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Drop-In Daycares in Spring Valley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Angela Medina Family Daycare

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

- Janete M.

Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone...

- Jennifer B.

Starting Small Family Daycare

Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a...

- Nicole C.

Drop-In Daycares Near Spring Valley, CA

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Spring Valley KinderCare

10130 ROTHGARD RD SPRING VALLEY, CA

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Angela Medina Family Daycare

6281 Amber Lake Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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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Kidzncare, Michelle's Daycare

9151 Via De Juan Santee, CA

5.0(3)
Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me "Mimi". I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 20 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child & Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in Infant/Child/Adult...

Jennifer B. says "I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone elses care....

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Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Hello and thank you for looking. My name is Tammy. With degrees in Child Development and Inspired by child development's best, I bring fun, excitement, and love for learning into young minds and lives. My approach to teaching is based on a strong belief that children learn through play. I believe that learning is not taught,...

Nicole C. says "Miss Tammy is AMAZING! She loves my son and the other kids like they are her own! She is so patient and kind! I appreciate how she spends a few minutes...

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Otay Ranch Maria M Daycare

1497 Oakpoint Ave Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
Otay Ranch M Maria Daycare will use our knowledge to offer stimulating, developmental activities when your child is ready for them. They include music, movement and outdoor play. In addition, we will provide practical life and sensory activities, arts and crafts, pre-reading English and Spanish and pre-math skills. We also have...

Asia H. says "My daughter attended Maria Martha Daycare for two years and she had the time of her life! She learned so much from them and would sometimes cry when it was...

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Alvarez Family Daycare

116 Wintercreek Pl Santee, CA

5.0(3)
Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm I am licensed and First Aid/CPR certified. I accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old Children will be fed, changed and napped. I help with potty training. We read, learn colors, shapes and numbers. I have a good size backyard and a park across the street.

Amy M. says "Annmarie took care of my two daughters when I went back to work. They both LOVED going there and still want to go back and visit. My husband is a fireman...

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Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(4)
Our program is Eco-Friendly, so we want to emphasize the importance of children being outdoors so they may learn natural processes and become knowledgeable and appreciative of nature. We do organic gardening. We compost our food scraps in compost bins and through vermi-composting. We do rainwater harvesting, and use grey-water...

Monica M says "There truly aren't enough words to express how special Tender Care was for us. Our daughter started going there at 2.5 years old, and continued until she...

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My's Early Head Start + Daycare

2413 Manzana Way San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Early Headstart Provider Accredited NAFCC Provider. NACCRRA, Childcare Aware of America, and YMCA Certified. USDA Approved Program. Language Spoken: English, Japanese, Tagalog. Specializing in Military Lifestyle. Duty days, weekends, holidays, and after hour care are upon availability, 2 weeks notice is...

Gabrielle B. says "We were so happy to have found My's Daycare when we were looking for childcare for our then 1 year old back in 2012. When we welcomed our second baby...

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Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue San Diego, CA

5.0(4)
I have a large Licensed Home Daycare. I'm in Allied Gardens & run a great program with the best assistant!!! We love what we do & can't wait to meet you guys! We offer your family a home away from home unique experience! I'm easygoing, and a fun loving kind of gal who's been caring for children for 20 years! I provide...

Leslie F says "Jen, and her family/staff took excellent care of my baby girl full time and my boy after school for years. Our daughter had a lot of allergies and I felt...

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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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Judy's Family Childcare

4014 34th Street San Diego, CA

5.0(7)
With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, at Judy's Family Child Care, you and your child aren't clients - you are family. We provide nutritious meals, field trips, and a creative curriculum that includes art, science, music, and many hands on activities to make learning fun! We focus on developing...

Nurith A. says "Ms. Judy is a true treasure. She combines many years of experience with genuine love and care for the children under her care. Her daycare focuses on...

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Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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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Village Kids Family Child Care

2156 Oriole Street San Diego, CA

5.0(3)
Village Kids Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 1997. We are a full-service child care facility with children ages 2 months to 10 years old.

Jessica F. says "Village kids are absolutely amazing. They have been a huge part of my 2 daughters lives and of my life. They have helped raise my girls from just a few...

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Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St. San Diego, CA

5.0(10)
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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Tiny Blessings Child Care

6707 Parkside Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Welcome to Tiny Blessings Child Care! My goal is to provide parents with quality and trustworthy care. When children are in my care, I treat them as if they're a part of my family. I do my best to help children have fun and feel comfortable, safe and cared for while providing for their physical, emotional, and social...

Nancy C. says "I Love this Day Care they are so friendly my 2 year old daughter has learned so much and has a lot of fun, I am so glad I can go to work and know that she...

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Ms. Ann's Day Care

10370 El Honcho Place San Diego, CA

4.7(20)
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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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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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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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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Mohamed, Habiba Family Child Care

3530 College Avenue Apt A San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
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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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Spring Valley, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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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