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Little Step's Daycare Llc
5.0
I searched high and low for a daycare center near me and quickly found that they were all full and had waitlist, some were a year out. After seeing Little Step's Daycare advertised on facebook, I immediately reached out to Mrs. Sheena. We scheduled a meeting and tour of her home. During our...
- Lorrie S
Nana's Day Care
5.0
Patty was the most wonderful caretaker for my daughter. I felt totally secure leaving her with her and Mila loved being with Patty. I received videos and pictures every single day! This woman knows what she is doing and trust your baby will be well taken care of!
- Jenna W.
FAITH CHAPEL LEARNING ACADEMY
5.0
Both my kids attended the learning academy. My son started at 2 years old all the way through pre k. Both my kids had incredible teachers who met each of my child's unique needs. Not only is this academy faith based that teaches a foundation of Jesus, my kids knew how to read and write by the time...
- Care member
Teddy Bear Day Care
5.0
I cannot recommend Soni enough as a daycare provider. My two boys have been in her care since they were just 3 months old, and we have been blown away by the level of care and attention she provides. From the moment we walked into her home, we were impressed by how clean and organized everything...
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Little Explorer's Child Care
5.0
3 of my children attended Little Explorers. We love Laurie! She had an organized daily schedule, great good, and a loving personality. You cannot go wrong with this center. My kids came out potty trained, knowing their letters, and with many other skills. You cannot go wrong!
- Jane P.
Drop-in daycares in Columbia, MS
Little Step's Daycare Llc
11319 Chilly Water Ct, Riverview, FL
5.0
(1)
About Me: My name is Sheena Haynes. I'm a military Wife , mother of four! I am the owner of Little Step's Daycare! Little Step's Daycare is a licensed family home child care.
I have been in the child care business for over 10 years ,child it is my passion and I love helping families who needs...
5.0
"I searched high and low for a daycare center near me and quickly found that they were all full and had waitlist, some were a year out. After seeing Little Step's Daycare advertised on facebook, I immediately reached out to Mrs. Sheena. We scheduled a meeting and...
Lorrie S
Nana's Day Care
5531 Chandler Drive, San Diego, CA
5.0
(4)
PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ DAY CARE.
Let me introduce myself, my name is Paty. I have a licensed home Day care in Clairemont Mesa since 1996. (I have over 20 years of experience.) I have passed Home Inspection by State of California. I have had background and fingerprint. I graduated as a preschool...
5.0
"Patricia has been taking care of my son for over a year now and she is the great! My son is always happy to see her and she is very reliable. I was worried about sending my son to a sitter but luckily i have never had to go through multiple people, because she has...
Rachel H.
FAITH CHAPEL LEARNING ACADEMY
9400 CAMPO ROAD, SPRING VALLEY, CA
5.0
(3)
At Faith Chapel Learning Academy, we believe that every child is a precious creation, entrusted with unique talents and a bright future. Our mission is to cultivate a Christ-centered environment where children can joyfully explore, confidently learn, and grow into their full potential.
5.0
"We love attending FCLA. The teachers and curriculum are wonderful. The staff and teachers are very kind, understanding, compassionate, and cooperative. The communication with parents is also outstanding. My child loves going to FCLA! Highly recommend!"
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Teddy Bear Day Care
15271 Amalia St., San Diego, CA
5.0
(10)
Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 4 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!!
I offer the following:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Breakfast & Lunch...
5.0
"This review is long overdue! Our son has been going to Soni since he was 5 months old and he is now almost a year old. It's clear how much Soni cares for the children that she takes care of and just how much she's loved by them. I can tell how happy my son is...
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Little Explorer's Child Care
595 Logee St, Woonsocket, RI
5.0
(2)
Child care home for children 18 months to 4 years of age. (Located in the Mount St.Charles area of Woonsocket.)Your child will learn through play and exploration while socializing with a small group of children.Offering home cooked meals, preschool activities, large yard with a safe and nurturing...
5.0
"3 of my children attended Little Explorers. We love Laurie! She had an organized daily schedule, great good, and a loving personality. You cannot go wrong with this center. My kids came out potty trained, knowing their letters, and with many other skills. You...
Jane P.
Soana Lauti Daycare
3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA
5.0
(3)
I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old.
She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my...
Jessica C
Lil' Bean's Day Care
224 Oak Valley Ct., Vacaville, CA
5.0
(1)
Lil' Bean's Day Care is a licensed small family day care for children, aged 12 months to 12 years.
Experienced caregiver available to guide your little one through exciting days filled with learning and fun. Plenty of safe space to play inside and outside. I provide healthy meals and snacks or...
5.0
"Lil' Bean's Day Care is amazing! I have two little girls that absolutely love it there. The environment is clean, safe, and fun. My 5 year old has been going there since she was 2 years old and once I had my 2nd daughter they took her in with open arms. It's always...
Jennifer C.
Medina Family Daycare
849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(4)
Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...
5.0
"Our daughters spent 3 years here and we loved the experience. The teachers were warm and loving and our girls felt comfortable very quickly, even though they had no Spanish before this immersion daycare. They were super well cared for and learned a ton there, and...
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Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.
3142 E. 96th Place, Thornton, CO
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a personalized Head Start program in place with low teacher to child ratios? Same teachers always? You've found the right preschool! FUN and educational accredited curriculum. Curriculum rated 17 out of 17 scores!! COLORADO SHINES RATED and in partnership with Early Head Start...
