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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Chester, CT

Tara's Toddler Time

5.0

Tara is amazing with kids. She is exactly what we had in mind when we decided a home daycare would be best for our 3 month and 18 month old. You truly feel like you are dropping your kids off with family. Ms. Tara and Ms. Courtney make it a point to bond with your child. in the last year we have not...

- Care member

Au Bonheur Des Enfants - French Immersion Home Daycare

5.0

I came to Khadija & Saad after having taken my son, who was then 9 months of age, to three different day cares, two nannies, and two on-call babysitters. Now that my husband and I are moving to a different state, our biggest concern is how we will ever find another childcare like Au Bonheur. Khadija...

- Wei P.

Cathy's Kid Corner

5.0

Cathy is amazing! She is always doing fun activities with the kids and she takes them on field trips during the summer. She works with them to help get them ready for school, and is willing to do almost anything for the kids. She is loving and caring , and treats all of the kids as if they are...

- Tammy L

Happy Hearts Child Care

5.0

Our family has been with Happy Hearts for over 5 years. We have 3 little girls who love Dawn and her family. Happy Hearts provides a warm, loving, safe, fun, and educational environment for all kids. Our kids in elementary school love coming with us to pick up their little sister so they can say hi,...

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The Bunny Hut

5.0

Jo Ann is an angel. It is like paying your grandma to baby sit - she just loves the kids. My daughter is adopted and had feeding/health complications and Jo Ann was a miracle worker and so patient with her. She has been nothing short of a blessing to my family.

- Leslie J.

Drop-in daycares in Chester, CT

Tara's Toddler Time

Tara's Toddler Time

7060 Epping Drive, Canton, MI

5.0

(5)

State Licensed DG820398877 www.tarastoddlertime.com We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, play-based environment that fosters children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language/literacy development. Through engaging in purposeful play, we strive to create meaningful learning...
5.0
"Finding a true play based program was an important part of my families childcare search. Ms. Tara truly provides children with a daily routine full of fun and learning. The kids are outside as much as possible, which was a huge non negotiable for us. Meals are...

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5.0

(2)

Welcome to Au Bonheur des Enfants French Immersion Home Daycare - Near Michigan State University Club Au Bonheur des Enfants is a licensed French immersion home day care service that offers a play based learning environment and welcomes families from all...
5.0
"Amazing daycare, Khadija is very kind and caring, she's deal with the kids professionally and nicely. My twin girls love hehebar and Saad and enjoyed their time with them and the other kids. As a mom and dad we always felt that our girls are in good hands."

Heba A.


Cathy's Kid Corner

Cathy's Kid Corner

6932 Hunters Glen Drive, Fort Wayne, IN

5.0

(4)

Christian atmosphere, story time, outings,crafts. Healthy meals. Your children are treated as if they are my own. I really enjoy working with the kids.
5.0
"Cathy is amazing! She is always doing fun activities with the kids and she takes them on field trips during the summer. She works with them to help get them ready for school, and is willing to do almost anything for the kids. She is loving and caring , and...

Tammy L


Happy Hearts Child Care

Happy Hearts Child Care

29524 Barton St, Garden City, MI

4.0

(4)

Happy Hearts Child Care is a licensed in home child care. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, and I'm a mother of 3. I offer daily activities such as art, music, sensory, reading and outdoor play. Now enrolling. Please contact me for more information.
5.0
"Our family has been with Happy Hearts for over 5 years. We have 3 little girls who love Dawn and her family. Happy Hearts provides a warm, loving, safe, fun, and educational environment for all kids. Our kids in elementary school love coming with us to pick up...

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The Bunny Hut

The Bunny Hut

6016 Kaywood Road, Knoxville, TN

5.0

(1)

Located in South Knoxville, near Colonial Village, off of Chapman Highway. Clean, safe, home-like environment, planned activities and crafts, fenced yard, non-smoking. Parents are responsible for bringing any snacks or meals. 35+ years experience in child care. Parent references provided.
5.0
"Jo Ann is an angel. It is like paying your grandma to baby sit - she just loves the kids. My daughter is adopted and had feeding/health complications and Jo Ann was a miracle worker and so patient with her. She has been nothing short of a blessing to my family."

Leslie J.


Tiffany's Child Care

Tiffany's Child Care

2235 W Pines Rd, Afton, TN

5.0

(13)

Hi I'm Tiffany, kids like to call me Mrs Tiffy :) I have been caring for children for over 20 years and feel very blessed with my job. I have 5 of my own, 3 are out of the house and my twin boys are in 5th grade. I am a caring, responsible, loving caregiver who loves to make little ones laugh and...
5.0
"Tiffany has been a blessing to our family. She has been watching my daughter for over two years now. She does a wonderful job of keeping the kids on a schedule, loving them, and keeping them safe. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for childcare."

Stephanie C.


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


Yoly's Little World Day Care!

Yoly's Little World Day Care!

3336 Verdeca Way, Rancho Cordova, CA

5.0

(17)

Dear Parents' Hello, this is Yoly, childcare director of Yolys Little World day care, I've been working with children for almost 20 years here in the Rancho Cordova Community. We are located close to the Elementary School! We are a family environment, we are bilingual Spanish/English, we have a...
5.0
"I had my 2 son's with yoly for 5 years. I started one of them at 4 months old. Leaving your baby with someone you dont know yet is not easy as a mother but yoly took them in with love and it made it so much easier. Mama yoly and Papa Bear are two of the sweetest...

