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Drop-In Daycares in Los Altos, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place.

- Kashmira

Lola And Friends Childcare Services

We have been signed up with Lola and Friends since the end of 2019 and cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. Even before our son started...

- Zachary B.

Andino's Day Care

I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever...

- Jane S.

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Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

1341 Elsona Ct Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Here at Gems Academy we build a strong academic foundation for children to succeed in Kindergarten, through the comfort of a home. It s a preschool program for kids ages 2 to 6 years. Well Rounded Curriculum with age-appropriate activities that incorporate: Fine motor skills - Eye and hand coordination, use of small hand...

Kashmira says "My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place."

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Lola And Friends Childcare Services

1756 Plaza Ct Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
Hello and Welcome! We started Lola and Friends Childcare Services (L.A.F.) as a way to provide the same kind of warm and loving support we received from this community back when our daughter was much younger and we were new residents in Mountain View. We truly believe in the African proverb that "it takes a village to...

Zachary B. says "We have been signed up with Lola and Friends since the end of 2019 and cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. Even before our son started there she put...

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Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a bilingual setting. we offer...

Jane S. says "I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby...

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My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to "My Little Jade" where we learn by playing in a safe and secure environment. Our children explore and learn about their world through sensory learning: listening, smelling, tasting, feeling, and listening - everything in English and Spanish. Maximum care and attention is given to each child with two...

Maria says "Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."

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Little Clovers Daycare

19743 Wintergreen Dr. Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
Little Clovers Daycare is a bilingual (Mandarin and English) licensed home childcare center in Cupertino committed to providing loving and nurturing care to children from 4 months to 3 years old. I am a professional child care provider with significant nanny experiences now opening my own daycare facility. In order to provide...

Deborah T. says "Lisa was my nanny the last couple of years and I am so glad to have had her expertise in caring for my son from infancy to toddlerhood. Not only was she...

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Eagle's Nest Daycare

3342 Georgetown Place Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Our focus is to partner with our kids parents in order to prepare them with love, care, and education for a healthier and successful first years of their lives. We feel incredible proud and honored to help you raise your children!

Erika T. says "We're so happy to have our son cared for by Dani and Silvia. They are amazing! Like second mothers to all the children. They are also very organized and...

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Galileo Studio

227 N Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Bi-Lingvo (Russian/English) Home Daycare for kids (2-7 yo) in downtown Sunnyvale emphasizes education with a Montessori approach.

Liz S. says "Great daycare for Russian speaking kids! Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many more), and they...

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Bambi Daycare

416 Third Avenue Redwood City, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

A safe environment, with a lot of love and special care. I'm qualified and certified with all training and certifications to be a qualified child care person.

Kelli O. says "Maria is so great with our son. We've been taking him since he was 3 months old, and from his first day with her she has shown him love, care, and has...

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My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care

1630 Anamor St Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care is a fun and loving environment for your children to learn. We will provide your children with age appropriate games and activities that will help them develop skills. We have a beautiful schedule for each day filled with awesome activities. We have a large outdoor play area. Our indoor play area...

Carly B. says "Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months...

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Gems Academy

1341 Elsona Ct. Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

At GEMS Academy we offer a very safe, nurturing, fun filled and interactive environment with lots of opportunities for children to explore and use their curiosities to learn and grow. We have lots of outdoor and indoor activities, music story times and more to enhance the child's love for learning. Run by a very caring and...

Namrata L. says "GEMS is the BEST play based preschool EVER!!! We absolutely love the environment Miss Ambrose has created at Gems academy. Our daughter started at Gems 3...

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Delsa Home Day Care

20270 Rienell Pl Cupertino, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

We pride ourselves in providing affordable and quality Home-based child care and learning services via a fun, safe, indoor and some outdoor play-based programs. For infants, toddlers upto 5 years in age. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Provider is an experienced English-speaking mom of 2 kids, with software engineering...

Vinny M says "We found Desla Daycare on Yelp for our first kid in 2017 when our kid was 6 months old. Nunu, the primary caretaker was really warm and welcoming. We had...

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Violeta Daycare

19480 Richwood Ct 2 Cupertino, CA

5.0(4)

Chia V says "Violeta is the sweetest second mom any child could have, my granddaughters love and trust her, she is a caring and responsible person, I recommend her to...

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Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street Mountain View, CA

5.0(5)
I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants and 3 toddlers). I have plenty...

Lizbeth H. says "Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his...

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Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place Menlo Park, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in Montessori philosophy in Bay...

Care Member says "Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much in the past...

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Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

We are a licensed home daycare (414004870), that provides a warm, loving, safe and clean environment. We help children develop and learn through fun and creativity. Providing reliable and dependable childcare service. We accept government aid (4c's).

Sandra G says "My daughter enjoys been at Mr. Ruthie's Home Daycare. She gets excited every time I drop her off, not only does she has a great time there she also learns...

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Kids Landing Daycare & Preschool

449 Casa View Dr San Jose, CA

5.0(2)
Our program is highly acclaimed and referred by all parents because of its multicultural and bilingual approach (Spanish Immersion). It is the objective of our Daycare & Preschool to provide quality childcare by developing the "total childhood". This is accomplished by using a hands-on approach to teaching. Areas...

Jamie S. says "Odeth & Hilda are incredible caretakers, I highly recommend Kids Landing!! They provide the most loving and enriching atmosphere. Their day care is...

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A Home Away From Home Family Daycare

1075 Space Park Way 181 Mountain View, CA

5.0(2)
Specializing in newborn to 5 years old. AP friendly, experience with cloth diapers and baby led weaning. Convenient location in Mountain View off of Shoreline Boulevard and 101 freeway. My name is Christine and I am a mother to 2 boys, 14 years and 2 years. We live in Mountain View with my husband and our chihuahua Spike. I...

Natalie Z. says "My LO started with Christine at just 8 weeks old. It was hard to trust a stranger with my baby, but what I really appreciated about Christine is how...

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Akshara Learning Center

6580 Bollinger Road San Jose, CA

State license verified

High Quality Caregivers. We Never Stop Learning. We believe that a quality childcare provider never sits back with ease and accepts that there is no more room for improvement.We constantly evaluate our daycare program. Regular assessments are crucial because they point to exactly what needs to be improved. We never finished...
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First Stepps Childcare

2040 W Middlefield Rd Mountain View, CA

This is a licensed family Childcare home with over 1800 sq feet of space for your child to explore safely and freely. We offer healthy food menus with a variety of tastes. Activities and much more. We are conveniently located for any Googlers who work nearby. I provide breakfast, lunch and snacks AND diapers!!! See website for...
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Sabrina's Childcare

18841 HUNTER WAY Cupertino, CA

State license verified

At Sabrina's Childcare ,l we believe that it is our responsibility as caregivers and educators to create an environment where children are encouraged to play and to solve problems as they develop cognitive, motor and language skills. We also nurture them socially, emotionally and physically so they are confident and happy.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Los Altos, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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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