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

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Starbright Daycare (German-English Bilingual)

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

340 Marcella Way Millbrae, CA

StarBright Daycare is an English/German bilingual playbased daycare in Millbrae, right behind Spring Valley Elementary! Children from 1.5 to 5 years old come and learn valuable lessons focusing on social skills, basic academic skills (numbers/letters), and experiencing learning through action. We have a variety of structured activities, like circle time, story time, arts/crafts, music time, gardening, cooking/baking, free play, outdoor play, and physical activities (like kids yoga). We try to allow the children as much time outside as possible, with a large back yard, access to playgrounds, and a surplus of age appropriate indoor and outdoor toys. Our nap area is physically isolated from the play area and classroom, to ensure a high quality rest and we cook organic meals for the children daily, which is included in tuition, along with a morning and afternoon snack. As a parent, you will enjoy an open door policy and a compassionate daycare provider, who is highly experienced (10+ years of child care) and will ensure peace of mind for your precious munchkin. The Facility number is 414004176.

Jamie H. says "Love Starbright Daycare. My daughter was so excited to go everyday. She loved the classroom, the outdoor space, activities, and talked about the dog...

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Broadway Childcare Preschool

5.0(18)

< 1 mi

Broadway Millbrae, CA

Arlena K. says "Niveen takes such great care of our son, Grey. He has been attending the daycare since he was 10 months old and he's now 2 years old. He's so happy and...

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My First Steps Home Daycare

1260 El Camino Real Apto 989 Millbrae Millbrae, CA

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Hello dear dad and mom, it is my wish that you and your son know me, my name is Diana and I am happy to share my home with you to take care of your most precious treasure, I am a woman born in Colombia, I do not speak English but I understand a little, I will have help to have an interview with you if necessary, I will be happy to teach my language to your child, I have experience in childcare for more than five years in my country and most valuable that I have to offer you It is my love and dedication that I will have for your son, in my daycare I will emphasize dance, reading, art and craft projects and teamwork, we will have educational games that will help develop your intellect and agility in learning , your child will receive healthy meals and snacks prepared at home, my home offers a clean, warm, safe, ventilated, smoke-free environment, no pets, we have a comfortable and well equipped area for a quiet and pleasant rest, and two large indoor and outdoor areas to develop activities and games. I am certified in CPR, pediatric first aid, vaccines and fingerprints.
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Building Kidz of Millbrae

5.0(5)

1 mi

401 SANTA LUCIA AVE MILLBRAE, CA

The City of Millbrae recognizes the importance of high-quality child care, and we know its residents do too. If you are one of the many parents still looking for the preeminent preschool or childcare on the Peninsula, Building Kidz has great news for you. We have been serving children and families in the Bay Area since 2003. If you are looking for a locally owned, community child care center that takes safety, security, and cleanliness seriously, look no further!

Care Member says "My child went to a Building Kidz with the Director of this location and I can not say enough positive things about her and the BK franchise. It is an...

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Building Kidz Millbrae

401 SANTA LUCIA AVE MILLBRAE, CA

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HAPPY HALL @ MEADOWS

1101 HELEN DR MILLBRAE, CA

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HAPPY HALL @ GREEN HILLS

401 LUDEMAN LN MILLBRAE, CA

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HAPPY HALL - SPRING VALLEY

817 MURCHISON DR MILLBRAE, CA

2 mi

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Child's Playce

5.0(1)

4 mi

196 Surf Street Pacifica, CA

Child's Playce is a licensed Family Child Care Home offering specialized care for infants and toddlers ages birth thru TK. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm License #: 414004954

Lisa G says "As a new mom I was not only paranoid but very cautious about the daycare I chose for my son. Dana was the best decision we ever made for our family! She is...

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ABC Richa Day Care

4.0(9)

6 mi

1432 New Bridge Ave San Mateo, CA

Are you looking for an outstanding home day care / Preschool for your child? I am Mrs. Videh B., licensed day care provider since 2003. I have been &quot;homeschooling&quot; preschoolers in a home atmosphere of education, play, structure and plenty of love and attention for infants and toddlers. I provide age-appropriate instructions to prepare for kindergarten along with the teaching of manners and social skill. There is ample play time both indoors and outdoors and we have frequent reading times daily. I provide a safe, friendly &amp; homey environment for your kids. Healthy home cooked meals are provided for children. We provide a nurturing and caring atmosphere where we help build your child's confidence as well as attend to their individual needs.

Care Member says "My younger daughter goes to Videh aunty’s daycare since last 18 months. My daughter has received exceptional care and growth. Their house is nicely...

