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Drop-in daycares in Carroll, IA
Little Peanut's In Home Childcare
113 West 10th Street, Carroll, IA
I am a legally non registered in home daycare. I have experience caring for children since 2002 but have just recently decided to go off on my own instead of working for a center. I provide healthy meals and snacks as well as many activities to enrich the minds of all the little ones that attend my...
Tracys Tots Daycare
804 N Main St, Carroll, IA
Established in 2004, Tracy's Tots Daycare is a child care facility located at 804 N Main St. Carroll, IA. They believe that children are the hands of our future. They have 3 branches located at Churdan, Fort Dodge and Caroll and they are also developing their 4th branch at Paton, IA.
Christina's Child Care Of Carroll
912 Boylan Ave, Carroll, IA
I am a loving mother of 3 very energetic kids. Their names are Elijah (9), Tiana (7), and Hailey (5). I really enjoy loving on little ones while I have them in my care and perhaps do better with other peoples children than my own. I am state certified which means that I am also CPR and First Aid...
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...
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"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 *.
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 &...
"Excellent, caring, professional service. Reasonable rates.. Would recommend"
Carlton C.
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,...
"Neda is very kind. She really takes care of the children like a mother. She is very clean. She prepares healthy and useful food suitable for the children. I suggest to the whole family to choose Neda to take care of your children because she is the best option."
Mozhgan
5.0
(1)
#FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Honey Bubble's Day Care - where fun meets learning with a loving and safe environment!
I am a state licensed child care provider and I have openings to care for children in my home. I am fully certified and current in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precaution,...
"Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs. Tina since they were both 6 months. Now my oldest is turning 5 and my youngest is turning 2. They are kind,...
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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...
"Gianna has been a caretaker for my children and has always been caring and engaged with them as well as working in a professional manner. Children are in good hands with her!"
Jean D.
Jennifer's Family Child Care
1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA
5.0
(5)
I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants...
"Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and...
Lizbeth H.
4.9
(16)
Bright Smiles Daycare offers infant, toddler, and preschool care. It is our goal to provide your child with a stimulating and safe atmosphere that you and your child will trust and love. Every day your child will be given numerous opportunities to explore and experiment with their environment,...
"I would recommend Bright Smiles Daycare to anyone!!! My daughter had a home sitter until she was 16 months, so we were nervous about starting daycare. Rami and her staff were very understanding, patient, and accommodating. They treated my daughter like their own. I...
Cicely N.
5.0
(14)
Hola, I am a 4 star (TRS), bilingual in-home childcare, certified and registered with the state of Texas. I have been caring, guiding, and teaching children in my home for 25 years. 16 of those years were on military installations, while my husband was serving in the Army. My home was certified and...
"As a new mom, handing my baby over to someone for a whole day was the last thing I wanted to do. After the first week, my child did not want to come home with me because he loved Maria! She not only teaches the kids. She cares for them as if they were her own and...
Dora A
5.0
(2)
Nice Time Day Care is a licensed family day care providing childcare to families. We offer programs for wide range of ages from 3 months to 6 years. We provide various educational activities with Montessori material and provide more play time for your kids in our large backyard play area.Our goal is...
"I would highly recommend Nice Time Day Care.
Uma is very dependable and has always accommodated last minute needs. She is wonderful with my 2 1/2 year old son, and he loves spending time there."
Joyce P.
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....
"Where do I start?
Mind Builder at Laguna Hills is absolutely amazing! All three of my children have gone to this home daycare. My oldest is 7 years old and she started at Mind Builder when she was one. My youngest is 8 months old and he is currently enrolled. Dia...
Angela J
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...
"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
5.0
(1)
Debra Bonventre -Miss Debbie's Day Care
New York State Licensed Child Care Provider.
Member Child Care Council of Suffolk County.
OCFS Fingerprinted and Background Checked
CPR and First Aid certified.
Over 240 hours of completed Child Care Training (with ongoing training).
Miss Debbie's Day...
"Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring, nurturing caregiver, but she has taught my children so much...doing so many activities with them daily...they never...
Eileen T.
5.0
(3)
Hello and thank you for visiting my Care.com page!
I do have one opening at this time as my oldest child just went to Kindergarten! I have a very awesome group of children and would love to find a new friend for them.
If you are looking for an alternative to center based care please consider...
"My oldest daughter spent her first 15 months in a corporate owned daycare center with an excellent reputation and the price to go along with it. As first time parents, we thought we were doing the right thing. When we switched to Miss Linda in 2009, we realized how...
Stacia E.
5.0
(15)
Sunshine and Sprouts Learning Daycare offers a safe and nurturing learning environment where your child will get the personal attention,care and love that he or she needs.Our desire is to see the blessing within each child's family by offering excellent care and help your child to develop cognitive,...
"Ms. Millie and her staff are amazing! My son attended and he did so well there. Millie really does have a great curriculum for kids while also planning a lot of fun activities. We found it to be a great mix and he loved it there. Our son still talks about Ms....
Tanya L.
5.0
(5)
Get the best of both worlds in one place!
A family child care with the structure of a day care center environment.
Child Care for ages Newborn to 7 years
Open 24 hrs/ Closed on Major Holidays
Infant and Toddler Care
Preschool
Before & After School Care
Transportation
Summer & Winter...
"I have two children that attend Nana's Daycare and they love it. What I love about Nana and her employees is that they teach the children how to read and write at a young age and get them ready for kindergarten. I love all the fun activities when it comes to...
Sha'reese M.
5.0
(6)
Home care at Amiguitos in Gaithersburg, Spanish immersion license: 254861. Personalized care for your children with the tenderness and love of the mother, in a family environment, safe and comfortable. Open from 7:30 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. We implement age-appropriate games and are in constant...
"The owner and teachers are awesome very caring and nurturing. My daughter loved going to Family Child Care Amiguitos , They make learning fun for kids in a very structured learning environment. I'm impressed and highly recommend them.."
Maria C.
4.3
(6)
Welcome to Family Fun Childcare, I am excited to learn more about your child and potentially work with your family, when you become a part of my licensed preschool/childcare, you are automatically part of my family...
I am currently open 24/7 for all of your needs! Please call to set up an...
"We love Family Fun Childcare! Our son has been attending for two years and we are so fortunate that they had a daycare along with an accredited preschool. Our son was able to participate in preschool activities at an early age, which helped him build a strong...
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Carroll, 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 *.
Little Archer Group Family Daycare
5.0
Excellent, caring, professional service. Reasonable rates.. Would recommend
- Carlton C.
Balloonland Child Care
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.
Honey Bubble's Home Daycare
5.0
Let me start off my saying Mrs. Tina and her staff are awesome. Such a blessing to have them in my daughter's lives. My daughters have been with Mrs. Tina since they were both 6 months. Now my oldest is turning 5 and my youngest is turning 2. They are kind, nurturing, accommodating, and I have...
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Carroll, IA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Carroll, IA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Carroll, 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 Carroll, 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 Carroll, 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 Carroll, IA?
While drop-in daycares in Carroll, 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 Carroll, IA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Carroll, 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!