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Saint Paul Early Education
5.0
Our family absolutely loves Saint Paul Early Education and would highly recommend to any parents looking for childcare. Our son jumps for joy (this is not an exaggeration) when he arrives at school every morning, excited to start his day. He's created such close and loving bonds with the teachers,...
- Meredith F.
Kindred Gardens Early Learning
5.0
I cannot say enough about Misty and her staff @ Kindred Gardens, they are amazing they have gone above and beyond to keep some kind of normalcy in all of "their" kids lives during the most trying times. Even when forced to close Misty stayed in contact always checking up on my daughter.
If your...
- Danielle C.
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
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.
Debbie S.
5.0
Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!
- Samantha T.
Drop-in child care in Essex, MA
Lil' Sprouts of Essex
1 Scotts Way, Essex, MA
Lil' Sprouts of Essex Preschool serves students 2-6 years of age. We offer the following:
* Full Time 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
* Part Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Flex Care: The ability to create your own schedule, extend your days as needed and pick up an additional day on an as need basis.
* Early...
Saint Paul Early Education
130 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA
5.0
(6)
Program Services:
We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...
5.0
"My son has been going here for a few months now. He absolutely loves it, and learns so much! The teachers are so wonderful and they communicate very well with any needs or concerns. I highly recommend having your little one come here, it feels like being with...
Tara R.
Kindred Gardens Early Learning
5a Dr. Osman Babson Road, Gloucester, MA
5.0
(1)
FCC Expansions ... in business since 2008.
At Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care, We maintain a hazard-free, nurturing, safe clean environment. We believe that early childhood education should be an exciting and educational experience. We at Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care are CHILD...
5.0
"I cannot say enough about Misty and her staff @ Kindred Gardens, they are amazing they have gone above and beyond to keep some kind of normalcy in all of "their" kids lives during the most trying times. Even when forced to close Misty stayed in contact always...
Danielle C.
Rock the Baby
20 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester, MA
Preschool, Infant & Toddler Learning Center
Flexible Plans & Drop-in Care
Open Mon - Friday 7am - 5:30pm
Information & tours are by appointment only.
Mt. Pleasant Daycare
115 Mount Pleasant Ave, Gloucester, MA
Mt. Pleasant Daycare is an educational childcare facility located at 115 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The licensed childcare facility can accommodate eight children and is open 24 hours a day. Mt. Pleasant Daycare offers full-time, part-time, drop-n, emergency backup and...
Early Discoveries Child Care Center Inc
323 Locust St, Danvers, MA
The Early Discoveries Child Care Center in Danvers, Massachusetts stimulates the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their trained staff has experience in caring for children with special needs and disabilities. The Early Discoveries Child Care Center...
Little Hands Children's Center
55 Poplar Street, Danvers, MA
In 2018, Little Hands Children's Center opened its doors and welcomed many children from the Danvers community. Within our first year, we had a wait list and quickly became a staple to the Danvers and surrounding communities. Our goal at LHCC, is to ensure your child is loved, well cared for,...
Majestic Harbor Children's Center
127 Eastern Ave Ste 7, Gloucester, MA
Majestic Harbor Children's Center is located at 127 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The provides full-day or partial-day care all year for children from 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten. The center offers children learning opportunities, providing them hands-on, age-appropriate activities that...
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
"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...
Ava's M
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.
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
"My kids love Debbie! They love going to her house, playing and going on mini field trips. Debbie has been watching my son (4), and daughter (6) since February of 2016. She mostly watches my son, but is always willing to take my daughter when she has no school or...
Karina R.
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 son had been with Clap Your Hands since he was 6 weeks old until he was 11 years old. When I first went there i was put on the wait list for a month. It was worth waiting. My son loves reading about 2-3 books a week. He is doing very well in school. Ms. Peggy...
Silvia S
Veenu's Daycare
17216 Vestry Ct, Derwood, MD
4.9
(18)
Licensed, US Citizen, providing loving care for more than 25 years. Certified in: First Aid, CPR, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS Awareness. Nutritious homemade meals provided. Customized preschool curriculum. Newborn and up. Full time, part-time, and drop-in care. Non-smoking. No pets. Many...
5.0
"I highly recommend Veenu's Daycare. My son went to her daycare for 15 months starting when he was a little over a year old. He had excellent care and I felt like Veenu and her staff truly cared for him. He learned so much from the teachers and the other...
Margaret B.
Somerset Child Care
10271 Highland Green Dr, Jerome, MI
5.0
(6)
Here at Somerset Child Care we appreciate you trusting us with your child. That is why we have late evening care available and last minute drop-ins along with weekends available to meet your work schedule as busy parents or if you just want to have a date night, you can drop off your child in a...
5.0
"Mrs Carolan, specializes in infant care
She is very detailed with daily infant report. We trust her with our child, it gives me a very peaceful feeling that she cares so well. I had only 6 weeks of maternity leave, had to look no further for care, because Mrs....
Alex
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 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...
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Drop & Play
820 Fleming Street, Hendersonville, NC
5.0
(1)
We are the only Drop-In Childcare Facility in Hendersonville, NC! We offer hourly reliable kid care, when you need it.
Always accepting children ages 1-12.
Almost 2,000 square feet facility age appropriate activities for all.
A "Big Kid" room for older children, arts and craft space, and many...
5.0
"My son loves going to Drop and Play!!!"
Tinesha B.
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
"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...
Clara L.
Take A Break Playcare
2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children.
We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...
Jonathan M.
Magaly Martinez
Summerfield Dr, Antioch, CA
5.0
(4)
Having worked with kids for 15 yrs, as well as being an art college graduate and having a passion for design and handcrafts, my program focuses in arts and crafts as well as homework help and fun activities.
Healthy meals and snacks are provided, as well as school drop off and pick up.
During the...
5.0
"Magaly is an awesome child care provider. She builds a great understanding of the child's needs and communicates well with the parents. I have had the pleasure picking up my step son from her over the years. Her child care environment is very warm and welcoming....
Angelina G
Phoenix's Child Care
8 Bimini Drive, Savannah, GA
5.0
(3)
Affordable,Reliable And Trustworthy
In-Home Child Care Services
CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED
Available Monday-Friday
Days Evenings Nights
Full-Time Part-Time Drop-In
Weekends And Overnights
Slots Available Upon Request
With Advance Notice
Also Before And After Care Available For
Georgetown And...
5.0
"Everything in Ms. Phoenix post is true. The price and the care of my kids was great. If you want your kids in a safe and clean environment you should contact Ms. Phoenix"
Carol
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FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Essex, MA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in Essex, MA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Essex, MA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in Essex, MA?
When you drop your child off near you in Essex, MA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in Essex, MA?
Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Essex, MA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.
What times are available for drop-in child care in Essex, MA?
Drop-in child care hours in Essex, MA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.