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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Gurnee, IL

Play Haven

5.0

We LOVE Playhaven and we adore Erin. She's created a safe, fun and engaging environment for kids; my daughter leaps out of the car every time I take her there.

- Stephanie B.

Grow And Learn Child Care

5.0

My kids love coming here and have learned so much, especially my son whom is 3.5 years old. I can see his improvements that he’s been making every week with speaking and writing. Also, he loves the food! Whenever I pick up my son, he never wants to leave because of how much he enjoys being at the...

- Care member

Veenu's Daycare

5.0

Our son absolutely loved Veenu's and grew tremendously while under her care. He started at around just 3 months old and stayed for over 2 years with Veenu. Veenu is kind, considerate, and very dedicated to the well-being and development of the kids in her care. I felt like our son was advanced for...

- Savannah K

Play Date Parents Night Out

5.0

I first used this service in February, but didn't write a review because I wanted to get a feel of her services again before I base my review on just one play date. I was pleased again. My child had arts and crafts, some worksheets. Ms.Shan even sent me pics from the Brightwheel app. I saw my child...

- Bridget

Gretel's Fun Adventures

5.0

Hello everyone, My name is Grace, and I'm here to talk about this amazing daycare that my daughter loves so much every time we go visit. The owner of this daycare is my sister and I'm not here to brag about it, I'm here to tell the truth. We both used to do babysitting ever since we were...

- Grace S.

Drop-in child care in Gurnee, IL

Play Haven

Play Haven

402 Albany Ave, Kingston, NY

5.0

(1)

Play Haven is a magical play environment that's open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Play Haven allows for self-directed play within a respectful community, with different rooms to explore and discover. The play room, art room, and comfy room invite your child to play, learn, and create! Our Drop & Play...
5.0
"We LOVE Playhaven and we adore Erin. She's created a safe, fun and engaging environment for kids; my daughter leaps out of the car every time I take her there."

Stephanie B.


Grow And Learn Child Care

Grow And Learn Child Care

32777 Brampton Court, Menifee, CA

5.0

(3)

Large Licensed Home-Based Child Care Certified CPR, First Aid and AED Member of Child Nutrition Program of Southern California Hours of operation 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday maximum 9 hours per day Accepting all ages 2 months to 6 years old Now accepting Part-time Drop off and...
5.0
"My kids love coming here and have learned so much, especially my son whom is 3.5 years old. I can see his improvements that he’s been making every week with speaking and writing. Also, he loves the food! Whenever I pick up my son, he never wants to leave because of...

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Veenu's Daycare

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
"Veenu has been such a blessing to our family. Our son started with her at 12 weeks (now almost 2). Veenu has provided him with a safe, structured environment. We enjoy seeing pictures of him during "school" time and outdoor time. Veenu has been flexible with our...

Rebecca M.


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
"So glad we found Play Date!! Our family isn't from here so my husband and I couldn't really go out on the weekends since we didn't have family to watch our kids. After finding Play Date, my husband and I have enjoyed going out on dinner dates, movie nights and...

Kaitlyn S


Gretel's Fun Adventures

Gretel's Fun Adventures

5542 Governor Cir, Stockton, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Gretel. I operate a daycare in my home. I'm State Licensed. Child care providing is not only a "job" but a chosen profession. I have my A.S. degree and certificate in Early Childhood Education and attend many workshops/orientations in my field. I'm also certified in CPR, First Aid and...
5.0
"Hello everyone, My name is Grace, and I'm here to talk about this amazing daycare that my daughter loves so much every time we go visit. The owner of this daycare is my sister and I'm not here to brag about it, I'm here to tell the truth. We both used to do...

Grace S.


Morning Star Childcare

Morning Star Childcare

1824 Bachman Court, Plano, TX

5.0

(18)

Morning Star Childcare is a home childcare that cares for children (Ages 0-12 years). The childcare is a pet free, clean and fenced environment. Full-Time, Part-Time, Drop In and After-School care is available. We have a curriculum for different ages. We offer free breakfast, lunch and snacks....
5.0
"I was referred by my friend, her child used to attend this daycare.She would praise the teacher and talk about all good things about the morning star childcare.My daughter has been going to this childcare since last year August, and we have noticed a huge...

Rose N.


Carmen's Licensed Childcare

Carmen's Licensed Childcare

18119 Coachmans Rd, Germantown, MD

5.0

(2)

Located in Germantown Hours of operation Mon-Fri 7AM-5:30PM Accepting children ages 0-12 First Aid and CPR certified My daycare center provides a safe and fun environment for your child. I can prepare nutritious meals and snacks for your child. During the day I do learning activities such as...
5.0
"Very please and happy I found Ms.Carmen. It took me awhile to find a provider that I trusted and who open at 6am. I arranged a start date but last minute needed care sooner and she was able to have my daughter come that day!! My daughter is alway excited to go see...

Nina F.


LOVING CHILDCARE

LOVING CHILDCARE

3900 TALLWOOD, Euless, TX

5.0

(1)

* Currently Enrolling for ages 6mths-4yrs for full- time care. * CPR & First-Aid /SIDS* Water Safety Certified * FBI Background Check on all Caregivers * Nurturing, Responsible Childcare provided in a Safe & Clean environment.. * Circle Time, Music, Crafts, Indoor & Outdoor Play, help with homework...
5.0
"Ms. Cassie is the absolute best! I send my boys to her every morning and when I come to pick them up they are always grinning from ear to ear. I feel at ease like I am leaving them in the care of a family member and I never have had to worry about anything with...

