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Family Fun Child Care
5.0
I started with Jeri and Alexis last August and my son has learned more with them then when I sent him to a preschool center. They have become part of our family, they go above and beyond a typical daycare. They have meet n greet bbq to keep everyone up to date and meet each other, I've become great...
- Jenny G
Miss Karen's Learn & Care Preschool
5.0
Sending our firstborn off to preschool was nerve wracking for us as parents at first. But after finding Miss Karen's preschool and our daughter settling in there, we have total confidence that we made the right choice. I have nothing but great things to say about Miss Karen and her classroom, and my...
- Lynnae
Happy Home Daycare
5.0
Shahnaz is wonderful! We started taking our baby to Happy Home Daycare 5 months ago. Shahnaz is always warm and welcoming. Our little man smiles every morning when he sees her. She's very responsive via text message. She'll even send videos and pictures.
She raises the kids in a loving and...
- Rachel W
Ladan Daycare
5.0
We highly recommend Ladan! She is so caring, loving, and kind. Our experience with her daycare has been wonderful, and our son is so happy to see her every morning. He started here when he was 3 months old, and he has learned so much from Ladan over the past 2.5 years. It is very evident how much...
- Lauren B
Angel Christian Day Care
5.0
I have to rate Angel daycare 5 stars because of their facility, programs and caring they provide to the kids.
Ali and the other teachers are super nice and caring, my daughter is very shy, and have separation anxiety when she goes to a new place. Ali can quickly adapt to her likes and makes my...
- Vicky C
Drop-in daycares in Redwood City, CA
Serendipity School Summer Program
2820 Ponce Ave, Belmont, CA
The Serendipity School Summer Program provides children with a fun, educational and exciting way to spend their summer breaks. It offers plenty of meaningful activities where kids can learn positive values and develop new skills. It also allows children to enhance their social skills and gain new...
Camp Unalayee in Palo Alto, CA is a summer camp that provide a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, music, enrichment, swimming, arts, and...
Cedarbrook Camp - Northern California in Menlo Park, CA is a Christian camp and accredited by the American Camp Association that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age...
Hidden Villa Summer Camp
26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA
Hidden Villa Summer Camp in Los Altos Hills, CA is a center and accredited by the American Camp Association that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate...
4.3
(6)
Welcome to Family Fun Childcare, I am excited to learn more about your child and potentially work with your family, when you become a part of my licensed preschool/childcare, you are automatically part of my family...
I am currently open 24/7 for all of your needs! Please call to set up an...
5.0
"I started with Jeri and Alexis last August and my son has learned more with them then when I sent him to a preschool center. They have become part of our family, they go above and beyond a typical daycare. They have meet n greet bbq to keep everyone up to date and...
Jenny G
4.6
(10)
I've been a childcare provider for 30+ years and have worked with hundreds of preschool and school-aged children.
I have taught at public and private preschools, public elementary schools, and family daycare centers including Santa Clara Unified schools, Bowers, Washington Open, Wilson,...
5.0
"Caring, flexible, communicative, no-drama: those are just some of the words that come to my mind when I think of Karen. Our then 4 year old attended her small preschool and I couldn't be more thankful I found Karen. Our child would come back home bubbling to tell...
Nidhi J
5.0
(4)
There is no greater feeling than watching a child learn, laugh and grow. It gives me life and fills me with hope knowing that we can raise confident, competent, contributing members of society.
As mother of three, and aunt to 8, i have decades of experience raising happy , healthy, well-adjusted...
5.0
"Shahnaz is wonderful! We started taking our baby to Happy Home Daycare 5 months ago. Shahnaz is always warm and welcoming. Our little man smiles every morning when he sees her. She's very responsive via text message. She'll even send videos and pictures.
She...
Rachel W
5.0
(5)
My name is Fatemeh and I go by Ladan. I run a licensed family day care in Gaithersburg, MD. I have worked in a family daycare as an Assistant Manager for six years prior to starting my own business. I am also a mother to a 17-year-old son. I was trained in early childhood education, and have...
5.0
"We started sending our daughter when she was 3.5-month old. We couldn't be happier with the decision we made. Ladan was caring person. She knew we were nervous sending our first daughter at such a young age. She sent us some photos time to time and reported us when...
Maki K
5.0
(1)
Every child is God 's beautiful creation. We love them -- they are the angels sent by God.
This is a great work--watching children grow, sharing their happiness and innocence, are the most important reasons we are keen to work.
We hope that, by working together, your child will have a very...
5.0
"I have to rate Angel daycare 5 stars because of their facility, programs and caring they provide to the kids.
Ali and the other teachers are super nice and caring, my daughter is very shy, and have separation anxiety when she goes to a new place. Ali can quickly...
