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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Lakeside, CA

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

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Great oak preschool

East Lakeview Dr Lakeside, CA

< 1 mi

In home preschool offering a safe environment for children ages 2 to 5. This Montessori inspired preschool has a child led classroom with a primary focus on independence, social and emotional development, problem solving and kindergarten readiness. With only 6 to a class, Ms. Lisa is able to provide special and individualized attention to each child. In class you can find the children exploring building materials, creating art or engaging in group activities. Great oak strives to be a place where parents can trust their child is in safe hands and a place where the student love to be! Please do not hesitate to reach out and set up a tour!
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We at Montessori East County Preschool & Infant Care take pride in providing the HIGHEST quality of child care to each and every one of our beautiful children! We believe in the Montessori philosophy; the philosophy of educating, encouraging and nourishing children at a young age, in-turn, starting them off on the right foot for the rest of their lives.

Ellie's Family Daycare

9251 Jovic Road Lakeside, CA

< 1 mi

Hi, I am a mother of four and grandmother of one, so far. I have a small family daycare in my Lakeside home. I love to care for newborns and children up to 5 years old. My program is full time Mon - Fri 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. I am certified by the Navy's Program and dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing home environment. I provide structured activities to challenge children individually, encourage creative & artistic expression, interesting & challenging curriculum, exercises to promote social skills and many other learning & physical activities to engage children. Everything needed to prepare children for kindergarten. Military subsidy accepted.

All About Kids Preschool

12464 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA

< 1 mi

Our program offers full time, part time and drop in care. All About Kids staff is caring and dedicated, with years of service to the community! Center staff CPR and First Aid Certified, with comprehensive background completed prior to employment. We offer a comprehensive infant &amp; toddler program which addresses all area of development for children newborn - 2 years old. Our preschool program will ensure your child is ready for kindergarten and following school years. Our center also offers before and after school care with transportation offered for children who attend surrounding Lakeside schools. Since we are a community based facility, we know paying for childcare can take a chunk out of your budget, and quality care can be difficult to afford. We offer a sliding fee scale program for families who apply and qualify. Our Civil, Community and Military service members enjoy a 25% discount on tuition, every week. A few amenities our program offers, the center has three large separate play yards for each age group to enjoy outside time. Free Potty Training Assistance, Nutrition Program- all Children's meals and snacks provided free! Now offering dinner!!! Alternative payment programs welcome, state licensed and Inspected. A little more about our program: Our Licensed Childcare Center has been a fixture in the heart of Lakeside for years. This community-based program offers quality of the care to each child enrolled. We are offering special rates to celebrate this historic facility and its service to the community!!

Parsons Play Place Family Daycare

13490 Highway 8 Business 135 Lakeside, CA

< 1 mi

Thank you for your interest in Parsons Play Place Family Daycare! We are a home daycare conveniently located in Lakeside off of Interstate 8 dedicated to fostering an environment filled with smiles and laughter, developmental learning and exploration. Your child(ren) will participate in activities such as: Circle Time Arts & Crafts Singing, Dancing & Instruments Dress Up Show & Tell Free Play Outdoor Play Weekly Themes Holiday Celebrations Birthday Celebrations As a parent you will enjoy: An open-door policy Monthly date nights (email me to find out more!) Daily verbal reports and weekly written reports An updated calendar with news and events Peace of mind A compassionate daycare provider dedicated to you and your child(ren) Participant of the Child Nutrition Program of Southern California
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Mary's Daycare

12644 Footman Lane Poway, CA

9 mi

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A nurturing and safe learning environment with many developmental toys and play areas to enjoy. I believe that quality care must go beyond meeting the child's needs; it must also provide peace of mind to the parents knowing that their child is in good hands. Accepting infants. My hours of operation are from Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am/5:00 pm..You can contact me @ 619-277-2929 (Mary).OR maryshoar@yahoo.com
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Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Hello parents! My title is neither nanny, nor daycare center, as I fall wonderfully in between. You get all the benefits of both with me. No large groups of children fighting for attention &amp; passing viruses around! Yet, I provide all meals, snacks, learning &amp; craft supplies at no extra charge. We also take trips to the library for story time &amp; preschool activities, ONLY if parents consent to this. Each child is treated as family! So I am not a &quot;daycare&quot; in the sense that I do not fill my home with 6 or more little ones at once. They do not receive the individual care &amp; attention they deserve in a situation with several children fighting for the caregiver's attention. There's also more chance of sickness in those types of facilities. I keep my numbers very low. If I ever have more than two children in my care, I have my daughter who is also First Aid, CPR &amp; AED certified, assist in the care of the children. So you get two caregivers for the price of one. ;-) I have a college education in child care &amp; child development. I have 27 years of experience in childcare as a teacher &amp; chef at Children's World, as a nanny &amp; in my own licensed home daycare. As a teenager, my weekends were always booked with babysitting jobs. I found so much joy in caring for children that I decided to take college courses &amp; learn as much as possible about children's physical, mental, &amp; emotional needs. I provide pictures &amp; video via cell phone, as desired by parents, while children are in my care. I use &amp; teach children baby signing, if parents so desire. I'm a believer in baby wearing &amp; attachment care. I am CPR, First Aid, health &amp; safety &amp; Trustline certified. I am registered with AARC &amp; accept payment from them for respite care. I love to encourage learning through Montessori education, crafts &amp; other sensory activities. I adore &amp; encourage the free spirited nature of children. I believe that it is extremely important for ALL children to receive love, attention &amp; affection, but especially those who have to be away from their mom &amp; dad during the day. I am very physically active &amp; enjoy camping, surfing, biking, exercising, weightlifting, laughing &amp; spending time with family &amp; friends. I'm often described as a compassionate individual who is willing to go above and beyond in order to make others comfortable &amp; happy. I look forward to speaking with you about your care needs &amp; doing my best to fill them! Feel free to message me or text/call me. (619) 328-8893. Thank you, Ni
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Susy's Family Childcare

