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Drop-In Daycares in San Leandro, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the...

- Jessica C

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how...

- Chishiro N.

Shunnell's 24 Hour Home Childcare

What an amazing place! You can drop your kid's off and know that they're not just being watched, but they are being taught! They're...

- Yarie T.

Drop-In Daycares Near San Leandro, CA

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Noah's Ark Preschool

1699 Orchard Avenue San Leandro, CA

State license verified

Noah's Ark Preschool is a ministry of Christian Life Church. We provide a a safe haven for preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old. We opened in 1996 with a mission to help young mothers and families to provide a safe and loving home away from home. The children learn through play in a Christian preschool setting. Children...
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Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue Oakland, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 in the neighborhood, give free...

Jessica C says "Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she...

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Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees. We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all the time. Your child gets a lot...

Chishiro N. says "Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how incredible this...

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Shunnell's 24 Hour Home Childcare

2758 Ocala Street Hayward, CA

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 me as much as I enjoy them....

Yarie T. says "What an amazing place! You can drop your kid's off and know that they're not just being watched, but they are being taught! They're learning so much being...

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Rada's Day Care Home

2648 Durnago Ln San Ramon, CA

4.3(6)
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 *Interactive play: Finger...

Kathryn B. says "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...

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Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children thrive by learning through play...

Marisa M says "The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed...

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Extremely Children's Daycare

19677 Betrose Ct Castro Valley, CA

5.0(1)
Greetings everyone, I am Nichole McFarland and I am the daycare provider of Extremely Children's Daycare. I care from newborns to 5 years olds (unless you have another age in need). My relationship with the parents prospered vigorously over the past 4 years and continuing, for I currently care for their second newborns. At...

Cassie says "I have used Nichole services since 2007. I met her at a school site board meeting in the Oakland Hills in 2006. She took care of my daughter as if she was...

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Suki Day Care

523 Pomona St San Lorenzo, CA

4.0(1)
Suki Daycare provides care for children from 6 weeks of age and can also provide before and after school care. Convenient location near Close to Bay Fair BART and easy freeway access. Lic#013422771. Monday to Friday - 7.00 am to 5:00 pm. -Accept all the subsidized program such as 4c's, Bananas, Child...
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Thomas Family Child Care

833 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 environment filled with love and...

Marian Q. says "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...

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Wonderful Minds Day Care

3351 Roma Pl San Ramon, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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, toddlers and school going kids.

Sediqa F. says "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...

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Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge Alameda, CA

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.

Lucia says "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...

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Wishing Well Daycare

474 Elmhurst Street Hayward, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

-We are fully licensed family child Day and Night care home -Services provided 24 hours, day 7 days a week! -Women owned & operated. -First Aid and CPR Certified. -We provide healthy nutritious meals, snacks, and USDA Approved Homemade meals provided! -All caregivers and volunteers undergo federal and state background...

JENNIFER R says "I love this daycare.. best daycare ever!! I been taking my daughter Alazay for a year now and its been great . She loves it at daycare and always wants...

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Boss Babies Daycare

24873 Yoshida Dr Hayward, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

-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 tenderness he or she needs to...

Jason R. says "This Daycare has been my favorite for the past 2 years. Have been to other daycares and this one by far is the best. They make sure my son is always on top...

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Dallas Family Childcare

25867 Gushue Street Hayward, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to Dallas Family Childcare L.L.C. in Hayward, California! As a dedicated childcare service in the heart of Hayward, Dallas Family Childcare L.L.C. stands out as a beacon of love, education, and inclusivity. Our commitment goes beyond mere supervision; we strive to create a nurturing and play-based environment where...

Suirjaay J. says "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....

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Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 Golf Links Rd Oakland, CA

5.0(7)
Keishna's Kiddie Corner 24/7 Childcare and Transportation Program offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she deserves. We provide a home away from home and strive to make sure each child's individual needs are met. We provide childcare and transportation for children...

Jashanae H. says "My daughter is 19 months and has only been at Keishna's Kiddie Corner for a little while but I am already seeing improvements in her speech . She is...

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Rainbow Day Care

2671 Durango Ln San Ramon, CA

5.0(3)
This is a Family Daycare with a great experience in small group of children. They (newborn to toddlers) are very excited to arrive every morning to play and sing all together. Rainbow Daycare does a lot of activities inside & outside, like: Circle time Play-Doh Puzzles Art Crafts Exercising Story Time Sing &...

Sara T. says "She is the best!!!! Kids love her sooo much!!! She's full of energy and the sweetest!!!!"

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Thomas Family Child Care

1732 Buena Vista Ave Alameda, CA

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 fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children. What I can offer: I will provide a safe environment...

Angel P. says "I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree...

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Khan Family Daycare

27825 Biscayne Ave Hayward, CA

5.0(6)
We will do our very best to take care of your child and show them that they are very important and loved. Your child's day will be filled with many fun activities that will stimulate him/her not only socially, intellectually, emotionally but physically as well. My job as a childcare provider is to support the role of parents. I...

Angali says "There are so many great things that I can say but I wanted to say that not once has my daughter cried at being dropped off, and she often cries at being...

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E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

1220 103rd Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(5)
E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and family life by creating a...

Glenda B says "I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My...

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Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

6157 Chelton Drive Oakland, CA

4.1(13)

State license verified

At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow their own interests in a safe...

Care Member says "We were so happy and grateful that our daughter experienced Child's Play School for daycare services. We noticed our 18 month old daughter naturally...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you 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.

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.

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.

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!

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