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

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Drop-In Daycares in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Desi's Child Care

Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted...

- Kristie L.

Mary's Daycare

Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I...

- Diana C.

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and...

- Suleyka H.

Drop-In Daycares Near Santee, CA

Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

WE ENROLL CHILDREN 1-5 YEARS OF AGE! Join us for preschool activities, fun and wonderful friendships! We focus on: -Teaching about kindness, manners and having a positive attitude -Instilling and extending language and vocabulary -Developing fine and gross motor skills -Encouraging positive social interactions and being a team...

Kristie L. says "Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the...

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Mary's Daycare

12644 Footman Lane Poway, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A nurturing and safe learning...

Diana C. says "Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been...

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Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Welcome to Mohamed Habiba family childcare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a variety of Developmental...

Suleyka H. says "I have been going to Habiba for 3 years and I must say, I'm never going anywhere else! I am a single mom so I definitely need the help and without her I...

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Angela Medina Family Daycare

6281 Amber Lake Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Warm family environment, with over 20 years experience, now enrolling! *All meals included. *Infant to School age children. *Play time and learning activities such as reading, writing, counting and alphabet. *CPR/ first Aid and Health certified. *License # 376616412. *Plenty of great references.

Janete M. says "Really love this Daycare, the house is always clean, and Angela is very sweet with my kids. Couldn't be happier!"

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Enriquez Family Child Care

556 Osage Street Spring Valley, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 25 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their interest awake! Fun, Quality, and...

Paula S says "Belen has always been so helpful especially with accommodations for my early morning work schedule. I wouldn't leave my child anywhere else"

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Leida's Family Child Care

10836 Caravelle Place San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

Hello! I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Tierrasanta Elementary School...

Kelly K. says "If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so...

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Growing Minds Family Child Care

1279 Lyons Ln El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)

Growing Minds Child Care was founded in 2017 with the purpose of providing a service to the community of San Diego CA. Our mission is to assure families a child care location and provider they can trust to leave their children, where they will be treated in a respectful way and give them the affection of a home as if it were...

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Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

11268 Zapata Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help foster a sense of independence,...

Kinjal M. says "One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them....

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Lynda's Little Angels

4300 Rueda Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

Hi Family of a Loved Little One, I have a Loving Licensed Home Daycare serving Tierrasanta and surrounding areas .I've been a Daycare provider for over 15 years. My Daycare opens at 7am.....We have Academics daily and a fun environment. I have a separate nursery for Infants and a Classroom for toddlers according to the age...

Cynthia S says "Both of my children attended Little Angels Day Care! We loved Lynda the first time we met her. She provided the love that we wanted them to have while we...

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Happy Hilltop Childcare

9591 Upland Street Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Hello! Are you looking for an environment with multi-aged curriculum, but want a comfortable home environment? Stop here! My name is Katherine and I have been running my home as a Child Development Home for almost 9 years. I have my mother and my mother-in-law who also help me run my program. We support each child's social...

Kim S says "If you're looking for a first class pre-school for your little one at a reasonable price, look no further! "Kate's Happy Hilltop" has all the bells and...

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Nicole's Little Ducklings

9041 El Dorado Parkway El Cajon, CA

5.0(4)

Hello parents! My title is neither nanny, nor daycare center, as I fall wonderfully in between. You get all the benefits of both with me. No large groups of children fighting for attention & passing viruses around! Yet, I provide all meals, snacks, learning & craft supplies at no extra charge. We also take trips to...

Jessica H. says "My daughters have been going to Nicole's for a few months now and Nicole and her family are absolutely amazing! Nicole is very experienced and loves what...

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Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St. San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park, daily arts and crafts, and...

Kelcey E says "We love Ms. Ana (or Mama as the boys call her)! Our son has been in her care since he was 4 months old and is only leaving now at 2 1/2 because we are...

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Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street San Diego, CA

5.0(2)

ENROLL TODAY - CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! Full-Time space available for children who are two years old & up. What sets us about from the rest? Spacious outdoor learning environment Separate nap room (Personal crib or toddler bed.) Multicultural Curriculum with Yoga and Gardening Lessons All Staff has Child...

Kara B. says "Our 2 1/2 year old has been at Healthy Toddlers Care for a few months and absolutely loves it. They do such a great job with their programming, including...

