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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Gloucester, MA

Nana's Day Care

5.0

Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and pictures every single day! This woman knows what she is doing and trust your baby will be well taken care of!

- Jenna W.

Stop, Drop & Play

5.0

The team is awesome! My son is one and this has been our first experience with child care. His excitment each time I drop him off has put my mind at ease. Wonderful team!!

- Tatiyana K.

Fran's Day Care

5.0

If you are lucky enough to get an open spot with Fran, you would be silly to pass it up. I'm so grateful the stars aligned and we were able to get our three month-old in with her. Things I love about Fran and her daycare: she is a true, good old-fashioned, no BS Italian momma who has raised two...

- Care member

Shanti's Montessori Preschool

5.0

Miss S is very caring and loving towards the children. At the same time, as my daughter’s first teacher, she is teaching her so many things which I can see my daughter imbibing so well! She has just started saying her first words and she cannot wait to go to school everyday as she learns so much...

- Care member

Jaycare (facility #334845355)

5.0

As a parent, I entrust my greatest blessing to the staff at JayCare every day, and I am grateful for the loving care and guidance he receives. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the great activities that go on each day at "school!" A special Thank you to Tywanna and the...

- Karin M.

Drop-in child care in Gloucester, MA

Nana's Day Care

Nana's Day Care

5531 Chandler Drive, San Diego, CA

5.0

(4)

PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE. Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...
5.0
"Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and pictures every single day! This woman knows what she is doing and trust your baby will be well taken care of!"

Jenna W.


Stop, Drop & Play

Stop, Drop & Play

3623 Sana Court, Durham, NC

5.0

(2)

Stop, Drop & Play is a 24/7 child care facility that caters to the needs of families on the go. The facility is equipped to manage children ages 6 months to 12 years. Snacks and meals are provided and services are available for up to 10 hour shifts. Our low ratios and family setting gives children...
5.0
"The team is awesome! My son is one and this has been our first experience with child care. His excitment each time I drop him off has put my mind at ease. Wonderful team!!"

Tatiyana K.


Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(15)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Like all the other moms here, I love Fran and strongly encourage you to consider her for your infant's care. I have known Fran for nearly 10 years!! Before I had children I knew she ran a daycare, and I was always impressed by her kind and caring demeanor. Fran...

Hui X.


Shanti's Montessori Preschool

Shanti's Montessori Preschool

1421 N Crossing Drive, Allen, TX

5.0

(21)

Hello! Parents. I am very caring, responsible and enthusiastic person who loves children. I have extensive experience with newborn, Infant, Toddler and Preschool children. I enjoy caring for children, helping and watching them learn and grow. I provide a safe, clean, loving, and healthy environment...
5.0
"We started sending our daughter who is 3 years old to Ms. Shanti's Montessori since Nov. 2021. We are extremely happy that we've found the best school in town for my daughter. Ms. Shanti is very caring and passionate. The curriculum is A+ hands down. Ms. Shanti's...

Dipixa


Jaycare (facility #334845355)

Jaycare (facility #334845355)

438 Lassa Way, Perris, CA

5.0

(2)

Jay Care is a Licensed/ CPR Certified Family Child Care that is in-home based located in Perris, CA. We provide a loving, smoke free, pet free, safe environment designed to assist your little one with growth and learning. It is our goal to help your little one build new healthy friendships, through...
5.0
"Tywanna is very caring, patient, reliable, and picks up my kids on time and has a clean loving environment. And my son's homework is always done and has educational activities for the kids ."

Jasmine J.


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.


Rise Academy Learning Center

Rise Academy Learning Center

7106 Liberty Grove Rd, Rowlett, TX

4.0

(1)

With over 10 years of experience with children of all ages, I can proudly say that the well-trained staff of Rise Academy offers the best care in the Rowlett, Garland, Rockwall, Sachse and Wylie areas. Services we provide include: Toddlers Preschool Daily Drop-Offs Before and After...
4.0
"I am a first time mother of a baby boy! He was only 2 months old starting child care here. Mariana was great keeping me updated with my little guy. She asked prompting questions throughout the day, sent me pictures, and even was trying to keep him on the schedule...

Tamiya J.


Happy Face Child Care

Happy Face Child Care

99 Garfield Avenue, Lodi, NJ

4.9

(11)

Do you need a day off or a last-minute childcare? Do you need a trustworthy childcare? I've got your back. In a small group and homey environment, your child will feel comfortable and get the personal attention he/she deserves. While your child is in my care, I will nurture and attend to his or...
5.0
"Finding Rosa was a savior for our son! He loves being there and being with other kids his age. Rosa provides balanced and nutritious meals and offers a lot of variety that have really opened him up to eating newer things. Her outdoor space is also great and...

Andrea E


Brookwood Children's Academy

Brookwood Children's Academy

420 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW, Lawrenceville, GA

5.0

(2)

Licensed Daycare Facility in Lawrenceville where our main focus is your child's education and care. Our facility is open Mon - Fri from 6am - 6pm We cater to children 6 weeks - 12 years We provide full time and part time service and also drop in service *Before & After School Program...
5.0
"Clean new facility. New Program. Excellent Curriculum. Very Education focused. Secure premises with coded door access and cameras in all classrooms."

Merlyn A.


