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Baby Steps Home Daycare
5.0
my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care provider now that she has started to...
- Marie R
Gardening & Exploring With Children
5.0
Respectful and caring daycare provider
- Josefina G
Garrett Daycare
5.0
We LOVE MS Gerry and her helpers! Our granddaughter has attended for over 2 years and we couldn't have found a more loving, caring environment for her. All the teachers really have a loving goal to help every child learn important social skills and also prepare them to move on to kindergarten....
- Judy B
Happy Times Family Child Care
5.0
Mrs Maria She is an excellent provider. She takes care of my baby. From the first day I met her, I knew that my baby could not be in better hands. She is a trustworthy and loving person. Thank you very much, Mrs. Maria, for all the love you give our children.
- Leticia B
The Beehive Family Child Care
5.0
I have a daughter who has been attending Beehive childcare for over 1 yr and I want to say they meet all of my expectations, the place is immaculate clean they strictly follow covid guidelines, they first put the child's safefy above anything. My daughter has built a beautiful relationship with...
- Mayra G
Drop-in daycares in San Marcos, CA
5.0
(1)
Baby Steps is a licensed home daycare (also known as in-home daycare or family daycare) that specializes in childcare for children whose age ranges from 18 months old to 4 years old. We aim to provide the best care for your little ones in a pet-free, smoke-free, safe, loving, play-based educational...
5.0
"my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care...
Marie R
5.0
(1)
Philosophy:
Our Family Home Daycare, Gardening and Exploring with Children, are committed to providing a health and safety environment with children and meeting their own individual needs. We give good quality care and respect each child's individuality. We also provide community resources for...
5.0
"Respectful and caring daycare provider"
Josefina G
Family home childcare program with preschool activities offering a nurturing educational in home program following San Marcos Elementary curriculum.
Preparing children in a language rich environment to implement a strong foundation for early reading , spelling, writing, math, science experiments,...
SOCAL ATHLETICS, INC in San Marcos, CA offers volleyball performance training for individuals from 8 to 18 years old. They empower the community with world-class and accessible programs that nourish the emotional, physical, and mental development. They share knowledge and tools to help the members...
5.0
(4)
Located in Vista/Shadowridge... Garrett Home Daycare had been in the business caring for children for 30yrs!
State Licensed / State Nutrition Program / Home Preschool Program /CPR & First Aid Certified.
We are currently accepting children from 12mo.-5yrs
Please contact for rates and...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have found Mrs. Gerry's daycare! For over three years, we have been continuously impressed with how many wonderful things our LO learns from manners, to Spanish, to making great friends and learning social skills like sharing and caring...
Gwen B
3.7
(3)
I'm a certified Preschool Teacher, with an specialization background with Infants and Toddlers. I also have a current California Teaching credential in Early Child Development. I have 25+ years of experience in the Child Development field, 10 years as a family child care provider.
Our program...
5.0
"Mrs Maria She is an excellent provider. She takes care of my baby. From the first day I met her, I knew that my baby could not be in better hands. She is a trustworthy and loving person. Thank you very much, Mrs. Maria, for all the love you give our children."
Leticia B
3.6
(5)
The Beehive Family Child Care is a fully licensed Home Childcare facility. My name is Leticia. I'm a Child Care Provider, I specialize in infant and toddler care. I am well rounded with children of all ages.
You want the best for your child, and so do I. Here at The Beehive FCC, we want all of...
5.0
"My 22 month old daughter has been going to The Beehive Family Childcare since she was 5 months old. Going back to work as a new Mom is so hard but taking your baby to a place you know she is loved makes the transition so much easier. Now that she is older I see the...
Cristina S
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
5.0
(1)
My home daycare has been in business since 1988. During covid I made the decision to transition to a small license, this way I am able to care for your children in a more intimate and individualized way giving them a home like environment. I provide a fun, loving, and caring environment that...
5.0
"Ms Debbie has a lot experience, take care of the kids with love, teach them a lot of stuff, they do activities every day, change diapers each 2 hours, well I am just loving the way she and her helper Katlyn are taking care of my kid and the way she runs the day...
