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

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Drop-In Daycares in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Little Starz Child Care

Liz and her team are wonderful. Everyone who works with the children at Little Starz are nurturing, attentive, and treat all of the children...

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Starting Small Family Daycare

Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a...

- Nicole C.

Ms. Ann's Day Care

We love Ms. Ann and her home! We highly recommend her daycare! I say this because she spoils our kids in the best possible ways- my almost...

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Drop-In Daycares Near La Mesa, CA

Little Starz Child Care

8544 Paradise Valley Road Spring Valley, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

Hello! My name is Mrs Liz owner & Lead Bilingual early childhood certified teacher. Our facility has been happily serving our community for 25 years. We have a group of 14 preschoolers and/or infants as well. Our students love our Bilingual classroom setting and our huge playground area. We serve delicious meals every two...

Care Member says "Liz and her team are wonderful. Everyone who works with the children at Little Starz are nurturing, attentive, and treat all of the children with a lot...

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Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Hello and thank you for looking. My name is Tammy. With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe that learning is not taught,...

Nicole C. says "Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a few minutes...

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Ms. Ann's Day Care

10370 El Honcho Place San Diego, CA

4.7(20)

State license verified

State licensed childcare #376623370. My home is a safe place where children ages 1 year-5 years are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, daily outings to the park, arts and crafts, story-time, and field trips. I am also a Nationally Accredited...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Ann and her home! We highly recommend her daycare! I say this because she spoils our kids in the best possible ways- my almost 2 year old...

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Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

Hello! I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Tierrasanta Elementary School...

Kelly K. says "If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so...

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Trisha Smestad Family Child Care

10543 Pointe Mountain Top Circle Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)

Hello, and thank you for considering my home for your child care needs. July 2017, I will be open for business and will have availability for 3 children, ages 6 weeks to 4 years. I am currently licensed through the state, infant/child CPR, and First Aid certified. I am also in the process of becoming a CDH provider, which will...

Cherelle F. says "Trisha has cared for my two children on numerous occasions, and has always provided me with peace of mind that my children are in good hands. Trisha is...

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Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St. San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park, daily arts and crafts, and...

Kelcey E says "We love Ms. Ana (or Mama as the boys call her)! Our son has been in her care since he was 4 months old and is only leaving now at 2 1/2 because we are...

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Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

1003 Bush Street B San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

Hello, my name is Diana Bosforo and I have been an excellent daycare provider for the past 30 years. I have owned my state license for many years, I am CPR certified, and I am also a member of the YMCA child facility. I love kids and treat all the babies I take care of as if they were my own grand kids.

Julia V. says "Diana is as close as you can get to dropping off your child at grandma's house--she truly cares about the kids, and has a genuine bond. We started taking...

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Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up. What sets us about from the rest? Spacious outdoor learning environment Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.) Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening Lessons All Staff has Child...

Kara B. says "Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including...

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Olga Ramirez Family Child Care

1734 Long Ridge St. Chula Vista, CA

4.9(37)

State license verified

I have 24 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator. In Olga's Family Child Care, we offer a fun and educational structured program for infants, toddlers and preschool children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Our home is a smoke free environment. We have a big backyard where we spend at least one hour daily. On...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Olga’s daycare! Our 22 month old daughter has been with her for a few months now, and we are so grateful to have found this type of...

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Happy Snowman Daycare

1364 So. 50th St. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

Fully fenced property 360 Online CCTV Close access to Hwy 805 ENROLLING NOW Please call for an appointment Hello, My name is Amelia, and I would like to invite you to be part of our family. We have recently open a new Daycare facility in hour home. I have two children I take care of; one goes to school all day and the other one...

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Village Kids Family Child Care

2156 Oriole Street San Diego, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Village Kids Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 1997. We are a full-service child care facility with children ages 2 months to 10 years old.

Jessica F. says "Village kids are absolutely amazing. They have been a huge part of my 2 daughters lives and of my life. They have helped raise my girls from just a few...

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Tiny Blessings Child Care

6707 Parkside Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

Welcome to Tiny Blessings Child Care! My goal is to provide parents with quality and trustworthy care. When children are in my care, I treat them as if they're a part of my family. I do my best to help children have fun and feel comfortable, safe and cared for while providing for their physical, emotional, and social...

