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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Playa del Rey, CA

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

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The Westside Assistant

7215 Rindge Avenue Playa del Rey, CA

< 1 mi

We are a fabulous agency that match top notch personal assistants and nannies with families and professionals in the West Los Angeles area.
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Montrose Inc.

7740 W. Manchester Avenue Playa del Rey, CA

< 1 mi

Montrose AV has maintained that stellar reputation by showing up on time, doing quality work, fully training staff, and following up as necessary. All, for less (sometimes far less) than competing integrators.
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Angel Wings Family Child Care

1725 W. 81 St ST Los Angeles, CA

3.7(3)

7 mi

Licensed Family Child Care !!!!!!! Here to Provide You With Safe and Loving Child Care !! Infants to 12 Yrs Old, Hi, my name is Ms. AJ, at Angel Wings Family Care here in Los Angeles. If you are looking for loving, safe and a happy environment for your child, well I'm the one for you. My hours are 7a - 6p. I can also provide transportation. Please give me a call at 323-834-3787. There's Curriculum, Meals & Snacks Government Funding Accepted

Sade M says "I absolutely Love ms AJ!! She goes above and beyond and cares for my daughter like she is her own. She's full of tender love and care most of all she is...

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Young Scholars University (Child Care)

2254 W. 29th Street Los Angeles, CA

4.4(7)

9 mi

At Young Scholar's University: The curriculum focuses on six areas of development: Cognitive, Communication, Emotional, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Social Skills. Cognitive Skills: Infants are building their memories, learning to develop words and learning to recognize familiar sounds. They're exploring with their hands and mouths. In our infant room, your child will explore different textured materials, play Peek-A-Boo and complete simple wooden puzzles. Communication Skills: By developing communication skills, infants learn how to express wants and needs to others. We understand the importance of our teachers constantly communicating with your child. Our teachers read books and poems, sing songs and teach your child how to put on finger plays. Emotional Skills: Emotional development involves infants feeling safe in their environment and secure with the adults in their lives. We help your child build trust and attachments by watching your infant's signals and responding to them. Our teachers hug, cradle and walk your child around the classroom while talking about everything they see. Fine Motor Skills: Fine motor skills are developed in the small muscle groups like those in our fingers and hands. Our teachers help infants learn to grasp items and help them eat, color and complete other daily activities. We help improve pincer grasp by putting small foods in their hands, then on their tray, so they can feed themselves. They begin to wave hello and goodbye, and explore clay and other objects with their hands. Gross Motor Skills: Gross motor development is the growth of the large muscle groups, like those in the legs and arms. Gross motor skills for infants include holding up their heads, rolling over, crawling and pulling themselves up. Kiddie Academy teachers speak encouraging words to help your child roll over. We provide your infant with plenty of tummy time, and our infants dance to different kinds of music and take walks around the academy, inside and out. Social Skills: An infant's social skills consist of smiling, making eye contact, imitating facial expressions and wanting to be close to other people. Kiddie Academy is a place where your child will see many different, yet consistent and familiar faces. Our teachers model good manners and proper social skills to your infant. Your child will travel around the academy to meet others-teachers and children-and will play near friends in her age-appropriate classroom to develop the early bond

Care Member says "We are huge fans of Mecka. Our little one had just gotten adjusted to our previous daycare, so we were concerned about transitioning her, but Mecka made...

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Music Garden Child Care

946 Alpha St. Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

The Musical Garden Child Care program is an early learning, developmentally appropriate program giving the children opportunity to investigate, explore, and play with small group. Activities include but are not limited to instrumental music instruction, gardening, art, and creative play. The providers work in small groups and encourage self-awareness, sense of identity, ability to act independently, and the ability to exert self control. Your child will learn socialization, and conflict resolution skills that will empower them with an &quot;I-can-do-it-myself&quot; sense of accomplishment.

Leila M. says "My son has attended Music garden child care since he was 3 months old. I'm so blessed to have found a child care center that I trust taking care of my son...

