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Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care
5.0
Marby is the absolute best. Our daughter has loved going to daycare. We looked into a five-star daycare that was much closer to us, but were so wowed by Marby that we drive much farther (20 mins each way vs. 5 mins) every day so that we can take her to Visijland. In fact, we're both grad students...
- Daniel K.
Annie's Daycare
5.0
We could not have been luckier in finding Annie to care for our son. He started with her when he was just four months old, and in her care has met all of his milestones early - definitely because of her caring, loving attention and knowledge/experience!
As a first time mom, I thought I would be...
- Care member
Nana's Tots In Home Daycare
5.0
I would highly recommend Nana's Tots in Norwood for anyone looking for an interactive, stimulating and caring environment for their infant/toddler/preschooler. The daycare is very nice and clean. Teachers are amazing! I have been very impressed with the variety and stimulating level of learning that...
- Inga Y
Playschool At Tiffany's
5.0
My husband and I found Playschool at Tiffany's here on Care.com. As first time parents they guided us through our transition back to work and gave continual updates. Our little one is now a year old and been with them since she was 3 months old. Stacey and JoAnn (Nanna) have been amazing and have...
- Amy B.
Children Count Child Care
4.0
My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to
- Renee J.
Drop-in daycares in Ames, IA
Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care
5503 Frenchmans Creek Dr, Durham, NC
5.0
(2)
In our Spanish Immersion program through self-directed and teacher-directed activities, is designed to promote the healthy growth and development of the whole child (social, emotional, intellectual, physical and creative development). We believe that children learn best by doing. Therefore,our...
5.0
"Marby is the absolute best. Our daughter has loved going to daycare. We looked into a five-star daycare that was much closer to us, but were so wowed by Marby that we drive much farther (20 mins each way vs. 5 mins) every day so that we can take her to Visijland....
Daniel K.
Annie's Daycare
13647 Winterspoon Ln, Germantown, MD
5.0
(5)
Licensed with the Office of Childcare Services, Maryland State Department of Education.
Family daycare is open year-round from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays.
Open on evenings and weekends to be scheduled in advance for an additional cost.
The program offers full and part-time care for...
5.0
"Annie's daycare has been wonderful for our child! Annie genuinely cares for the kids and engages them in fun games and learning activities. She's also great with teaching/encouraging life skills such as potty training. We're grateful to have found Annie's daycare!"
E F
Happy Kids Daycare
120 Virginia Ave, Essex, MD
5.0
(1)
I offer daycare for kids of age ranging from: toddlers to 6 years old. Please contact me at: 443-301-3096
Nana's Tots In Home Daycare
369 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA
5.0
(4)
Multi-lingual Speaking Full Service, Licensed Home Day Care servicing Norwood area, and nearby cities with a focus on personalized, tailored care. Homemade organic meals are included in the price.
5.0
"Nina is without a doubt the absolute best caregiver we found for our 18 month old son. She is loving, attentive, genuine, trustworthy, and an amazing cook! The home-cooked straight-from-the-garden meals she prepares for our son has gone above and beyond any daycare...
Cassandra G.
Playschool At Tiffany's
805 Adagio Street, Henderson, NV
5.0
(4)
My In-home daycare has been Licensed by the state for over 20 years. We have 2 providers in a clean, safe, loving home. I have my degree in Early Childhood Education, CPR, First-aid, background check, and all the other requirements including 20 extra hrs. Of childhood development classes per yr. I...
5.0
"My husband and I found Playschool at Tiffany's here on Care.com. As first time parents they guided us through our transition back to work and gave continual updates. Our little one is now a year old and been with them since she was 3 months old. Stacey and JoAnn...
Amy B.
Children Count Child Care
5304 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL
4.0
(1)
I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...
4.0
"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"
Renee J.
Mother Goose Day Care
8 Park Lane, Westport, CT
5.0
(15)
Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kim. My daughter has been in her care as early as 5 months. Ms. Kim’s way of being so welcoming and nurturing put my first time mom jitters at ease. My daughter is excited to go in the mornings and wants to play a bit longer at...
Care member
Wild Grace Nursery School
237 Everts Pl, Highwood, IL
5.0
(1)
Wild Grace provides a boutique home-based childcare setting where every child is treated with respect, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, and patience. Our philosophy and curriculum are a combination of various child development approaches focused on the WHOLE child.The Wild Grace approach will...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and...
Kelsey R.
Brandi's Childcare
1635 Wrightson Dr., McLean, VA
5.0
(2)
Hello families, my name is Brandi Smith, I m a licensed in-home childcare provider in McLean Va. with over 16 years of experience. My program is a small setting with a 1 to 6 ratio. I believe some children thrive in small setting and am happy to provide this for my families. I enjoy helping...
5.0
"Brandi took care of both of my children when they were 7 weeks old. She took care of my oldest until he was almost two and a half and he loved going to Mrs. Brandi's house each day. She provides a safe and loving environment for the children to go to everyday and...
Leslie H
Dayna's Little Darlings Child Care & Preschool
5338 Nancy Way, Riverside, CA
5.0
(5)
Making little friends & memories for your little ones!!!
Dayna's Little Darlings
-Small In-Home Childcare
-Lic#334830472 Est.2009
-Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm
-Finger printed & Live Scan Cleared by DOJ
-Part-time assistant when needed!
