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Drop-In Daycares in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Imagina Menlo

Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm...

- Sarah

My Little Jade Daycare

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

- Maria

Belle Haven Home Daycare

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...

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Drop-In Daycares Near Menlo Park, CA

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Imagina Menlo

1916 MENALTO AVE Menlo Park, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

We learn in Spanish!!! Research shows that early childhood offers a unique opportunity to learn languages, as well as providing a critical basis for all future development and learning. Furthermore, immersion in a second language supports children to excel in linguistic, academic, social and cognitive development. By exposing...

Sarah says "Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm and loving...

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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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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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Circle of Friends Preschool

3214 Alameda De Las Pulgas Menlo Park, CA

Circle of Friends Preschool offers a play-based program where children have opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, learn skills and concepts, and integrate knowledge in a small, hands-on supportive environment. Our goal is the development of the whole child: physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual....
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Cedarbrook Camp - Northern California

924 Theresa Ct Menlo Park, CA

Cedarbrook Camp - Northern California in Menlo Park, CA is a Christian camp and accredited by the American Camp Association that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as...
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Ma Pouponniere

840 Coleman Ave Menlo Park, CA

MaPouponniere Daycare is a place where your child can grow at his own pace with love and nurturing. If you are looking for place where your child will feel at home and can safely play, learn, explore his creativity, discover himself and learn some French, look no further this is the right place for you! My name is Emmanuelle...
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Stemsprouts Preschool

1304 Whipple Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
STEMsprouts is a high quality preschool program located in a beautiful residential area of Redwood City. Our program is led by a board certified behavior analyst with 17 years of experience in early childhood development and science-based learning. All staff hold bachelor degrees or higher. We offer full-time, part-time and drop...

Meghan O. says "A developmental assessment places my children at the high end of the developmental assessment for their age!"

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Michaela's Family Daycare

1240 Kedith St Belmont, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

I want to provide quality childcare in a safe, and loving environment. I have over 15 years experience in early childhood education with a BA in child development from SF State. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to new children.

Julie M. says "Michaela is such a lifesaver for our family! We were very nervous about starting daycare (our child was born early in the pandemic), but we were...

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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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Daycare Pulgarcito

2536 Hazelwood Way East Palo Alto, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

As A singe family daycare we teach our kinds the ABC ,to color , we sing . we accept new born . we are in roll in the Quality count of San Mateo . we have a Playground and we are bilingual .

Julia A. says "I love that she actually teaches our kids instead of just having them planted on the tv all day. She's super friendly and flexible if last minute work...

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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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Barb's Home Day Care

468 Fourth Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Barb's Home Day Care follows a fun and stimulating curriculum: circle time, arts and crafts, reading time, rhymes and rhythms, visits to local libraries and playgrounds and much more. We have a large yard for the children to play which includes a sand box. I can prepare fresh and organic food everyday.

Alex H. says "We feel so blessed to have found Barb and her caring team. Our son started as a 4mo old infant and Barb was so caring and gentle with us new parents during...

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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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All About Me Daycare

1710 Dewey Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori Program Built with the belief that every child is unique and should be allowed to learn at their own pace. With this in mind, we strive to provide the children with a perfect balance of both academics and play.

Care Member says "My daughter has been going to to this daycare for the past 1.5 years, it's a very nice and trustworthy place. The teachers are amazing, my daughter...

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Victoria's Childcare

5868 St. Matthew Drive Newark, CA

4.6(9)

State license verified

Welcome your family into my heart and my home. What i offer to you and your child is much more than just childcare. I offer an extended family, a support system that nurtures all of us. It is often difficult for working parents to balance all the commitments and responsibilities in their lives. I offer you peace of mind where...

Eva Gene T. says "Victoria is a very energized and caring person! She has been taking care of my daughter since she was 5 months old. My daughter was 2 months premature,...

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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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Abc Panda Child Care

1762 Lake Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

We are proud to introduce our childcare center, were we prioritize the well-being and development of your children. Our dedicated staff cares for each child with the same love and attention as if they were their own. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. In addition to our...

Ally L. says "We are first time parents and brought our daughter to Karla starting at 7 months. I was nervous about daycare because my daughter had never taken a bottle...

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Norma's Little Hands Daycare

44 Lodato Ave. Apt. 204 San Mateo, CA

5.0(2)
Child care provider for infant and toddlers. I will be using music, singing and dancing to make the experience of the kids fun and artistic, lots of arts and crafts all in Spanish and English and in a caring and loving manner. It is my goal to make the kid's experience very safe, loving and fun at all times.

Dev Y. says "Norma was our full-time nanny, caring for our twin boys for over 2 years, until they started elementary school this fall. Norma has our highest...

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Tiny Town Daycare

2150 Pulgas Ave East Palo Alto, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Currently Opened & Open Spots!! Tiny Town Daycare is a in home child care center located in East Palo Alto. We provide care for children ages from 5 months to 3 years of age. We provide them with the skills they need. Our facility offers a safe, fun and nurturing environment with daily routine and activities to help your child...

Nila T. says "Andrea has babysat both of my kids and she is the best caregiver. She is patient, and has compassion for all of the kids. The home is also a very clean...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Menlo Park, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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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