Z's Home Daycare

Z's Home Daycare

12502 La Manana St., San Antonio, TX

5.0

(3)

Welcome to our Nature Based Preschool. Our program's mission is to teach and care for All. No matter their ability or background we treat everyone with respect, worth and patience. Love, Laughs and Learning is what we do best. Our Licensed Family Childcare program offers a Bilingual Curriculum in...
5.0
"My experience with Z's Home Daycare has been absolutely amazing! This was the first daycare my daughter had been to outside of family so I was really really nervous. I had talked to several other day cares but Mrs. Z's stood out the most. From her warm family...

Kristin P.


Willson House Child Development Center

Willson House Child Development Center

1625 Center Street NE, Salem, OR

4.0

(1)

Our intergenerational program is one of the first of its kind in the state of Oregon. Unique to our program is the opportunity for your child to build relationships with seniors as they engage in special daily activities. It is truly a relationship to be treasured. We believe learning should engage...
4.0
"If you are looking for quality childcare check out Willson House Child Development center. Trained and experienced staff provide developmentally appropriate activities in a nurturing and caring environment. Check Willson House CDC out today! This program is...

Karen K.


Transportation Nanny, LLC

Transportation Nanny, LLC

P.O Box 24, Mauldin, SC

5.0

(1)

Provider of professional child transportation service. We offer personalized pickup and drop off service. Our driving service is dependable, safe, reliable and customer focused. Your needs are our priority. Assigned drivers, never strangers, provided the customized, professional driving service....
5.0
"I was very please with my driver. I recommend the Transportation Nanny to all busy parents with busy children. The service makes life less complicated."

Cheryl


Word of Life Academy

Word of Life Academy

PO Box 438771, Evergreen Park, IL

4.4

(7)

Word of Life Academy provides care for all children. We specialize in children with special needs. Charity provides care for children, ages 8 weeks to 10 years of age. We offer a preschool enrichment program as well as before and after school care. We are fully licensed and certified to care for...
5.0
"We feel so comfortable leaving our children here. Such a safe and warm place. Happy to be here."

Robin


Play Date Parents Night Out

Play Date Parents Night Out

1525 New Orleans Way, McDonough, GA

5.0

(4)

My name is Shan, I am the founder and owner of Play date parents night out. We provide evening care for children ages 3-6 years old for parents who would like to enjoy an evening out on the town, but need reliable evening child care. We are open Friday and Saturday evening 6:00pm-11:00pm. Saturday...
5.0
"I enjoyed my evening out and didn't have to worry about my daughter being in a warm and caring environment. My daughter enjoyed her play date. Ms. Shan actually teach she didn't babysit . I thought it was babysitting. I will definitely use this service again."

Kevin S.


Maritza's Daycare

Maritza's Daycare

31764 Via Valdez St., Lake Elsinore, CA

5.0

(3)

Maritza's Bilingual Home Daycare is a licensed facility by the state of California. I am a Montessori Teacher with 17 years of experience helping and caring for children. I am located 7 minutes from 15 Fwy Lake Elsinore (on Lincoln st between Riverside Drive and Grand st). My business is open...
5.0
"Miss Maritza cared for our 4 year old full time for a year. Our daughter loved her program, as did we. Her place is very clean, organized, and structured. We felt comfortable leaving our daughter with Miss Maritza everyday. We still leave our daughter in her care...

Manny C.


Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

2937 S Claremont, Springfield, MO

5.0

(2)

The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative...
5.0
"I work for Little sunshines, this location specifically and I absolutely love it! I will never work at another childcare center! Such an amazing management team! I absolutely love working here! There is so much room for growth and you are supported and valued as an...

Mikayla D.


Building Kidz of Citrus Heights

Building Kidz of Citrus Heights

8073 Greenback Lane, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA

5.0

(1)

We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing preschool and drop-in services for our community in Citrus Heights. We are located at 8073 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 across from the Sunrise Mall. Our philosophy is to develop the ‘whole child’. We focus on 6 key...
5.0
"It's hard to find care in Sac that suits your needs. This school makes accommodations to make you feel confident dropping your child off. "

Care member


Little Archer Group Family Daycare

Little Archer Group Family Daycare

1431 St Lawrence Ave, Bronx, NY

5.0

(1)

Little Archers group family daycare is certified with State of New York in Infant/ child CPR and First Aid, 7- Year License Certificate, we entertained with structured programing, nutritional meals & snacks, circle times, arts & crafts, story time as well as hands on activities, we offer pick-ups &...
5.0
"Excellent, caring, professional service. Reasonable rates.. Would recommend"

Carlton C.


Holliday's Daycare

Holliday's Daycare

224 WILLIE DRIVE, Washington, NC

4.7

(3)

I am operating my home daycare Holliday's Daycare. I provide full-time care during day or night, drop-in's and some availability on the weekends if I am notified in advance.
5.0
"I utilize this daycare for her drop-in service when I need to run an errand or my husband and I want to get away for a few hours. My boys (ages 6 and 10 months) loves this place. I would definitely recommend her and will be my very first option should I need full...

Akea H.


Precious Moments Montessori Daycare Preschool

Precious Moments Montessori Daycare Preschool

2957 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0

(2)

Experienced, loving Childcare professionals. Our Supervisor has been at this location for over 10 years and our Pre-K Teacher is celebrating her 28th year! Montessori, Preschool and Daycare services to cater to all types of students. -$160 Weekly tuition Ages 2-5 -Summer Dance Program and...
5.0
"Awesome daycare center. Teachers have been there for 30 years! Show Choir is the best."

Diana


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