Best Drop-In Daycares in San Diego, CA

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8111 New Salem St Mira Mesa
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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...

Childtime has been great for my daughter. She started at the age of 2 and has progressed extremely well as far as education goes. In just under a year, my family and I are amazed at the level of care…

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10050 Carmel Mountain Rd Rancho Peñasquitos
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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...

We have had a great experience because of the great group of teachers and a director who treats all teachers and students as family. We would highly recommend La petite to others.

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7210 Lisbon St Jamacha-Lomita
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Childcare center located near Keiller Neighborhood Park and accessible via Lisbon St & 7170 bus station. Campus includes a fenced-in shaded area for outdoor recreation.

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6730 Solterra Vista Pkwy Carmel Valley
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A warm and nurturing home daycare for children ages 3 months to 4 years, open Monday through Friday. We provide all meals and maintain a low child-to-caregiver ratio with two helpers to ensure...

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San Diego
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This home-based program offers a preschool curriculum led by a provider with over 35 years of experience in the education field.

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4855 College Ave Mid-City
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Preschool program providing a Spanish Immersion experience and a playful French class each day. Spanish is spoken 80 to 90% of each day. Activities also include outdoor time.

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San Diego
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We’re dedicated to nurturing children’s growth through a blend of Montessori principles with Waldorf and Reggio-inspired influences. Serving Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain, Scripps Ranch,...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Home based advanced Montessori preschool program. They provide carefully selected materials that stimulate learning and work with each child at his or her own pace. Curriculum focuses around practical...

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Scripps Ranch
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This is place where we offer a balanced academic Preschool curriculum that help each child, rich age, appropriate milestones in cognitive, artistic, physical, and social development

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3003 A street Golden Hill
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Trilingual preschool teaches children in German, Spanish, and English.

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City Heights
Claimed 5.0

We provide a warm and nurturing home environment for children. Our goal is to support their social, emotional, and behavioral development, helping them achieve important milestones. Through a variety...

Let me thank you for being the best sitter for our kids for over 3 years our kids felt safe an home like environment . She is kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us com…

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Midway District
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KYY’s Tender Care is a nurturing, play-based home daycare in San Diego, serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. We specialize in early childhood development through hands-on learning,...

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Egger Highlands
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At My Other Home Family Child Care, we create a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 5 months to 12 years. Our owner and operator, Elizabeth, holds an Associate Teacher Certificate with a...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Home provider offering childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Curriculum features music and movement, sensory enrichment, singing, painting, storytelling, sports, and...

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Otay Mesa
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Child Care program offering hands-on learning, activities and social experiences. Transportation to and from Ocean View Hills Elementary. All programs are accepted. All meals are provided.

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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A bilingual childcare facility serves infants through preschool-age children, incorporating English, Italian, and Spanish into activities and lessons inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Montessori...

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Encanto
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Cuddles Academy offers loving, small-group childcare with 20+ years of early education experience. We focus on social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and kindergarten prep — all in a screen-free,...

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Oak Park
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The Little Cubs Family Childcare is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to...

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5720 Brunswick Ave Allied Gardens

Enrichment extended day program. Children are given the choice to participate in homework assistance, sports activities, or arts & crafts.

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2716 Madison Ave North Park
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Academic focused, Christian preschool program operating as an extension of Grace Church San Diego. Curriculum is engaging and encourages hands-on learning, while providing a Biblical background. Motor...

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Otay Mesa West
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We offer a 2:6 student-to-teacher ratio with flexible scheduling, including before and after school care and transportation. Our facility is open year-round during school breaks and select holidays,...

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San Carlos
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We have a 3 bedroom apartment with a big living room and dining space, breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided to the children, outdoor times are available, as well as arts and crafts. Children...

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12668 Sabre Springs Pkwy Sabre Springs
Claimed 5.0

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...

I am very happy with La Petite caring for my daughter and son. We have been coming here for more than 6 years now and will continue to do so.

