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

COUNTRY DAY LITTLE SCHOOL

Country Day Little School is a truly unique and special place. It is a Waldorf-based school that is kind to children and parents alike, has...

- Care member

Little Steps

Ivonne and the team at Little Steps are so wonderful! Ivonne made us feel incredibly comfortable with the transition into child care not...

- Dani K.

Day ABC Panda Care

This is an excellent day care. I love being able to drop of my 4 month old and know that he is in loving arms. My son gets much more...

- Susan W.

Drop-In Daycares Near San Carlos, CA

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Creciendo Juntos Spanish Inmersion

121 22ND AVENIDA San Mateo, CA

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We are an immersion program - daily care and activities will be provided in Spanish, and children will be encouraged to speak Spanish in return. Learning a second language at a young age encourages your child's intellectual and social development. I believe that learning a new language at a young age encourages a child's...
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Associated Learning and Language Specialists, Inc.

1060 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood City, CA

1.0(1)
Associated Learning and Language Specialists, Inc. (ALLS) is a community resource offering a wide array of therapeutic and educational services, and school programs. ALLS provides the highest quality speech and language, occupational, developmental, behavioral, and physical therapy, as well as unique and exceptional educational...
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Playful Tots Learning Center

360 B St Redwood City, CA

At Playful Tots, we strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, ages 2 years through 5 years. Our Learning Center is divided into two classes - the Caterpillar Class, for children ages 2-3 yrs, and the Butterfly Class, for children, ages 3.5-5 yrs. Our curriculum is both play-based and...
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Sonrisas Preschool And Childcare

1632 Newbridge Ave San Mateo, CA

Our Spanish Immersion offers a 100% authentic environment with native Spanish speaking teachers. We created our own methodology to ensure that each child develops at his or hers own pace. Our program promotes social and emotional learning, curiosity, language, cooperation, and problem solving through creative play. At Sonrisas,...
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Circle of Friends Preschool

3214 Alameda De Las Pulgas Menlo Park, CA

Circle of Friends Preschool offers a play-based program where children have opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, learn skills and concepts, and integrate knowledge in a small, hands-on supportive environment. Our goal is the development of the whole child: physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual....
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Keara's Daycare

1664 Tulane Ave Palo Alto, CA

Hi I am a licensed daycare provider looking to fill a few open spots in my daycare. I am excepting ages newborn to five years of age. My hours are from 7am-6pm I have CPR and first Aid I also have home prevention classes done as well. I can help with potty training if needed. As well as get them ready for school it is my job to...
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Baby Steps

25 N Eldorado Street San Mateo, CA

Hello Parents! After years of working night shift as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse, I decided to change my focus and open Baby Steps, a small in home family day care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I accept all children, but specialize in the care of diabetics and asthmatics. I am the mother of a Type 1 diabetic...
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Mountain Camp Woodside

302 Portola Rd Portola Valley, CA

Mountain Camp Woodside is a traditional summer camp that offers both a Day Camp (for grades K-10th) and sleep-away Resident Camp (for grades 2nd 10th) programs and is nestled in the heart of beautiful Portola Valley, California on the 63-acre campus of the Woodside Priory School. Mountain Camp Woodside s minimal technology,...
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Lucys Learn And Play Daycare

618 Folkstone Ave San Mateo, CA

I'm a daycare provider for 30 years now..I have cpr and first aid...I'm looking for children 8 months and up...I have two grown daughters and two grand children..I wanted to stay home and raise my children...So I decided to open my own daycare..So I could be home with my children and make a living at the same time...But it is a...
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Shaunna Solorzano

2421 Carlmont Drive 23 Belmont, CA

I am a stay at home mother of two, a two year old and an infant so I am able to care for an additional child in my home. I have previously cared for two other toddlers in my home but one moved and the other went to pre-school. I have also done pick-up and transport for school age children but I no longer have the...
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Cornerstone Learning Foundation

4243 Manuela Ave Palo Alto, CA

Hello, welcome to Cornerstone Learning Foundation! With over 20 years of teaching, administration and cutting edge Chinese Program Development experience in Silicon Valley and in China, the principal of Cornerstone Learning Foundation, Ms. Helen Wong is proud to offer a high quality Mandarin program where students have fun...
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Apogee Education

37 Angell Ct. 125 Stanford, CA

Neuroscience Summer Boot camps, 2017!!! Taught by world-class Stanford Neuroscience PhD instructors with extensive teaching experience. Our engaging and interactive summer boot camps provide students, ages 11-18 years, with a once-in-a-lifetime, educational experience designed to both educate and inspire the next generation of...
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Firefly Academy

405 Heather Lane San Mateo, CA

Our Bilingual (English and Russian) Family Daycare offers fun and nourishing environment. Our program is focused at developing your child from an early age. We have plenty of entertaining and cultivating activities, such as art and clay works, drawing and kids yoga, all about animals and sea creatures, astronomy and geography...
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Learn, Laugh And Play Daycare

111 Highland Ave E Burlingame, CA

State license verified

I am looking for a family to join my in-home daycare. I am a mother of one loving child, and I do understand the importance of leaving your child with someone that will care and keep them safe. Learn, Laugh & Play Daycare is a year-round home- base daycare in Burlingame. We are open from 8:00am until 5:30pm and care for...
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Edutaintment

801 Sextant Cr San Mateo, CA

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RUSSIAN Immersion Licensed FAMILY DAYCARE "Edutainment", invites children from 2 years old to join the early development bilingual environment. "Edutainment" is a great option for kids who have at least one Russian-speaking parent to retain their Russian skills beyond the toddler years. Program...
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Little Blessings Day Care

1050 16th Ave Redwood City, CA

State license verified

Our mission is to provide care in a loving healthy, nurturing and safe environment for your most precious blessing (Child). To help them with their emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual growth and development. Where your children will learn, play while you (parents) are at work. Our learning environment is not...
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JCC Maccabi Sports Camp

1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA

JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, California. Our camp welcomes boys and girls entering grades 4-11 from around the United States, Canada, and the world. During our two week camp sessions, campers develop skills in the sport of their choice baseball,...
Please read the introduction to our school completely, information about school tours can be found at the end of our post. We appreciate the opportunity to share a detailed picture of our school with you and look forward to speaking with those who think our school will be a good fit for their family values! Country Day Little...

Care Member says "Country Day Little School is a truly unique and special place. It is a Waldorf-based school that is kind to children and parents alike, has patient and...

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Little Steps

1829 Jefferson Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(11)

State license verified

We provide excellent quality care, for the most important people in this world, our children. I've worked with children for more than 10 years, from infants to adolescents. I believe that quality care helps the kids develop through their entire lives. I have an Associate Degree in Early Childcare and bilingual - Spanish and...

Dani K. says "Ivonne and the team at Little Steps are so wonderful! Ivonne made us feel incredibly comfortable with the transition into child care not only by...

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Day ABC Panda Care

2316 Kent St San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)

Susan W. says "This is an excellent day care. I love being able to drop of my 4 month old and know that he is in loving arms. My son gets much more attention than he...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in San Carlos, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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