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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Poway, CA

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

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Mary's Daycare

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

12644 Footman Lane Poway, CA

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A nurturing and safe learning environment with many developmental toys and play areas to enjoy. I believe that quality care must go beyond meeting the child's needs; it must also provide peace of mind to the parents knowing that their child is in good hands. Accepting infants. My hours of operation are from Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am/5:00 pm..You can contact me @ 619-277-2929 (Mary).OR maryshoar@yahoo.com

Diana C. says "Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been...

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MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

5.0(2)

2 mi

13613 CYNTHIA LN POWAY, CA

My Room To Grow Preschool is a small school in the heart of Poway, that works hard every single day to insure that your children benefit from a happy, safe, challenging, and caring environment.Kids of different ages have different needs, so, we have tailored our programs to meet the development needs of your child, while nurturing their growth.

Shelly T. says "Really great experience! Especially during Covid. They were really diligent in creating a protocol. They are very responsive. I am super comfortable...

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Little Sprouts Academy

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

13382 Poway Rd. Poway, CA

Little Sprouts was created to provide enriching, quality care through play-based learning. We offer a clean and inviting environment and healthy, organic food will always be served. Whether you need full-time or part-time care, you will find that Little Sprouts Academy is the perfect place for your child.

Katie says "Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving and caring. We have...

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Inspiring Early Childhood

16607 Martincoit Road Poway, CA

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Inspiring Early Childhood (IEC) is a unique in-home child care and preschool program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a child-centered approach to emergent curriculum and project-based education. Located in Poway (Green Valley ), CA. Our program includes: a beautiful huge natural playground home-cooked meals made from organic and natural ingredients biodegradable diapers and wipes natural cleaning products local field trips art projects daily email reports a rich environment of quality experiences Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide high-quality education that emerges from the child's relationships. Our goal is to inspire children to cultivate a passion for life-long learning.
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Happykids Daycare

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

12979 Solera Way Poway, CA

Here is what my daycare can offer you and your family! Licensed by the California Department of Social Services CPR/First Aid/Safety Certified Fingerprinted & Background checked by Livescan Open Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm Great affordable rates! No registration or start up fees! English, speaking only All meals provided! Very clean & organized home Safe home located in a very quiet cul-de-sac We celebrate ALL of the children's birthdays and holidays! Preschool activities Arts & Crafts Fun Indoor & Outdoor Play Large fun backyard with an awesome play set! My daycare is a home where you can bring your child & feel complete trust that your child is in a safe & loving environment. You can return to work with peace of mind, knowing that your child is in good hands and is being loved, nurtured and treated as my own family! I provide lots of love and attention at my daycare. If you are looking for a super reliable, honest, loving, trustworthy and safe home daycare, then you found the one! Call or email me anytime if you are interested and would like more information. We can set up a daycare tour very soon and see for yourself if my daycare is a good fit for you and your little one!

Masoud K says "Highly recommended their service. We have been fortunate to have them take care of our daughter. the Director is kind trustworthy and experienced."

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Poway KinderCare

12370 Adobe Ridge Road Poway, CA

7766 mi

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures. We're in session when your local public schools are on break and you'll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school's out.
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Alison's Family Child Care

13625 Acton Ave Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Alison's Family Child Care is a state licensed home based center that prides ourselves on making every child feel like part of our family. We have been in business for over 5 years and have lots of previous experience as well. We love what we do here and look forward to meeting new friends. We have very competitive rates and believe you shouldn't have to pay an arm and a leg to have quality child care. We would love to hear from you!
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Discovery Isle Child Development Center

14521 Ted Williams Parkway Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Discovery Isle is licensed for children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten. Our school combines academic learning and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Children are given plenty of room to discover, explore and learn. Our school is the perfect balance of learning and play! Amazing teachers and families. Call or come by anytime for a tour of our wonderful school.
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Southwestern Leadership Camp

12842 Casa Ct Poway, CA

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Southwestern Leadership Camp is a Christian facility that offers camp-based summer programs designed for school-age children. The company’s services are open to 5th-grade up to 12th-grade students. Southwestern Leadership Camp aims to provide children with a camp experience that will develop their leadership and social skills and support their spiritual growth.
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The Gaming Revolution