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Angelito's Child Care

Spring Valley Spring Valley, CA

5.0(4)

Our vision is to see children succeed in their everyday goals. We motivate children to try their best, to be confidence with their decisions, inspired them to fearlessly pursue their dream and compassionately change the world. Angelito's Child Care, is a quality daycare center, licensed to care up to twelve children, including...

Monica M says "I just recently returned back to work after being a Stay At Home Mom with my toddler for almost two years. I needed to find someone reliable and...

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Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

1498 Country Crest Dr. El Cajon, CA

5.0(2)

Structured daily Preschool program: I loved staying home with my own children and thoroughly enjoy having my granddaughter home with me every day. 15+years Licensed Daycare - educated in Early Childhood Development and Nutrition; 40+ years as Mother of 3, 4+ years as Gramma (best of all). Nutritious Meals and snacks CACFP. A...

Shelby S. says "Diane is amazing with our daughter. She has been going here since she was 6 weeks old and is about to be 6 months old. She is fabulous and I am so blessed...

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Honeybee Daycare

9119 Jamaica Rd Spring Valley, CA

5.0(2)

We provide a 24 hours around the clock safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years with well planned out age appropriate activities for a group of children. We prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Field trips once a week and educational learning session everyday. We look forward to easing your...

Lasheda says "Love love love this daycare! The staff is very attentive to my kids. The go out into the community sea world and learn many different things I recommend...

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Clark Family Daycare

5545 Morro Way P9 La Mesa, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Loving family-style home daycare for infants and toddlers. I run a family style home daycare where children can learn at their own pace. I supply the diapers, wipes, food, formula and fun ....you supply the baby. I've been working with kids for 20 years and couldn't be happier.

Melissa C. says "My son has been at Clark family daycare for almost 3 years and we could not be happier! Vicky is so warm and loving with my son and treats him like her...

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Ms. Ann's Day Care

10370 El Honcho Place San Diego, CA

4.7(20)

State license verified

State licensed childcare #376623370. My home is a safe place where children ages 1 year-5 years are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, daily outings to the park, arts and crafts, story-time, and field trips. I am also a Nationally Accredited...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Ann and her home! We highly recommend her daycare! I say this because she spoils our kids in the best possible ways- my almost 2 year old...

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Little Steppers Daycare

1604 Presioca Street 30 Spring Valley, CA

4.7(3)

Taking infants 6 weeks to 5 years old. Open from 6 a.m- 6 p.m, Monday-Friday. Offer healthy snacks and meals. Safe, loving and friendly environment. Gated community. small backyard. smoke free.

Isaac H. says "If you're looking for a good daycare I would definitely recommend little steppers daycare my daughter could hardly talk...with the excellent help of...

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Grow With Me Learning Center

4178 Vista Grande Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

The Grow With Me Learning Center provides the highest quality of early education for young children. We offer a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote a love of learning through exploration, play and a child's natural curiosity. The Grow With Me Learning Center's motto is Where Play Becomes R.E.A.L. R.E.A.L. is the...

Luisa L says "We've had the pleasure and privilege to know Ms. Carlee for the past 7 years. She has been instrumental in the emotional and cognitive development of our 3...

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What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Santee, CA?

Drop-in daycare near you in Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, CA?

While drop-in daycares in Santee, 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 Santee, CA?

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Santee, 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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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Santee, CA

Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Santee, CA

Desi's Child Care

Mary's Daycare

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

Drop-In Daycares Near Santee, CA

Desi's Child Care

Mary's Daycare

Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

Angela Medina Family Daycare

Enriquez Family Child Care

Leida's Family Child Care

Growing Minds Family Child Care

Precious Hands Daycare Inc.

Lynda's Little Angels

Happy Hilltop Childcare

Nicole's Little Ducklings

Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

Healthy Toddlers Care

Angelito's Child Care

Gramma's Little Minions Daycare

Honeybee Daycare

Clark Family Daycare

Ms. Ann's Day Care

Little Steppers Daycare

Grow With Me Learning Center

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Santee, CA

What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Santee, CA?

What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Santee, CA accept?

Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Santee, CA?

What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Santee, CA?

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