Hourly childcare when you need it most.
Carlsbad's premier drop-in childcare and coffee lounge.

Drop-in childcare for parents who need a break
Childcare is available Monday through Friday from 8 am - 11 am (walkers only) and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm (crawlers & walkers).
Parents must stay on-site and can enjoy self-care services or relax in our café while their little ones play.
Walk-ins are welcome, but online booking is encouraged to guarantee availability.

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What our Parents think
My daughter has been going to The Lullabar weekly for a year, and she absolutely loves it! She’s always excited to see the caregivers, play with her friends, and show me the artwork she creates. It’s the perfect alternative to daycare since I’m not ready for that step yet. Plus, I can get a solid 4 hours of work done while taking breaks to enjoy snacks and cuddles with her in between.
I love this place. My son was not ready for daycare, but I needed somewhere to get my college work done in peace. The Lullabar seemed like the perfect in between for my son before he started going to daycare. We have been coming here every week for a good 6 months now and every time we walk through the door he is smiling and excited. Even though he has started daycare, we still come here because he loves it so much. Again, I cannot say enough positive things about The Lullabar and the staff.
This place is AMAZING!!! 💕💕 It’s like a spa and a bougie daycare all in one! 🧖♀️ My son (who’s generally a bit clingy and doesn’t want me to leave him) was soooo excited to go play in the kids area while I enjoyed a coffee and a lux pedicure with my best friend. 💅🏼 We spent about 3 hours here on our first visit, and none of us wanted to leave! If they offered sleeping quarters, I’d probably move in! 😂 I love this place! 😍 If I could give it 10 stars, I would! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
Couldn’t speak more highly of this place. I booked a 2 hour child care for my 3 year old so I could get some work done. SHE LOVES it here. It’s become like a second home. I wish they had more locations!!
My husband and I recently found ourselves in a bind… both of us are juggling full-time jobs and with no childcare in sight we were unsure how we would manage it all. Enter: Lullabar. When you become a parent, people often talk about the importance of building a "tribe." The incredible women at Lullabar have truly become mine. From Alexis’ warm greeting at the front desk to Emma’s infectious energy at the café, every person—from the amazing owners, Stephanie & Christine, on down—has cultivated a space where parents can finally take a moment to breathe, sip their coffee (while it’s still warm!), and even get some focused work done. To top it off, my son absolutely loves coming to Lullabar and always leaves with a big smile on his face. Miss Yukari and the other monitors are so kind and caring, and it truly shows. "Thank you" doesn’t even begin to express my gratitude for this gem of a place—but I’ll say it anyway: Thank you. ♡
This place is absolutely genius! They offer incredible & engaging childcare, which my 3 year old daughter absolutely LOVED and I enjoyed a delicious cold brew from the cafe while getting some uninterrupted work done from my laptop. All the staff members are super friendly & welcoming. My daughter even gave the girl at the front desk a hug goodbye when we left. We can’t wait to come back and I am so grateful to have the option of meeting another Mom for coffee or a coworking session without both of us having to coordinate a sitter.
I love this place. My kiddos love the play area and I love the childcare where I get to work while they are well taken care of. I've also tried the nail service about 6 times and I keep going back because the manicure lasts me so much longer than any other. I can't say enough great things about this place. It's a slice of heaven for both moms and dads.
As a SAHM of a two year old boy and due any day with my second I was so happy to have found this wellness cafe/space for moms. I've come twice since it's opened and my son can't run fast enough to the play room. His face lights up when he sees all the cars and other kiddos! Every childcare worker has been so good with him and i feel like he is truly spoiled in their care while I either study for school or get my nails done. And can't beat the price, only $35 for two hours!! Great for moms and dads who need a break without breaking the bank. My husband has actually encouraged me to keep going cause he sees how happy it makes me to not only enjoy getting out of the house to spend time for myself but also giving our son a fun filled morning or afternoon. I highly recommend this baby/kid friendly space.