Patricia S
4.9
(9)
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
"My son loves Somayeh . So caring and very informative. An excellent early childhood teacher. She really cares about her students and always lets us know for any details that we need to know. We know Somayeh over a year. Highly recommended."
Rahil
5.0
(11)
Hello Parents,
My name is Ellie, l am a proud Mother of a two year old boy and offer childcare at my home in Olivenhain. I have over 15 years of experience as a childcare provider.
If you are looking for a caring, safe home to leave your little one while you're at work, please contact me, I...
5.0
"Our family is so fortunate to have met Eli! Our twins LOVE going there, and they don't want to leave when it's time to go home. The space is great for exploring, for play, for quiet time, and not to mention the healthy and delicious food (They won't eat as well at...
Brooke B
5.0
(8)
Hi my name is Jessica and i am a stay at home mom with my loving 2-year-old girl. We are looking to provide babysitting for another child age 1-6 in our home in Oceanside.I am a former Montessori preschool teacher with 10 years of experience & teaching credential leading a class of 18 children ages...
5.0
"Jessica is the most caring, wonderful and loving mother, teacher and person you will ever meet. She has the patience of a saint. She has alot of teaching experience and loves children. She was born to be a mother a teacher & caregiver. She is the nicest, calming &...
Jimmy I
5.0
(5)
Kids Castle is a licensed family home daycare for children, aged 6 weeks old and up. Our school combines academic learning with structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
It has been an absolute joy to have been working in this field for more than 20 years. In my years working as a...
5.0
"Can you give 10 stars instead of 5? I can't write enough good things about Kids Castle. We found out about them on Tootris and signed up for a tour. Pictures on yelp can't show you how adorable her set up is for kids of different ages. Sayena makes our child...
Larisa H
5.0
(54)
Mali's Home Day Care is LICENSED and FULL-TIME (open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays) .
I also accept children with the CDA, Navy/Childcareaware, and YMCA programs.
About me:
-I have 11 years of experience being a family home daycare owner. Within just general...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Malia for a year and the experience has been wonderful. Malia truly cares for each child and loves them as if they were her own family.
Malia has created a highly engaging environment for children which fosters the development of each...
Kristen
5.0
(2)
Licensed Family Home Daycare is now accepting applications.
Children from 6 weeks to 10 years of age.
Nutrition Program, Military Subsidy, YMCA and CDA welcome!
Flexible hours and affordable.
CPR certified and Preventative Health certified.
Location is freeway accessible.
Providing an...
5.0
"I have two boys that both go little smiles daycare. I'm very happy with the care and services. My oldest has learned his alphabet and numbers to get him ready for tk. My youngest just loves everything about the daycare. Thank you Ms.Amy for all the care you have...
Audrey C
5.0
(3)
Full and part-time spaces available. Licensed at home daycare - Vista. We are CPR & first aid certified. We are Child Nutrition Program providers. Daily activities include reading, arts & crafts, outdoor play and circle time. We teach the Mother Goose Time curriculum. Your child will grow and...
5.0
"We looked at several places to find daycare for our daugther, Liara, when she was 9 months old. We are so happy that we found Jen at the Magical Child Daycare.
Our daughter integrated quickly and became part of her family. We feel that she gets a lot of personal...
Martina R
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
"I highly recommend Sonia's day care. She is the best in caring, keep kids clean and feed them whatever they like. She has an amazing sense of humor, accepting parents concerns and work on it. My kid went there for almost 2 years, I wouldnt worry about feeding him...
Harika
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
"I love how attentive and caring they are. As a new mom trusting someone to care for my little guy was a huge leap but im 10000% sure that i made the right choice. I know he's being cared for properly"
Meylen M
5.0
(19)
My daycare is LICENSED by the State of California (License #376626594 and OPEN from Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). My rate $300 for infants is $250 per week for full-time for 2 years and up-accepted.
Hello Everyone!
My name is Mina and I have opened up my own family childcare home this year....
5.0
"Mina is AMAZING!! She takes amazing care of my children, she's always feeding them extremely well and keeps them entertained all day. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my children and i can't recommend her enough!!"
Grace
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 San Marcos, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in San Marcos, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, CA?
While drop-in daycares in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in San Marcos, 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!