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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Alton, IA
Starfish Academy
5.0
So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier.
- Hilary *.
Alvin And The Chipmunks
5.0
Ms Anjeza has been the teacher of my two boys. She has had them since they were infants and she always has been so compassionate and loving. The drop of was so easy and it was melting my heart how they loved her and how she was treating them with love, but the hardest time was the pick up, sometimes...
- Christine S
Loving Start Daycare
5.0
Gianna is extremely caring and wonderful with children. She used to watch my infant and toddler in our home and she was fantastic. She was creative, patient and kind with our children. She has an incredible nurturing personality and I would recommend her to anyone.
- Britney H.
Amber,s Happy Heart Daycre
5.0
Amber is an amazing provider and she Cares for my son so well. Watching my sons develop and learning with her is such an amazing thing to see and he is truly happy with her. She is awesome with Children and babies and she has plenty of developmental activities. Me and my son both love her and we...
- Kaylor L.
Play To Learn Family Child Care, LLC
5.0
Play to Learn is AMAZING! We bring our two girls (toddler and preschool aged) who absolutely adore Ms. Sarah and look forward to all the fun activities she does with them. She is loving, supportive, creative, and overall just an awesome woman/mom.
The daycare has a large open space that is super...
- Melissa A.
Drop-in daycares in Alton, IA
Little Hands Daycare
510 Garfield St, Alton, IA
Little Hands Daycare provides a warm and loving home for children to play and learn. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. Their goal is to prepare each child to appreciate the richness of life experiences.
Nell's Home Daycare
607 Albany Avenue NE, Orange City, IA
NELL'S HOME DAYCARE. Daycare openings available starting July 14 for 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, non smoking home. Meals and snacks included. Open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Preschool and Nursery School transportation (with limitations). CPR and First Aid certified. Fun learning activities & crafts....
Starfish Academy
391 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 1, BREWER, ME
5.0
(1)
Starfish Academy is a newly opened center in Brewer with a focus on the mental health of ALL children. We are an all inclusive center who serve children ages 3-12. We offer many options for child care such as full/part-time slots, after school care, drop-in daycare hours, snow day care, school...
5.0
"So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier. "
Hilary *.
Alvin And The Chipmunks
2238 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL
5.0
(1)
Home daycare!
Part time and full time.
Night care available too.
Experienced preschool teacher.
Continuing master program in Special Education.
Ages from infants to 10 years old.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and I am pursuing Master's degree in Special Education with the emphasis...
5.0
"Ms Anjeza has been the teacher of my two boys. She has had them since they were infants and she always has been so compassionate and loving. The drop of was so easy and it was melting my heart how they loved her and how she was treating them with love, but the...
Christine S
Loving Start Daycare
328 Gibson Hill Rd, Sterling, CT
5.0
(3)
Loving Start Daycare is a home based program. Children learn through play so I include many fun activities to help spark creativity and develop a love for learning. I love outside, planning fun games and activities and playing pretend with the children. I am CPR, first aid and medication...
5.0
"Gianna has watched my children since they were 3 months old and she is so great with them. She has alot of activities and learning things for them. Shes a small home daycare and it's the best because she can interact with the kids more than any normall daycare....
Mike L.
Amber,s Happy Heart Daycre
8868 Bennington Blvd, Lorton, VA
5.0
(5)
Licensed in the commonwealth of Virginia, we strive to bring out the best in every child by creating positive memories that will ensure a brighter experience for each child. We encourage our children to try new things and participate in different activities so that they can discover their own...
5.0
"This daycare is absolutely wonderful. My daughter has been going to her since she was 3 months old (12 months now) . Amber and her family are so caring and loving to our daughter. Amber is very involved with the kids and does lots of educational activities with...
Amanda I.
Play To Learn Family Child Care, LLC
31 Giacamo Way, Uxbridge, MA
5.0
(5)
As a licensed Family Child Care Educator, my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home, where they can...
5.0
"My son has attended Sarah's daycare for 2 years now and has absolutely loves it. We couldn't be happier!
I met Sarah when our sons were about 6 weeks old. When it came time for me to go back to work, I panicked looking for day care. I didn't like the idea of...
Lisa B.
Little Lambs
18 College St, Clinton, NY
5.0
(1)
Little Lambs is a Montessori Early Childhood Education Center dedicated to fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning in children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years of age. The Montessori method is designed with mixed-age groups in mind and allows for a combination of group-led...
5.0
"This place is awesome!! They are extremely caring and flexible with schedules! Our baby has been going since she was 3 months old and she will be almost a year. She loves going and playing with the other kids."
Brandi F.
Sobi's Daycare
1421 Pangbourne Way, Hanover, MD
4.9
(7)
It's been 4 years I'm working with infants and toddlers and I have many references if you ask for. I am loving and caring, go with the flow who adores children. I make sure your child is having the best time. We can take walk and have tummy time and read lots of stories. I am full of energy, very...
5.0
"Sobia has been taking great care of my son. He loves playing with the other children. She's been working with him on his speech development. Sobia takes the time to update me on anything that happens during the day. I'm very happy to have him in her daycare."
Emilie B
Mind Builder At The Hills
25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA
5.0
(5)
I am a passionate professional licensed LVN, experienced with pediatrics, who decided to take care of your children at my home to give them a comfortable and safe environment!
Details are listed below.
*Services offered for children ages 3 months old to 12 years old.
*Preschool curriculum....
5.0
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"
Faye A.
