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Drop-In Daycares in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Little Angels Daycare

We love Little Angels Daycare! Ellie is so kind and caring, she is exactly the kind of person I was hoping I would find to be with my son...

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Mali's Home Child Care

Our son went to Mali's for three years. He absolutely loved it and we knew he was well taken care of. Our son would run into her house...

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Little Smiles Daycare

We have been with Miss Amy at Little Smiles Daycare for about 3 months now and it was the best decision we could have made! Our little girl...

- Sharaya B.

Drop-In Daycares Near San Marcos, CA

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MONTESSORI LEARNING ACADEMY

380 MULBERRY DR SAN MARCOS, CA

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Little Angels Daycare

2218 13th St Encinitas, CA

5.0(20)

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Hello Parents, My name is Ellie, l am a proud Mother of a 9 years 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 would love to help you. Thank...

Care Member says "We love Little Angels Daycare! Ellie is so kind and caring, she is exactly the kind of person I was hoping I would find to be with my son when I...

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Mali's Home Child Care

17892 Creciente Way San Diego, CA

5.0(57)

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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 childcare, however, I have...

Care Member says "Our son went to Mali's for three years. He absolutely loved it and we knew he was well taken care of. Our son would run into her house everyday and talk...

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Little Smiles Daycare

2072 Cheryl Lane Vista, CA

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 age-appropriate curriculum...

Sharaya B. says "We have been with Miss Amy at Little Smiles Daycare for about 3 months now and it was the best decision we could have made! Our little girl is so happy...

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Dragonfly Daycare

15870 Camino San Bernado San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

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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 my experience and knowledge in...

Maliha E says "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...

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Living Life

4745 Frazee Road 1305 Oceanside, CA

5.0(2)
Living Life (TM) is a multifaceted organization that covers everything from child care services to elderly care services. The organization also offers housekeeping, date night care, housesitting, pet sitting, transportation services, and general companionship services. Living Life (TM) strives for excellence in every form of...

Carl says "Living Life helped me through one of the toughest times in my life, Jonathan showed me how to manage certain situations in my life that I thought I would be...

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Mina Home Daycare

17158 Monterey Ridge Way San Diego, CA

5.0(24)

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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. However, I have had several...

Care Member says "We've been entrusting our three children to Mina for years, and it's been an absolute blessing. From the moment our eldest started, we knew we'd found...

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Angelitos Infant Care

850 Softwind Rd 6 Vista, CA

5.0(2)
With more than 10 years of experience in the care of newborns and infants, in Angelitos Infant Care, you can be reassured that your baby will be treated with a lot of love and will be cared for in a warm and safe atmosphere. We are a mom and a daughter team that know how difficult it is to trust the care of your child but we...

Roxanne says "I felt extreme lucky since I found Mrs Monica .my baby was just 3 months at the start of the care. Upon metting with her I felt secure with my decision and...

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Beepbop Daycare

15057 Cross Stone Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(13)

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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 and educational activities, we...

Care Member says "It’s hard to put into words what BeepBop has meant to our family. Just a few years ago, we were overwhelmed first-time parents, searching for a daycare...

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Kids Castle

6783 Follette Street Carlsbad, CA

5.0(5)

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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 preschool teacher at a well...

Larisa H says "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....

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Debbie's Daycare

2095 Linda Lane Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)

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At Debbie's Daycare, we provide a nurturing and safe environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Our cozy, inviting space is designed to make your little one feel comfortable and cared for. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes age-appropriate educational activities, creative arts and crafts, and plenty of...

Patricia S. says "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,...

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G. Jesenia Family Child Care

156 Avenida Descanso B Oceanside, CA

5.0(2)
Hi, I'm a Family Child Care Provider , but will also be able to provide care outside my home on my free time, I'm certified CPR and First Aid training ,I'm in business since 2009, have a small license, experience working with infant (4 week and up) toddler, pre- school and school age. Offers: Safe and nice environment. Provide...

Courtney says "Jesenia was a lifesaver for my family. I found my self needing a sitter within a 3 day period, a weekend that I also had to work. She was able to care for...

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Happy Times Family Child Care

348 Encino Dr Vista, CA

3.7(6)

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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 provides a warm, secure, nurturing...

Care Member says "I’m very happy with Happy Times, The teachers are very loving, caring and professional. I highly recommend Happy Times."

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Parkhurst Preschool/Daycare

6998 Waters End Drive Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
We understand that this is an important and exciting time for you as you go through the process of choosing a preschool-kindergarten for your child. At Parkhurst Preschool and Daycare, we provide a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning. Our educational philosophy...

Van S says "From age 3 months to kindergarten, Carlene is magnificent with "her" kids. At 4 1/2 - 5 years old, these children know their alphabet, simple add and...

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Just For Kids Family Child Care

1302 Country Club Drive Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
Just For Kids Family Day care is a place where children of all ages can explore, experience the wonder of nature and grow in a fun and safe environment. Through, art, science and music and physical activities the children learn how to explore their world. Each child participates according to their individual stage of...

Karen L. says "We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him...

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Honey Bubble's Home Daycare

1953 Brooks Glen Escondido, CA

5.0(1)

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FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME Honey Bubble's Home Day Care - where fun meets learning with a loving and safe environment! I am a state licensed Home childcare provider and I have openings to care for children in my home on 2001, I am fully certified and current in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precaution, Medication...

Care Member says "Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs....

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Bluebell Daycare

2315 Sunset Dr. Escondido, CA

5.0(4)
Hello, my name is Miss Rita. I have been a licensed childcare provider since 2012. I offer childcare for children, 3 months to school age. I have a very unique home daycare with our own detached childcare room & bathroom just for the kids! In addition, I have a very big back & front yard for us to play during outdoor time. I...

Carissa B. says "Miss Rita is an amazing care giver . I had my daughter and son there for about 2 years. My son started at 4-5 months and absolutely loved . I breastfed...

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Kathi's Childcare

469 Dale Ave. Escondido, CA

5.0(6)
My name is Kathi. I AM A LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDER. I have a childcare/preschool facility in my home for infants to school aged children. I have 30+ years' experience operating an in home daycare facility, working in a non-profit childcare center, and teaching preschool for 10+ years. What I offer: * Preschool activity based,...

Rochelle S. says "My daughter has been going to Grammy Kathi's for approximately 6 months now and it's been such a great experience. It's not just a daycare, it's a home....

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Kingdom Kidz Childcare

5345 Gooseberry Way Oceanside, CA

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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 doctors. We also accept program...
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R-kidz Family Child Care

Morningside Dr Oceanside, CA

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R-Kidz Family Child Care is a fully licensed Home Childcare facility. We offer free registration. My name is Reyna. I'm a Child Care Provider, I specialize in infant and toddler care and I offer a warm, Christian, home-like environment. I am well rounded with children of all ages. You want the best for your child, and so do I....
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you 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.

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.

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.

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!

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