1675 Chase Lane El Cajon, CA

9 mi

I am a newly transplanted daycare provider in the East county area. I moved from Mira Mesa and am starting over with a new home and a new bunch of babies. I have been providing childcare in San Diego for 25 years and would love to meet you and your baby. My licensed home daycare provides babies with a safe, clean and fun environment where they will be able to interact with other babies and receive the attention they deserve. I provide care for infants and toddlers 6 weeks through 2 years of age. My hours are from 7am to 5 pm. I am located on the east side of Mt Helix, 1 Mile west of Jamacha. Excellent references from past parents of my daycare children. I am First Aid and CPR certified as well as a member of the San Diego County Family Childcare Association (SDCFCCA). I am also a credentialed preschool teacher. In addition to this I also participate in the Nutrition Program. This ensures that any children in my care receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack that is of a high nutritional value. Some other services / benefits that I provide are as follows: * Small group so your baby will receive the care they deserve *Fun activities *Potty Training *Smoke-Free Household *Toys that are age appropriate clean and safe *Educational Toys *Healthy Home Cooked Meals &amp; Snacks *TLC, Fun, Opportunities for Success Should you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to meet me please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Susy 858-603-0408
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Nahida Family Day Care

1096 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Hello, parents, My name is Nahidah. I am 50 years old and a very responsible, relatable, and understanding individual. I have been a professional babysitter/nanny in CA for the past 6 years and I work for a full-time/part-time in my daycare. My daycare is located in El Cajon where I live. A little bit of my history: I am a licensed babysitter with CPR certificate and first aid training. I am very loving, patient and outgoing and love having activities that children will find entertaining. Babysitting is something I love doing because every day is different and new and it's amazing being part of a child learning and growing as a person. Furthermore, I am qualified, Dependable, and Nurturing Caregiver Available Immediately! I am happy to help with play date supervision, homework help, and childcare. I am also comfortable working with twins. I am creative who loves drawing and painting with kids. Great with all ages, from newborn to teens. Every kid is treated as a family with love and respect. I love putting a smile on every kid's face and I believe every child deserves to be treated equally. I have more than one helper, this daycare is a family daycare. I have 2 of my daughters helping me and plus me which makes us three child care providers that will give your kids the best care they can possibly get. Side note, we like to take kids to the park or libraries once in a while that is if the parents do not mind that. All toys are sanitized before kids play with them, the house always clean. I also try to help kids learn new things every day like pick up after your mess so they learn to do that at their own home as well. We are always open for any parents who need someone as soon as possible or for emergencies. What I provide! -Health meal, -Play outside, -Read books, -Dancing, -Homework help, -Learning, -Potty training, -Nap time, -Craft and drawing, -Learning their ABC's and numbers. I speak English and a non-smoker as well as have a clean driving record. I'd be happy to provide references as well as meet or chat on the phone. Looking forward to hearing from you and I wish you the best of luck with your search.
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Inspiring Early Childhood

16607 Martincoit Road Poway, CA

9 mi

Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes: a beautiful huge natural playground home-cooked meals made from organic and natural ingredients biodegradable diapers and wipes natural cleaning products local field trips art projects daily email reports a rich environment of quality experiences Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide high-quality education that emerges from the child's relationships. Our goal is to inspire children to cultivate a passion for life-long learning.
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Learn N' Play Academy

555 Montrose Ct El Cajon, CA

9 mi

Learn N' Play Academy is a new child care center in El Cajon, California, serving infants and preschoolers. The academy offers full-time and part-time care for children from zero to five years old. We provide 3 meals a day and work with all subsidized programs. Call us Today for a Tour.
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Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

