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Caterpillar Corner
5.0
I highly recommend Christina Carter-Proctor and her newly founded daycare. She has been nannying for me for over 2 years and if I resided in the San Leandro Area I would without a doubt have my daughter enrolled in her daycare. My daughter spends 2-3 days with her a month including overnight and...
- Shashawna B
Lindas Family Daycare
4.0
aughter has been to Linda's for almost a year now. She is in love with her teachers and they have helped us a lot with the routine of the naps and the potty training almost ready without diapers. Recommended 100%
- Alexandra T
New Beginning Daycare
5.0
We have known the owner of this facilty for a very long time and have used this childcare faciltiy in the past. I love the interaction our child had with New Beginning Daycare. My child learned to be in a routine and their curriculum/program is very creative and age appropriate. I would recommend...
- Louise S
Rada's Day Care Home
5.0
We LOVE Rada! Our family has been with her for over a year and half and now have our second child in care with her. The space is awesome for a little kid. She prepares hot organic meals, and incorporates music, art, and learning (numbers, colors, letters and shapes) in a daily curriculum. Our...
- Kathryn B
Gloria's Daycare
5.0
My daughter went to Gloria's daycare from the age of 4 months when I went back to work until she was off to preschool. Gloria provided a loving, safe, and fun environment for my daughter. There was a nice little structured routine that they followed every day. We were greeted every morning with...
- Alie V
Drop-in daycares in San Leandro, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Christina Carter. I am proud to say I am the owner of Caterpillar Corner. I have been caring for children for over fifteen years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I started Caterpillar Corner based on my love and dedication to the successful growth of young children. I truly...
5.0
"I highly recommend Christina Carter-Proctor and her newly founded daycare. She has been nannying for me for over 2 years and if I resided in the San Leandro Area I would without a doubt have my daughter enrolled in her daycare. My daughter spends 2-3 days with her...
Shashawna B
4.0
(1)
We are a small family daycare operated by family members. We provide nurturing care for toddlers and infants. We specialize in a play based curriculum for children under 20 months old and a preschool structured curriculum for children 20 months and older. We provide quality education in a bilingual...
4.0
"aughter has been to Linda's for almost a year now. She is in love with her teachers and they have helped us a lot with the routine of the naps and the potty training almost ready without diapers. Recommended 100%"
Alexandra T
5.0
(3)
New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
5.0
"My three year old daughter attends New Beginning Daycare and I could not have made a better choice. After touring 4 other daycares in the area I decided to go for this facility because I felt and instant connection between my daughter and the caregivers. The place...
Valentine N
California Youth Leadership Seminar
2777 Alvarado St, San Leandro, CA
California Youth Leadership Seminar is a youth camp facility that offers a three-day seminar designed to develop participant’s leadership and communication skills and their sense of community. The facility’s program is open to sophomore high school students. California Youth Leadership Seminar runs...
5.0
(5)
Benefits Your Child Will Enjoy:
* Preschool Curriculum
*Holiday and Birthday Parties for children
*Classical music played during nap time
*Exposure to diverse type music
*Nutritious home-cooked meals with wholesome ingredients
*Plenty of stimulating and educational toys
*Daily reading time...
5.0
"We LOVE Rada! Our family has been with her for over a year and half and now have our second child in care with her. The space is awesome for a little kid. She prepares hot organic meals, and incorporates music, art, and learning (numbers, colors, letters and...
Kathryn B
4.4
(7)
Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old...
5.0
"Currently have my son in Gloria's daycare. She is truly the Mary poppins. The energy and love when you walk in her home is absolutely beautiful. I could sit there all day and hang out as an adult. Gloria had a beautiful home with a ton of toys and learning. The...
Ila W
5.0
(1)
Daycare opening up! Ages 6 months to 5 years old welcomed! Secured place with activities, toys, projects, etc. we offer nutritious foods for breakfast, lunch, and snacks as well. We offer basic teachings of shapes, colors, the alphabet, numbers as well as singing and dancing, children will learn and...