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Valentina's Preschool And Daycare

6100 Hargis St Los Angeles, CA

5.0(3)

6 mi

At Valentina's Preschool, we offer a secure place for children to play and learn with other children. We value diversity, and we welcome children regardless of race, gender or religion. We believe that children learn through active exploration and play, and that self - esteem is built on mutual respect between us all -adults and children. We structure our program to be responsive to the needs of each child. Their activities are problem - centered and often require sustained social, physical, and mental participation. Our children will gain knowledge in language arts, science, geography, Spanish language, visual arts, gardening and cooking; music, yoga and gymnastics are also parts of our curriculum. Our goal is to create a tight community between children, parents and school, where children will come to learn, find a friend, and feel like this is a second home for them. http://valentinaspreschool.weebly.com/.

Reema M. says "My daughter started at Valentina's preschool when she was 1.5 year old and went there for 2 years. It was our best decision to enroll into this school....

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Guiding Hands Learning Center

2004B E. Park Place El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)

3 mi

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&quot;Out of School Time&quot; (OST) Guiding Hands Learning Center, located in El Segundo Plaza, offers a variety of programs for children of all ages. We offer before and after school programs, individualized tutoring and lesson planning, and educational workshops for children ages 4 and up. We offer a small, safe, and fun environment for children to learn and practice developmental skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Our before school program begins at 7am and includes transportation to school. We have a safe, reliable van that we use for all transportation and a certified staff member with a class B license who transports the children. Because our programs are for children ages 4 and up, even if your child isn't in school yet or is home schooled, he or she is still welcome to join our &quot;Before School&quot; program to meet new friends, work on age appropriate worksheets and lessons, and expand his/her knowledge! Our After School program (grades K-5) also includes transportation - children are picked up from school and will be brought to our learning center, where they will receive assistance in completing their homework, be given individualized lesson plans and worksheets to enhance their understanding of what they're learning in school, and will have the chance to make friends from different schools! Parents are expected to pick children up from the center by 6:30 p.m., but we are flexible if you need a later pick-up time! We cater to all local elementary schools. All of our tutoring sessions are one hour long and are taught by certified, experienced college graduates. We offer tutoring for grades K-12, including GED and SAT prep. All of our tuition fees are fair and affordable, and there is not any kind of registration fee! Appointments for tutoring are required and can be made by calling or emailing us. Educational weekend workshops are held once or twice a month and all children ages 4 and up are welcome. Workshops include arts and crafts; interactive group games; a fun, education-based lesson; and other organized activities! For more information on any of our programs, please contact Ramsey, Program Coordinator by phone 310-524-0021. We look forward to helping your child succeed socially and academically!

Katie W. says "Great environment for kids who are looking to learn!!"

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Imagination Studio

11605 Washington Pl Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Imagination Studio is a space for children of all ages who want to be creative. We constructed a unique program that allows every child to use their own ideas or collaborating with friends to create amazing projects from their imagination. We believe every child should have an amazing experience working together or individually and be proud of their creations. We want to support their ideas and make sure they are safe while they work on their masterpieces. We explore and learn with multiple art materials, music and dance. Our goal is that everyone is safe and having fun while learning.

Joan M says "Imagination Studio is a GEM for children!!! They are a creative studio with personalized attention for each child. The owner, Cristina is a pure delight,...

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1st Creationz Child Care

1923 Hillcrest Drive Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Children 6wks - 23mths, 2 - 5, 6+ www.1stcreationzchildcare.com 1st Creationz Child Care is a small family childcare licensed in the State of California. We are located in the Los Angeles area and service children and families in the inner city as well as surrounding communities. We are available, Monday through Friday 24 hrs and Weekends Upon Availability. We provide day, night and overnight childcare. We are Vegan and Organic Friendly. 1st Creationz Child Care implement Play-Based, Montessori Inspired, and Reggio Emilia Inspired to offer diversity which fosters a love of learning through play. We accept subsidize childcare such as Crystal Stairs, DCFS, and all other eligible subsidized program. Director has been working with children over 20 years and is Early Child Development Certified.

