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Drop-In Daycares in Piedmont, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Highlands Pre-School

I love Highland so much It's a close knit preschool really fun for the parents we get to be hands on, we sent our older daughter there now...

- Kelly J.

Thomas Family Child Care

We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one....

- Marian Q.

New Beginning Daycare

We have known the owner of this facilty for a very long time and have used this childcare faciltiy in the past. I love the interaction our...

- Louise S

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Open Minds Early School

5609 Moraga Ave Piedmont, CA

Open Minds Early School is a Spanish Immersion School inspired by Reggio Emilia and Waldorf education philosophies.We set out to create the preschool experience that we always dreamed for our children. We designed the classroom space and our curriculum supported on scientific research in child brain development. Every activity...
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Highlands Pre-School

400 HIGHLAND AVENUE PIEDMONT, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
At Highlands Preschool, we emphasize learning through play. The students are encouraged to interact with their environment and fellow students at their own pace, mostly through self-directed activities. Each day, the teachers prepare activities and projects for the children that relate to the theme of the day or week.

Kelly J. says "I love Highland so much It's a close knit preschool really fun for the parents we get to be hands on, we sent our older daughter there now our youngest...

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Thomas Family Child Care

833 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old. What I can offer: I will provide a safe environment filled with love and...

Marian Q. says "We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very...

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New Beginning Daycare

14326 Cypress St San Leandro, CA

5.0(3)
New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please send us your contact...

Louise S says "We have known the owner of this facilty for a very long time and have used this childcare faciltiy in the past. I love the interaction our child had with...

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Caterpillar Corner

1686 Graff Ave San Leandro, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hello, my name is Christina Carter. I am proud to say I am the owner of Caterpillar Corner. I have been caring for children for over fifteen years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I started Caterpillar Corner based on my love and dedication to the successful growth of young children. I truly believe that a child's start in...

Shashawna B. says "I highly recommend Christina Carter-Proctor and her newly founded daycare. She has been nannying for me for over 2 years and if I resided in the San...

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Lindas Family Daycare

1502 Cedar Ave San Leandro, CA

4.0(1)
We are a small family daycare operated by family members. We provide nurturing care for toddlers and infants. We specialize in a play based curriculum for children under 20 months old and a preschool structured curriculum for children 20 months and older. We provide quality education in a bilingual (Spanish) setting. All adults...

Alexandra T says "aughter has been to Linda's for almost a year now. She is in love with her teachers and they have helped us a lot with the routine of the naps and the...

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Fcc1 (family Childcare)

570 Beale Street 121 San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

I'm a licensed child care provider and will look after your kids with caution and care. I know how scary it can be to place your child in the care of a stranger, that is why I make it a priority to provide a safe and educational environment for all children. Parents are comfortable leaving their children in my care. Due to the...

Lolya E. says "Our family home care is models in the field of early learning and development Serve a diverse population of children and families. We are located in the...

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Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees. We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all the time. Your child gets a lot...

Chishiro N. says "Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how incredible this...

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Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool

14684 Merced St. San Leandro, CA

5.0(1)
My passion for developing young minds comes from over 27 years of teaching preschool and childcare experience. I provide a loving, safe, and educational environment filled with age appropriate toys and activities. Small licensed (License # 013422328) Home Daycare. "Inspiring children through curriculum and play!" Now...

Sarah M. says "Excellent teacher, humble character, and loving kind person. You can't go wrong with her, she's AMAZING!!! Always trust her 110% with my kids and they...

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Elsy's Daycare

6518 3rd St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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...

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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Little Sprouts Family Child Care

150 Berry ST San Francisco, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our kids are important for us....

Sylvia H. says "Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the...

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Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

6157 Chelton Drive Oakland, CA

4.1(13)

State license verified

At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow their own interests in a safe...

Care Member says "We were so happy and grateful that our daughter experienced Child's Play School for daycare services. We noticed our 18 month old daughter naturally...

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La French Teach

Mississippi Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
La French Teach provides a safe and personalized learning environment in small groups. It encourages social interaction to promote independence, social skills, and foster self-confidence. Your little one will learn through diverse engaging activities such as art, yoga, music, cooking and more. The French Teach operates like in...

Brigitte C says "My child has greatly benefitted from Anne-Laure and La French Teach. It's a place she loves to go and has learned many skills in the year she has...

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Gloria's Daycare

106 Jervis Bay Alameda, CA

4.6(9)

State license verified

Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old to 4 years old.

Julia G. says "Gloria has been caring for my almost 2 yo son since he was just 6 months old. He gets so excited to spend the day with her and the other children and I...

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Extremely Children's Daycare

19677 Betrose Ct Castro Valley, CA

5.0(1)
Greetings everyone, I am Nichole McFarland and I am the daycare provider of Extremely Children's Daycare. I care from newborns to 5 years olds (unless you have another age in need). My relationship with the parents prospered vigorously over the past 4 years and continuing, for I currently care for their second newborns. At...

Cassie says "I have used Nichole services since 2007. I met her at a school site board meeting in the Oakland Hills in 2006. She took care of my daughter as if she was...

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Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

609 Sheffield Rd. Alameda, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of your child. If you have any...

Maria T says "I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it. Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home. I was nervous...

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Suki Day Care

523 Pomona St San Lorenzo, CA

4.0(1)
Suki Daycare provides care for children from 6 weeks of age and can also provide before and after school care. Convenient location near Close to Bay Fair BART and easy freeway access. Lic#013422771. Monday to Friday - 7.00 am to 5:00 pm. -Accept all the subsidized program such as 4c's, Bananas, Child...
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Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.

Lucia says "I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My...

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E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

1220 103rd Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(5)
E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and family life by creating a...

Glenda B says "I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My...

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Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children thrive by learning through play...

Marisa M says "The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed...

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

Drop-in daycare near you in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, 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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