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7729 - La Petite Academy of New Albany

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Building Blocks East Granby

My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her...

- Kyle W.

Inspire Early Education Abington

Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest....

- Yaheem J.

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7729 - La Petite Academy of New Albany

10102 WOODCREST WAY NEW ALBANY, OH

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Check out our school-age program reduced rates! What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Building Blocks East Granby

27 SCHOOL ST EAST GRANBY, CT

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Building Blocks East Granby is a...

Kyle W. says "My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the...

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GOLDEN RULE DAYCARE

306 SE TRINITY AVE WILBUR, WA

State license verified

starting at
$660/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Golden Rule Childcare Center is licensed to care for children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. The Center takes full-time, part-time and school-aged children. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows and the child has all registration papers completed and on file with the Center. Information about childcare subsidies is...
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WEST SALEM KIDS CARE - TODDLER CENTER

151 KINGWOOD AVE NW SALEM, OR

State license verified

starting at
$690/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We believe children need a fun and loving place to grow and learn. In our program, we have that environment that will help them development and explore with hands on activities. We also believe that families should have a teacher that would meet the needs of their individual child. Children should spend their time having fun and...
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ROSE ANGEL EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

1002 HOPE MILLS RD FAYETTEVILLE, NC

State license verified

starting at
$840/mo
Special needs
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 1 more
Currently we are only offering care for evenings and weekend care. The same reliable care offered on 1st shift.
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Bubbles, Bears to Books- Southpointe

657 MORGANZA RD CANONSBURG, PA

State license verified

starting at
$820/mo
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
It is the mission of Bubbles Bears to Books Inc. to provide a quality, all-inclusive, child-focused early learning center that helps children to develop socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively under the care and guidance of our well-trained staff and within a caring, warm and safe environment for children to enjoy...
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Inspire Early Education Abington

90 NORTH AVE ABINGTON, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Abington! This Massachusetts location is in the Abington neighborhood, near the intersection of North Ave. and Bedford St. We are in a standalone building surrounded by residential homes and have ample parking for pick-up and drop-off. We are about 2 miles from the Abington T station, making...

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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Inspire St. Peters/O'Fallon

8368 MEXICO RD SAINT PETERS, MO

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Tyke Town St. Peters, by Kids & Company! This location is “by” Kids & Company because it retains the location and building of the previous daycare, Tyke Town, but was purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. We are located beside the O’Fallon Paramedics in a...

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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Dover Inspire

3350 ALTA VISTA RD DOVER, PA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Kids & Company Dover! This location was formerly called “Aa to Zz”, but has since been purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate...

Lisa C. says "Small class sizes, qualified and quality teachers, amazing parent/teacher communication, and very strong curriculum. JrK classes super helpful for families...

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Little Sprouts Hingham

73 ABINGTON ST HINGHAM, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Hingham, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care...
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West York Inspire

2498 W PHILADELPHIA ST YORK, PA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Kids & Company West York! This location was formerly called “Aa to Zz”, but has since been purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate...

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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VINCO ACADEMY

21 COMMUNITY DR EASTON, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$255/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Vinco Academy is an innovative early-learning center for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Located in the Palmer Township, we offer flexible scheduling options and a secure facility with advanced security measures. Our Academy emphasizes play and exploration as the best way for children to learn. With experienced educators, we...

Care Member says "Vinco Academy has been wonderful for my child. My son enjoys going to learn through play and be with his friends. His teacher is very sweet and...

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Little Sprouts Marlborough

2 MOUNT ROYAL AVE MARLBOROUGH, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Marlborough, MA Little Sprouts Marlborough offers the early learning experience you’re looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and...
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Sunshine And Giggles LLC

330 MADISON ST UNION CENTER, WI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
We are a licensed center serving children 6 weeks to 12 years. We offer an educational experience while allowing children to be children. Our meals are nutritious and filled with a variety of food.
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Fine Futures Early Childhood Education

109 MAIN ST DENNIS, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Waldorf
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 5 more
We at Fine Futures understand what a big responsibility it is for parents to entrust us with your precious children, so we have a mission to provide a nurturing and safe environment so that the children in our care feel confident and enjoy learning our quality and engaging curriculum. We consider children as individuals who...

Nilton O. says "My daughter likes going, and all the staff are very nice. I really like it!"

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Inspire - Lake St. Louis North

2240 LAKE SAINT LOUIS BLVD LAKE ST LOUIS, MO

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Tyke Town Lake St. Louis, by Kids & Company! This location is “by” Kids & Company because it retains the location and building of the previous daycare, Tyke Town, but was purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. We are in a free-standing and private building...

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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Building Blocks Middletown

800 EAST ST MIDDLETOWN, CT

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Middletown, CT Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care...
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DAYS R BRIGHT ACADEMY

215 OLD LOGANVILLE RD LOGANVILLE, GA

State license verified

starting at
$1092/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Quality Rated • Small Group Care • Home-Like Learning Environment Days R Bright Academy is a Quality Rated early education academy located in the heart of Loganville, designed for families who want more than basic childcare. We provide a warm, nurturing, and structured environment where children are known, supported, and...
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Sweet Pea Learning Center

15534 E MARQUAM RD NE MOUNT ANGEL, OR

State license verified

starting at
$1275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are a state of the art certified center with compassionate and qualified teachers and small teacher to student ratios. We offer bright classrooms, collegiate based curriculum, a private playground and nutritious meals and snacks. We focus on play based learning and make every child and parent feel loved and safe. We can’t...
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Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - 56th Street

311 S 56TH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and develop a passion for...
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drop-in child care offers an alternative form of child care services, allowing parents to bring children to a facility on an as-needed basis to receive quality engaging and enriching activities. Drop-in child care provides parents with needed flexibility and assurance that their child will be well cared for without the commitment of enrolling in a longer-term program. Drop-in centers frequently offer activities such as age appropriate games, sports, arts and craft projects, and educational programs. Programs are often available for different age groups so that siblings may be able to participate together. Drop-in centers are becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits they provide for busy parents who need reliable child care in a pinch.

Drop-in child care can be an incredibly useful resource for busy families. Not only does drop-in child care offer flexible hours, meaning you can drop your child off when it works best for the family’s schedule, but you also don’t need to be a member of the center or make reservations in advance. Drop-in centers typically offer child care options by the hour or day which allows parents to rest assured that their children are safe and well taken care of while they complete errands or attend appointments. drop-in child care also offers security and peace of mind. Most drop-in centers have cameras installed in every room where children are supervised so that parents can rest assured knowing that their children are monitored at all times in a safe environment. Furthermore, drop-in child care is often affordable and costs less than typical weekly or monthly costs associated with other child care centers.

Drop-in child care is a great option for parents who need periodic child care for their children. Drop-in child care is typically provided at daycare or preschool centers and can be used to supplement other child care arrangements or as a one time solution during times of busy schedules when regular care would be difficult to arrange. Drop-in child care varies in terms of hours and days offered, but usually provides some flexibility in terms of drop off and pick up times as well as daily rates. It should be noted that drop-in child care is often only available for children over the age of two, so parents with infants should investigate other options that may better suit their needs.

A drop-in child care centers should provide parents and guardians with a list of any necessary supplies, ranging from naptime blankets to lunches and diapers. As a general rule, however, it's important to be prepared for anything when bringing children to a drop-in child care center. For example, bring enough diapers and formula (if needed), a few non-perishable snacks, a favorite toy or blanket, wipes and creams for diaper rash, and a change of clothes in case of accidents.

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