15905 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA

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The Gaming Revolution is a summer enrichment program for kids. The main goal of the program is to encourage and strengthen the imagination. We believe that an imagination is a precious gift and that it should be nurtured in every single child. In doing so, your child will have a greater opportunity of succeeding in life and being happy. We exist to create awesome games with our imagination. By awesome, I mean inspiring, entertaining, impressive, exciting, and fun. As in most games, there will be fun competitions and real prizes to win. The Gaming Revolution is basically one big game with your child as a player. The sole purpose of this game is to create smaller games, have fun competitions and enjoy the best that life has to offer. We also want to make a difference and support cancer research. We want to change the way in which people view gaming. We want gaming to have a purpose. Our most important game creation is the online video game, which will support cancer research. Your child will help make this special game. He will be part of the revolution.
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Marissa's Family Childcare

12829 Yukon Way Poway, CA

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Small Family Child Care Home now open for business. I have one (1) infant slot open for immediate care. I have cared for children for over 10 years and have two school aged children myself. I am a military wife and have always enjoyed being with and working with children. My child care home will be a small facility with no more than three (3) children at one time, not including my own. I will never be at full allowed capacity. I am CPR, First Aid and Preventative Health Certified as well as I have had a full background check done through the State. I love to go for walks and take children to the park. My facility hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday with additional hours available with notice. I accept drop-ins up to age 5. Rates are based on the age of child and parents needs. I also have experience with special needs children. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
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mary daycare

Footman Lane Poway, CA

< 1 mi

Hello everyone! My name is Mary and I have been doing licensed home daycare for over 5 years. I currently have openings for infants and toddlers . I am CPR/First Aid Certified for adults and infants, T.B tested, finger printed and cleared through the department of justice. My hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 5:30p.m. My philosophy is to care for your children as well as I do for my own! My home is a wonderful place for children to learn, play, and just be kids in a safe and loving environment. In my daycare, our children are shown a lot of love while we work on our manners and how to show respect to the other playmates. Self-esteem is the most important thing I like to nurture as it is vital in order to be able learn and be confident their years ahead. Also: * I provide a loving, safe and clean environment for your child...toys are cleaned and disinfected * My home is child-friendly with lots of books, toys and activities. * My home is smoke-free * Large Backyard * Nutritional meals provided * Lots of space to run and place indoors and out * Nap time. * Very reasonable rates *Close to rancho bernardo High School and painted rock Elementary. * References are available I would be happy to answer any questions you might have. If interested you can call me at: 619-277-2929 (If I do not answer I am probably busy with the children, so please leave me a message and I will return your call as soon as possible). Thank you for looking at my ad and I look forward to working with you and your child /children.
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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

5.0(38)

6 mi

13406 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San Diego County Office of Education, 2015. I have 5 years of experience as a family home daycare caregiver. I worked more than five years in the Child Development Center in Miramar College, and I have more than 10 years' experience teaching preschoolers. I also have CPR and First Aid certifications. I check both my phone and email so please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions. I really love working with children. I use simple ways for your kid to handle transitions from the daycare to school. I have worked with many special needs children become more involved in the community. I have some strategies for guiding children's behavior in my daycare settings based on their ages. For example, encourage children to set good examples for each other, show respect for them, keep rules simple and easy to understand, discuss rules with children, consider kids' suggestions for rules, and repeat the rules often. A few rules that work well with children include: Help each other. Be kind to each other. Take your turn. Take care of our toys. Say please and thank you. I like to find ways to make the environment safe, fun, educational and supportive for your children. When a child is having a good time, they are more open and receptive to new experiences. I provide healthy meals each day for breakfast, lunch, and nutritious snacks and drinks. My daycare is clean, and organized with new, safe inside and outside flooring, smoke-free, and pet-free with new different kinds of toys, puzzles, books that children like to play or read. I have a large and safe backyard with fun play equipment. Children also have great time with educational and fun kids' music with dancing and singing. My house is located in a safe place very close to Police and Fire Department Stations, and is very close to highway 56 and 15 maybe less than one minute. I accept children with the CDA, Child Care Awareness.

