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We have 60 drop-in daycares in Santa Clara, CA! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Drop-In Daycares in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Jennifer's Family Child Care

Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept...

- Lizbeth H.

Nairika's Daycare

My 10 months old son was taken care with great care. He was happy and joyful every morning while entering daycare... Lovely environment and...

- Bhawna Singh D.

Galileo Studio

Great daycare for Russian speaking kids! Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many...

- Liz S.

Drop-In Daycares Near Santa Clara, CA

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The Little Spanish Rabbit

1133 Stoneylake Ct. Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
The little Spanish Rabbit Family Owned childcare program that is safe and nurturing *CPR/First Aid Certified Staff *Licensed by the State of California *High Qualified and Experienced Staff *Fresh home cooked meals *Warm and Caring Atmosphere *Clean and Safe environment *Bilingual Spanish and English * Age...
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Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street Mountain View, CA

5.0(5)
I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants and 3 toddlers). I have plenty...

Lizbeth H. says "Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his...

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Nairika's Daycare

1695 Whitwood Ln 2 Campbell, CA

5.0(1)
Nairika Daycare is a family childcare program licensed by the state of California. We are a small home daycare taking only a total of 8 kids. So your kids get the individual attention they need from the provider. We believe that providing a daycare service is not just babysitting but rather a time of enrichment and future for a...

Bhawna Singh D. says "My 10 months old son was taken care with great care. He was happy and joyful every morning while entering daycare... Lovely environment and kids...

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Galileo Studio

227 N Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Bi-Lingvo (Russian/English) Home Daycare for kids (2-7 yo) in downtown Sunnyvale emphasizes education with a Montessori approach.

Liz S. says "Great daycare for Russian speaking kids! Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many more), and they...

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Maryann's Daycare

1798 Chevalier Drive San Jose, CA

5.0(8)
I am honest, trustworthy and great with kids. I am a licensed daycare provider. I have experience with children from birth to the age of 5. I have also raised two boys of my own, young men now who have moved on to fulfill their own dreams and are starting their own families. I have always had a love for children and I also...

Megan M. says "We love Maryann so much she is beyond amazing! I needed some respite care for my son, John Dean (6 months) and we were so lucky to find her and she had an...

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Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

1341 Elsona Ct Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Here at Gems Academy we build a strong academic foundation for children to succeed in Kindergarten, through the comfort of a home. It s a preschool program for kids ages 2 to 6 years. Well Rounded Curriculum with age-appropriate activities that incorporate: Fine motor skills - Eye and hand coordination, use of small hand...

Kashmira says "My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place."

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Grant Park Child Care, Llc

1786 Newcastle Dr. Los Altos, CA

5.0(1)
Small home-based environment and small ratio, providing a safe, comfortable and happy environment for children to play, explore and learn. Program includes Chinese, English, art, crafts, music, and indoor and outdoor free play. Willing to develop individual plan with parents to meet individual development needs and...

Matthew K. says "Warm, experienced and caring owner. Very clean facility with a small ratio. We are happy with the care our child is receiving!"

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Everrose Daycare And Preschool

4139 Piper Drive San Jose, CA

4.8(17)

State license verified

Hello! My name is Saima and I run a home daycare in West San Jose, California called EverRose Daycare and Preschool! I have worked at Kinder Care, Primary Plus, and One World Montessori. I also received early child care education from West Valley College and I am a mom, raising five kids, ages ranging from nine to...

Care Member says "We are first time parents, as many of you may also be, and we are very happy that we found Ever Rose Daycare. We found this place online and of course...

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Gems Academy

1341 Elsona Ct. Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

At GEMS Academy we offer a very safe, nurturing, fun filled and interactive environment with lots of opportunities for children to explore and use their curiosities to learn and grow. We have lots of outdoor and indoor activities, music story times and more to enhance the child's love for learning. Run by a very caring and...

Namrata L. says "GEMS is the BEST play based preschool EVER!!! We absolutely love the environment Miss Ambrose has created at Gems academy. Our daughter started at Gems 3...

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Kiddie Haven Daycare And Preschool

61 Asbury St San Jose, CA

5.0(3)
We have a fun, loving childcare center located near First Street and Taylor. We offer a preschool program for children from 2-5, and have excellent care for children under 2. We have a wide variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, games and activities for all ages and have a wonderful outdoor space. I have worked in the...

Trina B. says "My son is 23 months and has been at Kiddie Haven since 6 months. He loves the staff, learns and retains a great deal, is happy and well socialized, and...