Becky's Daycare
3266 Beechdale St., Brentwood, PA
5.0
(6)
ABOUT ME:
* I am a home schooling mother to four children, ages 8, 6, 4, and 2.
* I am a pastor's wife and love caring for others, especially children.
* I consider myself a lifelong learner! I love to explore and read and learn from the people I meet. I strive to not only teach children about...
5.0
"Becky would be a wonderful choice for a child care provider. She has had training with special needs children and has tremendous patience the most difficult children. Recommending her is a no brainer."
Horton
Step By Step Academy
5323 Alan Ave, San Jose, CA
5.0
(27)
Working with children has been my passion for many years. One of the most fulfilling experiences in my career as a physical therapist was promoting a healthy physical development for children of all ages. In the many years of working as a childcare provider, caring for children has been a...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Step by Step Academy. Our son has been going here for 2 years now. It has truly become a second home for him. Ioana is such a warm, attentive and caring person. She provides a nurturing environment that encourages...
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The Village Home Daycare
4074 Heinz Dr., Aurora, IL
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kelly! I am a 41 year old mother that owns and operates my own home daycare. My rates are reasonable and my hours are flexible. I am open five days a week and understand the non-typical work schedule that some parents have.
When your child is with me, they will experience daily age...
5.0
"Miss Kelly is amazing! I feel safe when I drop my baby off with her. She sends pictures and updates so I know what my little bit is doing throughout the day. It helps so much that I can see my son happy and that I don't have to worry about him because I know he is...
Kelly B.
Delaney Tot Spot
4756 Flanders Ct., Plainfield, IL
5.0
(3)
Delaney Tot Spot is an in-home childcare program serving children ages 1-5 years old. I currently have a certificate as an assistant early childhood teacher. I am working to attain a degree in early childhood education.I have been in the field for a about three years now. I have been working along...
5.0
"Finding Delaney Tot Spot was such an amazing blessing! Our daughter has learned so much! It is so hard to leave your little one each day, but knowing that she is in such wonderful care makes the days go by a little easier. It warms my heart to know that my Daughter...
Lisa M.
Cozy Bear Child Care Home, Llc
3005 Stoneleigh Drive, Lansing, MI
5.0
(10)
Does your childcare provider keep you awake at night?
Do you feel comfortable while at work where your child is spending their day at?
If you have these concerns, then I have Great News!!!
"COZY BEAR CHILD CARE HOME, LLC" would love to meet you and your child.
Paige A. and her sister May A....
5.0
"Our daughter has been at Cozy Bear for almost a year now, and my husband and I continue to be thankful that our daughter is there. Our daughter clearly enjoys her time at day care: playing with other children, eating the home-cooked food, and being with Paige and...
Brenda H.
Dawn Family Daycare
363 Harlem Ave, Pasadena, MD
5.0
(21)
Dawn Family Daycare is a home daycare that sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning, in a secure and safe space for your little one. For your convenience and safety, we have a driveway for parking. We also have a backyard, a nap room, an art area, and a reading area to promote a comfortable...
5.0
"Nadia is awesome! She genuinely cared about my baby and made my transition back to the workforce so much easier. She sent daily reports with him and gave us advice when we was fussy after we changed his feed over to formula. I never worried about him while he...
Diane K.
Rainbow Child Care
41876 Inspiration Terrace, Aldie, VA
5.0
(2)
Experienced child care provider with over 16 years of experience, working with
children of all ages, from newborn to school age. I have a genuine love for children and I enjoy seeing them reach their full potential. As a parent I understand that it can take a lot of time and effort to find a perfect...
5.0
"I have seen the excitement on my children's faces when I drop them off at the location. I have never seen them as satisfied with anybody else. I've two kids and they love going there without any hesitation.
I highly recommend this place due to well feeding,...
Ember
Happy Hilltop Childcare
9591 Upland Street, Spring Valley, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello! Are you looking for an environment with multi-aged curriculum, but want a comfortable home environment? Stop here! My name is Katherine and I have been running my home as a Child Development Home for almost 9 years. I have my mother and my mother-in-law who also help me run my program. We...
5.0
"If you're looking for a first class pre-school for your little one at a reasonable price, look no further! "Kate's Happy Hilltop" has all the bells and whistles!
The individual personal love and attention she gives each and every child is priceless.
Her program...
Kim S
Ms Doras Home Daycare
1042 S Mayfield, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Ms. Dora has been caring for children for over 10 years. While working with kids, we give them time for free play but most importantly we teach them everything they need in order to excel in kindergarten. The primary language spoken in the daycare is Spanish so they will quickly and easily be able...
5.0
"Mr. Dora is absolutely amazing. I take my shy 2 year old son there. Her learning activities and play has really helped him come out of his shell. He is more verbal and his social skills have improved. My son also loves her fresh home cooked meals. What really gives...
Rosa U
5.0
(1)
All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center, Kings Mills/Mason offers
Creative Curriculum, cameras to watch your child in the classroom and on the playground, before and after school care with transportation, Summer Camp, special events for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Trunk or Treat and...
5.0
"I have had my daughter in All About Kids for 2 years, from 8 weeks old. I love the staff at this center and how family feeling it is. I don’t think I would ever trust leaving my child another place, besides here. I love the procare app they use to update about my...
Candice S.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Alton, IA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Alton, IA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Alton, IA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Alton, IA accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Alton, IA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Alton, IA?
While drop-in daycares in Alton, IA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Alton, IA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Alton, IA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!