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Learn N Play Daycare

5.0

My daughter started this daycare in June 2021 when she was 14 months old, and I cannot begin to express how much she grew while she was there. She grew into a very cheerful mini human, who was very keen to go there every morning and did not want to come back in the evenings. She learnt to walk, run,...

- Prabal S

Diane's Daycare

5.0

After 1 1/2 years of searching in frustration for a quality in-home child care provider for my 3 year old son, a very reputable source recommended Diane's Daycare. I am now a firm believer that research and referrals are of upmost importance when searching for quality child care. From our 1st...

- Jennifer W

Lingling Daycare

5.0

We are so happy with Ling Ling Daycare. Lindsay is so knowledge. She answers all my questions and always give us daily update on how my son is doing. We started Ling Ling when my daughter was five months and now she is in preschool. When we pass by Lindsay to pick up my son she always want to get...

- Casey C

Next Generation

5.0

My son went to Next Generation Day care for close to 2 years and was very well looked after by Sam and Suzi. He really loved going there day in and day out and felt at home. I would definitely recommend Next Generation Day care

- Amith D

"ET" Kids!

5.0

My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!

- Tina H

Drop-in child care in San Jose, CA

Learn N Play Daycare

Learn N Play Daycare

2655 Primera Ct, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $374/wk

5.0

(14)

Being a mother of two, I understand that leaving your kids can be frightening; therefore, we are dedicated to having your kids feel at home in our family daycare. We offer a preschool program that develops the social, emotional and physical well-being of every child. Our mission is to understand...
5.0
"My daughter started this daycare in June 2021 when she was 14 months old, and I cannot begin to express how much she grew while she was there. She grew into a very cheerful mini human, who was very keen to go there every morning and did not want to come back in the...

Prabal S


Diane's Daycare

Diane's Daycare

2389 Woodland Ave, San Jose, CA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

Welcome to Diane's Daycare. My love is to provide your children with a safe, healthy, and home environment that fosters growth. I have been providing home daycare for my parents for over 20 years. Co-parenting is my underlying philosophy behind my passion for providing daycare. I work with...
5.0
"My husband and I could not have picked a more wonderful day care for our son. We moved him from a day care we were not pleased with when he was 13 months old and found Diane's Day care through a co-worker. After meeting Diane, we both looked at each other and knew...

Jenny


Lingling Daycare

Lingling Daycare

3216 Birchwood LN, San Jose, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(2)

We are dedicated ourselves to teaching children more than 10 years. We are well-qualified and experienced We are trilingual English & Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese). We provide organic healthy and nutritious food. We are offering a safe and clean place for the kids, as well a fun learning...
5.0
"We've been sending our little one to Ling Ling DC for months. She has been liking the place since the first day. We were referred by our neighbor who's kid was also attending this place. The teacher is very professional and reliable. She not only takes good care...

Lychee D


Next Generation

Next Generation

2205 Corktree Lane, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $243/wk

5.0

(2)

History: My mother (Suzie) and I work together to take the best possible care of your children. We started this business back in 2005 in Virginia under her name. She has a lifetime history and experience taking care of children both personally (4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great...
5.0
"My son under the care of Sam and Suzzie. They took a very good care of him. My son loved going to day care. I recommend Next Generation day care provider to every parents out there."

Navya K


"ET" Kids!

"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane, San Jose, CA

Starting at $8/hr

5.0

(1)

We are passionate about family! Each family is valued and each child is valued as an individual. I have over 35 years' experience and my partner has 15. We are committed to each child's growth building trust, joy and happiness through play, cooking, academics, field trips, parks, libraries, art,...
5.0
"My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!"

Tina H


Ms. Kim Ibanez Family Daycare

Ms. Kim Ibanez Family Daycare

2842 Ivywood Ct, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

5.0

(2)

Located in the Evergreen Area. CPR Certified. Licensed for Large Daycare Capacity, 14. Hours of Operation: 6 am to 6 pm. Accepting Ages 1-thru-12. Transportation to most Evergreen Schools before and after. We provide Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks. Daily Activities: * Singing songs. * Story...
5.0
"Miss Kim is the most loving and caring person in the world. Not only does she do an outstanding job keeping my children healthy, active and happy, she also takes them to school and their other activities. She is part of our family now and we are blessed to have...

Jennifer B


Mulu Tsion's Daycare

Mulu Tsion's Daycare

Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(3)

Mulu Tsion is a mother-daughter home based daycare. Shashework has over 20 years of experience with children, which started with babysitting children for family and friends, raising her own children, and later as an independent provider. Kalkidan who has a degree in Business Administration and...
5.0
"Shashe and Kalkidan have treated and taken my son in as their own. They both go above and beyond the expectations I've expected for my son. My son always has a smile on his face every day I come by to pick him up and he never wants to leave Tsion. Their meal plan...

