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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Gloucester, MA
Weebit Preschool And Daycare
5.0
The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them!
We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare, for always taking the time to know...
- Jing X.
Shining Stars
5.0
Shining star is very nice, safe, and clean place for your children. Aysan has over 10 years experience working with children. I definitely recomment this place. All food and snack are organic
- Nazanin A.
Tumblin Tots Club
5.0
You can tell when someone is passionate about that they do. Was grateful to find such a wonderful place to leave my kids.
- Ms O.
Baby Steps Home Daycare
5.0
my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care provider now that she has started to...
- Marie R.
Mrs. O'dell's Preschool
5.0
Leah is a wonderful, loving, caring and creative person.She loves to be creative with the children and has wonderful ideas for children to bring out their creativity. She always has something planed weather it be a project or an outing planed for the kiddos and they love it! Leah is also great at...
- Angie
Drop-in daycares in Gloucester, MA
Weebit Preschool And Daycare
2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
5.0
(4)
Hello Family,
We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and kindergarten readiness. Our...
5.0
"Weebit is our baby's home away from home. He's there full time. Our infant son loves Marley like family and lights up whenever I drop him off. She's loving, caring and so very nurturing. I'm grateful to have her in our lives."
Sarah A.
Shining Stars
1400 Blaine Ave NE, Renton, WA
5.0
(1)
create and participate in learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for children to learn development objectives. maintain a healthy and safe environment, ensure the daily care of every child by following licensing requirements, and help to maintain a fun and interactive...
5.0
"Shining star is very nice, safe, and clean place for your children. Aysan has over 10 years experience working with children. I definitely recomment this place. All food and snack are organic"
Nazanin A.
Tumblin Tots Club
3 Dunham Road, Framingham, MA
5.0
(2)
We are an EEC Licensed home-based Daycare in Framingham Massachusetts. We provide quality care above and beyond a typical daycare .we are themed/ academic and play based. children learn best when they are having fun. hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 530pm starting Fall 2025!!
Contracted...
5.0
"Jasmine Osho cared for our children for several years, and we are so grateful to her. Jasmine is warm , patient, and engaging, and she relates to children on their own level. She truly appreciates each child as an individual, and helps them to learn in their own...
Sarah S.
Baby Steps Home Daycare
1716 Kinglet Road, San Marcos, CA
5.0
(1)
Baby Steps is a licensed home daycare (also known as in-home daycare or family daycare) that specializes in childcare for children whose age ranges from 18 months old to 4 years old. We aim to provide the best care for your little ones in a pet-free, smoke-free, safe, loving, play-based educational...
5.0
"my fiance and I were just happy that we had Lj to baby sit our eldest son, Jacob couple years ago. Lj is very caring, loving and very passionate with children. She is a natural. Any parents or children will be lucky to have Lj as their baby sitter or child care...
Marie R.
Mrs. O'dell's Preschool
3496 SE Little Valley Ave., Hillsboro, OR
5.0
(5)
Hello. Thank you for stopping by. I'm fitting a lot of information in a small space. Please feel reach out if you have any questions.
I was a private school preschool teacher until COVID hit. I chose to quit my job to be at home with my son. When he went back to in person learning I started my...
5.0
"Leah has watch my daughter off and on for about 5 years. My daughter loves Leah very much. She always has fun ideas and activities to keep her busy. Leah also has patience and caring beyond measure. We plan to have her watch our daughter this summer, and our...
Crystal
Happy Times Family Child Care
348 Encino Dr, Vista, CA
3.7
(6)
I'm a certified Preschool Teacher, with an specialization background with Infants and Toddlers. I also have a current California Teaching credential in Early Child Development. I have 25+ years of experience in the Child Development field, 10 years as a family child care provider.
Our program...
5.0
"I’m very happy with Happy Times,
The teachers are very loving, caring and professional. I highly recommend Happy Times."
