Next Generation daycare has open spots. Ages- 6 months to 13 yrs old Preschool activities , after school care and homework help. We do pick up kids from the schools. Please message me for more...
5.0
"Miss Mayura is a professional teacher, she took care of my son from 6 months old, now he is 3 yrs old. She is cooperative, kind and love kids. "

Care member


Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home

Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home

1238 E. 33rd St., Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care is a 24-hours 7-days a week childcare home in the heart of Los Angeles, California. We provide high quality childcare service for up to 14 children ages 6 weeks up to 10 years old. Our child care is family owned and managed (no outside workers). We provide...
5.0
"Precious Little heartbeats is an amazing environment were children can engage with developmentally appropriate activities and material. Verlinda and Micaela are dedicated to providing children with love, nurturing, and many fun hands on learning activities."

Anthony P.


Young Scholars University (Child Care)

Young Scholars University (Child Care)

2254 W. 29th Street, Los Angeles, CA

4.4

(7)

At Young Scholar's University: The curriculum focuses on six areas of development: Cognitive, Communication, Emotional, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Social Skills. Cognitive Skills: Infants are building their memories, learning to develop words and learning to recognize familiar sounds. They're...
5.0
"I am the mother of a 3 your autistic child who is nonverbal, so when I went back to work I was extremely nervous where I would put my child. I came across Young Scholars University and was amazed. When my son started he was not speaking, but now he is say several...

Porsha R.


Children First Happy Heart's Family Child Care

Children First Happy Heart's Family Child Care

14023 S Nestor Ave, Compton, CA

5.0

(3)

Affordable, high-quality early care and education is a necessity for working families. We understand that it can be a struggle to balance work, budgets, and family. This is where Children First Happy Heart's Care can help. We are family-owned and devoted to providing your family with a clean, safe,...
5.0
"Children first happy heart's family childcare is the best. My daughter's have been in Ms. Jasmine's care for many year's and they love her! especially her home cooked meals. She has taught them Spanish. And they cant wait to go to her in the morning, and evening...

Albert C


Silva Family Child Care

Silva Family Child Care

13540 Cowley Ave., Bellflower, CA

3.7

(3)

Silva Family Child Care would love to welcome you and your child. We are a state approved licensed facility since 2014. Marina Silva is the director and certified teacher with over 15 year of child care experience. Our doors are open to Infants, Toddlers, and school age children of all...
5.0
"My toddler daughter loved her time at Silva Family Child Care (we no longer live in the area but will return on future visits!). She was so well cared for and guided by the teachers. I saw how much she learned from them and from playing with the other children....

Kelly A.


Music Garden Child Care

Music Garden Child Care

946 Alpha St., Inglewood, CA

5.0

(1)

The Musical Garden Child Care program is an early learning, developmentally appropriate program giving the children opportunity to investigate, explore, and play with small group. Activities include but are not limited to instrumental music instruction, gardening, art, and creative play. The...
5.0
"My son has attended Music garden child care since he was 3 months old. I'm so blessed to have found a child care center that I trust taking care of my son at such a young age. The facility is clean and my son comes home with a smile on his face everyday. There's no...

Leila M.


Rb Kids Llc

Rb Kids Llc

1923 Pullman Lane, Redondo Beach, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a small infant daycare that provides cozy, personal service to you and your child. We specialize in first time mommies who need to go back to work and are looking two pairs of loving arms. I am fully licensed and keep my maximum amount of babies at 4. I offer teachers special rates and deals. I...
5.0
"Great home daycare! My daughter is thriving and happy here. :)"

Karin N.


Guiding Hands Learning Center

Guiding Hands Learning Center

2004B E. Park Place, El Segundo, CA

5.0

(1)

"Out of School Time" (OST) Guiding Hands Learning Center, located in El Segundo Plaza, offers a variety of programs for children of all ages. We offer before and after school programs, individualized tutoring and lesson planning, and educational workshops for children ages 4 and up. We offer a...
5.0
"Great environment for kids who are looking to learn!!"

Katie W.


Motherly Kare

Motherly Kare

1007 E 17th St, Long Beach, CA

4.0

(1)

Hello I'm looking to fill spots in my home daycare . I have worked in the daycare business for about 8 years and now want to become my own boss. I'm in school to get my cda and have years of teaching experience without credits. I have ran a daycare of 15 kids also a foster home and clear by the...
4.0
"She has been an blessing to my family. Best provider we ever had teach the kids like her own"

Tashawna S.


Brain Paper Scissors

Brain Paper Scissors

12057 Aneta Street, Culver City, CA

5.0

(1)

We are a Spanish full immersion home daycare, based in Playa Vista, that helps children to become more creative individuals
5.0
"The owner is my friend and our kids are best friends and they're growing up together. My personal believe is that bilingualism is really a gift for any brain, so that alone is amazing for children, and the facilities are fantastic with lots to explore. The owner is...

Beatriz L.


Daila's Land Child Care

Daila's Land Child Care

1947 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello my name is Candida. I'm 26 years old. I currently have an A.A in Child Development. I have currently relocated to a bigger Family Child Care in a calm area. I'm a big believer that children learn through play. As I also believe they play in the Montessori Methods of learning. When children...
5.0
"After visiting several highly rated family child care centers in the area, both my husband and I felt immediately at ease with Ms. Candice, who runs and operates Daila's Land Family Child Care. Ms. Candice's home is beautiful, clean, and safely organized for young...

Valerie P.


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