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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in California, MD

Celestial Child Care

5.0

I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who thrives on routine! Ms. Karla is...

- Kristin B.

Ladan Daycare

5.0

We highly recommend Ladan! She is so caring, loving, and kind. Our experience with her daycare has been wonderful, and our son is so happy to see her every morning. He started here when he was 3 months old, and he has learned so much from Ladan over the past 2.5 years. It is very evident how much...

- Lauren B.

Angels Day Care LLC

5.0

My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Monica’s daycare since she was four months old. She started full-time, and now that she goes to school, she goes to Angel’s Daycare part-time. Monica has been great with my daughter. She provides a safe, fun, and caring environment for her kids. I’ve told...

- Care member

Catalina's Child Daycare

5.0

Catalina was absolutely amazing. My children would still be with her if we didn't move out of the area. My child was with her from 6 months to 2 years. He knew all of his ABCs, numbers, colors, and shapes by 2 which was very amazing. She made us feel like family right from the start, which was very...

- Robyn S.

Live ~ Laugh ~ Love Home Daycare

5.0

Lindsay, first of all is awesome! I have 3 grandkids and when my son needed part time daycare for his son , Lindsay came highly recommended. We were so thankful to have a person like Lindsay take care Of him. She always had hands on activities for The kids to enjoy. They went for walks, went on...

- Joan V.

Drop-in daycares in California, MD

Celestial Child Care

Celestial Child Care

4805 Seminole Avenue, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(10)

My family child care specializes in toddlers between the ages of 1 - 4 years of age. I run a very clean and organized facility, giving loving care to my kiddies every day. I have a state license and am CPR/FIRST AID certified. I am also under the VA Child Nutrition Inc program, which comes to...
5.0
"I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who...

Kristin B.


Ladan Daycare

Ladan Daycare

6 Autumn Flower Ln, Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(5)

My name is Fatemeh and I go by Ladan. I run a licensed family day care in Gaithersburg, MD. I have worked in a family daycare as an Assistant Manager for six years prior to starting my own business. I am also a mother to a 17-year-old son. I was trained in early childhood education, and have...
5.0
"We started sending our daughter when she was 3.5-month old. We couldn't be happier with the decision we made. Ladan was caring person. She knew we were nervous sending our first daughter at such a young age. She sent us some photos time to time and reported us when...

Maki K.


Angels Day Care LLC

Angels Day Care LLC

24 FLORENCE ST, West Hartford, CT

5.0

(1)

Angels Day Care is a Home Daycare created by Monica Vergara. Monica has over ten years of experience in personal care, working with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Angels Day Care counts on professional staff who cares about the kids and the parents they serve. "We...
5.0
"My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Monica’s daycare since she was four months old. She started full-time, and now that she goes to school, she goes to Angel’s Daycare part-time. Monica has been great with my daughter. She provides a safe, fun, and caring...

Care member


Catalina's Child Daycare

Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St., Santa Ana, CA

5.0

(5)

Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and...
5.0
"Catalina was absolutely amazing. My children would still be with her if we didn't move out of the area. My child was with her from 6 months to 2 years. He knew all of his ABCs, numbers, colors, and shapes by 2 which was very amazing. She made us feel like family...

Robyn S.


Live ~ Laugh ~ Love Home Daycare

Live ~ Laugh ~ Love Home Daycare

6120 248th Ct., Salem, WI

5.0

(7)

Hello, my name is Lindsay. I'm a 35 year old wife and mother to a very active 6 year old son. I've been caring for children ever since I was 12 years old and was able to take the certified babysitter class at my local library. We recently moved to Paddock Lake, Wisconsin from Antioch, Illinois...
5.0
"Lindsay, first of all is awesome! I have 3 grandkids and when my son needed part time daycare for his son , Lindsay came highly recommended. We were so thankful to have a person like Lindsay take care Of him. She always had hands on activities for The kids to...

Joan V.


ALL ABOUT KIDS CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER

ALL ABOUT KIDS CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER

5250 COURSEVIEW, MASON, OH

Starting at $1160/mo

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.


Toni's Tots, LLC

Toni's Tots, LLC

27729 150th Pl Se, Kent, WA

5.0

(2)

Toni' Tots, LLC is a home childcare, offering childcare services Monday and Tuesday 5am-8pm and Wednesday-Sunday1pm to 8pm, for children ages 3-12yrs of age. At our program, we believe, children develop by being in a positive atmosphere where creativity and self expression can be realized. We also...
5.0
"My child was one of Toni's first kids at her daycare and has been watching her for over a year now! She love it there and treats her like her own. Due to a job offer we had to relocate and it broke my little ones heart. She still bring up how much fun she had and...

Ashley T


Kingdom Matters Family Care

Kingdom Matters Family Care

926 Cranbrook Way, Evans, GA

5.0

(21)

Family care services, weekend care also available, and Date night care is must!!
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Tasia! She has made leaving my baby with someone I do not know so easy! I cherish the fact that she loves on my baby like her own and provides me with updates so this new mum is at ease while at work. It is hard to find...

Jennifer W.


New Beginning Daycare

New Beginning Daycare

14326 Cypress St, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(3)

New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
5.0
"My three year old daughter attends New Beginning Daycare and I could not have made a better choice. After touring 4 other daycares in the area I decided to go for this facility because I felt and instant connection between my daughter and the caregivers. The place...