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Alvarez Family Daycare
116 Wintercreek Pl, Santee, CA
5.0
(3)
Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm
I am licensed and First Aid/CPR certified.
I accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old
Children will be fed, changed and napped. I help with potty training. We read, learn colors, shapes and numbers. I have a good size backyard and a park across the...
5.0
"Annamarie took care of all 3 of my children from 8 weeks old to 3 years old full time. They were well cared for, and more importantly loved by the whole family. They were happy to go there every day and happy when they came home!"
Annette S.
Happy Child Family Daycare
730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and...
5.0
"My daughter started at happy child family day care at 3.5 months. What I loved about her daycare vs others we viewed was that the facility was clean and uncluttered. It was a calming place for my daughter to grow. Gloria and her mom are incredibly caring and...
Corinne W.
Small World Daycare
1111 195th Place SW, Lynnwood, WA
5.0
(2)
Loving in-home daycare that provides one on one attention. With the same provider every day your child can feel safe and secure, and will be able to develop in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. As the parent you can feel confident that your child is in a clean and safe environment. I want to give...
5.0
"Our child has been going to this daycare for about a year now and we absolutely love it. It's refreshing to know she is in great hands while we are at work. She's excited every morning when we drop her off and some nights she's having so much fun it's hard to take...
Rachel M.
Kiddyup Childcare
12609 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA
5.0
(9)
Over 26 years ago when my son was in daycare full-time I compromised on so much for him because there were not as many options available as there are today. When I had my oldest daughter who is now 15 years old, I decided that I wanted to help out other families in need of finding someone who they...
5.0
"Miss Sherri at Kiddyup has been the best babysitter we could have asked for. She is kind, attentive, very communicative and overall loves & cares for the children like they were her own. Her house is clean and tidy with plenty of toys and fed my daughter nutritious...
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5.0
(1)
With over 30 years of combined teaching experience, we specialize in preparing children to enter school with all the tools they need to succeed. We are an in-home daycare / preschool and can provide close to a one-on-one environment for your child to prepare them for their next steps. The curriculum...
5.0
"They are a really great day care. They are really great with the kids. They are very convenient. They are overall all a really great day care. "
Michelle G.
Angel's For Christ Family Day Care
1507 Carriage Lane, Jonesboro, GA
5.0
(6)
Welcome Parents,
My name is Sherry and I am a Licensed Childcare Provider and Certified Pediatric/CPR/First Aid/AED for age newborn to 12 years old. I have been caring for children over 20 years. I am a mother of 2 adult kids and proud grandma of 5. My passion is taking care of children and the...
5.0
"Highly recommend ! This was my first time being on care.com and I was extremely nervous. Ms. Sherry was very sweet and made my child and myself feel welcome. My son did not want to leave once I picked him up from her house lol. I will definitely be using her again...
Shanese F.
Just Wee Kids
7701 Briarcliff Drive, Plainfield, IL
5.0
(4)
Licensed Home Daycare
Welcome!
Come join our Daycare family at Just Wee Kids. We are a fun, educational, diverse group with many upcoming events in our Home Daycare facility. With only 2 spots left, Grab your spot before it's too late! Enroll today for end of 2023/24 school year. In addition,...
5.0
"My 4 year old and 1 year old currently attend Just Wee Kids and we have been there since my son was 2 years old. We absolutely love it because my children have been learning and growing so well due to Ms. Karen's teaching and nurturing. We feel safe bringing our...
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Dayna's Little Darlings Child Care & Preschool
5338 Nancy Way, Riverside, CA
5.0
(5)
Making little friends & memories for your little ones!!!
Dayna's Little Darlings
-Small In-Home Childcare
-Lic#334830472 Est.2009
-Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm
-Finger printed & Live Scan Cleared by DOJ
-Part-time assistant when needed!
-Childcare is secured by RING security...