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Peace Of Mind Infant Care

Peace Of Mind Infant Care

Happy Babies Of Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

5.0

(18)

Peace of Mind is a loving, engaging, in-home childcare service exclusively for infants between the ages of 6 weeks to approximately 12 months. We primarily work with families who are returning to work after the birth of their child & are seeking the highest quality care from an experienced and...
5.0
"This review is long overdue, but still very important. After interviewing and visiting a large number of childcare providers, my husband and I selected Maria for our six-month old son, Henry. As anyone who has their first child knows, selecting someone who you...

Kaitlyn M.


Tree House Family Daycare

Tree House Family Daycare

32 Wood Dr, Norwood, MA

5.0

(3)

"Tree House" Family Daycare is a Bilingual program English-Spanish with the curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia I am located in Norwood, has spaces available for children from 5 months to 4 years old and we are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. I provide Nutritive food (two meals...
5.0
"Ruth used to be my daughers pre-school teacher and have nothing but great things to say about her. She is attentive and caring. I left everyday knowing my daughter would be cared for. As a parent it is very important to feel like you can trust the care taker. That...

Claudia A.


Priscilla W

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


Mrs. Amber's Child Care

Mrs. Amber's Child Care

5741 W Boulder Creek Rd, West Jordan, UT

5.0

(3)

Hello! I promise you will love my home based licensed family child care! We do lots of fun activities like crafts, music time, outdoor time, pajama days, picnics, show n tell, water days, and holiday parties! CPR and First Aid certified. Great outdoor and indoor play area, in a great neighborhood as...
5.0
"Amber is Amazing!! My twins would ask on the weekends why they dont get to go to Amber's house. She has the cutest activities for the kids and she makes their day so much fun. She provides breakfast, lunch, and snack which is so helpful. The most important thing...

Stephanie


Kids Heaven Childcare

Kids Heaven Childcare

12232 SE 259 PL., Kent, WA

5.0

(1)

Kids Heaven Childcare/ECEAP Preschool Program has been offering an environment that allows children to grow emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially for the last 20 years. With a Level 4 Early Achievers Rating, children have a multitude of opportunities for hands on activities, and the...
5.0
"This program offer the best care and the best learning program for the children!"

Karima R.


Elizabeth Vaughan

Elizabeth Vaughan

8468 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD

5.0

(3)

BLOOM Christian Childcare, LLC (BLOOM) is licensed through Maryland State Department of Education to serve families with children 3 through 12 years old and with a capacity for 8. BLOOM's mission is to provide a Christ-centered environment where love, respect, honesty, cooperation, trust,...
5.0
"I am very satisfied with the care and attention Dr. Vaughan gave to my son. She treated my son as her very own."

Nike N


Andino's Day Care

Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave., Redwood City, CA

5.0

(10)

With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a...
5.0
"My son is been going to Andino's Daycare for three years now and he loves this place. Isabel, the owner, is a very nice person, very profesional and she loves kids. I like that she is always taking Child Develoment classes to learn new things about childrens. The...

Angelica A


Fara Children's House

Fara Children's House

3208 Ipswich Drive, Plano, TX

5.0

(5)

Educating and taking care of your beloved children at our own home! Under supervision of certified Montessori teacher with more 20 years of experience. -We can take care of children from infants up to 13 year-old. -Warm home-made food and snacks are available. -Semi-private. -Weekdays,...
5.0
"This in-home daycare is ran by the whole family and that's exactly what it feels like there - family! Fara's was the first place I brought my newborn when I had to return to work. It was so scary leaving my 3 month old with a stranger but I had interviewed several...

Chelsey B.


Miss Pam Of Plainfield - In-home Care

Miss Pam Of Plainfield - In-home Care

23229 W Leach Drive, Plainfield, IL

5.0

(10)

Hello! My name is Pam and I would love to meet your part-time (recurring) or occasional back-up child-care needs in my Plainfield home on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday! Most in-home child-care providers will accept only full-time, M-F children, but I am unique, and I specialize in...
5.0
"My kids love going Ms. Pam's! She is a great communicator and works very well with all of her daycare kids. My list of people I trust to watch my kids is small but Ms. Pam is definitely on that list. Her home is a clean safe environment for our kids to play in. We...

Lyndsey H.


Astrid Daycare

Astrid Daycare

1310 N Lighthouse Ln, Anaheim, CA

5.0

(1)

We have all Social Service programs; CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA; CalWork's; etc. We offer transportation from home or school. Hablamos español. (909) 600-3913 (562) 253-4134
5.0
"It is very nice place, safety and clean, also they speak Spanish."

Ricardo G


Fran's Day Care

Fran's Day Care

3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA

5.0

(15)

Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Where do I even begin? Words cannot explain how thankful we are to have found Fran and to have our daughter in her care. Fran started watching our daughter when she just four months old up until she just turned two years old. As first-time and working parents, we...

Lindsey G.


A Place For Kids

A Place For Kids

22950 Heather Ridge, Rogers, MN

5.0

(12)

I have preschool openings! Please phone me at (763) 428-5693 if you are interested in speaking with me. *I offer a wonderful in-home alternative to a center based preschool. A Place for Kids provides a preschool-based readiness environment. We spend time each day building skills as we work on...
5.0
"I highly recommend you explore A Place for Kids as a childcare/pre-school option. Children have safe learning and play environments, both indoor and outdoor. Susan is very engaging with all children and families. She incorporates positive social and emotional skill...

Andrea O


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