Care Member says "Our daughter started attending Moonlight Daycare at 5 months old. It was during COVID, and at that time it was hard to find quality daycare providers....

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Henna Family Child Care

4.0(13)

7 mi

984 Calle De Lepanto Escondido, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Somayeh, and I am the owner of Henna Family Child Care. I recently opened my own home daycare after working at a different Daycare for over 6 years. My home daycare will provide your child with: - Healthy home-made meals every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as snacks and drinks throughout the day! I have always had a big passion for cooking, especially Persian food, since I was young. I love to cook for the kids and can also accommodate different diets for your child such as if they are vegetarian. - A backyard with kid friendly playground with swings, slides, and other fun play equipment - Clean environment that is smoke-free, filled with lots of toys &amp; books for your children to play and learn with. I am a big advocate of a clean home and will sanitize toys, wipe down surfaces, and vacuum daily. I am up to date on all my certifications including: - CPR &amp; First Aid - Preventative health practices - Mandated Reporter training My family and I who reside in the home are all up to date on our immunizations, and are fully vaccinated + boosted against COVID-19. If you are interested in my daycare for your child, and would like to come visit to see the daycare and meet, please contact me through text.

Care Member says "I highly recommend this in-home daycare. My daughter lights up with a big smile and gets so excited every time she sees Somayeh, which makes me feel...

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0251 - Childtime of San Diego

5.0(1)

9 mi

8111 NEW SALEM ST SAN DIEGO, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

5.0(3)

9 mi

9151 Via De Juan Santee, CA

Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me &quot;Mimi&quot;. I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 20 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child &amp; Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid, I have been fingerprinted (along with my all my family members) and passed background investigations by the FBI and LiveScan. My state license is for a capacity of 8, yet I choose to care for 5-6 so that I may spend quality time with the children. I learn so much every day from the children in my care as well as from the parents. We work closely together so that the children create good habits at their home and in my care. I provide your child with a loving, relaxing home setting along with the feeling of being a part of my family and our everyday life. I am strongly invested in the social development of the children; during the day, you can expect your child to work on/learn their ABC's, be active all day while learning about everything around them (touch, smell, sight), we sing songs and dance together. I read books throughout the day to all or each child if they request. I take the responsibility of your child's safety and development very seriously. I participate in online proficiency training along with off site training through the YMCA and other training facilities. I am a mother of 3; two daughters aged 21 and 20 along with a 23 year-old son who has graced me with 2 beautiful grand daughters. Being the mother of 3, even though they are older, we are still an &quot;on the go family. My day care kiddos are always included in family activities and are treated as part of the family. My home also has fur babies. We have Winni our 3.5 year old Boxer and Sylvester and Birdie our 1 Year old Kitties. The children love getting greeted by Winni at the front door everyday. I look forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss your daycare needs. Please text me so we can connect and see how I can help with your child care needs. I have 2 Infant openings as of August 11, 2025. Have a great day and I look forward to speaking to those in need of care. References available upon request.

Jennifer B. says "I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone elses care....

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Teddy Bear Day Care

5.0(12)

6 mi

15271 Amalia St. San Diego, CA

Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 4 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!! I offer the following: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 5:00 PM Breakfast &amp; Lunch Healthy snacks potty training. Daily structured routine indoor &amp; outdoor play Learning activities, arts, and crafts. Small group size attention for each child Safe, clean, and smoke-free environment CPR and First Aid certified I have 7 years experience working as a child-care provider. 28 years of parenting experience

Care Member says "Soni and her husband are the absolute best and I could not be more thankful for them. My child is always so happy to see Soni on a daily basis. She is...

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Ebenezer Sophie' Creche

5.0(1)

6 mi

12614 Senda Panacea San Diego, CA

At Sophie's Cr che, we use play-based methods to foster academic learning. We focus on the ability to learn social, emotional, behavior, thinking and communication skills from 0 to age 5 to build a strong and positive mind for a lifetime confidence. We believe all children have the capacity to learn effectively provided the appropriate plan is implemented for them. Our small program offers 1:1 support for all our students.

