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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Walnut Creek, CA

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare

5.0

Badri has been a part of our lives for over 5 years. Our oldest started with her when he was a year old, and she has been the caregiver of the two that followed. Badri has been an amazing presence in our lives, and we have never doubted the love she has for our children. We still remember the day...

- Sheri M.

Wonderful Minds Day Care

5.0

Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her with Ekta every day. Her house is...

- Sediqa F.

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

5.0

My 3yr old currently attends Golden Step Preschool and our 2yr old will be joining in February 2023. We are so impressed with how thoughtful Nana is with her program. From learning to activities, Blake is always consumed with interesting and fun things to do. With joining just over a year ago, we...

- Jesseca N.

Soana Lauti Daycare

5.0

Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old. She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...

- Jessica C

Keishna's Kiddie Corner

5.0

My daughter is 19 months and has only been at Keishna's Kiddie Corner for a little while but I am already seeing improvements in her speech . She is putting together sentences and holding conversations well at not even two years old . I truly Thank God for Keishna and her services that are...

- Jashanae H.

Drop-in daycares in Walnut Creek, CA

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare

271 St. Christopher Drive, Danville, CA

3.0

(2)

Little Birds Nest Home Daycare is a California-licensed small family daycare. I know that finding that right daycare for your child can be stressful, and discovering the right daycare can give you a peace of mind that your child with be well cared for, and overall rewarding experience for you and...
5.0
"Badri has been a part of our lives for over 5 years. Our oldest started with her when he was a year old, and she has been the caregiver of the two that followed. Badri has been an amazing presence in our lives, and we have never doubted the love she has for our...

Sheri M.


Wonderful Minds Day Care

Wonderful Minds Day Care

3351 Roma Pl, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(1)

Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants,...
5.0
"Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her...

Sediqa F.


Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

Golden Step Childcare & Preschool

3710 Hobby Ct, Concord, CA

5.0

(5)

My name is Nahid (Nana) director of Golden Step Childcare and I'm a licensed in-home family childcare provider in Concord by the State of California, CPR, First Aid Certified. We are in a very good location with a safe environment, we are close to Concord Community Park and Bart Station. At Golden...
5.0
"Our family loves this day care. Our son Zane has been going here for a few months and is always happy when we get there and happy when we pick him up. Great activities, food for the kids, and lots of learning new things."

Lowell W


Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA

5.0

(3)

I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"Soana and her family are wonderful, and we're so happy we found her for our little one! G started with Soana at four months and has been there for just over a year now. She is warm and nurturing, and it feels like she has welcomed our son as a part of her...

Jenn B


Keishna's Kiddie Corner

Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA

5.0

(7)

Keishna's Kiddie Corner 24/7 Childcare and Transportation Program offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she deserves. We provide a home away from home and strive to make sure each child's individual needs are met. We provide childcare and...
5.0
"My daughter is 19 months and has only been at Keishna's Kiddie Corner for a little while but I am already seeing improvements in her speech . She is putting together sentences and holding conversations well at not even two years old . I truly Thank God for Keishna...

Jashanae H.


Ngfamily Childcare

Ngfamily Childcare

3117 Athene Ct, Concord, CA

5.0

(2)

Family daycare offers: - Kids learn to socialize each other from very young - Pre-school program. Kids get enough knowledge to go directly to kindergarten - Full / part time opening for infants, toddlers, and children up to 5 year old. - Hours open: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. - Nutritional :...
5.0
"This special place will be in our hearts forever. Both of my boys started here when they were just infants and it was the perfect home away from home for them. We always feel welcome here, and greeted with so much compassion and love. The home cooked meals and...

Cortney H.


Growing With Rosario

Growing With Rosario

2893 Morgan Dr, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(3)

Looking for a safe, nurturing and happy environment? We are a high quality California licensed family daycare, with a unique Spanish program. We take infants & toddlers from 9 weeks old to 3 years old. In a family setting, and inspire by the Reggio Emilia approach, I provide a quality dynamic and...
5.0
"My daughter has also been with Rosario since she was an infant. When I went back to work, my daughter started at Rosario's one or two days a week. Rosario is such a loving and nurturing person. She is very attentive to each child in her home and provides each...

Laura H


Zari's Preschool & Child Care

Zari's Preschool & Child Care

1940 Risdon Road, Concord, CA

5.0

(2)

At Zari's Preschool & Child Care (with 28 yrs. experience and teaching certification) we strive to provide a secure, happy, and enriching environment that responds to today's growing need of working parents for the kind of excellent preschool / childcare that fosters peace of mind. Our belief is...
5.0
"When we relocated to California from Florida, Zari's was the first place we visited. After that, we did not interview anyone else. She was wonderful to our son and 4 months later we had a daughter and she cared for her too. Our son was diagnosed with autism and she...

Andrea N.