Valentine N


Izzabug's Home Daycare

Izzabug's Home Daycare

335 S Manley Rd, Ripon, CA

5.0

(2)

Hi!! My name is Laura Soltero. I am the owner/operator of a licensed, small family preschool/daycare program. My program serves children ranging in age from infants to school age. The program is play based with an emphasis on social emotional development and the planning and implementation of...
5.0
"Laura has been caring for my baby girl for almost three years. My daughter has grown to love and trust Laura as an extensive part of her family. She has had the opportunity to learn letters, sight words, numbers, and colors. Laura has an immense devotion to the...

Nichole T.


Angel Christian Day Care

Angel Christian Day Care

744 ORKNEY AVE, Santa Clara, CA

5.0

(1)

Every child is God 's beautiful creation. We love them -- they are the angels sent by God. This is a great work--watching children grow, sharing their happiness and innocence, are the most important reasons we are keen to work. We hope that, by working together, your child will have a very...
5.0
"I have to rate Angel daycare 5 stars because of their facility, programs and caring they provide to the kids. Ali and the other teachers are super nice and caring, my daughter is very shy, and have separation anxiety when she goes to a new place. Ali can quickly...

Sss C.


Hamilton Montessori School

Hamilton Montessori School

38698 Rambling Farm Dr, Hamilton, VA

5.0

(1)

Home-based Montessori school setting. I am a certified AMS teacher with over 15 years of Montessori experience. Currently enrolling for school year 2021-2022 for children ages 2.5-6. Program is 8-6pm. Daily enrichment program includes Mandarin and music. My students learn how to read before 5 years...
5.0
"Our family is so glad that we found Ms.Cara's school. She is such a wonderful teacher who cares deeply about my child who was 3 when we started. Ms. Cara follows my child's pace and customized the Montessori curriculum to help him excel. My son is so independent...

Michelle


Imprint Of Love Preschool

Imprint Of Love Preschool

2324 177th Street Ct E, Tacoma, WA

5.0

(1)

At Imprint of Love Daycare and Preschool, we're proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children. By following our mission, vision and values, we create a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning environment for all children. My name is Nadea and I started working in childcare...
5.0
"My 4 year old has been coming here for over 2 years and my almost 2 year old will be starting soon. They have made us feel like we are part of the family since day 1. I trust them so much with our kiddos. They have preschool learning time, park days, family fun...

Care member


Shining Stars Home Daycare

Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Shining Stars provides child care services to working and busy parents in South Orange County. We are located in Barcelona North residential community in City of Mission Viejo. We are happily caring for the age groups of 3 months old infants to six year old school age kids. My 15 years of...
5.0
"We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all of my anxiety of sending my baby to an at-home daycare. She takes such great care of each of her kiddos as if...

Care member


De Silva Family Day Care

De Silva Family Day Care

4456 Montair Ave, Long Beach, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a former preschool & kindergarten teacher. CPR certified. I provide service to children, ages between 0-14. My facility is located in Lakewood Village close to Mark Twain Elementary School, Bancroft Middle School, Lakewood High School, Long Beach City College and Cal State Long Beach...
5.0
"Most comfortable I have been with my daughter at this day care. She is loved and cared for like she's her own. The day care is well kept, clean, peaceful and a very happy place all day to be. I am glad I chose this daycare for my daughter."

Ranalie W.


Plum Tree Academy

Plum Tree Academy

15036 Robey Ave., Harvey, IL

5.0

(1)

I was a Head Start teacher before starting my own childcare business I've been teaching for 28 years. My home Daycare is a very loving environment. I prepare children for Kindergarten and help school age children succeed in all subjects. I have am and pm slots open.
5.0
"I love this daycare for my daughter. It's a very homey feeling & Ms. Lewis does wonderful with the children. My daughter has become so much more independent & just overall loves the environment with the other children. Story time is her favorite. Ms. Lewis is a...

Alesha E


Bright Beginnings Child Care

Bright Beginnings Child Care

9755 S 4000 W, South Jordan, UT

5.0

(2)

At Bright Beginnings Child Care, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique in-home programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child's best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential...
5.0
"I wish the best to this good people who are dedicated to provide the best quality of care to the children in our community"

Sebastian


Lil Sprouts Child Care Services

Lil Sprouts Child Care Services

7892 Seafarer Way, Lorton, VA

5.0

(3)

My Family Child Care center is a year-round home-based daycare in Lorton, VA that specializes in child development and education. Our family child care program is run by a provider who has over 10 years of child care experience. We are open from 7:00am until 6:00pm and care for children as young as...
5.0
"My three year old loved it there. Every time we pulled up to her home, my child couldn't wait to get out of the car and run to her. I really liked the educational toys and activities that kept my child engaged."

Nadia B


May's Childcare

May's Childcare

39 Trafalgar Ct, Sparta, NJ

5.0

(11)

I offer full time and part time childcare from my home. I provide all meals and snacks as well as activities. Clean and loving environment.
5.0
"I have known May for over two years. My youngest has been with May for approximately 3 years. In meeting with many candidates, I was drawn to her. I immediately got a positive energy and my instincts told me it was a good fit. As a parent , your always nervous...

Nadine


Schneider Daycare

Schneider Daycare

20419 East Rosa Road, Queen Creek, AZ

4.0

(4)

Hello, my name is Kathryn Schneider, A LITTLE ABOUT ME: I have always loved working with children my whole life, I started off babysitting and being an in home nanny. While doing that I went to school for early childhood education and development. Not long after finishing school, I started...
5.0
"Kind and happy daycare the kids are always smiling happy and running around."

Kathryn S.


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