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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Poway, CA

Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

5.0

Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs. Tina since they were both 6 months. Now my oldest is turning 5 and my youngest is turning 2. They are kind, nurturing, accommodating, and I have...

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ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

5.0

We are so happy to have had the opportunity to put our daughter here. She gained a well developed curriculum and the food is all vegetarian based which help our daughter an appreciation for heathy selections at an early start. We would've kept our daughter all the way into kindergarten if it wasn't...

- Daniel

Henna Family Child Care

5.0

Somayeh has been caring for our son for almost a year and it has been nothing but a wonderful experience! You can tell that she truly loves taking care of kids! My son lights up with the biggest smile every time we drop him off in the morning. He's learning so much and is so well taken care of, that...

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Pooh's Pals

5.0

I highly recommended this in home daycare as well as 1 other daycare. This daycare has a great atmosphere very friendly. The children are great! The babies are super cute, and the owner of this program is a very nice sweet lady. She is funny at times, but her and her staff are wonderful people who...

- Donna W.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

5.0

We are so grateful to have found Ms. Mattie and for the love and care she has given our son, W. She was fully booked the first time we called and we were excited to enroll our son in Moonlight Daycare after some months. From the very beginning, she created a warm and welcoming space where he felt...

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Drop-in daycares in Poway, CA

Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

1953 Brooks Glen, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME Honey Bubble's Home Day Care - where fun meets learning with a loving and safe environment! I am a state licensed Home childcare provider and I have openings to care for children in my home on 2001, I am fully certified and current in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal...
5.0
"Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs. Tina since they were both 6 months. Now my oldest is turning 5 and my youngest is turning 2. They are kind,...

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ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

ABC Learning Center (Family Home Childcare)

13404 Sawtooth Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(3)

Welcome to ABC Learning Center! Your Smile is Our Smile, Family Home Child Care. We are Eco-friendly and a Vegetarian Home Daycare and Preschool facility following CDA nutrition food Program. Conveniently located in Rancho Penasquitos 92129, San Diego. Dedicated to fostering an environment...
5.0
"My daughter enjoyed playing at the center. It is helpful to be served good foods.I recommend the center!"

Naomi J.


Henna Family Child Care

Henna Family Child Care

984 Calle De Lepanto, Escondido, CA

4.9

(12)

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...
5.0
"Choosing a daycare for your child is extremely difficult. You want the best for your babies and to find someone that will love them as if they were their own. Thank God we found Somayeh! My son started with Somayeh at 5 months old and he absolutely adores her. He...

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Pooh's Pals

Pooh's Pals

15362 Paseo Ajanta, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Pooh's Pals Home Childcare has openings for all ages. I offer Full Time, Part Time and Drop-In. I am open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. offering a one adult to 4 child ratio. I promise if you hire me your child will be very well cared for, happy and safe. Please call or email me if you would...
5.0
"I highly recommended this in home daycare as well as 1 other daycare. This daycare has a great atmosphere very friendly. The children are great! The babies are super cute, and the owner of this program is a very nice sweet lady. She is funny at times, but her and...

Donna W.


Moonlight Daycare Inc.

Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA

5.0

(37)

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...
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Ms. Mattie and for the love and care she has given our son, W. She was fully booked the first time we called and we were excited to enroll our son in Moonlight Daycare after some months. From the very beginning, she created a warm...

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Miss Jen's Daycare

Miss Jen's Daycare

Mast Boulevard, Santee, CA

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"Love Jen!! She works great with children.. takes them on trips to the library so they're not always at the house, plays games, and teaches them the fundamentals before going into school."

Nina T.


Ebenezer Sophie' Creche

Ebenezer Sophie' Creche

12614 Senda Panacea, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 of getting buckled into her carseat, but if I say we are going to Sophie’s, she says okay with a big smile and...

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Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA

5.0

(9)

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"Outstanding!!! My daughter absolutely enjoys going to Precious Hands Daycare. They offer a safe, nurturing and FUN environment for children. I can see with the staff's experience in early childhood development that they're promoting: cognitive, gross motor, social...

Kimberly I


Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

Early Advantage Family Day Care, Inc.

10535 Heather Ct., San Diego, CA

5.0

(11)

I have a large day care license in a residential home with a large, fenced backyard. I I am located in the middle of Mira Mesa, at the top of Sorrento Valley. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. I have a Liberal Studies degree from SDSU, which includes early childhood education. I have...
5.0
"Another family recommended Early Advantage for our son. He was enrolled from 20 months- 4.5 years old. Robert and Valerie genuinely care about the children that they see each day. I love that they provide balanced meals that the kids also love. They do a great job...

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Nini Daycare

Nini Daycare

17545 Ashburton Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(5)

Hello, My name is Nancy. I have a home day care, located in Rancho Bernardo. My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California. My mom and I have just opened our own home family childcare this year. Also, we have several years of experience with children, and took few college classes and received...
5.0
"Nancy and Nooshin are extremely kind and caring. I never have any reservations about leaving my child in their care. He always tells me he has fun at daycare. And he always has a clean diaper on when I pick him up. I totally trust them with the care of my son."

Karen S.