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Angelitos Family Child Care

5.0(1)

4 mi

2501 Tipperary Ave South San Francisco, CA

Looking for a wonderful, safe clean family daycare? I am here to serve you. We are located in South San Francisco. Serving infants and toddlers - full-time and part-time Open Monday-Friday. We include nap time and comfort. Learning time will be accommodated for each child. Snacks included. Will play and learn, toys, (ENGLISH/SPANISH), colors, storytelling, music, and dance. My focus is to stimulate children with indoor and outdoor activities. I am a highly experienced, licensed, childcare specialist with a strong education in CHILD DEVELOPMENT. I am also CPR and first aid certified. Programs: 3 month - 1 year old It is ideal for your baby to learn to explore the world around him and to know his own space. This level is focused on social, emotional, senses, language, fine and gross motor skills. Areas of development. Gross Motor: are the great movements of the body, legs, and arms. Fine Motor: they are fine and precise movements of the hands and fingers. Language: the ability to communicate and talk. Socio-affective: the ability to interact with others and express feelings and emotions 1 year to 2 years old Children at this age are more independent, starting new activities and social experiences begin to know and explore more interest in the world around you, stimulating, strengthening its coordination, self-control, and self-esteem. 3 years to 4 years old At this age there is a greater orientation and knowledge of the world around him, in this period the work of specific issues facing the development of knowledge and intellectual activities, child's development begins. 4 years to 5 years old At this level, all activities are based and independence is strengthened to take on and resolve all activity areas. I have been providing quality childcare based on the philosophy for 9+ years (AMI Credentialed). I provide curriculum and supervise the day-to-day well being of each child. I pride myself in guiding the children to be good citizens and preparing them well for higher learning. I provide a safe, clean, stimulating and loving environment for your children. I offer much more!

Julieth F. says "I would give Angelitos Family Day Care 1,000 stars if I could (and even then, that wouldn't be enough)! I can't say enough good things about Julie and...

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My Sweet Home Daycare

5.0(2)

6 mi

434 Patricia Ave San Mateo, CA

I believe at the early development stage children learn well through play and activities. At My Sweet Home Daycare we will strive to create a safe and nurturing environment optimum for your child s growth and learning experience. We will also do our best to assist your child in developing important values such as good manners, caring/sharing, patience, responsibility for self and others, as well as communication and teamwork.

Anita S. says "Juliana is caring and thoughtful. My daughter enjoyed being at My Sweet Home Daycare. Juliana celebrated her 1st and 2nd birthday at her Daycare, before...

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All Smiles Family Childcare

5.0(6)

9 mi

410 Serrano Ave San Francisco, CA

IMMEDIATE 5DAY OPEN SPOT FOR CHILD 18 MONTHS AND OLDER! BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW! WE ARE A LICENSED, IN-HOME DAYCARE INFANT and TODDLER availability! NEW SATURDAY PROGRAM 9AM-3PM ($140/Saturday) BASIC INFORMATION: Open: Monday-Saturday Philosophy: Play-Based with Curriculum Ages: 12 months- 4.5yrs Calendar: Full Year Schedule Options: 2, 3, or 5 days. Mon-Fri Program Hours: 8am-5:30pm Saturday Program Hours: 9am-3pm *Weekend babysitting offered* Teachers to Children: Usually 1:3 Snacks Provided: Yes, 2-3 snacks/day offered. Meals Provided: Mostly Organic Breakfast &amp; Lunch Require Potty Training: No Languages Used: English We offer mostly organic foods. Breakfast, Lunch, and 2-3 snacks each day, which are included in tuition rates. We prepare our meals fresh daily. Weekly Enrichment: -Cooking Activities -Science Projects -Music and Movement -Sports like Soccer -Specialized Art Projects -Themed Sensory Play activities OUR MISSION: At All Smiles Family Childcare, our mission is to provide a safe and enriching preschool environment to children, 12 months to 4.5yrs. We offer a play-based environment where children will develop, learn, and grow through positive play interactions with their peers and teachers. Our goal is to go above and beyond parent's expectations of an &quot;In-Home&quot; Daycare. At All Smiles Family Childcare, we strive to provide families and children with the best quality care and attention possible. OUR CURRICULUM: Our curriculum purchased through Funshine Express. It is comprised of monthly themes that align with Ca State early learning standards!

Thomas says "After touring All Smiles - our family was impressed with the curriculum and loving environment that Julianne has created. We enrolled our daughter Alex and...

