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Busy Bees Adventures
5.0
I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was coming from a more traditional preschool where he cried all day every day - we knew we...
- Katie H
Sunrise Montessori Fontana
5.0
Ms. Avrille is a wonderful and nurturing caregiver and teacher! As a reading teacher myself, I have been delighted to see the growth my daughter has had under her care. In a short time with Ms. Avrille, my child is already kindergarten ready! My daughter loves Sunrise Montessori. They not only get...
- Melody S
The Little Plum Daycare
5.0
My son has been attending The Little Plum Daycare for some time now and he is happy and excited to show up to his little school everyday. I love hearing how his day went. The Little Plum Daycare is a great school for little ones
- Daniel
Buie's Bundles Of Blessings
5.0
Susann has watched my almost 5 year old daughter on a needs basis for almost 3 years. Her level of care is exceptional! She truly cares about my child and her development. If I lived in the same city I would use her as my full time childcare provider. Susann is not just a "babysitter" but an...
- Stacy H
Shayna's Family Daycare
5.0
My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this daycare. My daughter thrived with all...
- Shoshana Z
Drop-in daycares in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Emma and I have a small preschool nature program. Using Santa Barbara's beautiful parks and beaches as our classroom, we will go on daily adventures to explore,create, play and learn using nature as our classroom.
Some daily activities that we do are:
Nature walks
Tree climbing...
5.0
"I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was coming from a more traditional preschool where he cried...
Katie H
Santa Barbara Surf Adventures
10 State St., Santa Barbara, CA
Private and group surf lessons for all ages. Summer surf camp at Leadbetter Beach for children ages 8-14. Beach equipment rentals at Leadbetter Beach.
Earth & Sky Nature Play
277 Oak Road, Santa Barbara, CA
A morning of free play in nature offered by a French-English bilingual, Montessori and nature play facilitator. Little ones play and explore where earth and sky meet, building on their innate curiosity and nature connection through unstructured, supervised play, songs, games, nature-based art, and...
Camarillo Family YMCA
36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Camarillo Family YMCA based in Santa Barbara, CA is an ACA accredited camp that provides a wholesome family-oriented environment to enrich kids, adults, families, and communities through health, fitness programs, camps, family time, education and leadership, sports and recreation, and other...
Mindful Me SB
100 E. Carrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA
Discover your passions and find your true talents through self-reflective activities that enhance self-esteem, empower healthy life choices, and build social confidence.
5.0
(17)
We are a Home Based Montessori Preschool program and daycare owned by Montessori qualified & experienced teachers. We offer a high quality authentic Montessori education at an affordable price. We love children and believe that children have much to gain from a Montessori foundation especially...
5.0
"Sunrise Montessori is amazing. It is a loving, caring family-like environment with the structure of a classroom. It is the best of both worlds - the curriculum of a day care care with the intimate feel of a family home. My daughter received excellent care here and...
Katie M
5.0
(2)
Montessori inspired play based daycare with yoga, music, dance, gardening lessons, sports and arts and crafts!
We strive towards excellence to raise happy healthy kids. We make our own organic meals to serve to the children and encourage great eating habits early on.
All meals include: Breakfast,...
5.0
"My son has been attending The Little Plum Daycare for some time now and he is happy and excited to show up to his little school everyday. I love hearing how his day went. The Little Plum Daycare is a great school for little ones"
Daniel
5.0
(3)
Fair Grove, MO: Engaging, exciting, Christian, infant-toddler-preschool care
As a Missouri licensed in-home childcare provider and a teaching mother of 25 years, you can be confident your child will be well cared for and educationally encouraged at their age level. Our daily schedule, tailored to...
5.0
"Childcare is one of the most important decisions a parent has to make. Susann has been a blessing for my family. The love she provides my boys is immeasurable. On top of that, she has created excitement for learning for my 1 and 3 year old through crafts, story...
Nikki K
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of two amazing children as well as a childcare owner. I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have 26+ years experience, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have owned a childcare for 4 years as well as a postpartum doula, infant breastfeeding specialist and sleep...
5.0
"My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this...
Shoshana Z
5.0
(1)
I offer a safe and loving environment for your little one. We will play, craft, read and sing a long to music. I will provide a good and nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack every day. We will take a rest time daily and play outside in a large fenced yard.