Lekisha M. says "My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has...

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Rb Kids Llc

1923 Pullman Lane Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

I am a small infant daycare that provides cozy, personal service to you and your child. We specialize in first time mommies who need to go back to work and are looking two pairs of loving arms. I am fully licensed and keep my maximum amount of babies at 4. I offer teachers special rates and deals. I am a Mom myself, a pediatric/ neonatal respiratory therapist with college aged children and have years and years of experience. References available upon request!

Karin N. says "Great home daycare! My daughter is thriving and happy here. :)"

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SAINT GERARD MAJELLA CHILDREN'S CENTER

4461 INGLEWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

4.5(2)

3 mi

starting at
$1326/mo
We are a small preschool that provides love and care to all of our children and the teachers get to know the individual needs of all the children. Through play and the use of an emergent curriculum, our children are given opportunities to explore, question, and construct their own theories of the world around them. Daily yoga with our yoga certified teacher, teaches our children to be aware of their breathing, to center themselves through mindful meditation and to gain confidence through their daily mantras and positive affirmations.

judy and andrew B. says "We had our oldest there when he was two for a little over 2 years. He loved and received all of the educational skills to talk and expand his...

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Bright Start Baby

3624 Faris Dr Los Angeles, CA

4.9(7)

6 mi

My home childcare, Bright Start Baby, offers a warm and nurturing environment. It is the perfect mix of my experience running a childcare center for Bright Horizons and the warm and personal attention of a home childcare. Each day is filled with songs, music, great developmentally appropriate learning activities, and great physical movement. Lots of nature walks &amp; outside time. Reading is a huge part of our day!

Care Member says "I can't say enough good things about Ms. Ashley, who runs the childcare along with her daughter Macchi! We feel so fortunate to have found such a...

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Diane's Day Care

4305 W 120TH ST APT A HAWTHORNE, CA

5.0(3)

5 mi

starting at
$245/mo
With over 30 years of combined teaching experience, we specialize in preparing children to enter school with all the tools they need to succeed. We are an in-home daycare / preschool and can provide close to a one-on-one environment for your child to prepare them for their next steps. The curriculum is based on the Crystal Stairs model and we do accept all subsidy programs. We provide potty training as needed and we do have space for infants and after school care.

Michelle G. says "They are a really great day care. They are really great with the kids. They are very convenient. They are overall all a really great day care. "

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Graham Family Day Care

1975 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Hello! I am a licensed small family home day care that is authorized to provide care for up to 8 children. I provide all nutritious meals and snacks. I accept children from infancy to age 5 years old. The operating hours for day care services are from 6am to 6pm. In addition, after hour care and weekend care can be provided if requested. Graham Family Day Care accepts Crystal Stairs. I am a retried preschool teacher that worked for Los Angeles Unified School District for 28 years. Within the 28 years, I was a head/lead teacher for 15 years and also served as a mentor to many other new teachers who were just entering the field. I have worked on various committees with designing curriculum. Teaching children is my true passion; therefore, I decided to open up my own home day care. I provide a safe, secure, loving, and educational environment for the children. The children receive a high-quality educational experience at Graham Family Day Care. In a small family home day care, the infants and children are able to receive more attention as they develop, explore, and learn. With such a small ratio, their is more warm and direct interaction between myself and the children. I provide a monthly newsletter for the parents, the menu for the month is displayed (substitutions are available for children with dietary restrictions), on Fridays the children go home with projects that they have worked on for the week.

Arnon G. says "A family run business that is dedicated to the growth and well being of the children. Kids are fed three meals a day and are taught the fundamentals of...

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Pages Family Child Care

1922 18th Street Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)

6 mi

We offer childcare from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our goal is to keep your child's safety above all and as they progress we tailor the activities and learning to make sure they are ready for TK or K when the time comes. We have many activities through the day most of them involve learning as well as seasonal activities. Our motto is love and nurture with structure and discipline.