9151 Via De Juan Santee, CA

8 mi

Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me &quot;Mimi&quot;. I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 20 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child &amp; Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid, I have been fingerprinted (along with my all my family members) and passed background investigations by the FBI and LiveScan. My state license is for a capacity of 8, yet I choose to care for 5-6 so that I may spend quality time with the children. I learn so much every day from the children in my care as well as from the parents. We work closely together so that the children create good habits at their home and in my care. I provide your child with a loving, relaxing home setting along with the feeling of being a part of my family and our everyday life. I am strongly invested in the social development of the children; during the day, you can expect your child to work on/learn their ABC's, be active all day while learning about everything around them (touch, smell, sight), we sing songs and dance together. I read books throughout the day to all or each child if they request. I take the responsibility of your child's safety and development very seriously. I participate in online proficiency training along with off site training through the YMCA and other training facilities. I am a mother of 3; two daughters aged 21 and 20 along with a 23 year-old son who has graced me with 2 beautiful grand daughters. Being the mother of 3, even though they are older, we are still an &quot;on the go family. My day care kiddos are always included in family activities and are treated as part of the family. My home also has fur babies. We have Winni our 3.5 year old Boxer and Sylvester and Birdie our 1 Year old Kitties. The children love getting greeted by Winni at the front door everyday. I look forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss your daycare needs. Please text me so we can connect and see how I can help with your child care needs. I have 2 Infant openings as of August 11, 2025. Have a great day and I look forward to speaking to those in need of care. References available upon request.
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Brenda Jozsa Family Day Care

10148 E GLENDON CIR Santee, CA

8 mi

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have a small in-home family daycare called Second Home Daycare. I have openings for ages newborn to school age Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. I strive to provide a loving, caring, fun & educational experience for your children where everyday they will PLAY LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. I promise to provide a safe and loving environment for your children while teaching them to grow independently but also how to work well together. In addition to providing care my goal is to also help teach your children and get them ready for preschool and kindergarten. I am licensed through the state of California, I am trained in First Aid and CPR for infants and children as well as adults. I am trained in Preventative Health. My facility lic# 376626415.
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Love & Care Family Child Care

1168 Evilo Street El Cajon, CA

5 mi

I am a wonderful family child care. I invite you and your family to come check us out if you are looking for child care. I offer math, science, music and movement, arts and crafts, language &amp; literature and much more. I am accepting all ages and all programs. The staff at Love &amp; Care look forward to meeting you. We Care, We Play, We Learn, We Grow
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Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

1498 Country Crest Dr. El Cajon, CA

5 mi

Structured daily Preschool program: I loved staying home with my own children and thoroughly enjoy having my granddaughter home with me every day. 15+years Licensed Daycare - educated in Early Childhood Development and Nutrition; 40+ years as Mother of 3, 4+ years as Gramma (best of all). Nutritious Meals and snacks CACFP. A Lifetime of Nurturing and caring. All clearances and background checks surpassed. Excellent referrals. Insured, CPR and Safety Certification as well as Serv-Safe Food Certification current. Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm Preschool daily from 8-12pm Ages 0-5yrs CALL Diane 619-312-2242 for more information Lic.# 376627728
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Alvarez Family Daycare

116 Wintercreek Pl Santee, CA

8 mi

Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm I am licensed and First Aid/CPR certified. I accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old Children will be fed, changed and napped. I help with potty training. We read, learn colors, shapes and numbers. I have a good size backyard and a park across the street.
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Extended School Services

2342 Charles Way El Cajon, CA

9 mi

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Tutor Time

9440 North Cuyamaca Street Santee, 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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All Star Home Child Care

11907 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA

9 mi

Small Licensed Home Child Care - Loving - Learning - Happy Children Affordable Rates - Full &amp; Part-time, Early &amp; Extended hours Available Food Program/Homemade Nutritious meals. Infant, Toddler, School Age/Before &amp; After School Care. CPR certified/Non Smoking. ABC's &amp; 123's, Arts &amp; Crafts.
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Miss Jen's Daycare

Mast Boulevard Santee, CA

8 mi

Welcome! My name is Jen and I am the owner of Miss Jen's Licensed Childcare business located in my Santee home. I am a native San Diegan and have been a Santee resident for over 10 years. I have two children of my own- one is in high school and one in elementary school. While my license allows me to care for up to 8 children I limit myself to 4 or 5 because I prefer to be able to concentrate my attention on a smaller group of children. I became an Aunt at a very young age and discovered that little people bring a lot of joy and light into my life and I have dedicated myself to caring for little people ever since. I have highlighted my experience and qualifications below for your reference. About Miss Jen * Over 15 years Childcare experience including children with special health care needs; a Premature newborn from age 6 weeks till elementary school; a Type 1 Insulin-dependent Diabetic toddler from 18 months old until elementary school * Certified First Aid/ CPR/ Child Safety; Special courses for Child Health and Welfare. Immunizations current. * FBI and DOJ clearance * YMCA Childcare Resource Registry About Miss Jen's Daycare * Parental input and communication are very important! * Daily structured routine including meals, snacks, playtime, crafts, reading time, outdoor play (weather and age-appropriate). Friday's are 'Watch a Disney movie day!' * Every child's health and safety is top priority! We have multiple baby monitors for nap time and a Ring doorbell surveillance system. * Enrollment in the Child Nutrition Program of Southern Calif-providing healthy meals and snacks for your child. License Number: 376100018

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Lakeside, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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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