Vicky C
4.1
(17)
Hello! We are a licensed in home daycare (up to 14 children) . We have 20 years of experience for ALL ages. CPR certified & first aid. We accept drop in, half days, part time and full time care. We offer 10% discounts for siblings, military, police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers and...
5.0
"We have been with Kingdom Kidz Childcare since February 2020 and it has been a wonderful experience.
From the moment I met with Tiphanie, Alanna and Cheryl I felt that they understood my needs for my son. They listened and cared for our family. I felt confident...
Danielle F
5.0
(1)
My name is Lori, and I have been doing daycare for over 20 years. I currently watch K-5 grade children before and after school, on holidays and summer months. I am open 7 a.m-8 a.m., before school, and 2-6 p.m., after school, providing transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities...
5.0
"Lori was my son's before/after school care provider from 5th grade until he was able to drive himself to and from school! He had plenty of kids to spend time with of different ages. Lori has homework time, play time, snack time. It is great that she can get the...
Ruth L
5.0
(3)
***WE ARE FULL***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW FAMILIES AT THIS TIME****
I am offering childcare including informal preschool lessons for children in my home from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. We have a very lively, busy home where I home-school my school aged children. Our home is warm and...
5.0
"Lisa has been an absolute blessing since she came into my family's life. Not only does she love my children as her own, but she has taught them so much over the years. Our family has been with her for 6 years and I am thankful for that every day! She is amazing!!"
Brittany
5.0
(8)
Licensed Home Daycare with certified teacher who has 15 years of early childhood experience. Focus will be on early childhood development with an emphasis on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Rose's Learning Garden - instilling school readiness in a comfortable family setting.
5.0
"She was my daughters head start teacher and was truly amazing. My daughter LOVED her and was sad on weekends because she needed to see Mrs. Rose.
Rose Cotton was great with the kids. I would definetely recommend her for your children."
Paige B
4.8
(20)
Joyful Child Care is a Day Care located at Dorset Gardens, Blue Stream Community, off the Baltimore Washington Boulevard (Route 1), a very good and safe neighborhood.
At Joyful Child Care, you can be sure of your child's safety and joy in a very clean, beautiful, child-friendly, and parent-welcoming...
5.0
"Joyful Child Care is a great place to take your child. For some Daycares, the pictures you see online are far different from the actual thing. But for Joyful Child Care, the beautiful pictures you see online are true and real when you see the Day Care. Also, the...
Florence B
5.0
(2)
Yosaya's Family Daycare a safe place for a child to grow and develop.
*M-F 6:30am-6:60pm
*0-12 years old
*Arts & Craft
*Exercise
*Music
*Educational Curriculum
*Walks to the park
& much more
5.0
"Thank you for taking such amazing care of Yanni We appreciate all the little things you do.."
GIGI
5.0
(18)
Special place for your child. Safe and healthy environment. Healthy meals and snacks. VA state license. CPR, First Aid and MAT (medication administration Training) certified. 16 years' experience working with kids.
Hours of operations: Mon- Fri. 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Other times and weekends...
5.0
"Farrah is amazing. Simply amazing. She is loving, warm, dedicated, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure the children get the individual care they need and want.
My daughter started going to Farrah's from about 3 months old. She didn't take a bottle and...
Romy C
5.0
(5)
Kidz Day Care is located in North Chicago, IL and is within 10 minutes of most major businesses in the city (Great Lakes Naval Base, Abbott (Abbvie), Emco, Lovell VA, and Uline. My business has been established in the community for 26+ years. We provide PEACE OF MIND for working parents.
The...
5.0
"My little Adi loves to see Miss Susan every morning. I know she's in the best hands."
Melinda
4.5
(8)
**INFANT OPENINGS AVAILABLE**
Details regarding the daycare are listed below.
LIC # 304312876.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ages accepted: 0-4 years old.
I am State Licensed, Pediatrics C.P.R. & First Aid Certified, Educated in Early Childhood Studies.
I provide a...
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about this home daycare and Yesica. She has a natural warmth about her that makes the kids feel comfortable and loved. Her home has a great layout and has encouraged my son to learn to crawl and cruise rather quickly! She prepares...
Alicia M
5.0
(1)
Dragonfly Daycare is LICENSED (License #376101679) and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Friday)
About me:
- I have over 5 years of experience working at a different daycare full-time.
- I graduated college in 2008 in Tehran, Iran where I studied nursing as well as art. I incorporate...
5.0
"Sanaz has been working with me for almost 6 years at my daycare, and has officially opened her own daycare
She is incredibly hard-working, and was always the one to help write the daily lesson plans for the children. She did so many beautiful and educational...
Maliha E
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Redwood City, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Redwood City, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Redwood City, 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.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Redwood City, CA accept?
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 Redwood City, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Redwood City, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Redwood City, 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.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Redwood City, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Redwood City, 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!
Ratings for Redwood City, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Redwood City, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.