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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 *.
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
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.
Nova Learning Center
5.0
Their level of empathy for children is impeccable.
- Diamond F.
Teacher's House
5.0
Teacher is THE BEST EVER! My son went to Teacher's House while I was in nursing school (10ish years ago). He has special needs and epilepsy and Teacher was absolutely phenomenal with him. She taught him his letters, numbers, how to write his name...he is 14 now and still talks about Teacher.
My...
- Kristi D.
Drop-in daycares in Columbus, MI
just Like Home Child Care Center, LLC
8792 Gratiot Suite C, Columbus, MI
We are licensed through the State of Michigan for 14 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We are very small so we can give your child the one on one attention they deserve.
Seasons of Learning Early Childhood Center
67055 Gratiot Avenue, Richmond, MI
Welcome to the Seasons of Learning Early Childhood Center, located in Richmond, MI. We are so excited to be offering childcare and preschool for children ages two to five years old, plus a summer camp. It is wonderful to see so many families interested in giving their children a Christian beginning...
Ward household
10415 Middle Lane, Casco, MI
I am a Christian Mom with 4 children ages 20yrs down to 4yrs, 2 girls and 2 boys. Needless to say, I have a lot of experience with children. I have babysat, for relatives as well as friends. I provide care from my home. I charge $5-10 an hour.
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 *.
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
"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...
Care member
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
"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...
Candice S.
Nova Learning Center
2204 Mineral Spring Ave, NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI
5.0
(2)
Nova Learning Center believes in supporting the growth and development of each child as a unique individual. We believe in providing a nurturing, faith based, and safe childcare environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.
5.0
"Their level of empathy for children is impeccable. "
Diamond F.
Teacher's House
Frye And Dobson, Chandler, AZ
5.0
(2)
I started this adventure 19 years ago after working at Tutor Time and decided to start my own business. I am glad I did.
I consider myself a kid at heart, who enjoys hanging out with little cuties from age 6 weeks all the way to Kindergarten. I provide excellent service throughout the day from...
5.0
"I would give 100 stars if I could! Our children absolutely LOVED every moment they spent at Teacher's House. They couldn't wait to get there every day, especially on special days like water day, pajama day, holidays and birthdays. Teacher ALWAYS had a special...
Lora L.
Education From The Heart
5519 Gaumer Ave, Pennsauken, NJ
5.0
(1)
We are a Family Childcare Center located in Pennsauken, NJ. Our maximum ratio is 1 adult to 5 children however, we always have 2 adults present. We offer transportation to and from the center as well as, before school pick up/drop off and after school pick up. We also offer tutoring for K-3rd grade...
5.0
"I've been sending my 2 year old son a short time however Miss Shirley and Miss Kathy are wonderful! The center is clean with LOTS of toys and fun things for the children to do. I also love that Shirley has a strong background in early education so she is always...
Melissa G.
Salzar Family Child Care
8430 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.
5.0
"We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!"
Mayra S.
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
Rainbow Days Bilingual Family Child Care
19035 Highstream Dr, Germantown, MD
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Alexa Muriel, I became a childcare professional since I saw on me the skill to develop helping children in their first years of life and their families. I have discovered that I enjoy while they learn, I can reach goals and see the results with them working as a team with children,...
5.0
"I am very thankful for these place , Rainbow Days have been amazing. They took wonderful care of my son from 6 weeks old to 6 months. They have been amazing and have always cared so much for him. Definitely recommend this place."
Daniel M
Young Scholars University (Child Care)
2254 W. 29th Street, Los Angeles, CA
4.4
(7)
At Young Scholar's University:
The curriculum focuses on six areas of development: Cognitive, Communication, Emotional, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Social Skills.
Cognitive Skills: Infants are building their memories, learning to develop words and learning to recognize familiar sounds. They're...
5.0
"I am the mother of a 3 your autistic child who is nonverbal, so when I went back to work I was extremely nervous where I would put my child. I came across Young Scholars University and was amazed. When my son started he was not speaking, but now he is say several...
Porsha R.
Grandma's House Family Daycare
275 DUPERU DRIVE, Crockett, CA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Grandma's House Family Childcare, we have a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) providing a place where all children can play, learn and grow in a nurturing environment. Our Mission Statement believes in educating children within safe and emotionally healthy surroundings to develop a strong,...
5.0
"Our daughter has been attending daycare with Valerie for about 6 months now, and she has learned so much during her time there. There are always new activities and fun learning exercises. Valerie also personalized care for our daughter based on her specific needs...
Brooke S.
A Wee Bit Of Care
8241 San Mateo Street, North Las Vegas, NV
5.0
(6)
Dear Parent,
Who is better to care for your child than two fully vaccinated HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS?
My name is Breonna and I am a Licensed Pediatric Nurse with a Bachelor's degree in Allied Health. My husband is a veteran from the United States Marines that is currently working as a Respiratory...
5.0
"We had a babysitter who last minute had to refrain from providing childcare. Having no family in Las Vegas ... we panicked. I found A Wee Bit just from a Google search and couldn't be happier that we did. From the moment we enrolled our son, I felt so connected and...
Allyson H.
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
Little Explorers Early Learning Academy
346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ
4.0
(4)
Little Explorers Early Learning Academy, conveniently located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue at the border of West Orange and Livingston, NJ prides itself in providing high quality daycare and preschool experience for all enrolled children and families. We offer educational programs which meet or exceed...
5.0
"Ms. Katie was my son's first teacher. He loved how she always welcomed him to school with a caring smile and open arms. He was only a little over a year and was always excited to say his teacher's name, "Katie." Ms. Katie gave my son a wonderful first school...
Christine A.
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
118 N French St, Alexandria, VA
4.6
(22)
Welcome to the Family Day Home "The Kingdom of Children LLC."
My name is Maria and I am a state licensed childcare provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I can tell you that I'm not only the director and provider of my Family Day home, but also I have a lot of professional experience in early...
5.0
"My son has been attending this daycare for a few months now. Initially, I was very nervous for him to start daycare, at such a young age, 4 months. Fortunately, I can confidently say we made the right choice taking him to Mrs. Maria. I drop him off every morning...
Care member
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
"Mrs. Cossio is such a loving and understanding person. She really makes an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way. Mrs. Cossio committed to provide a safe, fun, and loving environment and we were very thankful to her. -Parent"
Maria A.
Maria's Family Child Care
15535 Flowing Spring, San Antonio, TX
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...
5.0
"My children had an amazing and wonderful educational experience with Ms Maria. She is a great teacher. Got my two kids situated socially, mentally, language ( including Spanish and sign language). Grateful for a great start. "
Care member
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Columbus, MI
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Columbus, MI?
Drop-in daycare near you in Columbus, MI 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 Columbus, MI 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 Columbus, MI, 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 Columbus, MI?
While drop-in daycares in Columbus, MI 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 Columbus, MI?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Columbus, MI, 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!