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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Dallas Center, IA

Little Smiles Family Daycare

5.0

They have been watching our son since he was 6 weeks old. They have taught him sooo many things! He can sing, count, say the ABC’s! He is only two! April and Zoe are very reliable and I highly recommend

- Care member

T&c Playhouse

5.0

We came across T&C Playhouse by pure luck and couldn't be happier. Our son has been with them since he was about seven months old. Christina and Tiffany take care of him as if he was one of their own. They are consistent about finding time to make it to the park and get plenty of outdoor time. They...

- Will

Marla Hughes

5.0

Our 2 children have gone to Marla's since 2012. They consider her another family member and love her as such. Marla does fun and educational activities with the children as has an awesome play set in the backyard! She goes above and beyond to make the kids feel like they are at home and we would...

- Vanessa M.

Kate's Care

5.0

Kate is the most amazing childcare provider. She has years of experience working with children and it shows everyday. She has a dedicated room for her childcare with designated areas of play: art, blocks, sensory, dramatic play etc. She is warm and inviting. She truly cares about each of the...

- Megan P.

Bright Childcare

5.0

Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first daycare closed, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to us. She provides a warm, loving, and supportive environment that our...

- Stephanie L.

Drop-in daycares in Dallas Center, IA

Little Smiles Family Daycare

Little Smiles Family Daycare

1301 Cherrystone Ave, Henrico, VA

5.0

(1)

Little Smiles is a family home daycare and located in Henrico county in convenience location. I'm license with 20 years' experience in childhood development. I have 2 full time assistants and we are all CPR and First Aid certified. We have 3 providers to max 12 children with a great 4:1 ratio for...
5.0
"They have been watching our son since he was 6 weeks old. They have taught him sooo many things! He can sing, count, say the ABC’s! He is only two! April and Zoe are very reliable and I highly recommend "

Care member


T&c Playhouse

T&c Playhouse

401 S Lower Rd, Palmer, AK

5.0

(1)

Here at T&C Playhouse our goal is to offer affordable daycare for parents and a fun, happy, and safe place to learn and grow at. We know that every child that comes to us to be watched is different and also learns differently so it is our goal to help them grow and learn to the best of our ability....
5.0
"We came across T&C Playhouse by pure luck and couldn't be happier. Our son has been with them since he was about seven months old. Christina and Tiffany take care of him as if he was one of their own. They are consistent about finding time to make it to the park...

Will


Marla Hughes

Marla Hughes

2839 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA

5.0

(1)

I have been doing this for 30+ years. I am CPR certified and First Aid trained. I do an education program in my daycare, I transport to schools in the area, I provide meals, and my trainings are up to date. I also am fine taking care of special needs like Asthma and using nebulizers. I was a Foster...
5.0
"Our 2 children have gone to Marla's since 2012. They consider her another family member and love her as such. Marla does fun and educational activities with the children as has an awesome play set in the backyard! She goes above and beyond to make the kids feel...

Vanessa M.


Kate's Care

Kate's Care

209 Nicol Dr., Reading, PA

5.0

(2)

Kate's Care offers high quality early childhood education in a comfortable home environment. With over 20 years experience as an early childhood teacher and child care center director, I plan activities weekly based on the needs and interests of the children in my care. Your child will experience...
5.0
"Kate is the ideal person we were looking for when trying to find a sitter for our son. He had a very serious surgery that required a bit of extra care, and she has been AMAZING! She took the time to come up with a game plan as to what his normal day would be, the...

Michael K.


Bright Childcare

Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0

(23)

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will...
5.0
"My three children have all gone to Ms. Mariam for child care, and we have been so lucky to have her in our life. My oldest went to her from ages 2 until pre-K, and my twins started with her when they were less than a year old, and are still with her once a week at...

Danelle T.


Serenecare

Serenecare

1513 Miwok Court, Morgan Hill, CA

5.0

(21)

Thank you for your interest! We are fully enrolled for the 2024-2025 year, but keep a waiting list. There will be two openings in August 2025. We do not offer part time. SereneCare is a full-time preschool and child care program for 6 months-turning 4 yrs which provides loving care and excellent...
5.0
"Gaylis is the most wonderful and loving caregiver you could ask for. Our 3 year old daughter has been thriving there and we could not be happier with the love, respect, and education Gaylis has provided for her. We feel so incredibly fortunate to have her in our...

Trisha J.


King's Daycare

King's Daycare

1104 Richmond Dr, Stafford, VA

5.0

(3)

Hello, my name is Monique. I am a child care provider in the Stafford area. I am CPR, First Aid certified, CDA certified with a Bachelor's degree in education. I have been doing my dream job of providing care and teaching children of all ages for over 20 years. We provide 24 hour, 7 days a week...
5.0
"My children go to King's daycare periodically and they love it. Monique is excellent with the kids and my children always come home with wonderful stories about activities or games that they have played that day and she is in contact with me periodically...

Nicholle F.


