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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Dayton, MD

ABC All Beautiful Children

5.0

My husband and I are so happy we found Saira to care for our son! She is experienced and knowledge about children's needs and is also very loving and nurturing with our son. Her home is clean and safe. Her communication is good and she is flexible with pick ups and drop offs. I have already...

- Stephanie

Warmi Home Child Care

5.0

Ms. Sivonne is such a great teacher and a loving caregiver! Our two boys have attended Warmi since 2019 and we truly feel like she's part of our family. Both of our boys were 7 months old when they began attending Warmi. Ms. Sivonne makes sure to provide adequate materials and activities for each...

- Care member

Ms. Sandra's Daycare

5.0

Ms Sandra took care of our daughter Lucy starting at 6 weeks. Ms Sandra is amazing, very knowledgeable and truly cares for the little ones. We are forever grateful for the care and attention she gave to Lucy during her time there!

- Renee K

Eva Day Care

5.0

Ms. Eva is a very caring & patient individual who loves her job and is naturally gifted at it. She is transparent and forthcoming about their daily activities and makes sure that the kids stay active by creating different arts and crafts, also playing out when the weather is suitable for it. She...

- Mohamed K.

Veenu's Daycare

5.0

Our son absolutely loved Veenu's and grew tremendously while under her care. He started at around just 3 months old and stayed for over 2 years with Veenu. Veenu is kind, considerate, and very dedicated to the well-being and development of the kids in her care. I felt like our son was advanced for...

- Savannah K

Drop-in daycares in Dayton, MD

ABC All Beautiful Children

ABC All Beautiful Children

14081 Big Branch Drive, Dayton, MD

5.0

(3)

I am a licensed, in-home child care provider and certified for CPR and First Aid, emergency preparedness certification and before and after care program. I also have a certification for infant care program known as SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). For the past 13 years, I have worked with...
5.0
"Saira takes care of our youngest child. We have used in-home day cares for our older two and been through 3 different providers. Saira is competent, caring, and flexible. She appreciates the challenges of parenthood, with 4 boys of her own, so she happily works...

Marla P


Warmi Home Child Care

Warmi Home Child Care

7308 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD

5.0

(3)

A place where your most precious treasure will enjoy learning. Registered Family Child Care-MSDE Every Child is like a butterfly in the wind. Some can fly higher than others, but each one flies the best it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different. Each one is special. Each...
5.0
"We could not be happier with Sivonne's care of our 6 month old daughter! We have been going to Warmi for 2 months now, and feel very comfortable and happy with the love, education, and overall attention Sivonne provides to our daughter. Her home is clean, has a...

Erica M.


Ms. Sandra's Daycare

Ms. Sandra's Daycare

6381 Grateful Heart Gate, Columbia, MD

5.0

(4)

For the past 30 years, I have worked with children in different capacities, as a teacher, mother, volunteer, scout leader and now as a daycare provider. It became my mission to provide dependable quality care and to give parents "peace of mind" when going back to work. I specialize in infant care...
5.0
"We can't say enough about the wonderful care she's given to our son over the last year and a half. His days are filled with fun and learning and he's treated as if he were one of her own!"

Barry J


Eva Day Care

Eva Day Care

6137 Quiet Times, Columbia, MD

5.0

(4)

I have been a teacher for the last 25 years and in 2000 I decided to open a home daycare that centered around Montessori teachings. In my time as a teacher and home daycare provider, I have taught reading, writing, music, art and math to young children. Under my care children will have circle time,...
5.0
"Miss Eva had been taking care of my 2 children for the past 3 years. I am so happy with how she teaches and cares for my 2 girls. caring, sharing and listening skills. Eva always cares foremost for the children..."

Les


Veenu's Daycare

Veenu's Daycare

17216 Vestry Ct, Derwood, MD

4.9

(18)

Licensed, US Citizen, providing loving care for more than 25 years. Certified in: First Aid, CPR, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS Awareness. Nutritious homemade meals provided. Customized preschool curriculum. Newborn and up. Full time, part-time, and drop-in care. Non-smoking. No pets. Many...
5.0
"I highly recommend Veenu's Daycare. My son went to her daycare for 15 months starting when he was a little over a year old. He had excellent care and I felt like Veenu and her staff truly cared for him. He learned so much from the teachers and the other...

