Drop-In Daycares near Lafayette, CA
With 27 years of experience, Belle operates ABC Learning Center (ABC – Auntie Belle’s Care), a licensed home daycare for up to 14 children in Concord. A former Montessori teacher with an ECE degree...
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Early childhood program offering preschool and a nature-based focus along with health and holistic fitness. Environment enables a smooth transition between physical activities, learning lessons,...
Infant Specialist
Our teachers are infant specialist providing specialized care for infants. Our teachers help new parents with the day-to-day care of their baby, including feeding, sleeping, and diaper changes. They can also help with establishing routines and troubleshooting issues like colic and reflux.
Experience Preschool Curriculum
This curriculum focuses on developing a child's social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative skills through hands-on activities, games, art, music, and books, designed to support children from ages 2-5 years old; previously known as "Mother Goose Time".
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In-home daycare designed with play and learning at the forefront. Children participate in activities like art, daily outdoor time, and imaginative and creative play.
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Happy Liza's Daycare is located near Castro Valley High School, Ca. We offer a variety of services that range in age from infants to six years old. We foster a nurturing, loving, safe environment and...
Eating and Potty Training
We change the diapers and use the bottle to feed infants. They will sit with other children during the meal time. We train them from using bottle to eating solid foods, put them on the potty for 3 to 5 minutes about 15 to 30 minutes after a meal.
Mandarin and Cantonese Immersion Program
We follow the immersion concept to create project-based, play-based and nature-based learning programs in our daycare. Children learn Mandarin and Cantonese while they continue building up the English skills. They gain viability, social capacity and linguistic competence from each other.
Also offers: Mandarin and Cantonese Immersion Program
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
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ABC Daycare is a nurturing home-based environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The director has been open for four years and enjoys spending time engaging with children as they are...
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Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
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As an official sponsor of the U.S. State Department-regulated au pair program for over 35 years, Cultural Care has placed more than 175,000 au pairs in the homes of American host families. These au...
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Non-profit Montessori daycare and preschool promoting independence and self-confidence while preparing students for kindergarten.
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Daycares near Lafayette, CA
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Hi! I'm Tuya, an early childhood educator and a proud mom of five. I take children’s nutrition, movement, and emotional intelligence seriously because they shape confidence, health, and success....
Daycare Program
We help our youngest children explore their senses, surroundings, and milestones in a safe, nurturing environment. With one-on-one attention, age-appropriate books, and activities like finger painting, music, and pretend play, we spark creativity and support early development.
Toddler Care Program
We welcome toddlers into a safe, cozy, family-like environment where they can explore, play, and learn. With fun sensory, motor, and social-emotional activities, healthy routines, and open communication, we make sure every child feels happy, cared for, and supported.
Also offers: Daycare Program, Preschool Program
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Children’s Garden Montessori School is a small home-based Montessori and play-based preschool in El Cerrito for children 17 months – 5 years old. We believe in following the spirit of the child and...
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We’re a locally licensed infant care, toddler care, and preschool located at 1450 Sixth St. Berkeley CA 94710, serving ages 6 months- 4 years old. Our unique approach blends performing arts,...
Infants
In this class we brighten up the world by helping our youngest children discover their senses, explore their surroundings, nurture their development and celebrate their milestones. From one-on-one interactions that help build nurturing relationships in everyday moments to age-appropriate books to support speech and language development, our classrooms provide the ideal setting for the youngest children. We are also encouraging children to work on finger painting, music, and pretend play to spark creativity while also exposing them to structures to help with perceptual motor development. When children leave this classroom they will have a Brighter Beginning to the world around them.
Young Toddlers
Our classroom provides an ideal environment to foster individual development and self-help skills. We use a scaffolded approach to learning through systematically building on students’ experiences and knowledge as they are acquiring new skills in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of tasks. Their curious minds are exposed to an enriched curriculum focusing on language development by using pictures, books and basic academics in their environment. Following simple instructions is implemented through circle time, story time, art, and curriculum projects. Besides the social, emotional development, we also focus on developing fine motor skills through fun and sensory activities. Our Little Explorers are ready to put to practice their newfound independence by exploring their surroundings as they come with a Brighter understanding of their world around them.
Also offers: Older Toddlers, Pre-K, Preschool
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Le Petit Z is a cozy, boutique home-based preschool where Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and joyful play come together in a bright, wonder-filled space. Our carefully curated environment and enchanting...
15 months
Preschool -Tk Montessori philosophy
Also offers: Preschool- TK, Preschool Program
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See your child blossom at Sunshine House! We offer a fun, play-based learning experience where their unique talents are nurtured, friendships bloom, and they gain the skills they need for kindergarten...
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Bright Star Childcare is a warm, home-based daycare offering loving care with meaningful early learning. Children here build strong foundations in letters, numbers, social-emotional skills, and...
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Tweety's Childcare & Preschool is a licensed, home-based childcare center in Martinez dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience in a "home away from home" setting. Led by Moj...
Daycare Program
Our Infant program provides a safe sanctuary focused on early development. We target sensory exploration and motor skills through responsive care, singing, and storytelling, giving babies a clean, secure foundation to comfortably explore the world at their own pace.
Toddler Care Program
Curious toddlers thrive in our cozy, family-like setting! We focus on motor skills and social-emotional growth through hands-on play and outdoor discovery. By fostering independence and language development in a secure space, we turn every daily routine into a joyful learning adventure.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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The Cost of Childcare in California
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What Is Drop-in Daycare?
As more parents shift to remote work or jobs with non-traditional hours, there is a need for more flexible childcare options.
FAQs About Lafayette Drop-In Daycares
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What is a drop-in daycare?
- In the dynamic world of parenting, flexible drop-in daycare services stand out as a beacon of convenience and reliability. These programs are specially designed to accommodate parents who need short-term childcare solutions—whether for a few hours of errands or unexpected work commitments. The availability of various drop-in childcare providers means that finding the right fit for your family's schedule and needs is just a search away, offering a lifeline when traditional childcare plans aren't an option.
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How does drop-in daycare work
- Before leveraging the convenience of drop-in daycare, a preliminary registration of your child with the program is required. After enrollment, you're set to utilize the service whenever necessary, subject to availability. It's recommended to confirm space availability daily through a phone call or via an online booking system. Drop-in daycares serve as a reliable backup for unexpected childcare needs or when you're in need of short-term care options.