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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Jacksonville, IL
Starfish Academy
5.0
So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier.
- Hilary *.
LIFE SOURCE PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL
5.0
I've been with them for about 3 years now. I've had a very good overall experience. They are very pleasant and the kids love it there!
- Delores W.
The Children's Garden
5.0
Both of my daughters went to The Children's Garden before started formal schooling. Gloria is warm, attentive, thoughtful, and professional. Gloria runs The Children's Garden like a small pre-school, but it has the coziness and personal connection of a home daycare. There is the right mix of...
- Care member
Little Sprouts North Andover
5.0
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into preparing meaningful...
- Alex L.
Miller Family Daycare
5.0
She is reasonable with sick kiddos and is very accommodating. They are always baking treats and gardening in her backyard with the kiddos. She interacts with them educationally and prepping them for school. She offers a free date night once every so often! Prices are so reasonable.
- Kaylin R.
Drop-in daycares in Jacksonville, IL
Hobby Horse Daycare Center
600 North Clay Avenue, Jacksonville, IL
We have been in business for over 30 years doing child care for infant through 12-year-olds. Our charge is based on the number of days and whether they are full-time (more than five hours) or part-time (less than five hours). Please call for a quote. We participate in the state subsidy program.
Sherry's Home Daycare
430 James Creek Lane, Jacksonville, IL
I provide a relaxed home environment for the care of your most prized possessions! We have a relaxed schedule, we do some learning, coloring, story time, have breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, and outside time when possible.
Alicia Chambers
745 Hardin Ave, Jacksonville, IL
Alicia Chambers is a child care provider that owns and runs a licensed facility located at 745 Hardin Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois. The facility can accommodate a maximum of eight children and is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. Alicia Chambers serves infants, toddlers,...
Starfish Academy
391 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 1, BREWER, ME
5.0
(1)
Starfish Academy is a newly opened center in Brewer with a focus on the mental health of ALL children. We are an all inclusive center who serve children ages 3-12. We offer many options for child care such as full/part-time slots, after school care, drop-in daycare hours, snow day care, school...
5.0
"So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier. "
Hilary *.
LIFE SOURCE PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL
44709 BEECH AVE, LANCASTER, CA
4.5
(2)
4.0
"I have been involved with them since my oldest was in kindergarten and she is now in 11th grade. I do have my youngest two there now. I've had nothing but positive experiences with them. I like them because they offered programs that other schools did not such as...
Shannon ..
The Children's Garden
80 AYLES ROAD, HYDE PARK, MA
5.0
(2)
The Children's Garden is a Family Childcare Program serving children 2 years and older. Our program schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our hours are 8:30am to 4:30PM.
We are a play based program supporting children in developmental appropriate ways. At the Children's Garden,...
5.0
"Both of my daughters went to The Children's Garden before started formal schooling. Gloria is warm, attentive, thoughtful, and professional. Gloria runs The Children's Garden like a small pre-school, but it has the coziness and personal connection of a home...
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Little Sprouts North Andover
2324 Turnpike Street, NORTH ARLINGTON, MA
5.0
(1)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...
Alex L.
5.0
(4)
Our facility offers, preschool, toilet training, meals, snacks, arts and crafts, large out door play area, reading programs all through play! We develop a love for learning through our unique approach for care! Miller Family Day Care has an amazing full time assistant, our ratio is 3:1.
10% off...
5.0
"My son has been to multiple daycares and he's the most comfortable and taken care of when he is with them. They give really good induvial care! "
Brianna D.
Fundacious Daycare
3641 Coral Tree Cir, Coconut Creek, FL
5.0
(6)
Providing a safe and nurturing "home away from home" atmosphere, where your babies can explore and make new discoveries in a setting that is natural, because it's very much like home. This care program is designed to provide the skills that serve as building blocks for a lifetime of learning.
I...
5.0
"When considering child care, there's one thing that no daycare or preschool out there can provide the way Fundacious Daycare can. Nana will love your baby just they way family does!
We first met Nana when my daughter was five months old. As a new mom having to...
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The Learning Tree
2026 Camden Loop, Davenport, FL
5.0
(1)
Loving and safe home daycare. I pride myself on providing the most comfortable learning and playing conditions for young children based on children's interests. Lots of hands on activities are provided through out the day and out door time is abundant. Healthy food and snacks are provided. I have a...
5.0
"The Learning Tree was my first daycare experience with my first born and it set the bar High. You won't find a more caring person- Brittany has a great schedule that incorporates learning and play, meals are healthy and my kids always try new foods, and manners are...
