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Drop-In Daycares in Spring Valley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

0252 - Childtime of La Mesa

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

My's Early Head Start + Daycare

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...

- Gabrielle B.

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.

Drop-In Daycares Near Spring Valley, CA

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Spring Valley KinderCare

10130 ROTHGARD RD SPRING VALLEY, CA

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YMCA - McGrath Family

12006 Campo Rd SPRING VALLEY, CA

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0252 - Childtime of La Mesa

5565 LAKE PARK WAY LA MESA, CA

5.0(1)

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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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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Angela Medina Family Daycare

6281 Amber Lake Ave San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

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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)

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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)

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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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Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

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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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Otay Ranch Maria M Daycare

1497 Oakpoint Ave Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)

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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)

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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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Healthy Toddlers Care

4026 Olympic Street San Diego, CA

5.0(3)
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...

Anne R. says "Healthy Toddlers Preschool is truly extraordinary. We feel so fortunate to have our little one here. Miss Bridgette is incredibly smart, warm, and intuitive...

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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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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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Desi's Child Care

4093 Rueda Drive San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

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Your child's success is my priority! I am a dedicated and caring educator with 35 years experience. I use many teaching strategies to help every child find a path to success and learn what it means to be a citizen of the world. I provide educational activities, encourage creativity and exploring ideas, teach responsibility,...

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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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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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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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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Oliver Place

5119 Chollas Pkwy San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
Hello! I'm Whitney and I would love to spend the day caring for and teaching your children. I am a teacher who has chosen to stay at home with my twin girls. I would love to add a few more children to our daily routine of learning about the world around us. I have 4 years of experience teaching preschool children (7 years of...

Amy C. says "Whitney watched after our two very active boys. She was always great with them and kept them very busy and active. The boys were quickly at ease with her...

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Cajudo Ana Family Child Care

2351 Tulip St. San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

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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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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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