Starfield Montessori Daycare

Starfield Montessori Daycare

16315 Alipaz Court, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Starfield Montessori is a happy, safe and an intellectually stimulating home based Montessori facility. The learning environment is designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity and set them on the lifelong path of learning. Staying true to the Montessori philosophy, we have a holistic view of...
5.0
"LOVE my child's daycare. Teachers are very attentive, friendly, respectful, caring and receptive to requests. My daughter loves it here. She smiles every time she sees them. We know she is well cared for and loved . That's hard to find and we got lucky with...

Cindy B.


Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

Kiddie Cove Italian Family Daycare

11058 Carlota St, San Diego, CA

5.0

(16)

My goal is to create a tight community between children, family and school. A place where a children will come to learn, find a friends and feel like this is a second home for them. I believe that: A loving, care and educational environment is needed for your child to grow. I will do my best...
5.0
"My 2 yr old son has been going to Corinna for 5 months. The transition between daycares was hard for him but Corinna was very caring and he quickly adapted. Corinna’s daycare is structured with time for crafts/activities and outdoor play which my kiddo loves. She...

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Babette's Babycare

Babette's Babycare

10306 Hemphill Place, San Diego, CA

5.0

(1)

Babette's Babycare specializes in providing exceptional care for toddlers/preschoolers. With 2 licensed providers caring for our children, an enriched environment, daily interaction in a small group and educational activities in a nurturing setting, we provide your child with a level of care far...
5.0
"Love Babette's daycare! My kids never want to leave when I pick them up. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the kids and it's a safe environment for them. They always give great feedback on the children's development as well."

Sarah G.


Kids Of Poway Child Care

Kids Of Poway Child Care

11630 Kismet Rd, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Thank you for your interest in Kids of Poway Child Care! We provide a safe, nurturing, and positive environment, where children thrive and feel right at home. Our little ones are always engaged in learning through play, discovery, creation, and music. You can count on us to provide healthy meals and...
5.0
"Very clean and modern facility with lots of toys and educational games, art supplies, books, etc. Nutritious food. Children are very well taken care of!"

Irina B.


Child Care

Child Care

14504 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Elham and I have a Large Family Child Care, Licensed by the State of California. I have earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology and my associate's degree in child development. I have dedicated over 23 years to the education and growth of young children through experience as a Preschool...
5.0
"We love Elham's Home Child Care. Now that our son is in preschool, we still pop over for visits as he still talks fondly of her. She provides loving care in a safe environment and also offers plenty of educational, age-appropriate learning opportunities."

Beth B


Bluebell Daycare

Bluebell Daycare

2315 Sunset Dr., Escondido, CA

5.0

(4)

Hello, my name is Miss Rita. I have been a licensed childcare provider since 2012. I offer childcare for children, 3 months to school age. I have a very unique home daycare with our own detached childcare room & bathroom just for the kids! In addition, I have a very big back & front yard for us to...
5.0
"I know how hard it is to find someone you trust to leave your young one with and I am so glad I found Rita at Bluebell Daycare. She took care of my son from the age of 3 until he started preschool and then again when he started kindergarten she provided after...

Catalina P


Amanda's Small Family Daycare

Amanda's Small Family Daycare

8685 Bennington Street, San Diego, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a small family daycare provider specializing in infants. My daycare consists of 2 children maximum. I keep it small due to my belief in giving the maximum care possible to each child. I provide formula, nutritious healthy meals and snacks. I've been a Daycare provider since 2000, and I am CPR...
5.0
"Our 2 year old daughter has been with Amanda since she was 4 months old and we just love her! From day one, Amanda welcomed our little one into her home and has always treated her like one of her own. She provides a warm, nurturing and loving environment and we...

Thomas B.


Hugs And Smiles Child Care

Hugs And Smiles Child Care

13044 Cayote Ave., San Diego, CA

5.0

(2)

Hello Parents! My name is Maryna. I provide a kind and loving environment for young children, ages 2 to 6 years. A variety of fun and educational activities are offered throughout the day. I was a volunteer for one year at Deer Canyon preschool, where I worked with teacher in a classroom of 9 to 12...
5.0
"My baby girl has been going to Hugs and Smiles for some time now. We wanted a place that would be clean, safe, free of old house odors, educational, and which had no more than 6 kids per each supervising adult. We found what we were looking for and more! Our child...

Dennis


Beepbop Daycare

Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr, San Diego, CA

5.0

(12)

BEEPBOP is a safe, fun, warm and loving childcare home where your child can socialize, grow and learn while playing. We have an appropriate curriculum for toddlers, preschoolers and infants offering a structured program focusing on creativity, discovery, music,books, games and arts. With fun...
5.0
"My kids were at Beepbop daycare for a total of 5 years, Sonia and her girls took care of them as if they were their own. The comfort of having someone look after your kids with such care is priceless. Sonia maintains a very good structure and curriculum where the...

Claudia G.


Just For Kids Family Child Care

Just For Kids Family Child Care

1302 Country Club Drive, Escondido, CA

5.0

(1)

Just For Kids Family Day care is a place where children of all ages can explore, experience the wonder of nature and grow in a fun and safe environment. Through, art, science and music and physical activities the children learn how to explore their world. Each child participates according to...
5.0
"We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!"

Karen L.


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Ratings for Poway, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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.