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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Essex, MD

Kiddie Junction Daycare

5.0

Ranjana is a wonderful daycare provider. I feel confident sending our daughter, who started at 10 months, there. She truly cares for the children under her care. She is flexible and willing to work with parents, which usually isn't the case with bigger centers. I am pleased with our decision to...

- Care member

My Little Home Day Care

5.0

The best space for your children's

- Mercedes P.

Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

5.0

My husband and I wanted to find a day care option that felt more like an extension to our home rather than a business. We knew from our first meeting that Lisa's daycare was the right fit for us. We know when we drop our son off that he is going to get great care. She's been great with engaging...

- Jessie F.

Step By Step Daycare

5.0

I cannot speak highly enough about Step-by-step daycare for the amazing experience our daughter had there. Samara, the owner and caretaker, is truly exceptional. She goes the extra mile to create a nurturing and loving environment for all the children in her care. Samara's personal touch sets...

- Care member

Mrs. Rabbitt's Daycare

5.0

Ms. Rabbitt has daily activities include rug time, math, singing, reading, and social interaction through play with a goal of kindergarten readiness. Her multi-level space includes a kitchen for getting those little hands rolling in flour and dough, a dining room for sharing meals with friends, and...

- Mary W.

Drop-in daycares in Essex, MD

Happy Kids Daycare

Happy Kids Daycare

120 Virginia Ave, Essex, MD

5.0

(1)

I offer daycare for kids of age ranging from: toddlers to 6 years old. Please contact me at: 443-301-3096

Kay's Angels Family Child Care

Kay's Angels Family Child Care

7 Crafton Rd, Essex, MD

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Shakeerah. I'm a licensed provider in Essex, MD. I have 20+ years experience as a childcare provider. During this time, I was a sitter for different families for regular in-home daycare hours, before/after school care, date nights, overnights and sick care, for children from infant...

Divine Little Angels Daycare

Divine Little Angels Daycare

1545 Alconbury Rd, Essex, MD

Divine Little Angels Daycare is a family daycare that is offered for ages 6 weeks - school age. We will provide loving care to your little ones as if they were our own. We will get them ready for kindergarten by working with them side by side, and doing extra curricular activities. This is a daycare...

Hi, My name is Krissy and I am a mother of three (ages 2, 9, and 14). My family home child care program runs during the summer for ages 4 and up. I have experience caring for children with special needs and learning disabilities. My hours and days are flexible, Monday through Friday. I do not...

Candi-Cane Child Care

1561 Alconbury RD, Essex, MD

My mission is to provide quality child care service. To provide care in a safe fun filled educational nurturing home environment.

Kiddie Junction Daycare

Kiddie Junction Daycare

9435 Joppa Pond Rd, Parkville, MD

4.8

(23)

My name is Ranjana. I am a state certified and licensed daycare provider. I am also a mother of 2 children, ages 20 and 13. I am a dedicated daycare provider with more than 8 years of experience. I'm making a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment...
5.0
"Ranjana is a wonderful daycare provider. I feel confident sending our daughter, who started at 10 months, there. She truly cares for the children under her care. She is flexible and willing to work with parents, which usually isn't the case with bigger centers. I...

Care member


My Little Home Day Care

My Little Home Day Care

6620 Belford Rd, Baltimore, MD

5.0

(1)

My little home day care is a place where your children form part of our family Call or Text me 443-226-5990 email mylittlehomemd@gmail.com. We have license 254002 approved by Maryland state.
5.0
"The best space for your children's"

Mercedes P.


Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

5 Sharpley Ct, Baltimore, MD

4.3

(6)

Welcome Parents! My name is Lisa. I provide daycare in the White Marsh/ Perry Hall area. I am a licensed provider with the State of Maryland. I am CPR, First Aid certified and have had Covid19 training per the State requirements. I have taken well over 40 extra classes to keep up with the ever...
5.0
"Lisa's Home Child Care is the closest thing I have found to family to care for my son. Lisa is very loving, compassionate and treats her daycare children as if they were her own. My son had previously been in two daycare centers and had very bad experiences. So...

Theresa B.


Step By Step Daycare

Step By Step Daycare

5414 Litany Ln, Rosedale, MD

5.0

(4)

We will become your child's SECOND HOME.
5.0
"Loving and personalized care for the kids in a Learning and stimulating environment. Sumaira is very flexible and accommodating to the needs of all the children and parents and provides structured routine with many activities and home like care. I am very happy...

