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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Dexter, IA

Mother Goose Day Care

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kim. My daughter has been in her care as early as 5 months. Ms. Kim’s way of being so welcoming and nurturing put my first time mom jitters at ease. My daughter is excited to go in the mornings and wants to play a bit longer at pick up. We are extremely grateful...

- Care member

Celestial Child Care

5.0

I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who thrives on routine! Ms. Karla is...

- Kristin B.

Little Owlets Academy

5.0

Finding the right childcare as a first time parent is a daunting task, but we couldn't have been happier at Little Owlets. So much that my child spent 4 great years at Owlets and we all cried a bit when we moved out of state and had to leave. I can't say enough about the warm, family-like...

- Lauren B.

Mother's Lap Daycare

5.0

Sadia is great in home provider that ensures your child (ren) are in good hands while you are working. She has sweet family and seriously so so amazing with kids and I cannot recommend her enough! Here's what I love... fun balanced meals and snacks, a lot of activity/toy options, constantly...

- Tabassum B.

Luz' Day Care

5.0

The absolute best!! My little one is so loved and well cared for. I cannot imagine having her anywhere else!

- Joseph D.

Drop-in daycares in Dexter, IA

Mother Goose Day Care

Mother Goose Day Care

8 Park Lane, Westport, CT

5.0

(15)

Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"We feel so luck to have found Ms. Kim! Our daughter started with her at 15 months. We were worried about her transitioning to care outside of our house, but she adjusted very well and quickly with the help of Ms. Kim's warm, welcoming, and confident style. Our...

Lauren C.


Celestial Child Care

Celestial Child Care

4805 Seminole Avenue, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(10)

My family child care specializes in toddlers between the ages of 1 - 4 years of age. I run a very clean and organized facility, giving loving care to my kiddies every day. I have a state license and am CPR/FIRST AID certified. I am also under the VA Child Nutrition Inc program, which comes to...
5.0
"I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who...

Kristin B.


Little Owlets Academy

Little Owlets Academy

22801 Ridge Road, Germantown, MD

5.0

(1)

Little Owlets Academy - early learning center with the focus on the intellectual, moral, social, emotional and physical needs of each child. Our goal is to keep the lights in your children's eyes on at all times and into their adult lives. When babies are born, their eyes are filled with so much...
5.0
"Finding the right childcare as a first time parent is a daunting task, but we couldn't have been happier at Little Owlets. So much that my child spent 4 great years at Owlets and we all cried a bit when we moved out of state and had to leave. I can't say enough...

Lauren B.


Mother's Lap Daycare

Mother's Lap Daycare

15343 SE 43rd Pl, Bellevue, WA

5.0

(7)

Mother's Lap Daycare is fully licensed in-home daycare that has been in business for 29 years. The founder, Sadia S., started out her business with a passion for loving kids and understanding their needs. Our mission is to provide a safe, affordable, dependable, and high quality child care...
5.0
"I would recommend Sadia in a heartbeat! Our daughter went to her daycare for 6+ months, unfortunately I had to shift her to a closer day care because of work commitments. Our daughter started at a time when she was transitioning from nanny at home to a day care....

Vandita


Luz' Day Care

Luz' Day Care

13112 Pickering Dr., Germantown, MD

5.0

(3)

Family daycare provider with over 20 years of experience. I take care of children 0- 12 in my home full time and before and after school. I will get them potty trained and ready for preschool or kindergarten, daily activities include outdoor place.
5.0
"I love her, she is very professional, love the child's and very good teacher"

Trayce


Hill Homestead Family Childcare

Hill Homestead Family Childcare

8 Worcester St, Taunton, MA

5.0

(2)

I run a small family childcare from my home. I am a mom of three and wanted to be home with them while offering them the opportunity to learn, grow and socialize with other children. My program is primarily play based learning with some structured curriculum. As a family, we are focused on modern...
5.0
"The Hill Homestead is the only provider I turn to for my child care. As a Mother working outside of the home, choosing another person to spend Monday - Friday caring for my child, shaping, and nourishing their creativity from the start...there is a lot to consider....

Stephanie W


Eva's Day Care

Eva's Day Care

9801 NE Wygant Street, Portland, OR

5.0

(3)

I call myself an old fashioned babysitter but the terminology now is day care provider. In other words, I go by whichever name you prefer. I have a small group of children (usually 6 or fewer depending on day and time of day) and have great times. I have a large completely fenced in yard with...
5.0
"We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now. Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since...

Trish J


House Of Angels Family Child Care

House Of Angels Family Child Care

4617 Captain Covington Place, Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0

(5)

House of Angels Family Child Care, is a licensed family home childcare located in Upper Marlboro, MD. We are a husband and wife team, both CPR and First Aid certified, and specialize in childcare for children, ages one month to 5 years old. We are designed to give more one-on-one attention to the...
5.0
"I highly recommend House of Angels Family Child Care. I believe that the first year of a child's learning is critical. Here, it made a difference for our son who attended the program for approximately a year until we relocated to Florida. We were sad that he...

Marcia A


Normandale

Normandale

Vista, Lake Forest, CA

4.9

(32)

Welcome to Normandale Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading, writing,...
5.0
"We are forever grateful for Normandale Family Childcare. My son has gone there since he was 14 months and has grown into an independent young 3 year old. His daily skills such as getting dressed, picking up after himself, potty training and play, far exceeded the...