Nancy C. says "I Love this Day Care they are so friendly my 2 year old daughter has learned so much and has a lot of fun, I am so glad I can go to work and know that she...

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Ana's Home Day Care

48 Pepper Tree Chula Vista, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Hi, my name is Ana and I have an in-home-childcare for 20 years. I have a bilingual program and I enjoy teaching my kids Spanish and teaching them all they need to know for Kindergarten. I do this from my heart and because I love children. I work everyday and do my best to have a caring, loving, and safe in-home child care. My...

Jennette M. says "I highly recommend Anas Daycare. She is currently taking care of my 4 month baby. She started watching him when he was 2 months and always sent me pics...

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Sanfilippo Childcare

631 W Redwood St San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hi, I'm Angela, I'm 56 years old and have been an active child daycare provider for over 30 years. I'm located in the Mission Hills area and have a warm and loving home that has a large outdoor area for child play. I'm currently licensed for eight, but limiting capacity to 4. I specialize in infant to 2 years of age. I look...

Jessica H says "Angela is great! Both of our daughters spent 2 years there, and to this day they still talk about their time with Angela. We found Angela after calling...

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Little Steppers Daycare

1604 Presioca Street 30 Spring Valley, CA

4.7(3)

Taking infants 6 weeks to 5 years old. Open from 6 a.m- 6 p.m, Monday-Friday. Offer healthy snacks and meals. Safe, loving and friendly environment. Gated community. small backyard. smoke free.

Isaac H. says "If you're looking for a good daycare I would definitely recommend little steppers daycare my daughter could hardly talk...with the excellent help of...

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Judy's Family Childcare

4014 34th Street San Diego, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, at Judy's Family Child Care, you and your child aren't clients - you are family. We provide nutritious meals, field trips, and a creative curriculum that includes art, science, music, and many hands on activities to make learning fun! We focus on developing...

Nurith A. says "Ms. Judy is a true treasure. She combines many years of experience with genuine love and care for the children under her care. Her daycare focuses on...

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Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C San Diego, CA

5.0(15)

State license verified

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing, energetic, and hands on...

Care Member says "If you are lucky enough to get an open spot with Fran, you would be silly to pass it up. I'm so grateful the stars aligned and we were able to get our...

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Angelito's Child Care

Spring Valley Spring Valley, CA

5.0(4)

Our vision is to see children succeed in their everyday goals. We motivate children to try their best, to be confidence with their decisions, inspired them to fearlessly pursue their dream and compassionately change the world. Angelito's Child Care, is a quality daycare center, licensed to care up to twelve children, including...

Monica M says "I just recently returned back to work after being a Stay At Home Mom with my toddler for almost two years. I needed to find someone reliable and...

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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive Santee, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Hi Parents, Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time. I have been a licensed provider since 2006 and been in the field...

Karen P. says "My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi when we pick up...

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My's Early Head Start + Daycare

2413 Manzana Way San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

Early Headstart Provider Accredited NAFCC Provider. NACCRRA, Childcare Aware of America, and YMCA Certified. USDA Approved Program. Language Spoken: English, Japanese, Tagalog. Specializing in Military Lifestyle. Duty days, weekends, holidays, and after hour care are upon availability, 2 weeks notice is...

Gabrielle B. says "We were so happy to have found My's Daycare when we were looking for childcare for our then 1 year old back in 2012. When we welcomed our second baby...

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

What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?

Drop-in daycare near you in La 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.

What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in La Mesa, CA accept?

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 La Mesa, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?

While drop-in daycares in La 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.

What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in La 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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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in La Mesa, CA

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

Little Starz Child Care

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Drop-In Daycares Near La Mesa, CA

Little Starz Child Care

Starting Small Family Daycare

Ms. Ann's Day Care

Leida's Family Child Care

Trisha Smestad Family Child Care

Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

Bosforo Diana Family Child Care

Healthy Toddlers Care

Olga Ramirez Family Child Care

Happy Snowman Daycare

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Tiny Blessings Child Care

Ana's Home Day Care

Sanfilippo Childcare

Little Steppers Daycare

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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

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

What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?

What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in La Mesa, CA accept?

Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?

What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in La Mesa, CA?

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