5.0
"Bernice and Alexi are simply spectacular with my kids. She teaches them a curriculum during the year and my kids come home every day with a craft or a worksheet. My son just turned three and can already spell his name out loud and can write the letter R (the first...
Amanda G
Inspire International School
6237 Wade Court, Pleasanton, CA
5.0
(1)
Early reading is encouraged and enhanced by teacher's specialized skills in phonics.
Inspire International is a home-based preschool with both academic and fun-based curriculum located in Pleasanton, CA with a mission to:
- Deliver activities that focus on physical, emotional, intellectual,...
5.0
"We highly recommend Inspire International Preschool in Pleasanton, run by super passionate and dedicated teachers - Miss Sowmya and team. With her rich experience in teaching young infants to toddlers and kids, she has been providing our daughter with a...
Srikanta D
The Caterpillar Home Daycare Llc
14905 Greymont Drive, Centreville, VA
5.0
(18)
Virginia State Licensed. It's a single house in a very clean environment. We have a special program for preschooler's curriculum, major early childhood education, USA food program, CPR/First Aid and MAT certified. We do so many special activities outdoors like going to parks and for short walks....
5.0
"My daughter attended The Caterpillar Home Daycare when she was 3 yrs old and she learned so much! Natalia is a great teacher and caregiver. She always provided home made meals for lunch and she had a great curriculum. I definitely recommend this daycare if you want...
Crystal N
Sheryl Eichenlaub Family Child Care Homes
5500 Kings School Road, Bethel Park, PA
4.2
(5)
Family focused, early learning program in a STAR 4 setting in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.
As a family child care program, we strive to provide care with a loving, safe, and fun environment. We offer the opportunity to develop a consistent trusting relationship with your family. We respect each...
5.0
"I've been taking my oldest son to Sheryl since he was 6 months old and he almost 5 now. Sheryl has become like family to us. As a new mom who was terrified of leaving my baby with someone else, not having enough milk, worried my baby wasn't getting on a sleep...
Amy M.
Open Vessel Family Child Care
6934 Aquamaine Ct, Capitol Heights, MD
5.0
(4)
We are a reliable Licensed Family Child Care. We have been in business since 2004. We are a Christian Base Child Care. Our ages range from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We use two learning curriculum, the A Beka and Mother Goose Program. The child wear uniforms. We attend monthly (learning) field trips....
5.0
"From the initial conversation with Ms. Elise, I was put at ease. She answered all of the questions I had and I was so elated to hear that she offers a vegan option for my son. She utilizes two curriculms for the children to learn from. I am excited for my son to...
Sherah I.
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
"We feel so fortunate to have found Kathryn to care for our daughter. She has been watching her since she was 6 weeks old and she's now 9 months old. My daughter absolutely LOVES going to daycare. The minute she hears the door unlocking to open she claps her hands...
Kayla M.
Yedidya Family Child Care
105 Hannes Street, Silver Spring, MD
5.0
(8)
We provide child care for children starting from infants up to six years of age. We will start operating on June 11, 2018.
5.0
"This is loving family care center very clean well and maintained. Having seen the owner's children themselves being so polite and helpful I have no doubt my toddler is in good hands. I recommend this day care center if you're looking for home away from home for...
Nubia
Maria's Daycare And Preschool
425 Pamela Dr, Bay Point, CA
5.0
(3)
We are a licensed large family daycare license number 070209111. We are a bilingual home daycare that provides fresh healthy home cooked meals daily, along with snacks. During the morning we have preschool for the older children along with outside playtime, and arts and crafts. For the younger...
5.0
"I'm so greatful for Maria's Day Care. I had to put my son into Day Care at 6 months old and I was so stressed out not knowing who to trust. Then I found Maria's Day care which is ran by Maria and her daughter in-law Lianne who also has credentials as a pre-school...
Adriana D.
Lyttle Tykes Daycare
114 Whisperwood Court, Abingdon, MD
5.0
(4)
Welcome to Lyttle Tykes Daycare. : ) My name is Sue. I am a licensed, in-home Provider of 22 years, a Mom of two, and also a Navy Veteran with a medical background. We offer a loving, safe, clean, and structured learning environment for children. We consider ourselves to be your child's home away...
5.0
"My son went to Lyttle Tykes from when he was 11 months until he started kindergarten and it was the absolute best experience. Sue made sure he was ready for kindergarten and helped work with my son on anything I was worried he was falling behind on. He’s in second...
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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
"Our experience with Kingdom Matters has been nothing but great. The staff is always nice and pleasant. My daughter has learned so much. If you are looking for a safe & clean environment for your children Kingdom Matters is the best place."
Nise C.
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.
Dawn Family Daycare
363 Harlem Ave, Pasadena, MD
5.0
(21)
Dawn Family Daycare is a home daycare that sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning, in a secure and safe space for your little one. For your convenience and safety, we have a driveway for parking. We also have a backyard, a nap room, an art area, and a reading area to promote a comfortable...
5.0
"Nadia is awesome! She genuinely cared about my baby and made my transition back to the workforce so much easier. She sent daily reports with him and gave us advice when we was fussy after we changed his feed over to formula. I never worried about him while he...
Diane K.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Columbia, MS
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Columbia, MS?
Drop-in daycare near you in Columbia, MS 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 Columbia, MS 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 Columbia, MS, 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 Columbia, MS?
While drop-in daycares in Columbia, MS 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 Columbia, MS?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Columbia, MS, 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!