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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Sausalito, CA

My Happy Place

5.0

We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement prior to her opening her wonderful in-home daycare. Eugenia is incredibly caring, capable, flexible, reliable/dependable and does a great job...

- Andy P

Little Palms Day Care

4.0

When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home for our 7-month-old son. We are so grateful to her for restoring a bit of normalcy during this challenging time. Not only was she very attentive and loving to our...

- Jenni O

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

5.0

My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina. They are just amazing with the kiddos and our son has grown so much since joining. They helped him to become potty trained, taught him to try...

- Kristin K

Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

5.0

So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact, he jumps out of my arms when he sees...

- Leah H

Small World Child Care

5.0

My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into the program here. When he's older, we...

- Jennie

Drop-in daycares in Sausalito, CA

Steve and Kate's Camp

28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA


My Happy Place

My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $580/wk

5.0

(4)

5.0
"Eugenia was our fantastic nanny for 7.5 years, she came to us when my oldest daughter was just 3 months and have in the years since babysat countless of neighborhood kids as well as look after my youngest daughter. Eugenia quickly became part of our family, always...

Jenny S


Little Palms Day Care

Little Palms Day Care

172 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $394/wk

4.7

(3)

Little Palms Day Care is a licensed small family child care, providing safe, nurturing & reliable child care for families in and around Marin County. Open Monday through Friday. Regular business hours 8am - 5pm; with extra care options and drop ins offered based on availability. Snacks provided...
5.0
"My husband and I stumbled across Little Palms Daycare while we were looking to quickly move our daughter, Lula, from the daycare she was in. Although it had only been a few days, she was having a terrible time adjusting, crying all day, not sleeping and terribly...

Cassandra B


Gwiggles Preschool Llc

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA

Starting at $650/wk

5.0

(5)

Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 3 - 5.5 years old. Our hours and rates are as follows: Full time (Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm) $650 a week Pick up and drop off times are flexible. Temporary and Drop in care is available on a limited basis. Families who enroll...
5.0
"My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina. They are just amazing with the kiddos and our son has grown so much since joining. They helped him to become...

Kristin K


Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

1351 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(2)

Hello Parents :) I have current openings for full-time starting at any time call me for additional information. We are accepting applications for ages 5 months to 5 years old. Nutritional snacks are provided. " Parents must bring lunch for children" I have over 15 years of experience, and...
5.0
"So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact,...

Leah H


Small World Child Care

Small World Child Care

2223 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $358/wk

5.0

(2)

Small World Child Care is a licensed Mandarin Immersion Family Child Care located in Sunset Area! This is a safe, healthy and educational small world! We provide nutritious meals including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Children communicate in Mandarin daily. They also develop their social,...
5.0
"My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into...

Jennie


Huellitas Family Child Care

Huellitas Family Child Care

2265 Mission Street APT 1, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

5.0

(1)

Spanish immersion. Small in-home based daycare in the heart of the Mission District. Age-appropriate learning is supported through free play and exploration. Daily activities include stories, singing, gross and fine motor skills development, And take frequent outings to local parks, library and...
5.0
"Veronica is amazing and her location is very convenient! She is so caring and thoughtful with our little one and our family! She provides lunch and we just provide fresh fruit and milk. The kids love it and her daughter regularly helps out after school. She is a...

Sara A


Little Sprouts Family Child Care

150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our...
5.0
"My daughter has been coming to Little Sprouts since she was 3 months old. She has been happily flourishing under Little Sprouts' care. Sharon and team are professional and genuinely loving towards the children they care for. They are thoughtful in working with my...

Nancy K


Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA

Starting at $11/hr

5.0

(3)

Munchkinland cares for up to 12-14 Munchkins at a time. Our hours are 8am to 5:30pm M-TH, 8-5pm on Fridays. We are a year-round preschool/family daycare. We are a place for learning, creativity, inspiration, love, kindness, growth, and fun! At Munchkinland, we use an eclectic child-centered...
5.0
"Our 2 1/2 year old son had the privilege of attending Munchkinland for 4 days. I don't usually write online reviews, but I feel that the experience was worth sharing. I found my interactions with Alice and all the staff to be very positive and professional. There...

Erik S


Shayna's Family Daycare

Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2800/mo

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


Little Star Daycare

Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St., San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $415/wk

5.0

(3)

We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones. Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net. Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She...
5.0
"Maritza was our family nanny for approximately one year. She came to us from a trusted friend's referral. I was so happy to have Maritza take care of our daughter as she is an amazing caregiver. It was so comforting to know that our daughter was in good hands...

Lara F


Happy Child Family Daycare

Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

5.0

(4)

Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and...
5.0
"This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton. Very happy having our 19 month old here."

Benjamin M


Sandmann Family Day Care

Sandmann Family Day Care

4023 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $12/hr

5.0

(6)

Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care! Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco. We provide loving and professional care for children between the ages of 15 to 48 months. Our bilingual program offers a play-...
5.0
"Our son went to Sandmann for about 2 years and absolutely loved it! Great teachers, very attentive and caring. In 2 years there were no accidents. During COVID they had no cases. Great food! Lots of activities. We were sad to leave but it was time to start pre...

Aigerim S


Little Prodigy Daycare

Little Prodigy Daycare

455 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2100/mo

Little Prodigy Daycare started April 2014. I have previously worked at a home-based daycare and loved the experience. When I had my first daughter, I realized I wanted to stay home and be with her, so opening a daycare came to mind and that is how we started. I started studying early childhood...

Building Blocks Daycare

Building Blocks Daycare

2233 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2400/mo

We are located Russian Hill and offer a safe, secure and clean environment that is warm and inviting to children between the ages of 0 to 4. We provide carefully planned activities throughout the day where play and learning are the most important ingredients. We focus on social relationships,...

Xinyi Daycare

Xinyi Daycare

1019A Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1700/mo

Home-based childcare located by St. Francis Hospital. We offer age-appropriate toys and equipments for children. We also teach children basic Chinese. Property has a backyard that is available to children for outdoor play and recreation.

Tiny Seeds Family Daycare

Tiny Seeds Family Daycare

138 Southwood Drive, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $415/wk

A Spanish immersion program with a touch of Mandarin Chinese - our program is based on multiculturalism and trilingualism. At Tiny Seeds Family Daycare , we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by following their own unique style of discovery. It is our goal to provide an environment that...

Maker Studio

Maker Studio

3749 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA

Maker Studio is a creative space for kids to bring their creativity to life through engineering and design projects

Lily's Playground

Lily's Playground

121 Main Drive, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $134/day

Lily's Playground is a licensed and insured child care program conveniently located in central San Rafael. We offer nurturing, clean, age-appropriate environments, developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing early literacy and language development, and plenty of activities to keep children...

Fun Flower Daycare

Fun Flower Daycare

134 Milton St, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

Fun Flower Daycare coordinators and associates provide a safe and healthy environment for children between the age of 1 and 4 years or age. We are a fully license home daycare and have been in business for over 12 years. We are currently interviewing families for toddler and infant spots that open...

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