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Girassol Daycare

5.0(1)

7 mi

451 Oriente St Daly City, CA

Small family home Daycare/Preschool in Daly City, caring for infants to 3 years old. My house has a fenced backyard and lots of toys and space. I believe in learning through play so we will be spending as much time outside as possible -- digging, blowing bubbles, playing in water, sand and more. My program will be also including: Sign language, Crafts, Games, Songs, Storytelling, Music and General Education. Park and library are near so sometimes we will go for an adventure. &quot;My prices are reasonable and they include healthy (2) meals and (2) snacks. &quot;organic&quot;. &quot;My daycare provides a loving, clean, safe, fun and comfortable environment for children. I am a state license, back ground checked, CPR and First Aid certified and TB test. Certificated in Personal Safety training and Certificated in Child Observation at Children's Council of San Francisco.&quot; About the provider: -Loving, caring single mother -Sensitive and patient interpersonal and communication skills -High integrity and honesty; ethical and socially aware -Self-aware- always seeking to learn and grow I Speak: English, Portuguese. If you are interested in a home away from home daycare. Contact me for a daycare tour today! Website: www.girassoldaycare.net Thanks, Sandra

Sandra M. says "Jihee K****Yelp Review*** Girassol Daycare is a god send for our family. Our daughter has been going here and Sandra takes such a good care of her, we...

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Happy Child Family Daycare

5.0(4)

9 mi

730 Paris Street San Francisco, CA

Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and art &amp; crafts projects. We provide a nutritious breakfast and lunch &amp; morning and afternoon snack everyday. Our program is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Benjamin M. says "This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton....

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SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

5.0(3)

10 mi

650 ANDOVER ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Preschool and Daycare center located in Bernal Heights San Francisco. Our preschool has an outdoor space and lots of available parks around. Our classroom has lots of natural light and a safe space for our kids to play. Our goal is for our children to feel safe, develop a love for learning, and to learn thru play with attention and care. Thru play our children will love to learn and our goal is to find a love to play, learn and build social skills. Please Follow us on Instagram @sunshinepreschoolcenter to see some more pictures

Jean Y. says "They are very flexible and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she...

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Play And Learn Daycare

5.0(1)

4 mi

1425 California Drive Burlingame, CA

A licensed childcare provider in Burlingame since 1999, Play and Learn Daycare is a small, home-based program that is now accepting applications! Having a smaller group of children allows us to devote more time to each child. A safe, warm, and loving environment is provided, while emphasizing fun, educational activities including interactive reading time, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. A little more about us: -Member in good standing with CAFCC (California Association for Family Child Care). -CPR and First Aid certified. -Reasonable rates. -Reduced rates for children, 2 years old &amp; up. -Kindergarten preparedness assistance. -Excellent references available upon request.

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Play and Learn daycare for the past two years (from 8 months to 2.5 years of age). I can't speak highly enough about the...

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Elsy's Daycare

5.0(1)

9 mi

6518 3rd St San Francisco, CA

Elsy s Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the San Francisco area. Currently I have space for kids from five months old to five years old. My hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00pm. I provide daily activities that teaches color, shapes, letter and basics. I believe that circle time where we read stories, play with flash cards, sing and dance is essential to children s development as well the importance of indoor play ( I have lots of age appropriate toys for all ages). At Elsy s daycare children will learn independence, sharing, manner, socialization, motor skills and other development skills. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with finger print clearance, I also have experience working as a head teacher at Montessori School, and I am certified with child development classes.

Vanesa R. says "Ms. Elsy day care is more then just a day care, she provides in home activities which includes learning there ABC's,123 and they're colors, having my son...

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Angelito's Daycare

5.0(1)

7 mi

1329 Brunswick Street Apt 1 Daly City CA Daly City, CA

This is a bilingual family childcare. I have worked previously as a private nanny for more than 10 years. I offer meals and snacks and provide service to children ages 1 week to 5 years old. I offer a loving and nurturing environment where children can explore and develop.

Dary G. says "Angelito's Daycare offers good care of the kids, breakfast and lunch, and we teach the kids their Abcs and numbers, if you have a question call...

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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

5.0(3)

7 mi

Kent Street San Mateo, CA

Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a 4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and stable environment for your child. Back to basics - pre-k values in a home environment: 1.5 hours per day of bilingual class time exploring letters, numbers, colors, shapes, phonics, number sense , science, reading, manners, geography, art, and music. 1.25 hours per day of exploring our environment with walks to the park and meeting with other daycares, socializing, imaginary play, team work, compassion, and leadership. Breakfast, Lunch and two snacks provided

Mega B. says "It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well,...

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Millbrae, CA

Drop-In Daycares in Millbrae, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Starbright Daycare (German-English Bilingual)

Love Starbright Daycare. My daughter was so excited to go everyday. She loved the classroom, the outdoor space, activities, and talked...

- Jamie H.

Broadway Childcare Preschool

Niveen takes such great care of our son, Grey. He has been attending the daycare since he was 10 months old and he's now 2 years old. He's...

- Arlena K.

Building Kidz of Millbrae

My child went to a Building Kidz with the Director of this location and I can not say enough positive things about her and the BK franchise....

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

Drop-in daycare near you in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae, 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 Millbrae, 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 Millbrae, 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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