Best Drop-In Daycares in Los Angeles, CA
Located in Granada Hills, we provide loving care for children ages 2 months to 8 years of age. Home daycare is a professional setting where kids can feel at home and siblings are able to play and...
Gray Family Child Care Preschool
Our daily academics focus is on early literacy and math concepts. We use engaging activities to help children recognize letters, phonics, vocabulary, counting, sorting & understanding basic math operations. We teach reading and math to children 4 years old who demonstrate aptitude.
Gray Family Child Care
We provide loving care for children ages 2 mo to 8 years. We offer engaging activities to support social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. We specialize in foundational skills meant to promote child developmental norms & specialize in teaching reading & math to four-year-olds on up.
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Speaks Spanish
This is where achievement starts early. At The Children’s Courtyard, we provide high-quality child care and early education. Here, purposeful and playful learning leads to a child who thinks...
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
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This is where achievement starts early. At The Children’s Courtyard, we provide high-quality child care and early education. Here, purposeful and playful learning leads to a child who thinks...
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We provide personalized care in a nurturing home-based setting that encourages play, exploration, and creativity. Our bilingual program promotes cultural awareness, offers flexible scheduling for...
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Speaks Spanish
In-home childcare offering education and play experiences for children in the greater Los Angeles area. Program goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills to...
Infant care 0-18 months
Safe & Loving Infant Care (0–18 Months) Description Warm, safe, and loving environment for infants. Personalized care, feeding, naps, tummy time & early stimulation. Clean routine, CPR certified. We speak Spanish. Open 24 hours. Meals & snacks included. Accept all programs
Active Toddler Learning Program
Fun, structured program for toddlers focused on learning through play, social skills, routines, and independence. Includes music, sensory play, and outdoor time. Safe environment. Spanish & English. Meals included. Open 24 hour
Also offers: Daycare Program, Preschool Readiness & Learning Program
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Speaks Spanish
Play-based learning program offering curriculum and activities that are adapted for children at each developmental stage. Program uses Creative Curriculum with basic sign language to build confidence...
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Home-based childcare program offering an educational environment. Children participate oin educational activities such as singing, dancing, story reading, ABC’s, colors, shapes, arts and indoor and...
Speaks Spanish
Family Child Care home provides day care services to young children. Age-appropriate toys and games are available for exploration and interactive play. Creativity is expressed through arts/crafts...
Speaks Spanish
In home childcare offering non-traditional after school, evening, overnight, and weekend hours for busy families.
Lil Scholars Faithful Beginnings
calm, home-based setting, each infant receives personalized care based on their unique schedule, including feeding, diapering, rest, and playtime. We follow each child’s natural rhythms while gently introducing age-appropriate routines that help foster a sense of stability and trust.
Lil Scholars Faithful Explorers
In our warm, home-based setting, toddlers are encouraged to build independence, develop social skills, and express their natural curiosity. We balance play-based learning with gentle routines to help children feel secure while gaining new skills each day.
Also offers: Lil Scholars Faithful Foundations
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A themed learning and play-based program that offers a home-away-from-home environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Children are offered individual and small-group activities....
Speaks Spanish
Home-based Spanish immersion preschool and daycare provider. Age-appropriate activities are hands-on and include arts and crafts, outdoor play, sensory-based activities, gardening, reading, and music....
Speaks Spanish
In-home daycare founded with both parents and children in mind. Curriculum is designed to meet each child at the current learning level and aid in the progression of growth to the appropriate standard...
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Childcare program offers environment that encourages learning and play. Children follow a set schedule each day and activities are designed to prepare children for kindergarten.
Speaks Spanish
At Heidi’s Wonderland Daycare, we welcome children ages 6months-5 into a magical, nurturing world where learning happens through play, love, and imagination. Our philosophy centers on helping children...
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Coworking and childcare program offering various options for working families. Teachers utilize a proprietary curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity, and play. Activities are hands-on,...
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Bloom Childcare Home provides a clean, organized, and safe environment designed for early learning and exploration. The space includes age-appropriate materials, soft flooring, and clearly arranged...
Drop-In Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool program
Speaks Spanish
MerryMoon Daycare is a family-owned, multilingual daycare. Our goal is to make every child feel welcomed and at home. With the theoretical experience of majoring in early child care education and...
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Our childcare program provides exceptional care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. We offer a play-based curriculum that promotes intellectual curiosity,...
Drop-In Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Years) Our toddler program provides a safe, loving environment where little ones can explore, play, and grow. Focus on supporting emerging language, motor skills, and independence through hands-on activities, music, sensory play, and gentle routines.Helping during this exciting stage of discovery.
Speaks Spanish
Legacy Builders Day Care offers 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...
Speaks Spanish
A family-style home daycare providing a safe and caring environment where children can learn, play, and grow. We offer a structured routine with age-appropriate activities, creative play, reading, and...
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Christian home daycare that is focused on caring for and developing a love of learning in a hospitable atmosphere. Providers strive to accommodate each child’s individual rate of development that...
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Family daycare offering a home learning environment and a blended curriculum including Montessori and RIE philosophies. The curriculum is designed to stimulate cognitive, gross-motor, emotional, and...
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Dreamy Kids Daycare offers full-time care to assist the needs of families while providing care in an environment that feels like home. The program includes curricular activities, gardening, yoga,...