-Childcare is secured by RING security...
5.0
"My family was blessed to find Dayna on an emergency basis, after my long time provider of 2.5 years, became ill and closed her childcare business with one day's notice. Dayna was great with the transition and has cared for my four year old for the last 16 months....
Victoria A
Tomlinson Family Child Care
2595 Atlanta Ave, Riverside, CA
5.0
(4)
Tomlinson Family Child Care is a family owned, licensed, in-home, day care provider whom has been in business for over 19 years. We are located in Riverside near Downtown, UCR and where the 215/60/91 freeways meet.
Your child/children are your most precious valuables. You can trust us to take the...
5.0
"Tomlinson Family Daycare is amazing. Susan have provided me with a sense of peace when I drop my children off every morning. My children have never cried except when its time to come home. The little one even asks to go back on the weekends."
MSE
My Bambinos Child Care
5424 E Emerald Ave, Mesa, AZ
4.9
(8)
Hello, my name is Laura Skidmore. I'm bilingual (English/ Spanish) and I am a licensed child care provider. I have been serving children and their families for over 30 years and have created a safe and loving second home for the children in my care. I am licensed by the Department of Health...
5.0
"I highly recommend Miss Laura and My Bambinos to any parent looking for childcare! When we moved to Mesa, we toured and interviewed several centers and chose one that we thought was good... it was not! I'm so happy that we eventually found My Bambinos. Laura takes...
Laura W.
Brown Bear Childcare
236 Tyler Ave N, Hopkins, MN
5.0
(1)
Licensed home childcare center providing specialized care. I take the time to know your child and nurture proper growth and development. Featuring 1800 square feet of play space with a separate entrance from the home. I care for 6 children up to 5 years of age with the occasional drop-in after...
5.0
"Kristen was our full time family nanny for 4 years. During that time she took care of our 3 children ranging from infant to 6 years old. Kristen was always a caring and compassionate nanny and all 3 of our children adored her. She took the initiative to create...
Kelly K.
Doodlebug Connection
854 East 1700 South, Salt Lake City, UT
5.0
(10)
For just over nine years we were a mother/daughter run in-home childcare program. Unfortunately LeeAnn passed away in unexpectedly in 2023 so Doodlebug is now run by Alex with occasional help from one of her lovely assistants Jess, Emily, and Aidan. Doodlebug is located in Sugarhouse, Utah. We...
5.0
"We are very lucky to have found Alex and LeeAnn. Our son has been loved and cared for by Doodlebug for over a year. He is 2 now and talks about his friends and activities he does, and we can tell he enjoys his time there while we work. They take careful...
Andrew
Paradise Kiddies
7835 STONE OAK CT, Houston, TX
5.0
(1)
Hello and welcome to Paradise Kiddies Registered home daycare.
Choosing daycare for your child is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever make. My name is Afsaneh (you can call me Afsa), home daycare provider in Houston, TX.
Paradise Kiddies is a home daycare that is...
5.0
"Afsa at Paradise Kiddies is a godsend. She loves my daughter as her own, sends pictures throughout the day, and takes such amazing care of her. My daughter LOVES going to school everyday and we are so blessed to have found such an amazing childcare facility!"
Allison M.
Little Sprouts North Andover
2324 Turnpike Street, NORTH ARLINGTON, MA
5.0
(1)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...
Alex L.
Precious Hands Daycare Inc.
11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA
5.0
(9)
We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"Outstanding!!! My daughter absolutely enjoys going to Precious Hands Daycare. They offer a safe, nurturing and FUN environment for children. I can see with the staff's experience in early childhood development that they're promoting: cognitive, gross motor, social...
Kimberly I
Family Dayhome
25746 Rawley Springs Drive, Chantilly, VA
5.0
(1)
Hello parents, my name is Archana, and I am running a daycare in South Riding/Chantilly. I have a state license and lots of experience in daycare. I provide food, indoor-outdoor activities, and playful learning activities. I have very affordable rates.
Thanks
Archana
5.0
"Very accessible excellent care taker."
Joffrey B.
Jolly Home Daycare
18945 Longhouse Place, Leesburg, VA
5.0
(10)
Adult and Child CPR, First-Aid, and MAT Certified.
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Dinner is served and is included in the weekly rate!
Meals always include all basic components that are advised by CNI (Child Nutrition Inc) such as Protein, Carbs,Veggies and Fruits.
Provider has more than 10 years of...
5.0
"Miss Jolly has been watching our son since he was 6 weeks old and we feel blessed to have found her. She is like a second parent to him and provides him with the love and attention he needs. I have and will continue to recommend Jolly to anyone looking for a high...
Steph H.
Balloonland Child Care
6325 Jackie Ave, Woodland Hills, CA
5.0
(24)
We started to serve our community to provide a safe, loving and educational environment for children. Our goal is to support children's natural curiosity and guide them to explore the world in each unique stage of development. We believe it is essential to create positive environment for children,...
5.0
"We love Neda so much! She's amazing and fantastic with kids. I have twin 4 year olds and an 18 month old and she was always so compassionate with them :)"
Elizabeth F.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Ames, IA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Ames, IA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Ames, 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 Ames, 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 Ames, 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 Ames, IA?
While drop-in daycares in Ames, 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 Ames, IA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Ames, 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!