Care Member says "My daughter has been going to Sophie’s daycare for a year and a half. She absolutely loves going! Daycare is an hour away and my daughter is not a fan...

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Miss Jen's Daycare

5.0(4)

9 mi

Mast Boulevard Santee, CA

Welcome! My name is Jen and I am the owner of Miss Jen's Licensed Childcare business located in my Santee home. I am a native San Diegan and have been a Santee resident for over 10 years. I have two children of my own- one is in high school and one in elementary school. While my license allows me to care for up to 8 children I limit myself to 4 or 5 because I prefer to be able to concentrate my attention on a smaller group of children. I became an Aunt at a very young age and discovered that little people bring a lot of joy and light into my life and I have dedicated myself to caring for little people ever since. I have highlighted my experience and qualifications below for your reference. About Miss Jen * Over 15 years Childcare experience including children with special health care needs; a Premature newborn from age 6 weeks till elementary school; a Type 1 Insulin-dependent Diabetic toddler from 18 months old until elementary school * Certified First Aid/ CPR/ Child Safety; Special courses for Child Health and Welfare. Immunizations current. * FBI and DOJ clearance * YMCA Childcare Resource Registry About Miss Jen's Daycare * Parental input and communication are very important! * Daily structured routine including meals, snacks, playtime, crafts, reading time, outdoor play (weather and age-appropriate). Friday's are 'Watch a Disney movie day!' * Every child's health and safety is top priority! We have multiple baby monitors for nap time and a Ring doorbell surveillance system. * Enrollment in the Child Nutrition Program of Southern Calif-providing healthy meals and snacks for your child. License Number: 376100018

Care Member says "We absolutely love Jen! She was amazing with my twins. Her daycare is always clean, warm and welcoming. We love how everything is Disney theme. She...

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Mali's Home Child Care

5.0(57)

7 mi

17892 Creciente Way San Diego, CA

Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) . I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs. About me: -I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general childcare, however, I have over 40 years of experience. -I graduated college in 2012 with an associate degree in Child Development and have been certified with the following: -Associate Teacher -Certified Nurse Assistant -CPR -First Aid In my home day care: -I provide each child with healthy, HOME-MADE meals everyday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Healthy snacks and drinks are regularly provided between throughout the day between each of the meals. -I have large backyard with a kid-friendly playground with swings, slides, and other fun play equipment. -I have an academic teacher who comes in every morning from 9AM - 11:00AM in order to give lessons to the kids. Her lessons have a large variety that teach all the children in my daycare about math, art, the environment, the days of the week, colors, songs, crafts, exercise, and much more. -I also have a music teacher who comes in 2 times a week on Thursdays and Fridays. She plays a variety of instruments such as the guitar, electric keyboard, and drums to get the kids singing, dancing, and familiar with different types of music and songs. -My daycare is clean (I sanitize and wipe down the laminate floors daily along with vacuuming all the rugs), warm, safe, smoke-free, and pet-free with toys of all sorts that the children can play with. -Each child is treated with the same warmth and love that their own mother and father would give them. I promise myself and every parent that I will treat their child as if they are my own and I do. Without a single doubt, I love what I do and I love each and every child that I have ever taken care of. If you are interested in my daycare for your child and would like to come visit, please contact me through text (as I will mostly likely be taking care of children) with the phone # provided on my page (858-705-9138). Thank you so much &amp; have a wonderful day. I hope to hear from you! -Mali

Care Member says "Our son went to Mali's for three years. He absolutely loved it and we knew he was well taken care of. Our son would run into her house everyday and talk...

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

Drop-In Daycares in Poway, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Mary's Daycare

Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I...

- Diana C.

MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL

Really great experience! Especially during Covid. They were really diligent in creating a protocol. They are very responsive. I am super...

- Shelly T.

Little Sprouts Academy

Little Sprouts Academy is clean and beautiful! We love that they provide organic meals for our child. In addition, the staff is so loving...

- Katie

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

Drop-in daycare near you in Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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