5.0
"My family was blessed to find Dayna on an emergency basis, after my long time provider of 2.5 years, became ill and closed her childcare business with one day's notice. Dayna was great with the transition and has cared for my four year old for the last 16 months....
Victoria A
Fran's Day Care
3485 Reynard Way Unit C, San Diego, CA
5.0
(15)
Hi Parents, My name is Francesca Sanfilippo (formerly Sciuto) and I have been running a licensed and insured, in-home daycare in my lovely home in the Mission Hills area for over 32 years. I am and remain current with my CPR and First Aid certifications. I consider myself to be a loving, nurturing,...
5.0
"Where do I even begin? Words cannot explain how thankful we are to have found Fran and to have our daughter in her care. Fran started watching our daughter when she just four months old up until she just turned two years old. As first-time and working parents, we...
Lindsey G.
Deanna S
3346 Carol Lane, Zion, IL
5.0
(3)
I've had a licensed daycare home since 1997, located in Beach Park/Zion-serving areas from many local communities.
Not only do I take pride in, and enjoy teaching children and watching them learn and grow. I have experience with ADHD, RSV, and special abilities.
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac...
5.0
"My kids love Deanna!!!
I have used Deanna for 6+ years when my girls were young and I had to return to work. She has been very flexible with times and was willing to watch my kids full-time or part-time as my hours have varied over the years.
Deanna is a very...
Jen H
Ms. Nicole's In Home Care
12529 Woodmill Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
5.0
(6)
Hi families, my name is Nicole. I have been a nanny for over 15 years. I watch children in my home in Palm Beach Gardens. I am a fun , energetic, loving mom who promises to care for your children like my own . I have experience with newborns through the teenage years. I am a mom of three kids ages...
5.0
"Nicole has been watching my daughter since she was a baby. She is patient and flexible. My daughter cried the first few weeks and now she gets so excited walking in her home. She plays with them, feeds them, and takes good care of them. My daughter is always happy,...
Heather L.
Z's Home Daycare
12502 La Manana St., San Antonio, TX
5.0
(3)
Welcome to our Nature Based Preschool. Our program's mission is to teach and care for All. No matter their ability or background we treat everyone with respect, worth and patience. Love, Laughs and Learning is what we do best.
Our Licensed Family Childcare program offers a Bilingual Curriculum in...
5.0
"My experience with Z's Home Daycare has been absolutely amazing! This was the first daycare my daughter had been to outside of family so I was really really nervous. I had talked to several other day cares but Mrs. Z's stood out the most. From her warm family...
Kristin P.
Pokestop Daycare
1314 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick, MD
5.0
(1)
Hello! We are an experience in home daycare service that is dedicated in taking care and making sure your children has the best care possible. We offer an array of activities for the children during the day of care. Please contact us to schedule a tour at Pokestopdaycare@gmail.com!
5.0
"The Pokestop daycare is an awesome environment for my daughter. We started having her go here when she was 3 months old. She is now 6 months and we can tell she gets angry when she doesn't get to go. Anne is an awesome provider, and person. She is very personable,...
Lindsey M.
Little Heartbeats Daycare
10242 Countryside Way, Sacramento, CA
5.0
(1)
Dear Parents and Children,
Welcome to Little Heartbeats Daycare, where it takes a big heart to shape little minds! My main objective is to provide a positive atmosphere that promotes the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth of children. Learning experiences, appropriate to the...
5.0
"My 3 year old and 1.5 year old go to Little Heartbeats DayCare. I absolutely love Ripsime. She is amazing with kids, always happy and loving. I wouldn't trust my little ones with anyone else. My kids always have a great time at daycare and especially enjoy getting...
Sarah C.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Gloucester, MA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Gloucester, MA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Gloucester, MA 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 Gloucester, MA 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 Gloucester, MA, 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 Gloucester, MA?
While drop-in daycares in Gloucester, MA 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 Gloucester, MA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Gloucester, MA, 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!
Ratings for Gloucester, MA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Gloucester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.