Michelle S. says "Pages Family Child Care is an exceptional place and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. The owner Erika Pages runs the daycare with so much...

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Maggie Blair Childcare

201 West Hillcrest Blvd Inglewood, CA

5 mi

Mother of two (toddler &amp; 9 month old) with 18 years of experience at a school for special needs and typical children. Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certified. Providing Daycare for infants and toddlers ages 0 - 3.
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Olguin Family Childcare

4126 Mclaughlin Ave. Los Angeles, CA

4 mi

What we offer is a loving, safe, and educational environment for your child to grow. We will offer the very best care that we can for your child. We ask that, in turn, you help us by keeping us informed regarding any health concerns, favorite foods, fears, or special interests. We will share information about your child s growth and activities during the time spent in our program. As a parent, you are the most important person in your child s world and we will make every effort to support you as a family. We understand how difficult it can be for working parents to balance all of their commitments and responsibilities in their lives. For this reason we strive to offer a program that will enrich your child s development while putting your mind at ease. We believe that self-esteem is a critical component to optimal growth in young children; we focus on developing the socialization and self-help skills needed to have a positive self-image. As a multi-cultural family, we understand the importance of multiple languages in the home, and in our childcare we strive to have a bilingual environment. Language acquisition skills are taught in English and Spanish. We will also do our best to assist your child in developing important values such as: love of learning, good manners, caring/sharing, patience, responsibility, compassion for self and others, as well as communication and teamwork. We believe that children learn well through play and we will implement these important values throughout our day. We also offer daily preschool activities to help ready your child for Kindergarten. He/she will learn to recognize the alphabet, shapes, colors, numbers, as well as beginning reading and writing skills, if developmentally appropriate. We also work on name recognition and name writing. The children are given the opportunity to explore, experiment, and create in a safe and nurturing environment. It is our goal to offer your family the quality childcare experience you deserve.
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Lil Explorerz Family Childcare

1033 W 121st St Los Angeles, CA

8 mi

Lil Explorerz Family Childcare is a licensed small in home family daycare that caters to families with children ages 6months - 10years of age. Our daily routine includes a variety of activities that include gross &amp; fine motor skills, cognitive and social emotional development. We take very fun and educational trips to encourage new places and growth with surroundings. Our children learn through play daily. Our mission is to insure that the children in our loving environment are safe and Encouraged. We serve the children hot and healthy meals daily as well as healthy snacks. We have great rates for our daycare and accept all subsidized programs !!!!!! license#197494683
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Mama Duck Daycare

1023 21st Street Santa Monica, CA

6 mi

Mama Duck Daycare is an in-home daycare with part time availability for one child. Mama Duck's is a clean, safe, educational, and loving environment. I am CPR licensed and have worked as a licensed nursing assistant for 12 years. Safety is always my top concern...as well nutrition, naps, play, and storytime. Please contact me...I would love to discuss what I can provide for your child.
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Williams family child care

802 W. 123rd St. Los Angeles, CA

8 mi

We believe that happy, loved and connected children are destined for success in every facet of their lives. Visit our childcare and you'll notice the difference from the moment you walk in. Parents tell us it feels like home. Everything we do at our childcare from our professional staff, to our school accreditation's to our clean, safe environment assures parents that their child or children will be safe, happy and learning.
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Drop-In Daycares in Playa del Rey, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Angel Wings Family Child Care

I absolutely Love ms AJ!! She goes above and beyond and cares for my daughter like she is her own. She's full of tender love and care most...

- Sade M

Young Scholars University (Child Care)

We are huge fans of Mecka. Our little one had just gotten adjusted to our previous daycare, so we were concerned about transitioning her,...

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Music Garden Child Care

My son has attended Music garden child care since he was 3 months old. I'm so blessed to have found a child care center that I trust taking...

- Leila M.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Playa del Rey, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Playa del Rey, 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 Playa del Rey, 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 Playa del Rey, 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 Playa del Rey, 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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