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Mira Mesa
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At our in-home daycare, we provide a safe, loving, and fun space where children can learn, play, and grow. With over 10 years of childcare experience, we focus on nurturing curiosity, kindness, and...

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5050 Milton St Clairemont

Play based Christian preschool that includes all subject areas in the curriculum taught. Math, oral and written language, music, art, science, active movement, small motor skills, creativity, and...

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Oak Park
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In-home early childhood program offering children structured routines and experiential learning. Curriculum encourages cognitive, physical, and social growth and daily lessons cover art, music,...

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5500 Campanile Dr College West

Program that combines a Reggio Emilia style program with a variety of child development principles to create a project based curriculum. An emphasis is placed on inclusion and diversity. Activities...

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Del Cerro
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Del Cerro area. Children participate in a balance of educational and recreational activities with a focus on art and music. ...

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Mid-City
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Home-based daycare provider offering care and education based on Mother Goose Time Preschool curriculum. Children are encouraged to learn through play and educational and recreational activities...

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Oak Park
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Home-based early childhood program for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Curriculum encourages cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development through play. Communication skills are...

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Otay Mesa West
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Otay Mesa West area. Children have access to a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities, as well as an outdoor play area. ...

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13705 Stoney Gate Pl Carmel Mountain Ranch
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Home based advanced Montessori preschool program. They provide carefully selected materials that stimulate learning and work with each child at his or her own pace. Curriculum focuses around practical...

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University City
Claimed 5.0

Serena's Smiling Sun is a Family Daycare in San Diego, UTC/UC area. I serve snacks, and lunch daily. I am certified in the First Aid / CPR. I am bilingual in Italian and English. I have a degree in...

Serena is great! She is fun, creative and very loving. She always took a good care of our daughter. We always felt confident to leave our daughter there, knowing she would be safe and well taken care…

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Serra Mesa
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Providing quality childcare in Serra Mesa wirh a focus on safety, learning, and fresh homemade meals. My goal is to create a positive environment where children build confidence, develop new skills,...

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Otay Mesa West
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El Toi Home Daycare es un hogar de cuidado infantil con licencia que brinda un ambiente seguro, limpio, amoroso y educativo para niños desde los 4 meses hasta los 12 años. El programa ofrece horarios...

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Otay Mesa West

Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Princess Del Sol area. Children have access to a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities along with an outdoor play area. Daily...

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Torrey Highlands Village
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Welcome to Merry Chi Day Care, a newly opened facility that provides high-quality care and early education for your child. Our center is designed to create a nurturing and stimulating environment...

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Otay Mesa West
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Small group daycare offering services to infants up through school-age children. Program offers fun developmental activities, age-appropriate education, learning through play, motor skills, and...

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Encanto
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Encanto area. Children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, language development, sign...

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8989 Mira Mesa Blvd Mira Mesa

Hands-on childcare and preschool programs with curriculum that promotes imagination and exploration. Students participate in engaging learning activities, including science and art. After school...

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Mid-City
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Home-based daycare provider offering an environment that promotes, presents, and preserves culture through music, art, dance, multicultural arts, and education. Curriculum is...

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Palm City
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Home-based program teaches children ABC’s, numbers, shapes, colors, arts and more. Variety of outdoor play equipment keep kids entertained in supervised outdoor play. Free meals provided at scheduled...

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Talmadge
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Pierre Cherley Family Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Talmadge in San Diego, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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San Diego
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Home-based child care program offering care and education for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Daily activities include educational adventures, crafts, outdoors, free play, circle time,...

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Black Mountain Ranch
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Davis Laseana Family Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Black Mountain Ranch in San Diego, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...

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San Ysidro
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Sanchez Maria F Family Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in San Ysidro in San Diego, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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San Ysidro
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Childcare program serving infants through school-age children.

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FAQs About San Diego Drop-In Daycares

What is a drop-in daycare?
For those moments when regular childcare arrangements are off the table, drop-in childcare options provide a seamless solution. Catering to parents who need a reliable care setting for their children on a non-regular basis, these programs range from hour-specific to full-day care.
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.