San Jose Campus · New Service
Drop-in Care in San Jose
Flexible childcare at our San Jose campus for the days you need care outside a fixed weekly schedule. Tell us when you need care and we'll confirm availability. Now accepting requests.
Looking for Weekend Care? It is offered at our Cupertino campus only. See Cupertino Weekend & Drop-in Care →
Choose the right fit
Drop-in Care or Full-time Enrollment
Compare how each option works at our San Jose campus.
| Topic | NewDrop-in CareOccasional days, no fixed weekly schedule | Full-time EnrollmentRegular weekly schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Days | Drop-in CareMonday – Friday | Full-time EnrollmentMonday – Friday |
| Hours | Drop-in Care8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., for a full day or by the hour | Full-time Enrollment8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Ages | Drop-in Care4 months – 6 years | Full-time Enrollment4 months – 6 years |
| How to book | Drop-in CareSend a request below. By appointment only, at least 24 hours in advance. | Full-time EnrollmentSchedule a tour — Fridays at 10:30 AM (Chinese) and 3:30 PM (English) |
| Pricing | Drop-in CareUnder 24 months: $180 / day or $27 / hour24 – 47 months: $170 / day or $24 / hour48 months & up: $150 / day or $20 / hourThe day rate covers 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Full-time EnrollmentFull day, 5 days a week:Under 12 months: $2,890 / month12 – 23 months: $2,450 / month24 – 35 months: $2,040 / month36 months & up: $1,830 / month |
| Meals | Drop-in Care[Meals — TBD] | Full-time EnrollmentNutritious meals |
| Availability | Drop-in Care[Capacity — TBD] | Full-time Enrollment[Full-time availability — TBD] |
| Next step | Request a Spot | Schedule a Tour |
How it works
Three simple steps
Tell us what you need
Send a request with your child's age and the date and time you'd like care.
We confirm availability
Our San Jose team reviews your request and replies by phone or email. [Response time — TBD]
Drop off at San Jose
Bring your child to 2586 Seaboard Ave. [What to bring / forms — TBD]
Request a Spot
Tell us when you need care
Send a request and our San Jose team will follow up to confirm. Submitting this form does not guarantee a spot. [Confirmation policy — TBD]
- Takes about a minute
- We reply by phone or email
- Prefer to talk? Call (510) 333-5943
Drop-in Care FAQ
Everything you need to know before you request a spot.
Who can use Drop-in Care?
What are the drop-in hours?
How much does it cost?
How far ahead do I need to request?
Are meals included?
What if I need to cancel or change my request?
Is Weekend Care available in San Jose?
How do I enroll full-time instead?
San Jose Campus
Questions? Talk to our San Jose team.
Call or email us — we're happy to help.
Address
2586 Seaboard Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
Hours
Mon – Fri · 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Drop-in Care: during these hours, by appointment