5.0
"Great daycare provider! I've been with Elizabeth for a few years now and couldn't be more satisfied with the level of care and attention she has towards the children. She even takes the time to organize birthday parties for the kids. Even on holidays she makes sure...
Alma A
5.0
(3)
I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"Soana and her family are wonderful, and we're so happy we found her for our little one!
G started with Soana at four months and has been there for just over a year now. She is warm and nurturing, and it feels like she has welcomed our son as a part of her...
Jenn B
5.0
(3)
Looking for a safe, nurturing and happy environment? We are a high quality California licensed family daycare, with a unique Spanish program. We take infants & toddlers from 9 weeks old to 3 years old. In a family setting, and inspire by the Reggio Emilia approach, I provide a quality dynamic and...
5.0
"My daughter has also been with Rosario since she was an infant. When I went back to work, my daughter started at Rosario's one or two days a week. Rosario is such a loving and nurturing person. She is very attentive to each child in her home and provides each...
Laura H
5.0
(3)
-Specialist in Infants/toddlers.
-30 years experience.
-Mother of 6 Very good at caring for children
-Big License/Up to 2 infants(full), 8 toddlers(3 spots available), 4 school children(Full)
-Good Standing with the Community Care Licensing
-Our program is designed to treat every child with the...
5.0
"My daughter has been here since she was 2 years old and seeing her do multiplication at the age of 5 makes me extremely happy. She's very advanced for her age so that most likely one of the reasons why. They have a worker who is constantly helping kids and teaching...
Henry C
5.0
(4)
Hello Family,
We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program here at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and Kindergarten readiness....
5.0
"Marley has been working with my family for years. I tend to be overly cautious when choosing a caregiver, and Marley is always my first choice. She's caring, fun, trustworthy, communicates well and the kids love her. When the children spent the day at Weebit, they...
Jessica G
5.0
(1)
A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...
Lucia
5.0
(2)
Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of...
5.0
"we have the best services for your kids. our goald is our kids have the primary education, and is very important your kids learn about said always thank you,you are welcome, excuseme."
Araceli A
5.0
(1)
Services includes home cooked meals: breakfast, lunch, and three snacks. Daily learning activities include story time, group play, American Sign Language instruction, and songs!
5.0
"I love Dallas, she made my kids feel welcomed and loved. Dallas has been caring for my children who are 18 months and 3 1/2 years old for 3 years. Dallas is very nurturing and treats the kids as her own. She does daily activities which my kids loves and she does a...
Suirjaay J
5.0
(1)
Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants,...
5.0
"Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her...
Sediqa
5.0
(1)
Our program is designed to help develop the whole child in all areas of development: emotional,social, physical, creative, and cognitive. We plan a balanced learning and play curriculum, using weekly themes, through dramatic play, art, music, and sensory activities, all while incorporating academics...
5.0
"She is amazing! The kids are always excited to tell us about their day and what new thing they have learned. Wonderful environment."
Raymond L
5.0
(1)
My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old.
What I can offer:
I will provide a safe...
5.0
"We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very caring with the kids and always keeps good communication with the parents. The kids are constantly exposed to...
Marian
5.0
(7)
I've been a professional childcare provider in Hayward, for the past 18 years. I have experience in many areas of care giving. I have children of my own, so I am excellent with children and babies and I always treat them as if they are my own. I have a natural way with children and they always enjoy...
5.0
"We love Shunnell! She is so sweet and very dependable. If that doesn't say it all! I am so happy I found her for my children, because they really do love her. They spent the weekend with her and overnight on the weekend. I don't know how she does it with all my 4...
Ashley P
Welcome to Nurny Child Care! We are thrilled to be here for you and your family, ready to offer exceptional care that fits the unique needs of your child. Our team is made up of highly skilled and specialized nannies and sitters who have lots of experience working with neurodiverse families in the...
Evening Care Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Weekends from 6:00 AM through 2:00 AM.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in San Leandro, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in San Leandro, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, CA?
While drop-in daycares in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in San Leandro, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.