Sangeeta


Mrs. Rabbitt's Daycare

Mrs. Rabbitt's Daycare

5708 Allender Rd, White Marsh, MD

3.7

(6)

My passion for working with children started in my late teens when I was a camp counselor. Over the last 16 years I have taught vacation bible school, worked in my church nursery and preschool areas as well as run this successful daycare. Children in my care will enjoy a fun, educational atmosphere...
5.0
"My son had never been under any one else's care other than mine and my husband's since he was born. At the age of 2 we needed to find trustworthy and reliable care for him outside of our hone. Mrs. Rabbitt's Daycare is the perfect fit for our family. Monica is...

Crystal A


Rozz's Creative Learning Center

Rozz's Creative Learning Center

1535 Medford Road, Baltimore, MD

5.0

(12)

For the past 5 years I have owned and operated a licensed in-home daycare facility
5.0
"We are so fortunate to have found Rozz. We have had a wonderful experience and our daughter has benefited tremendously from Rozz and her loving staff. No TV, lots of play, walks, and activities. She joined Rozz when she was 5 months old and we still keep in...

Andrea S.


Amalia's Angels Daycare

Amalia's Angels Daycare

7811 Birmingham Avenue, Parkville, MD

3.9

(15)

*WE OFFER A SCHOOL-YEAR CARE OPTION***NO SUMMER TUITION REQUIRED* At Amalia's Angels Daycare, we provide your children with the personal and loving attention, learning opportunities, and hands-on environment that they need to flourish. Approximately half of our home is used exclusively for...
5.0
"We toured a lot of places in search for daycare for our little girl, but Amalia's Angels is special . Let me just say that we are so happy that Lindsay is open and honest with us, which is so hard to find nowadays. She makes the parents and kids feel special, she...

Lindsay D.


Little Noodles Childcare

Little Noodles Childcare

3811 Crestvale Terrace, Nottingham, MD

5.0

(1)

Little Noodles offers home like setting for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I provide Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack. I also provide some transportation for before school drop offs or after school pick-ups.
5.0
"Provider has a very nice set up for children to learn. The home is clean and very well kept. Provider has a wonderful personality and enjoys what she does. She loves these children like her own. I recommend her for anyone who needs childcare."

Amanda T


River's Edge Learning Center

River's Edge Learning Center

601 Tampa Road, Baltimore, MD

5.0

(2)

River's Edge Learning Center is a unique in-home preschool that offers a wide variety of learning opportunities to children ages 2-5. We have a full-time preschool teacher, a teacher's assistant and a Director on our staff. Our capacity is 12 children, so your child has a 2:12 teacher/student ratio...
5.0
"I love River's Edge learning center!!! It's such a great preschool, very clean well organized. My daughter Taylor really enjoys going to preschool. I could not ask for a better group of staff to work with my daughter. They really make learning so much fun for her....

Stacy B.


Bright Beginnings Daycare

Bright Beginnings Daycare

3240 E Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD

Attention All Parents/Guardians: If you or anyone you may know are in need of child services with a home environment setting (home away from home), you've arrived at the right place. My name is Danielle, I have a Bachelors Degree in Family and Human Services. I have several Continuing Education...

Faantu Richards

Faantu Richards

409 N Chester ST, Baltimore, MD

Hi - I have 3 years of child care experience. I have experience working with children from the ages of 2 - 11 years old. I have been working for the YMCA for five years now.

Donna M.

Donna M.

2424 Lakewood Road, Baltimore, MD

I have been professionally caring for children for over 23 years. When I decided to leave the corporate world and start my child care business, I wanted it to be more than just a job. My desire has always been that the services I provide be a ministry not only to the children, but their families as...

Little Laughter Licensed Daycare

Little Laughter Licensed Daycare

504 Spencer Terrace, Baltimore, MD

Your child's home away from home. I offer learning activities, reading, singing, fun crafts and MOST important PLAY! All meals and snacks included. Single family home designed for daycare. Large fenced yard for fun outdoor play.

Learning Milestones Academy

Learning Milestones Academy

3 Kintore Ct, Parkville, MD

Hello Future Families, My name is Genea ,Thank you for your interest in Learning Milestones Academy. LMA childcare is located in Parkville MD. I am currently enrolling and have available spaces for ages 1-5 years. I will be offering meals and snacks, developmentally appropriate activities and I...

Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

7914 Aiken Avenue, Parkville, MD

Since we opened our doors in 2014, the Learning Center has been providing a safe and educational solution to working parents and their families. When a parent must work full or part-time we understand the difficulty in finding an environment where your child will be safe and can blossom. INFANT...

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