Cortez Family Child Care

Cortez Family Child Care

7751 Fennel Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

5.0

(1)

Hispanic Bilingual License C.P.R. A.E.D. First Aid. Background check on file. 14 yrs plus experience. From infants to 15 yrs old. Open Monday to Friday from 5 am to 6 pm. Affordable rates.
5.0
"Best daycare ever! My daughter started here at 10mo, and is now 3yo. Ms. “Lulu” is amazing with her kids, very caring, engaging and always having a great time (playing, singing, dancing, learning or doing different activities). I always knew my daughter was in...

Care member


Children Count Child Care

Children Count Child Care

5304 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL

4.0

(1)

I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...
4.0
"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"

Renee J.


Rainbow Child Care

Rainbow Child Care

41876 Inspiration Terrace, Aldie, VA

5.0

(2)

Experienced child care provider with over 16 years of experience, working with children of all ages, from newborn to school age. I have a genuine love for children and I enjoy seeing them reach their full potential. As a parent I understand that it can take a lot of time and effort to find a perfect...
5.0
"We have a great experience at this child care center. I have 1 child and he loves to go there for few hours twice in a week. Wonderful owner and a wonderful environment. I wholeheartedly recommend this place."

Sara


Kim's Kids Home Childcare

Kim's Kids Home Childcare

1129 W High St, Edwardsville, IL

5.0

(4)

I began babysitting my nephews when I was about 12. It always came very natural to me- I'm a born caregiver! I went on to babysit other children via newspaper ads & by word of mouth, for several years. Some time after that, I got a job at a daycare center. I started out as a van driver, lunch...
5.0
"I've been taking my daughters to Kim's for over a year! They love her----they call her mom at times! And I love how creative she is with the agenda (great crafts and learning themes each day)! I'd highly recommend her to anyone wanting your child in a home-type...

Lindsey S.


Montessori Academy of Illinois

Montessori Academy of Illinois

7429 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL

5.0

(1)

Montessori School for children ages 6 weeks though 6 years of age. Available hours are 6:45am through 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Located downtown Park Ridge, Illinois, across from the Pickwick Theatre.

The 1-on-1 Learning Group

The 1-on-1 Learning Group

708 Francis Road, Glen Allen, VA

5.0

(4)

***We are a licensed home based daycare** The 1-on-1 Learning Group is a Christian Based organization that believes in catering to the needs of the child. It is this group's mission to foster an excitement for learning and develop a personal confidence in each child towards their own abilities...
5.0
"We absolutely loved the 1-on-1 Learning Group. Ms. Tiffany is the best! Our son learned so much and was able to do it in a loving and supportive environment with more direct attention because of the small class size. I highly recommend sending your children here....

Morgan G.


Little Diamonds Daycare

Little Diamonds Daycare

16574 Jasmine St, Victorville, CA

5.0

(2)

California based child care, providing services to families with children ages 0-13. Before and after school programs. Full and part time care. Offering educational & fun activities, nutritious meals and more. Now accepting applications for enrollment. All programs accepted!
5.0
"My 4 children have been attending this daycare for over a year now and I am beyond satisfied with the care that has been provided by Ms. Kiia!! Her facility is always clean and sanitized, my children eat organic meals everyday and she always has educational...

Ashley W.


Danika's Home Childcare

Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista, Irvine, CA

4.6

(17)

I have over 25 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the...
5.0
"Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet and caring to my baby, My baby never had a diaper rash under her care.I like it when they do outdoor...

R. B


Wee Care Day Care

Wee Care Day Care

105 Williamsburg Rd., Bridgeport, CT

5.0

(3)

A loving, learning environment awaits your child at Wee Care Day Care, family child care. We provide all the educational benefits of a school environment (with high adult to child ratio) in the comfort of a home setting. A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are included. There is...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Wee Care! It was important for us to find a childcare provider that would give our son as much personal care and attention as possible, and we definitely found that with Deb. Not only does our son enjoy all of the educational and fun...

Sarah M.


Lyttle Tykes Daycare

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...

Care member


Little Cottage Montessori

Little Cottage Montessori

7414 Allan Ave, Falls Church, VA

4.6

(9)

Little Cottage Montessori is a Home -based Montessori program, serving 4 months to five years old. Our school is situated in a small community of Poplar Heights in Falls Church, VA. Our program is serving families from Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Tyson Corner, and Merrifield. This...
5.0
"My two sons are currently attending Little Cottage and both my husband and I are very happy having them there. Our older son started at age 2 and our younger son started at 4 months. Sharika is very respectful toward the children; her primary concern is fostering...

Jillian C.


Sunshine Faces Kindergarten Prep

Sunshine Faces Kindergarten Prep

2042 NICKERSON BLVD, Hampton, VA

5.0

(1)

Sunshine Faces Child Development Center is a place where children create friendships and memories. The staff of Sunshine Faces enjoy watching your children grow and develop and have a sense of accomplishments. We are also CPR and First Aid trained, background checked and receive ongoing...
5.0
"Mrs. Alicia is so amazing with my son. She makes you feel so comfortable in her home. My son looks so happy at pick up and even at drop off. Love her set up."

Jenniffer R.


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.


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