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Home based child care facility serving families and children in the Harbor City area. Children are provided with educational toys and materials. Fenced in backyard is available for outdoor play. We...
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Rodriguez Family Child Care provides quality early education in a safe, loving, and family-oriented environment where children grow happy, confident, and secure. We focus on learning, trust, and care...
Rodríguez family child care
We offer healthy meals we offer daily’s activities prepared them for kindergarten also we offer potty training
Rodriguez family child care
NOW ACCEPTING CHILDREN FROM NEW BORN TO 6 YEARS OLD. WHY CHOOSE US? • Caring experienced staff • Safe environment • Fun learning activities • Healthy meals
Speaks Spanish
Kreativ Edu-Care is a loving and educational family child care program in Los Angeles dedicated to helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively in a safe and nurturing...
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At my home childcare, my goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, sharing and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. I focus on variety of...
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Sherman Oaks Child Care is a family childcare/preschool, since 2013, with a play-based, creative curriculum. Besides circle time (alphabet, colors, numbers, shapes, ) we have baking fun, gardening,...
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Childcare home-based program providing care services to toddler, preschool, and school-age program. Program focus is on early intellectual development, self-esteem, and self-worth. Various activities...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based childcare with a Spanish immersion approach. Toys are offered by provider for use by attending children. Fenced backyard is used by students for free play and outdoor activities.
Speaks Spanish
Child program providing care services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Curriculum prepares children for preschool and kindergarten. Children learn numbers, shapes, letters,...
Speaks Spanish
We offer a nurturing haven for your little ones, blending homemade nutrition, an engaging learning curriculum, and a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. Now accepting enrollments! Discounts available...
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Preschool offering 100% Spanish language immersion program. Program approach borrows from different philosophies including Montessori, project-based learning, and Positive Discipline while curriculum...
Speaks Spanish
Child care program offers care and education for toddlers and preschool-age children. Daily activities are play-based with a focus on educational and spiritual development. Children participate in...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare facility offering preschool and daycare services centered around Buddhist/Nikkei education and values. The curriculum is focused on preparing children for school, academically, socially,...
Speaks Spanish
At 1-2-3 Soleil, we nurture children aged 1 to 3 in a warm, home-like setting while introducing them to the beauty of the French language and culture. Our enriching activities, from music and art to...
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Home-based child care center offering a preschool program. Located near Alfred Bernhard Nobel Charter Middle school Our Community School
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Residential childcare offering hands-on learning activities for attending students. Children participate in outdoor play, art, and sensory play. Provider offers a variety of toys and play materials on...
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Little Hearts Family Childcare offers safe, loving childcare in the Los Angeles area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educational activities. The facility is a home daycare providing a safe,...
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Preschool focused child care with a play based curriculum. Children are encouraged to learn at an individual pace and participate in a balance of educational and recreational activities, including...
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Home-based daycare center offering a Montessori education for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children. Curriculum includes reading, math, shapes, colors, arts and crafts, and more....
Speaks Spanish
At OB4K, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation in a safe and enriching environment. Located in View Park/Windsor Hills area of Los Angeles, CA (90043), we provide a welcoming space where...
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Home-based family daycare program offering an educational curriculum, social interactions, and free play opportunities. Daily activities include arts and crafts, storytime, learning the alphabet,...
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Brella is a modern early education program for children ages 3 months to 6 years. Our research-backed, play-based approach nurtures social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness....
Brella Infant and Toddler Care
👶 Brella’s Infant & Toddler Program (3–24 months) provides nurturing, play-based care in safe, light-filled spaces. Our caring educators support early milestones, social-emotional growth, and discovery—helping little ones thrive from the very start. 💛
Brella's Toddler Program
🧩 Brella’s Toddler Program (12–24 months) nurtures curiosity and independence through play-based learning. Our caring educators support early language, motor skills, and social-emotional growth in safe, engaging spaces designed for exploration. 🌟
Also offers: Brella Pre-Kindergarten, Brella
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A Happy Heart Daycare, is an in-home daycare in Los Angeles, 90043. Run by Mrs. Maria Rojas, who has 20 years of experience and CPR/First Aid certification, it offers a safe and caring environment....
Drop-In Daycare Program
Preschool Program
Also offers: Daycare Program, Infant Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Northridge and Porter Ranch area. Children have access to a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities, as well as an outdoor play...
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Home-based early childhood program blending academics and creative arts. Children are encouraged to learn through art projects, toys, and imaginative play. Activities and toys are used to introduce...
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In-home childcare with curriculum that emphasizes development of the whole child and school readiness. Site offer a fenced yard and age-appropriate play equipment and outdoor toys. Daily schedule...
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Guides
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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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 Los Angeles Drop-In Daycares
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What is a drop-in daycare?
- A drop-in daycare service can be a solution for parents seeking temporary childcare. This option caters to those in need of a safe, nurturing environment for their children, whether for just a few hours or a full day. With a variety of providers offering different durations of care, parents can easily find a match for their specific needs, ensuring their children are well-looked after even when regular arrangements are unavailable.
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How does drop-in daycare work
- For most drop-in daycare programs, you need to register your child in advance. Then, once you are enrolled, you can 'drop-in' when you need to. You may need to call ahead each day to ensure there is availability or book your spot online. Drop-in daycares are great when your regular childcare falls through or if you just need a few hours of care here and there.