The Elie House

The Elie House

Lila Del Court, Concord, CA

5.0

(3)

The love & attentive care of a nanny, developmental & interactive benefits of a preschool & the comfortable atmosphere of a home. At The ELIE (Early Language Immersion & Enrichment) House, children enjoy a relaxed routine in a loving family-style environment with tons of rich conversation, lots of...
5.0
"The owner of The Elie House was our nanny for 2.5 years and I cannot recommend her enough! She is loving, patient, kind, dependable, and so wonderful with children. She took THE BEST care of our little girl and we are excited to see that her fantastic home care is...

Summer


Frances' Child Care

Frances' Child Care

5108 Brookside Court, Concord, CA

4.1

(13)

Small family home child care providing care to children ages 6 weeks old to 10 years old Monday to Friday 7am-6pm; weekend & evening child care service also available upon request & based on availability. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, & beverages. Activities include circle time, practicing...
5.0
"I like how Frances provides infant daily reports to the parents. She lets me know how my daughter is doing and sends me photos by text. Frances's day care has a home feel which makes it comforting to my daughter. Her contract policies are comprehensible. You know...

Lisa M


Happylia Kids

Happylia Kids

1429 Saint James Parkway, Concord, CA

5.0

(1)

Our goal at Mana's Montessori Preschool and Child Care (formerly known as Happylia Kids) is to prepare children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills, and healthy interactions with their peers.
5.0
"Our daughter was one of the first kids to attend Happylia. It's been just over a year and we are loving it. She was 5 months old when she started and has learned and developed so much in her time there. We are so happy we found happylia. The care options are...

Jolie M.


Rada's Day Care Home

Rada's Day Care Home

2648 Durnago Ln, San Ramon, CA

4.3

(6)

Benefits Your Child Will Enjoy: * Preschool Curriculum *Holiday and Birthday Parties for children *Classical music played during nap time *Exposure to diverse type music *Nutritious home-cooked meals with wholesome ingredients *Plenty of stimulating and educational toys *Daily reading time...
5.0
"We LOVE Rada! Our family has been with her for over a year and half and now have our second child in care with her. The space is awesome for a little kid. She prepares hot organic meals, and incorporates music, art, and learning (numbers, colors, letters and...

Kathryn B.


Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

6157 Chelton Drive, Oakland, CA

4.1

(13)

At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow...
5.0
"Our son has been in Child's Play for over a year starting when he was 1, and we could not be happier. He absolutely loves being there so much he runs every morning to ring the doorbell then excitedly runs inside! He talks about how much he misses school on the...

Care member


4.8

(18)

Our home is designed to provide both a nurturing home atmosphere along with large dedicated areas for the children to actively learn and play in a stimulating environment with spacious rooms rich in color giving each child an exciting world full of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow....
5.0
"Biana put her heart into the day care work. She treated all kids like family. She make organic food and provide healthy, nutritious meals. She has great experience in solving infants to toddlers' problems. She would give you suggestions for treating winter cold,...

Stella Y.


Rainbow Day Care

Rainbow Day Care

2671 Durango Ln, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(3)

This is a Family Daycare with a great experience in small group of children. They (newborn to toddlers) are very excited to arrive every morning to play and sing all together. Rainbow Daycare does a lot of activities inside & outside, like: Circle time Play-Doh Puzzles Art Crafts...
5.0
"Sara is great with kids! At her place kids get tender and loving care. She is so patient and nurturing. My son went to Sara's place for over two years! Now he's going to preschool and he still asking about her!"

Lili G.


New World Of Discovery

New World Of Discovery

3630 Crenna Ave., Concord, CA

5.0

(1)

New World of Discovery with Preschool Program is more than a simple family daycare, we are the place where we give good care and love to your little baby from two months to five years old; you can have peace of mind knowing your child is being cared for in the security of a home away from home, in...
5.0
"I recommend new world of discovery !!! - It is a family daycare with a fabulous preschool program my child who is in second grade now, went to kindergarten 2 years ago being ready for 1st grade. I didn't have to worry and search for a center with a preschool...

Kayla M.


Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way, Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees. We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all...
5.0
"Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how incredible this school is, and the depth of care and education the children receive with Chishiro and her assistants. Yes, the school...

Chishiro N.


0222 - Childtime of Martinez

0222 - Childtime of Martinez

6635 Alhambra Ave, MARTINEZ, CA

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...

Tweety Kid Care

Tweety Kid Care

Bernard Ave, San Ramon, CA

We are a small licensed childcare that offers a nurturing, fun, safe , and resourceful environment for children to socialize, learn and grow, and aiming to get the children fully prepared to enter preschool or Kindergarten! We offer a variety of activities and we use a curriculum that is based on...

Paola's Daycare

Paola's Daycare

3216 Estero Dr, San Ramon, CA


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Ratings for Walnut Creek, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Walnut Creek, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.