Camille


Christine's Family Daycare

Christine's Family Daycare

167 Sulgrave Court, Sterling, VA

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Christine and I have a Family Day Care In Loudoun County, Virginia. I am located in the Countryside neighborhood of Potomac Falls. I have many years of experience in childcare having raised my own child (now 25), previously operated a home day care, worked in childcare centers, and...
5.0
"When my wife first returned to work, we were lucky enough to have family available to take care of our son. Recently, however, we had to find another option for daycare. After extensive searching we found Christine and we couldn't be happier. Christine treats...

Tim K.


Edna's Fun Family Daycare

Edna's Fun Family Daycare

22131Advantage Run, San Antonio, TX

4.0

(4)

Registered Family home childcare. Safe educational environment. Great creative Pre-K curriculum basic develp. Skills. Arts & Crafts, Reading time, circle time, Out door play, Naps, Homework Assistance. Nutritious meals, CPR& 1st Aid certified. ENGLISH & SPANISH. Siblings discounts & Drop ins...
5.0
"We Love Miss Edna! Our 3 year old loves her too! Most importantly, I feel Miss Edna loves the kids she cares for!"

Scott L


Chuchie's Home Daycare

Chuchie's Home Daycare

7218 Beverly Park Dr, Springfield, VA

5.0

(3)

Lovely and caring home daycare with playground Virginia State Licensed,Business Permit CPR Trained, AED and First AID 22 years of child caring experiences Fluent in English and Tagalog (national language of the Philippines) Smoke-free,clean and very safe environment Preparation to...
5.0
"Chuchie is amazing. A friend of ours recommended her. Our daughter was 8 months old when we had her go to Chuchie's daycare and she still goes their to this day and is now 5. Chuchie is accommodating with the parents schedules. My daughter was going Full-Time up...

Christine M.


Aunties Bee Happy Daycare

Aunties Bee Happy Daycare

2617 Lunt Ave., Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Beautiful In Home Daycare located in West Rogers Park steps away from Indian Boundary Park. Daycare is located in the lower level of a fully renovated home with full kitchen play area and washroom all on this level. Full and Part-Time Slots are available. Drop off and Pick-Up Times are 7am - 5pm....
5.0
"Auntie is an amazing care giver to littles.....she has had children and years later their children....watched a fow of my grand children....crafts and playtime and variety of healthy meals and snacks....never disappointed ...EVER!!!! "

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Crystals Childcare & Preschool, LLC.

Crystals Childcare & Preschool, LLC.

1901 N MAIN ST, MIDLAND, TX

Starting at $760/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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Precious Cargo Learn N Play

Precious Cargo Learn N Play

13166 Baxter Springs Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

5.0

(8)

Precious Cargo Learn N Play is an in-home childcare environment. As I searched for childcare for my own child, I discovered a strong need for more intimate, and private childcare settings. Too often children are getting lost in the shuffle at large childcare centers. In my home, your child will...
5.0
"I had a conference to attend during my week in Las Vegas. I found Shamika 2 months before my trip. I spoke to her on the phone and updated her as we got closer to the trip. My daughter loved Shamika and her daughter Sariah. On the last day of my conference, I was...

Brandi C.


Drop & Play

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.


Rising Star Family Day Care

Rising Star Family Day Care

45597 Skreen Way, Great Mills, MD

5.0

(8)

Hey parents! Welcome! Looking for care for your little ones? We are a licensed family daycare. We like to have fun while learning and we provide a safe and structured learning environment for the kids Call 301-862-1783 and schedule a tour, we'd love to have you! We provide before and after...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Rising Star since May 2017 when she was 2 months old. Joan and Anthea have become her second family. They were incredibly supportive of my extended breastfeeding (18 months!) and complied my all my care requests to the letter. I would...

Meredith C.


Rubina Mirza Daycare

Rubina Mirza Daycare

6048 Clames Drive, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(4)

Hello There, Welcome to Rubina Mirza Daycare! My name is Rubina! Under our care, your child will have a second home where they feel warm, nourished, and cherished. We have story time with the children, and they are encouraged to draw and sing. Individual children's records are kept, including daily...
5.0
"Rubina’s daycare is pretty comfortable and clean. It is a safe space for the baby’s development. She and her husband help us with the transition from home to daycare, my baby has been there since he was 6 months and didn’t take the bottle, but Rubina and her...

Care member


Jolly Journeys Childcare Center

Jolly Journeys Childcare Center

14953 Kutztown Road Suite 5, Kutztown, PA

4.7

(21)

Contact us to schedule a tour! A Journey of Lifetime Enrichment Begins Here! We do more than care. We teach! We learn! CCIS SUBSIDY ACCEPTED! KEYSTONE STARS WE OFFER FULL TIME (5 DAYS), PART TIME (3 DAYS), 4 DAY, DROP IN CARE AND EMERGENCY/BACK UP CARE FOR AGES 6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS OLD. JJCC...
5.0
"Our son has been attending for a little over a year and he started at 3mo old. As a new parent I was anxious about finding the best care for him after I had to return to work. JJCC is absolutely wonderful and we have been so happy with the care our son receives....

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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.


Maria's Daycare And Preschool

Maria's Daycare And Preschool

425 Pamela Dr, Bay Point, CA

5.0

(3)

We are a licensed large family daycare license number 070209111. We are a bilingual home daycare that provides fresh healthy home cooked meals daily, along with snacks. During the morning we have preschool for the older children along with outside playtime, and arts and crafts. For the younger...
5.0
"Wonderful home and daycare. Both of my children have been attending full time sense 3 months. They are now 3 and 1. They provide wonderful home cooked meals rice,beans chicken etc. They rotate toys and have inside and outside avtivities, songs and art. Both if my...

JoAnna M


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