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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Ankeny, IA

In Home Child Care

5.0

Ava is my daughter, she has always been beautiful inside and out. She is just fantastic with children. Ava will value your children and love them like her own. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and finds the good in all things. Good Luck in your search, but I think she's the best! :)

- Ava's M

Clap Your Hands Childcare

5.0

Ms. Peggy is absolutely amazing! Our rainbow baby, Charlotte loves her and we sure do too. Being a foreign family it is definitely hard to excel Charlotte in developmental areas but Ms. Peggy has taught her so much and Charlotte just catches on so quickly. We are so thankful that Ms. Peggy is under...

- Solay

Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

5.0

I wouldn't ask for a better place and care taker as Ms. Nicole. She is wonderful with kids and extremely patient. Best prices too!

- Jasmine W.

The Village Center

5.0

This place is amazing! The space is so engaging, and the caretakers are wonderful. Our two-year old took to the place and the caretakers immediately. After just a day, he was excited to go back. They have drop-in care by the hour, which you can use for an hour or a day, which was amazing. I...

- Clara L.

Porter Child Care

5.0

Brooklyn has been watching our son since he we moved to the area over six years ago. She has seen our family grow and supported us through major life events as well! Now our daughter who was born last year is cared for by Brooklynn and we would not allow anyone else but her watch our child....

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Ankeny, IA

Kb Daycare

Kb Daycare

3215 SW Olde Ivy Circle, Ankeny, IA

Starting July 17th, I will provide drop-in daycare in a family/home environment. In addition to providing, same-day daycare, I will provide your child with age-approriate lessons, crafts, songs and healthy, nourishing snacks and meals. Please check out my website for more information....

Our days right now are as follows: Breakfast in mornings followed by outside play or a walk possibly to a park to play or just walking. Free play inside while I make lunch. Lunch is between 11:30 and 12:00. After lunch we clean up what messes have been made from free play, and then follow that up...

Grand View Child Development Center

Grand View Child Development Center

3451 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

At Grand View we have so much to offer: * Infant to 12 yrs. care *Full-time care *Half day Pre-School *Before & after school care *Transportation to and from most local schools *Extremely low rates *Gold assessments on children birth to 6 years old...

Laughing Lunas Childcare

1012 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA

I offer nanny services for 1-2 families. This includes drop off and pick up of children, some light house cleaning and chores done as well.

Amy's Clubhouse

1401 DeWolf St, Des Moines, IA

I have decided that with my passion for children I'd love to stay at home & do childcare. I know how pricey daycares & for the same structure I'm half the price! My references will tell you that the kids hate to leave my house, WHY you ask? Because we have so much fun!! I have MANY years working...

Teeny Turtles Childcare

1309 Kadin Trail, Bondurant, IA

Full Time Childcare, Part-Time (if room), Drop-Ins, Overnight, and Date Nights

Jay's Duckling Daycare

2513 37TH ST, Des Moines, IA

I am the Owner of Jays Duckling Daycare. I am a Mother of 4 and CPR and First Aid Certified. My hours are Mon-Thurs 6am to 9pm and Friday 6am to 5pm. Prices Start at 100.00 depending on age and Hours. I also do drop offs how ever it does depend how many kids I have that day and if you give 24 hour...

Brittney's Childcare

Brittney's Childcare

701 Lincoln Street SE, Bondurant, IA

I am the proud mama of four kiddos, two are in school full-time and one is in preschool. We are a smoke-free, pet-free home and do not own guns. I earned my undergraduate degree in Social Work and worked in the field with children for 5 years. Specifically, I worked with children as a Behavioral...

Taffe Family Daycare

10018 Agate Lane, Johnston, IA

I am a stay at home mom with an 18 month old little boy and a new baby on the way. I have decided come March I will be opening my home as a small in home daycare. If you are expecting now and looking for daycare come Spring, Please check us out! I have 15 years+ experience will all ages of children....

Roxy's Daycare

3135, Des Moines, IA

Hello I'm Roxy I'm a mother of 6. Alexander 22, Paige 22, Brandon 21, Zach 18 ( they are all grown out and on there own), Madlyn 10 and Landon 9. I've done daycare for 23 yrs and I have lots of vary happy mommy and daddys. I love my job and would never want to do anything more. I give your little...

Sweet Angels Daycare

111 Dooley Ct SW, Altoona, IA

I am a mother of 3 boys. I offer a loving, fun, enriched home away from home. I am able to be flexible with hours to help parents out. I am state registered.

