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Ms Leslie's Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy
5.0
They are really organized and they are really caring!
- Kiwan M.
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 *.
Museum District Childcare Center
5.0
5 stars! They are very caring like a family really. My daughter is extremely happy to be there, she is always smiling and emotionally attached to her teachers! They do a really great job!
- Fracesca C.
Diane's Day Care
5.0
They are a really great day care. They are really great with the kids. They are very convenient. They are overall all a really great day care.
- Michelle G.
ALL ABOUT KIDS CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER
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 child throughout the day, with what...
- Candice S.
Drop-in daycares in Aptos, CA
Scotts Valley Kinder Academy
210 So. Navarra Dr, Scotts Valley, CA
Scotts Valley Kinder Academy is a licensed small home daycare. We provide after school care for kindergartners. Transportation is available from Brook Knoll and Vine Hill. Our objective here is to provide a happy, safe, enriched learning environment for your child. We help and guide each child by...
Kennolyn Camps
8400 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel, CA
Kennolyn Camps in Soquel, CA is a center and camp that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as summer camp, retreat, swimming, and special...
Childhood Dreams Home Daycare
Warwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
Childhood Dreams is a fully insured, licensed small home daycare. I provide high quality childcare with plenty of enriching age appropriate activities and educational toys. I offer a safe, secure "home away from home" where your child will learn, play and grow. I have designed a nurturing, creative,...
Jennifer's Home
515 Capitola Rd Ext, Santa Cruz, CA
Christian In-Home Educational Preschool
I've been a licensed preschool provider since the beginning of 2010 in Campbell, and moved to a house in Santa Cruz a year and a half ago. My hours will start in June and will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings from 8:10am-12:10pm, with flexibility to...
Aleeyah's Babysitting Help
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I am young and I have been a little helper for my mom for 2 years on babysitting, laundry, cleaning the house, feeding the our pets and we babysat those 2 beautiful girls, Layla and her baby sister Skyla, Layla was about 3 years old and Skyla was 5 months old and they loved me and my mom. I miss...
Camp Del Oro
3100 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA
Camp Del Oro based in Scotts Valley, CA allows kids to be kids while giving them the opportunity to discover and develop individual skills. The camp offers lots of fun and exciting age-appropriate activities such as Swimming in the lake or pool, Arts and Crafts, Nature Hikes, Challenge Course,...
Ms Leslie's Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy
1340 E Washington Ln, PHILADELPHIA, PA
5.0
(4)
Ms. Leslie’s Wiggles n Giggles in Philadelphia and is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children starting at 6weeks up until age 13. With our Mother Goose curriculum, we ensure that our children receive a well-rounded education that sparks their curiosity and...
5.0
"They are really organized and they are really caring!"
Kiwan M.
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 *.
Museum District Childcare Center
5010 Caroline St., HOUSTON, TX
5.0
(3)
Our goal is to produce happy and independent learners. We believe that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are committed to working within each child’s comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional, and educational outcomes.
5.0
"The staff are very responsive. My daughter is always excited going to and coming from daycare. The location is also very convenient for us."
Michael M.
5.0
(1)
With over 30 years of combined teaching experience, we specialize in preparing children to enter school with all the tools they need to succeed. We are an in-home daycare / preschool and can provide close to a one-on-one environment for your child to prepare them for their next steps. The curriculum...
5.0
"I give them a 10! Their food is delicious. Their daycare is so cute and really well organized."
Tatiana B.
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
"We started at AAK kings mills in February of 2022. What initially drew us to there was the location. It is very close to our house and it is very close to the highway that both my husband and I have to get onto for work. I also like that they boosted a "green"...
Kelsey S.
Primrose School of Livermore
2901 Las Positas Road, LIVERMORE, CA
5.0
(1)
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age. The...
5.0
"The school has been great we have no issues so far I have no complaints they feed her good and she is really learning!"
Sanrio and Margarida A.
Priscilla W
818 Weymouth Terr., Hampton, VA
5.0
(8)
I I am a mother of four and will give loving care to your children in my home. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Furthermore, I have done child care for the last 13 years in my home, my oldest child is 22, and she is my helper. I was also a Sunday school teacher for 4 and 5-year-olds. I provide...
5.0
"Priscilla has been the ONLY person that I trust with my children. She has been caring for my girls since my oldest was a baby... 10 years ago! I never have a single concern and can be worry free about them whenever they are in her care... she has helped with potty...
Lisa H
4.5
(2)
5.0
"They have taken care of my baby since 3 month and they do a wonderful job, Always very good about commutation and sending me pictures or giving me an update on my baby through out the day. It is a smaller daycare so I feel that they have more 1 on 1 then a larger...
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Miss Linda's Childcare
757 Brookhurst Blvd, Lathrop, CA
5.0
(4)
Licensed in-home childcare facility offering specialized care for Infants (space is limited), toddlers and preschoolers.
Takes responsibility for the safety and well-being of your children at all times, also ensuring friendly, loving, warm, nurturing, clean environment with age appropriate...
5.0
"My daughter loves coming to Miss Linda's daycare! Her house is always immaculate and she is incredibly attentive with all the little ones. My daughter has a huge smile on her face when I drop her off and hates to leave at the end of the day. Miss Linda is like...
Amy G.
Kelly's After-school Kids
34 Pershing Avenue, Ossining, NY
5.0
(1)
The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...
5.0
"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....
Chris S
Jamie
19819 Belleauwood Dr, Humble, TX
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jamie and I have been taking care of little ones for 15 years. I love what I get to do and that is spoil my babies. I have enjoyed watching these little ones grow and how they love life itself in learning daily. I work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. I will provide...
4.0
"Love how she is so on tune with the babies. Also my baby is always happy when I leave her. And very dependable. Jamie put the babies first."
Haley F.
Little Bird Child Care
3854 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL
5.0
(6)
Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching for a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Little Birds Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. You will receive daily...
5.0
"Little Bird has cared for both of my children. My son was with LBC from 18 months to 3 years old. LBC did an amazing job preparing him for preschool.
My daughter has been with LBC since 6 weeks old. She's blossomed and enjoys the variety of activities offered....
Erica A.
Best Friend Child Care
2736 Warrenton Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
5.0
(5)
OPENINGS: All Ages!
We are enrolling children ages 2 months to 11 years old. Our goal is for all children to learn through patience love and understanding. We provide a safe, fun, educational, and comfortable environment for your children. We Serve healthy meals and snacks, we are open from 6:30 am...
5.0
"Both of my children started with Patty and Andrea at 3 months old. My oldest is now in school and my baby is now with them. As a new mom they have helped me along the way, learning to become a mom, more than they probably know. They cared/care for my babies like...
Holly B
Siennas Learning Center Iii
1434 Chicago Avenue, Bay Shore, NY
5.0
(2)
Sienna's Learning Center was founded over 20 years ago to offer quality child care for the community by two N.Y.S Certified Teachers.Our staff is 100% trained with all the necessary knowledge of Early Childhood Education including CPR and First Aid. Our staff is also fingerprinted and cleared by...
5.0
"Great center . Children are treated like family. Is so hard to find a place that truly cares for your children and do everything they can do to assist your family. But we have found it in this center."
Emily
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Aptos, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Aptos, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Aptos, CA 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 Aptos, CA 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 Aptos, CA, 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 Aptos, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Aptos, CA 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 Aptos, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Aptos, CA, 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!