5.0
"I'm so lucky I found her! I only needed daycare for 2 weeks for the training period at my new job, but I'm so grateful to her. She was so good with my son (20 months old.) He was always smiles when he saw we had arrived at her house! Shes very calm, friendly and...
Betty F
5.0
(20)
Elham Small Family Home Child Daycare.
My rates are very reasonable compared to the high rates of preschool, and your kid would learn similar educational material that they would in preschool. I provide holiday, overnight or weekend care with notice in advance.
I have been running my daycare for...
5.0
"We are so thankful to have found Elham when we were looking for childcare for our 6 month old daughter. From the moment Elham opened her door & greeted us I knew this was going to be the perfect place for our daughter.
Being new parents she helped ease our...
Heather B
5.0
(1)
Faith-Based Licensed Child Care, In Home Group Program. We offer 2 classrooms and an infant room. Nurturing little souls to express themselves in a positive, healthy environment. We encourage our children to flourish into their own individual uniqueness. We also offer support for parents as...
5.0
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-Jessica Vasallo
a week ago
Mrs. Marcia is the best! She is so genuine and compassionate, you can truly see the love she has for kids. She provides all day care, that not only involves lunch/snacks, but also reading, and work on...
Marcia H
5.0
(4)
Mother Goose Home Daycare is a family-owned and family-focused daycare provider that is conveniently located close to Fairfax County Pwy., Dulles Toll Rd. and Herndon/Monroe Bus Station. We concentrate on keeping the center family-oriented.
Mother Goose believes that a strong family environment is...
5.0
"Our (first born) son is a "Covid baby" and had not been around many other kids, let alone been taken care of by someone outside of our family for his first 1.5 years. We could tell right away that Gigi and her team were professionals, and this was an extremely...
Audrey F
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
"Kingdom Kidz is absolutely wonderful. Our baby daughter has been having the hardest time accepting a bottle and they've really done an amazing job with helping us transition to bottle. They've been patient and have offered us some great tips to help her with nipple...
Raquel G
5.0
(10)
Kids lodge is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) as a small childcare facility. We provide a developmental, educational program based on the philosophy and teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori. We offer a safe learning environment for young children while their...
5.0
"Ms.Anahita and her family are amazing! They took such wonderful care of our daughter and really loved her like their own. She was always excited when we dropped her off there. The whole family was very very emotional and wonderful.I highly recommend her!!!"
Mana
5.0
(6)
WELCOME TO THE GREEN FROG PRIVATE HOME DAYCARE
Here at the green frog, we focus on development of the whole child will be engaged in a educational activities that take place in secure, caring and enriched environment. You will receive daily information from our house outlining your child's...
5.0
"As a new mother, who is a teacher, I wanted to send my child someplace that would be safe, educational and allow my child to be attended to at all times. Daycare centers were overpriced, overcrowded and under qualified! When I went back to work and my son was only...
Megan
5.0
(2)
Mission Statement:
"Agape Family Child Care is committed to providing the highest quality care available for children during the critical early years of life. We offer an enriched and nurturing home environment that respects and imparts value to each individual child and family, laying the...
5.0
"Agrape is amazing!! Mrs. Benson has cared for my son for a little over two years, most of his life and my being a mommy. It was very hard for me being a new mom to leave my son with someone besides family. Mrs.Benson and her family were welcoming, loving and so...
Katie
5.0
(10)
We strive to offer the very best environment for your child while stimulating educational growth. At Sleepy Eye Day Care, you can rest assured that your child is in very loving and capable hands. I strongly believe that it should be the goal of every early childhood institution to provide the...
5.0
"Very loving establishment, and now we consider Ms. Lynn as family. She's patient and understanding with all the children. Even picks up on things they need to work on and learn. It's all about progression but still focusing on the wellbeing of your child. LOVE THEM"
Aliya
5.0
(3)
Hi Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time.
I have been a licensed provider...
5.0
"My son went to Miss Kim's for over a year and he loved it! Kim's love for kids is evident the moment you meet her. She was very thorough and always texted or called me if she wasn't sure about something with my son. We felt at home in her house. Our son grew...
Serena P
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Santa Barbara, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Santa Barbara, 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!