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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

Alvarez Family Daycare

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...

- Amy M.

Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi...

- Karen P.

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.

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Alvarez Family Daycare

116 Wintercreek Pl Santee, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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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Kimberly Caldwell's Family Child Care

8632 Atlas View Drive Santee, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Hi Parents, Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my business. I know finding the right Child Care/Preschool and Provider for your little ones isn't an easy decision. Please know I am here to answer any and all questions you may have during this time. I have been a licensed provider since 2006 and been in the field...

Karen P. says "My oldest started with Ms. Kim in 2020 for a few years before he moved on to elementary school, but he still wants to come in and say hi when we pick up...

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Starting Small Family Daycare

867 Morrison Street San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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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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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Ana's Home Day Care

48 Pepper Tree Chula Vista, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Hi, my name is Ana and I have an in-home-childcare for 20 years. I have a bilingual program and I enjoy teaching my kids Spanish and teaching them all they need to know for Kindergarten. I do this from my heart and because I love children. I work everyday and do my best to have a caring, loving, and safe in-home child care. My...

Jennette M. says "I highly recommend Anas Daycare. She is currently taking care of my 4 month baby. She started watching him when he was 2 months and always sent me pics...

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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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Olga Ramirez Family Child Care

1734 Long Ridge St. Chula Vista, CA

4.9(37)

State license verified

I have 24 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator. In Olga's Family Child Care, we offer a fun and educational structured program for infants, toddlers and preschool children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Our home is a smoke free environment. We have a big backyard where we spend at least one hour daily. On...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Olga’s daycare! Our 22 month old daughter has been with her for a few months now, and we are so grateful to have found this type of...

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Tender Care Preschool & Child Care

2135 Ridge View Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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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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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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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Village Kids Family Child Care

2156 Oriole Street San Diego, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 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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Little Birdies Child Care

88 King St Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
Little Birdies Childcare and Learning nurtures the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of your little one through various age appropriate developmental activities. Our hands-on learning style includes sensory, fine and large motor development, circle time, and seat work for older children. Playing is part of...

Elle R. says "Excellent teachers! You will definitely enjoy your experience here not only for your kids, but for you as a parent! They throw the cutest parties and...

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Otay Ranch Maria M Daycare

1497 Oakpoint Ave Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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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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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Miss Jen's Daycare

Mast Boulevard Santee, CA

5.0(3)
Welcome! My name is Jen and I am the owner of Miss Jen's Licensed Childcare business located in my Santee home. I am a native San Diegan and have been a Santee resident for over 10 years. I have two children of my own- one is in high school and one in elementary school. While my license allows me to care for up to 8 children I...

Cheryl says "I love bringing my daughter Charlotte here. She started to crawl early and gets lots of attention. Jenn is starting the 1000 books before kindergarten...

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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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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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Berthiaume Family Daycare

4770 Orcutt Avenue San Diego, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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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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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