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Georgia's Small Family Daycare

4000 Knollglen Way San Jose, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Thank you for visiting my page! I've partnered with parents in raising their kids since 1995, when it was my way of providing for my family while home with my own kiddos. I live on a tree lined street near Hacienda School, providing a nurturing family environment for the kids. Having an abundance of experience with young...

Care Member says "Finding the right daycare for our son was a big decision, but from the moment we met Georgia, we knew he was in the best hands. She connected with him...

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Yami's Daycare

1311 Joplin Drive 3 San Jose, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Yami's Daycare is licensed by the state of CA. Clean, safe and loving environment. I am a very responsible, reliable, kind, patient, loving and caring person. I am a mom of two kids with 12 years of experience. - Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm - Ages: 3 months to 13 years. - I serve hot home made meals and snack. - My...

Joe G says "Very warm home and We know that they're not just being watched?they're learning so much! In a nutshell, this is not your average day care center but a 2nd...

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Next Generation

2205 Corktree Lane San Jose, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

History: My mother (Suzie) and I work together to take the best possible care of your children. We started this business back in 2005 in Virginia under her name. She has a lifetime history and experience taking care of children both personally (4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren) and professionally (home...

Amith D. says "My son went to Next Generation Day care for close to 2 years and was very well looked after by Sam and Suzi. He really loved going there day in and day...

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Lola And Friends Childcare Services

1756 Plaza Ct Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
Hello and Welcome! We started Lola and Friends Childcare Services (L.A.F.) as a way to provide the same kind of warm and loving support we received from this community back when our daughter was much younger and we were new residents in Mountain View. We truly believe in the African proverb that "it takes a village to...

Zachary B. says "We have been signed up with Lola and Friends since the end of 2019 and cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. Even before our son started there she put...

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Willow Glen Daycare

964 Twin Brook Drive San Jose, CA

4.0(1)

State license verified

Hello, welcome to Willow Glen Daycare! My name is "Keirsty (pronounced Keer-stee) and I am a mom of 10 yr old twin boys. Prior to becoming a mom and a daycare provider, I worked as a Marriage Family Therapist and switched careers shortly after the babies were born. I have been in business 5 years and love what I do!...

Care Member says "My kids attended here for a few years (3+ years for the older, 1 year for the younger). It's a really wonderful environment, and the kids get absorbed...

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Barrett Farm

2860 Rustic Drive San Jose, CA

5.0(2)
The Barrett Farm offers a safe, clean home environment with low ratios that fosters the love for learning. Founded in 1996, we have proven experience, preparing children for success in life by mastering social and academic skills. Imagine your infant enrolling in a loving home environment, bursting with curiosity, absorbing new...

Darci A says "Jill cared for our two daughters over a span of four years. She taught us a tremendous amount as new parents. She worked with our daughters to teach them...

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Violeta Daycare

19480 Richwood Ct 2 Cupertino, CA

5.0(4)

Chia V says "Violeta is the sweetest second mom any child could have, my granddaughters love and trust her, she is a caring and responsible person, I recommend her to...

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Joyous Daycare

14316 Wyrick Ave San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
Joyous Child Daycare Center was established to serve children ages 3mths - 6yrs old. We at the JDC recognize the need for parents in the Silicon Valley to be reassured that their most prized possessions, their children, are taken care in a clean, safe and comfortable atmosphere. We provide an educational experience in a...

Jessica B. says "Lina and Neeka are amazing - they are the best mother-daughter duo! When we were looking for care for our son Sam, we wanted to find caregivers who would...

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Guardería Happy Geniuses

Avenida 392 N Rengstorff Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Happy Geniuses is a licensed daycare specialized in quality child care from 0-5 full time service only. We are certified child care providers with experience in child care. our daycare provides Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks. Our daycare is spacious, safe, clean, and we have a big yard for recreational purposes. For more...

Care Member says "Our toddler has been at Happy Geniuses for a few months now, and it's absolutely wonderful :) He's so happy to go to daycare every day and has so much...

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Little Clovers Daycare

19743 Wintergreen Dr. Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
Little Clovers Daycare is a bilingual (Mandarin and English) licensed home childcare center in Cupertino committed to providing loving and nurturing care to children from 4 months to 3 years old. I am a professional child care provider with significant nanny experiences now opening my own daycare facility. In order to provide...

Deborah T. says "Lisa was my nanny the last couple of years and I am so glad to have had her expertise in caring for my son from infancy to toddlerhood. Not only was she...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Santa Clara, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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