Margaret B.


Over The Rainbow

Over The Rainbow

3341 Gold Mine Rd, Brookeville, MD

5.0

(3)

Registered Family Child Care-MSDE OVER THE RAINBOW is a Bilingual program, that provides a relaxed atmosphere of loving and caring, in which a child is encouraged to develop his/her own talents, uniqueness and self-esteem. The child s development is enriched by a variety of learning experiences,...
5.0
"My child currently attends Over the Rainbow daycare. Rosita is the best. I can't say enough good things about her. She treats my kid as her own and I am forever grateful to her. She also is flexible with the schedule which is very hard to find in a provider in the...

Kim P.


Rose Garden Daycare

Rose Garden Daycare

3013 Lancelot Cross, Ellicott City, MD

5.0

(1)

Hello! I am a daycare provider located in Ellicott City/Marriottsridge/Waverly area and very close to Rte 40/I-70/Frederick Rd. I am a proud mom and have been providing daycare services for last 13 years with previous elementary teaching experience. I provide arts, crafts, music, and a preschool...
5.0
"I have enrolled my daughter in Tahmina's daycare from 9 months to 4 years old. Still, when school is closed, she comes over. There are many activities for kids and she is reasonable and understanding. Her price is very fair. My kids are very comfortable at her...

Mary L.


Gi's In-home Loving Daycare

Gi's In-home Loving Daycare

7715 Goodfellow Way, Derwood, MD

5.0

(1)

Dear Mommy and/or Daddy, If you are reading this ad, it means you are looking for the best place and reliable care for your precious child while you are away from home, and perhaps feeling anxious or overwhelmed with so many daycares to choose from. Maybe you are going back to work after maternity...
5.0
"It is a lovely nursery like no other which is not in a basement, but on the upper level, well decorated, very clean and lots of sunshine."

Gina A.


Sproutz Day Care

Sproutz Day Care

7737 Barnstable Place, Derwood, MD

5.0

(4)

Sproutz's Family licensed Daycare is a place where your child's needs are of the utmost importance. We will work with parents and children to create the best daycare experience possible. This is a private home, has a large back yard space for children to play, and many activities for the children to...
5.0
"Vajira served as our full-time nanny for nearly three years, from October 2010 through August 2013. Vajira has a great work ethic and is efficient, professional, very reliable and always pucntual. She is energetic and easily engages children in fun activities...

Shruti J.


Little Sproutlings Daycare & Learning Center

Little Sproutlings Daycare & Learning Center

17700 Bishops Castle Court, Olney, MD

4.8

(14)

Now conducting tours for immediate INFANT/TODDLER openings. We are an Essential Personnel approved facility strictly following the procedures and guidelines outlined by the Maryland Department of Health and Maryland State Department of Education with an exceptionally clean, warm, nurturing and...
5.0
"Our experience with Little Sproutlings Daycare was absolutely phenomenal! Ms. Ayesha is such an amazing, caring, supportive caretaker - at our initial meeting, we had not previously met in person and she greeted us outside. My 4 yr old daughter who is typically...

Care member


TLC Child Care

TLC Child Care

9620 Harvest Knolls Way, Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(3)

We provide license care for newborns through 18 years of age in a loving, safe, clean, developmentally appropriate home environment. The first five years are the most important years in a child's life. Please remember, that this is your child's home away from home, and your child is part of our...
5.0
"Words cannot express how happy I am with TLC Child Care. Katherine has cared for my 1st born son who is now 5 years old and now my 2nd born son. She cares for the children in her day care as if they are her own. She has a wonderful set-up in her home. She provides...

Ana Maria G.


Licensed love and care for 20 years. New born to school age, Nutritious homemade meals provided, and I do accept W.P.A voucher. NOW ENROLLING NEW BORN TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
5.0
"Vajira takes care of our baby boy Marceau since he is 6 months old. He turned 18 months old last month and he is always so happy when he goes to Vaji. She is the greatest person you can imagine to take care of your kid : always patient, she taught him a lot of...

Helena T.