In Home Child Care

In Home Child Care

3810 Pecan Ln, Mont Belvieu, TX

5.0

(2)

I am a stay-at-home mom of two. I have a passion for raising my children, and chose to make a full-time career out of it. My children are 2 & 3. I offer in home child care during the week, weekend date night sitting, and last minute drop offs. I live in the center of Mont Belvieu, TX in the...
5.0
"Such a loving person, who truly has a passion for children!"

Ava B.


Clap Your Hands Childcare

Clap Your Hands Childcare

909 Knoll Ridge Way, Inman, SC

5.0

(7)

This is a contracted childcare and a drop in childcare service. We care for ages 6 weeks old up to 8 years old. Drop in childcare service (minimum age 1 years old) requires a minimum of 2 hours of childcare service ($15.00 per/hour). This is a family home daycare with a complete classroom set-up. We...
5.0
"My daughter thrived in many developmental areas of life under Peggy Graham's care. From the age of 5 months to school age, I've witnessed the attention to care, safety and well being of my child. When my daughter attended regular school , they were impressed by her...

Tiffany. B


Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

641 Twin View Dr, Murfreesboro, TN

5.0

(1)

We provide weekly childcare services as well as drop-in care. We provide overnight care as well. Enroll at www.playhousedaycaredropin.org
5.0
"I wouldn't ask for a better place and care taker as Ms. Nicole. She is wonderful with kids and extremely patient. Best prices too!"

Jasmine W.


The Village Center

The Village Center

169 Port Rd, Kennebunk, ME

5.0

(2)

New nursery school in the lower village of Kennebunk/Kennebunkport! We are now accepting applications for our last few remaining spots! Contact : villagechilddc@gmail.com Or www.thevillagecenterkbk.com For more information! Drop in care provided at our skills based learning center....
5.0
"Words cannot describe how happy I was to find this place. I was traveling with my toddler for work and was so at ease with the setup: it's basically a small version of a children's museum with staff who are incredibly good with children. I wish there were Village...

Jennifer


Porter Child Care

Porter Child Care

PO Box 161253, Boiling Springs, SC

5.0

(17)

Hey! My name is Brooklynn Godwin. I am the owner and caregiver for Porter Child Care. I have over ten years experience in childcare. I have just recently graduated college and I am a part of the Air Force National Guard. I make my schedule as flexible as I can, by offering pick-ups, drop-offs, date...
5.0
"Brooklyn is amazing! I was so worried about having to go back to work after having my son but Brooklyn has taken the best care of him! She is a blessing, and she is so understanding if we have last minute schedule changes. Over the past 6 months our son has never...

Care member


Debbie S.

Debbie S.

1 Clarendon Hills Road, Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9

(9)

*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
5.0
"Debbie is by far the best daycare provider we have had for our 5 and 7 year old daughters! My girls love her to pieces which is the most important thing. They look forward to going there every day and fight me to leave when I pick them up. Debbie is very loving and...

Bridget R.


Jubilee Christian Preparatory Academy

Jubilee Christian Preparatory Academy

3000 Macedonia Rd., Powder Springs, GA

5.0

(1)

Jubilee Prep is a Christian based college preparatory Academy using Abeka curriculum for Toddlers through Second Grade. We also provide extended care service with bus pick up and drop off for elementary and middle school students within 5-10 miles radius from our school location.
5.0
"JCPA gave my daughter an early start in reading and math skill. Each time we have family reunion people are often amazed at how well she can read at such an early age. To me JCPA rate excellent!"

Opal T.


Crystals Childcare & Preschool, LLC.

Crystals Childcare & Preschool, LLC.

1901 N MAIN ST, MIDLAND, TX

Starting at $720/mo

5.0

(1)

At Crystals Childcare & Preschool, we provide high quality before and after-school programs in a safe, secure and loving environment that allows children to be children. We provide high-quality care for children ages 18 months to 12 years. In order to better serve you, our center accepts all...
5.0
"We love Crystals! My child is always excited to go to “school” everyday. We have attended this daycare for about three years now. The staff & owner have always quickly addressed any issues or concerns that have come up. Their communication has always been top tier....

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Teri's Tiny-tot's Home Daycare

Teri's Tiny-tot's Home Daycare

15649 Great Rock Road, Brighton, CO

5.0

(24)

** Brighton drop in childcare** ** Welcome Y'all, Welcome Families ** Colorado does not require a license for 1-5 children ** I'm a previously licensed over 40 yrs retired daycare provider that AT THIS TIME I ONLY offer "DROP IN" Care HAVE SPOTS FOR AGES 3- 5 YEARS ** =...
5.0
"Miss Teri has been a God send. She has taken care of my 2 grandchildren for 3 years. She cares for them like extended family. She helps them prepare for school. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for my family. "

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