Jenna H
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
"Hello, My name is Lisa. I have 2 children 2 years and 7 years old. Both of my children still attend kings daycare and started when they were just 6 weeks old. Kings daycare is wonderful she treats my children like we are family and my kids love her like a 2nd...
Moore L.
Koala Kids Child Care
818 County St, Seekonk, MA
5.0
(14)
1 INFANT OPENING
MARCH 2025
I am Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and I am a EEC certified preschool, toddler and infant teacher. Our program is open year round Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 to 5:00 Thursday 8:00 to 4:00. I have my...
5.0
"Our son loved his time at Koala Kids Child Care. Kristine was always sure to have lots of activities that focused on learning and we know it contributed to our sons speech and language development. We knew he was in good hands with Kristine and that her center was...
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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
"Marley has been working with my family for years. I tend to be overly cautious when choosing a caregiver, and Marley is always my first choice. She's caring, fun, trustworthy, communicates well and the kids love her. When the children spent the day at Weebit, they...
Jessica G
Carol's Child Care
8281 Priestley Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH
4.9
(7)
I have been providing childcare in my home for 13 years and I love what I do. Stable, Married with Children and Grandchildren. Experienced, young at heart, loves to get down on the floor and play with the kids. Watched infants, premature infants, twins and triplets. Non-smoker, first aid certified...
5.0
"Carol watched both of my children for about a year or so. She went above and beyond with helping out when needed. I could not have had a better babysitter for my children. My kids loved going to her house. We hated moving away because we had to lose a great...
Heather C.
Catalina's Child Daycare
2501 N. Poplar St., Santa Ana, CA
5.0
(5)
Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and...
5.0
"Finding Catalina was the biggest blessing to our family. Working full time and trusting your kids with someone is tough but she loved our kids and took care of them like they were her own and made it so easy to leave them in her care each day. Our kids are in...
Amy F.
Little Hands Day Care
2821 Vinttage Wood Way, Kennesaw, GA
4.6
(5)
I started my business in Cincinnati Ohio 1983 and move to Georgia in 1988. I started my in home daycare in 2008. I'm License through the State and City. I'm under Bright from the Start Quality Care for Children. I take State Classes on a frequent basis. I have 5 openings for children enrollment. I...
5.0
"Ms. Gordon has really become like family to my family especially my son. He started out at 9 months old with her and he has been attached to her ever since then! He even misses her when he's away! I love the bond he shares and I appreciate the way she looks after...
Charissee F.
F.o.c.u.s Daycare Llc
506 Vandalia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(2)
Hello Parents of all Ages,
The Early childhood period is very important because these are the valuable stages in which children brain is developing. During the age Birth to Age five, children are learning important, exciting, creative and imaginary things for each stage in their lives. It is my...
5.0
"At F.O.C.U.S ACADEMY DAYCARE every child is treated with love and equally. Ms. Quinn assures that every child health and safe is put first. She is big on teaching the basic so that every child that comes through her door is more then ready to start kindergarten....
Nicole G.
Little One's Child Care
4557 Oakdale St., Union City, CA
5.0
(2)
My child care facility offers 24 hours of care. Providing daily supervision, preschool activities and coordinating schedules for children ages 0-5 years old.
I run Little One's Childcare in the beautiful west part of Union City. I have provided licensed quality daycare at affordable rates for...
5.0
"Frida has been so wonderful! She has many years of experience as a daycare provider (15+ years) and can provide the tools and structure needed for your child. From my own personal experience, she is extremely efficient, flexible, and easy to communicate with. I...
Aisha C.
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
Education From The Heart
5519 Gaumer Ave, Pennsauken, NJ
5.0
(1)
We are a Family Childcare Center located in Pennsauken, NJ. Our maximum ratio is 1 adult to 5 children however, we always have 2 adults present. We offer transportation to and from the center as well as, before school pick up/drop off and after school pick up. We also offer tutoring for K-3rd grade...
5.0
"I've been sending my 2 year old son a short time however Miss Shirley and Miss Kathy are wonderful! The center is clean with LOTS of toys and fun things for the children to do. I also love that Shirley has a strong background in early education so she is always...
Melissa G.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Jacksonville, IL
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Jacksonville, IL?
Drop-in daycare near you in Jacksonville, IL 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 Jacksonville, IL 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 Jacksonville, IL, 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 Jacksonville, IL?
While drop-in daycares in Jacksonville, IL 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 Jacksonville, IL?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Jacksonville, IL, 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!