Care member


Wonder World

Wonder World

22226 Valerio St, Canoga Park, CA

5.0

(1)

We work hard to create a secure and interesting space for kids to develop, explore, and have fun. We offer caring, loving, and learning in a home like environment. We serve breakfast, launch, dinner. and snacks. Also we offer outdoor play and free art and craft classes. Our day care open from 6:30...
5.0
"As new parents we had no experience with day cares. It was difficult to choose a location. We wanted a place that would be safe, educational and more. We definitely found what we were looking for with wonder world. It's a very loving and caring environment."

Sharon


Pomme D'or Preschool In Bowie

Pomme D'or Preschool In Bowie

3819 Irongate Ln, Bowie, MD

5.0

(3)

Welcome to Pomme d'Or Multicultural Preschool Pomme d'Or is a Christian environment. Pomme D'or is a small-group, Multilingual child development located near York Town Elementary School in Bowie!. Our program offers Multilingual experience for your child. Our daily activities are conducted...
5.0
"My daughter has been going there for a few months and quickly you could see results. She's so patience with the children, she makes learning fun and she LOVES school. Many many days cries when we have to pick her up to go home. She's helped my daughter learn to...

Kala P.


Krista's Child Care

Krista's Child Care

20241 Portola Drive, Salinas, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Krista and I am a licensed childcare provider in the Toro Park area. I am married to my wonderful husband and we have two amazing children, a 6 year old and a 3 year old. I worked in the Agricultural Field for 6 years and have recently decided to change my career path and open up...

Denise's Little Angels Daycare

Denise's Little Angels Daycare

3023 Somme Ave, Norfolk, VA

4.4

(7)

I am a licensed daycare provider with 24 years of experience. I am CPR, First Aid certified and offer USDA balanced meals. I also offer a Christian loving, nurturing, happy and safe environment. I care for newborns- 4 years old. AFFORDABLE RATES. SIBLING DISCOUNT . FREE daycare to BREAST CANCER...
5.0
"AWESOME ATTENTIVE CHILD CARE! Our son went to Ms Denise for 3 years, only place he went until we started a PreK program. We loved her! Thanks for everything Ms Denise!"

Donna N.


Sunnyside Daycare

Sunnyside Daycare

8970 Hooes Rd, Lorton, VA

5.0

(2)

Sunnyside Daycare treats our children like our own. We are designed to fit you and your child's schedule! We are very flexible with our hours and pricing. We cook healthy home-made meals based on what you and your child like. We also make sure they get a proper amount of sleep as well as exercise...
5.0
"Mrs. Noor is very loving, caring and attentive provider. She took care of my son for 2 years and when he had to start kindergarten he missed her very much. She made fresh meals everyday and fresh fruits, nothing frozen or microwaved. She always had a schedule for...

Nancy T


Preschooler's Play Central

Preschooler's Play Central

6824 Esther Lane, Cincinnati, OH

5.0

(11)

I am currently accepting children for my family daycare. I have 25 years of experience. I am accepting children from 18 months to 4 years old. I charge $45.00 a day for children 2 and under, and $40.00 a day for 2 and up. If your child is a drop-in, it's $10.00 an hour.
5.0
"Stacy watched my daughter for about 2 years, starting when she was 2. Stacy is fantastic! She is so caring and warm. Hazel would always come home with crafts that the kids did each day and Stacy would always go the extra mile by throwing holiday parties and...

Molly B.


Quitte Bears Home Daycare LLC

Quitte Bears Home Daycare LLC

6334 Briarwood Dr, Belleville, MI

5.0

(3)

Licensed Small Group (6) First Aid & CPR Certified Blood Borne Pathogen Certified Safe & Clean Environment Experienced & On-going Training Arts & Crafts Structured Learning Preschool Curriculum Weekly Theme Activities Nutritious Meals & Snacks Fun & Loving Atmosphere Open 8 A.M 6 P.M Monday...
5.0
"Quitte Bears Home Daycare is an excellent daycare. I love the environment set up for the children. Such a safe and loving place."

Yevette R


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.


Family Home Daycare

Family Home Daycare

9914 East Hill Drive, Lorton, VA

5.0

(5)

I have a state license provider, and Child development provider (CDA). I am CPR certified and I have a license in medication administration training (MAT). I also work with military families.I am working with Fairfax county schools as a head start planner. Also work with subsidy program given with...
5.0
"Mrs. Neghat was taking care of my daughter 5 years, she is so kind person that you can count on it,my daughter was so happy with her and she miss her so much."

Hayat A


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


Gossman Family Childcare

Gossman Family Childcare

1905 Genoa Place, Santa Rosa, CA

5.0

(1)

Thank After over 20 years of working as a nanny, I opened a family daycare in January 2020. My time in the childcare field has been spent primarily caring for infants and toddlers. I have completed 30 + Early Education units and have an AA in Behavioral and Social Sciences. I'm currently working...
5.0
"Lisa and her entire family were beyond amazing during our time with her. We were very nervous, as most new parents are, about leaving our 3 month old with a stranger, Lisa made us feel like family and took care of our little boy like he was her own. She taught them...

Ashley R.


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