Posh Petites Family Childcare

Posh Petites Family Childcare

7164 Talisman Lane, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

I own a licensed family childcare home in the Cradlerock area. I have worked in childcare for over 15 years; however, I grew unhappy with the childcare centers and the lack of family atmosphere and proper care and consistency in most. Children can learn as much if not more in a family childcare...
5.0
"I brought my daughter to Posh Petites from the time she was a 6-month-old infant until she was over 3 years old. They really treated her like a member of their own family. Ms. LaToyia has a gift with children!! She is so incredibly experienced - she helped my child...

Talya F.


Sunshine Family Day Care

Sunshine Family Day Care

14315 Vivaldi Ct., Burtonsville, MD

5.0

(3)

I provide a nurturing environment for infants and toddlers that is respectful and mindful of their needs. Learning for infants is focused around care giving activities such as feeding, diaper changes, developing small and large motor skills, language skills, and music. Toddlers will be encouraged to...
5.0
"As a first time mom I was extremely nervous about leaving my 12 week old with anyone. Tena is super loving towards my daughter and would send pictures and videos to help assure this new mom that she was in good hands. My daughter is now 9 months old and I'm...

Arlen S


Clarksville Daycare

Clarksville Daycare

6911 Westcott Pl, Clarksville, MD

5.0

(4)

*ENROLLING NOW WITH LOWER TUITION! For infants and toddlers in our child-care center, Full-Time or Part Time!* Located minutes away from Schools in the River Hill, Fulton Area! I am a qualified and licensed Maryland Day Care provider with CPR, First Aid, and SIDS certification and have many...
5.0
"Our 15-mth-old and has been at Clarksville Daycare for about 6mths. As nervous first-time parents, we started her out part-time (3 days per week) to ease our daughter into it, but quickly transitioned to full-time as our daughter is so clearly happy there. The...

Jessica R.


Bright Stars Academy

Bright Stars Academy

4201 Morningwood Dr, Olney, MD

5.0

(1)

Bright Stars Academy is a warm, friendly and safe environment for infants and children to learn and grow. Using the Montessori methods, loving teachers will nurture your child and teach them their first words, numbers, alphabet with letter sounds, reading, writing and many more activities for each...
5.0
"Our son has been at Bight Stars Academy since he was three months old. Being a first-time mom, it was extremely important to have piece of mind that our son was not just being cared for, but also loved! I wanted to find a provider that would not just be a place he...

Tina B.


Christine's Family Daycare

Christine's Family Daycare

9680 Horsham Drive, Laurel, MD

5.0

(16)

My name is Christine Hernandez. I've been living in Laurel, MD since 1997. I'm married and have a grown son & daughter. I have over 20+ years of child care experience. I've been licensed since January 2003. I hold a current CPR/First Aid Certification and complete 12 hours of child related classes...
5.0
"I don't even know how to narrow down all of the reasons our family loves and appreciates Christine. She has been so much more to our family than a typical daycare provider, and been more like a family member that took away all of my fears of putting my first child...

Lyssa L.


Love & Learning Family Childcare

Love & Learning Family Childcare

7416 Setting Sun Way, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

I am a professional Family Child Care provider in Columbia, MD. Licensed by Maryland State Department of Education with over 12 years of experience in this field. I have completed MMSR certification, 90 hours infant & toddler certification along with 45 hours school age curriculum. I am also First...

Busy Bee's Family Daycare

Busy Bee's Family Daycare

9643 Horsham Drive, Laurel, MD

4.9

(13)

My daycare is located in the Howard County part of Laurel. I have been a licensed provider since January, 2003. I've been married for 18 years and have 3 children of my own, ages 15 years old, 17 years old and 19 years old. As a parent myself, I understand how difficult it can be to trust someone...
5.0
"My husband and I were so happy when 2 spots became available at Busy Bees for our then one-year-old twins. The daycare came highly recommended by friends and we very were eager to enroll our boys; we were not disappointed. "Ms. Stacey" is EXTREMELY patient,...

Monique


Debby S.

Debby S.

4998 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

I am an experienced Maryland licensed Child Care Provider with full background check, CPR and First Aid certification in the Columbia area. I have been licensed for 14 plus years but have cared for children for more than 30 years. My child care business is in my home. I offer flexible part/full...
5.0
"Debby is a wonderful, nurturing day care provider. The kids become part of her family she truly gets attached. She watched my children for many years and they still have fond memories. Highly recommended!"

Christina T.


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