Raiye K


Early Childhood Learning Academy

Early Childhood Learning Academy

1919 GUNSTON WAY, San Jose, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(1)

Early Childhood Learning Academy is a Kindergarten Prep Preschool, enrolling children, 2 to 5 years old. Our Mission: Our goal is to provide children with early care and education and help them acquire the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond, and to make learning a fun...
5.0
"We have been incredibly happy with ECLA as the preschool for our son. We love the small class sizes and family feel, the balance between learning and play, and are so happy with our child's exceptional academic, social, and emotional growth as a result He has made...

Jessica B


Teachable Moments Family Child Care

279 Chynoweth Avenue, San Jose, CA

Starting at $234/wk

5.0

(3)

Named Outstanding Contributor to Child Care by the city of San Jose for our continuing commitment to ensure the health, welfare, safety, and education of our youngest residents through effective programs and services that support families and enhance the quality of life in San Jose.
5.0
"Our son was the first student when Teachable Moments opened in 2007. Our memories are great! The fact of he being with a family that made him smile at all the times; the fact that 6 years later he still asks to go back to visit, and the yelling of all the kids not...

Clara


Crafty Kidos Daycare Llc

Crafty Kidos Daycare Llc

1400 Whitton Ave, San Jose, CA

Starting at $350/wk

** We have 2 Preschool spaces available. ** We have 1 Infant Space available. Call 408-658-8532 now and tour today or email craftykidos1@gmail.com We are open Monday- Friday from 7:45am-4:45 pm and provide extended care if needed. During this pandemic our top priority is ensuring the...

Kiwi Academy (mandarin And English)

Kiwi Academy (mandarin And English)

1771 Fallbrook Ave., San Jose, CA

Starting at $1290/mo

If you are looking for more individual attention for your child, you've found it!! Our small set-up and low ratio allows us to provide individual attention to each child and a sense of belonging and family for all. We offer a mixed classroom environment so that children can benefit from interacting...

The Chabad Preschool

The Chabad Preschool

5931 Porto Alegre Dr, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $279/wk

The Chabad Preschool is a San Jose-based private learning center that offers early childhood education and day care facilities for children ages 2 to 4 years old. The school is a Jewish preschool and classes are designed to nurture children's academic, social, and emotional skills and also provides...

Smiles Day Care & Preschool (Mandarin & English)

Smiles Day Care & Preschool (Mandarin & English)

2659 Aida Ave., San Jose, CA

Starting at $300/wk

Specialties Infant and Toddler Program Preschool Program Chinese Language and Culture History Established in 2009. Smiles Daycare is a state-licensed, home-based bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) preschool and daycare located in San Jose, California. Here, your child will be...

Our Happy Home

Our Happy Home

4583 McCoy Ave, San Jose, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

I decided to open a home daycare because I have a great passion for taking care of children so I started this job about 4 years ago, and now I am very happy that I made this decision.I really enjoy to spend my time with these precious angels.
5.0
"To see people reviews go to : https://www.yelp.com/biz/our-happy-home-daycare-san-jose-2"

Sheila N


Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool

1353 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA

Starting at $365/wk

Hearts & Hands seeks to minister to the many families in this region with high quality preschools at affordable prices. Our preschools are open to every family in the community to use. We are committed to being safe, loving and excellent. We want our students to have a fun and rewarding time...

Little Stars Childcare

Little Stars Childcare

4239 Ruby Ave, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $278/wk

We Are Little Stars Child Care. Trained daycare specialists welcoming new enrollments of children between the ages of 2 months and 8 years old. 13 -years licensed and in the Evergreen Area. Our home is large and has been inspected and suitable for daycare services. We have a large indoor play area...

KidsPark, Inc.

KidsPark, Inc.

5440 Thornwood Dr, San Jose, CA

Starting at $10/hr

Hourly Care On your own schedule. Come when you need us days, evenings and weekends. For young children new to childcare, keep your first visits short till they are comfortable with the routine. Back-up Care Be prepared. Come for a tour and register so you are ready if there is a...

First Steps (bilingual) Daycare

First Steps (bilingual) Daycare

811 Sunbrook Ct, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $238/wk

We are a re-named company, Certified caregiver tia Maria Manriquez moved to America from Chile. She started her babysitting services in the early 1970's. She prepared her children for kindergarten, teaching them how to speak and read in both English and Spanish. All of her children were bilingual...

Milpitas Christian School

3435 Birchwood Ln, San Jose, CA

Starting at $15/hr

Milpitas Christian School is an early childhood education facility that offers academic programs for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students. Located in San Jose, California, the company admits children two years of age up to eighth grade. The company offers its services on a part-time and...

Angel's From Heaven Family Child Care

Angel's From Heaven Family Child Care

10131 Meadow Lane, San Jose, CA

Starting at $175/wk

Here at Angel's From Heaven we focus on the whole child. We gear our lessons from the children and their interests. From using the world around them. We accomplish this through: Story time,music,art,sensory and self discovery. We offer low ratio and one on one teaching in a home environment. We...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in San Jose, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.