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5.0
(3)
I am a registered family daycare with over 18 years of experience.
Our days are structured with a light curriculum that strives for an exciting, fun and healthy developmental experience. Days are based on activities, educational toys, and constructive guidance. Playroom is equipped with an...
"Miss Dee will love your baby like it's her very own. My daughter started at 3 months old. She loved Miss Dee very much. I was never worried about her whiles at work because I knew that she was getting excellent care. Overall this is a great home daycare and I would...
Care member
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...
"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.
4.6
(22)
Welcome to the Family Day Home "The Kingdom of Children LLC."
My name is Maria and I am a state licensed childcare provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I can tell you that I'm not only the director and provider of my Family Day home, but also I have a lot of professional experience in early...
"Maria and her team are fantastic caregivers. Our daughter was with them from 5 months until 18 months when we moved out of state. We were so sad to leave Kingdom of Children! Our daughter loved going into daycare each day, and we could tell that she was getting...
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5.0
(9)
Home Away from Home provides a nurturing and caring environment for children to play, learn, and grow. Children at Home Away from Home participate in enriching and educational activities all day - including circle/calendar time, art projects, building games, music & dance, and much more.
I am a...
"I am so full of gratitude to have found Home Away From Home Daycare. It has literally been the most amazing place to send my daughter! From the beginning, Ety was so kind, reliable, and so warm and nurturing. With great communication and safety always being a...
Esti E.
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...
"Highly recommended! My toddler son has a great time. My infant daughter is so happy here and she keeps a great sleeping & eating schedule. We are sad to have to leave because we are relocating."
Kaelyn B.
Treasured Blessings Family Child Care Llc.
5555 Cherrybrook Road, Randallstown, MD
State license verified
5.0
(1)
Treasured Blessings Family Child Care LLC. is a affordable licensed NAFCC Accredited family home that cares for children 0-20. TBFCC is open 5 days a week. Hours of care are 8:30 am- 5:30pm additional hours may be discussed with the provider for additional cost. We also offer before care, after care...
"Tanisha S.- Ms. Paige is by far the best provider I ever came across. My children have gone to her since they were born. She is patient with both the children as well as their parents. I love that she is curriculum oriented. My children learn a lot attending her...
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Smiley Kids Home
12150 Blue Topaz Ln Fairfax VA, Fairfax, VA
5.0
(1)
Our in-house family day care provides children with opportunities to play and socialize with other kids their age. Being able to work with others shows them how to have better behaviors and teaches them to become team players. They learn how to share, play and learn well together while their...
"Poonam is so friendly and professional. She knows how to get along with kids with the respect from them as well. I am glad that my kids has the chance to stay in her daycare, learning knowledge, and playing with other kids. Recommend this place very much!"
Shikha S.
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...
"One of the best baby sister in the Area . She's care a lot wonderful"
Nejat
5.0
(4)
We are a reliable Licensed Family Child Care. We have been in business since 2004. We are a Christian Base Child Care. Our ages range from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We use two learning curriculum, the A Beka and Mother Goose Program. The child wear uniforms. We attend monthly (learning) field trips....
"My family and I have had two children attend OVFCC. My son attended from 2016-2017 and then my daughter Ava attended from 2017-2019. Mrs. Elise is an awesome childcare provider and caretaker. She is super accommodating and attentive to the individual academic and...
Tymika J.
5.0
(4)
Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...
"Our daughters spent 3 years here and we loved the experience. The teachers were warm and loving and our girls felt comfortable very quickly, even though they had no Spanish before this immersion daycare. They were super well cared for and learned a ton there, and...
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5.0
(3)
Bee Happy has openings for infants and toddlers(up to 2 1/2 y/o), our child care in home conveniently located North Framingham. Licensed since 2010, family child care program. We are part of a food program (health food for kids), and current in all trainings and licenses.
We offer Curriculum...
"I am very grateful to have found Marcia and Cris, they are wonderful people who take care of my son with all the love and affection. They have a great space, cozy and clean and with many activities."
Jessica
5.0
(1)
05/22/2023- One temporary full time opening starting immediately. This spot is only available until November but would be great for a family needing summer care. This spot will fill up quickly so contact me now for more information.
Debi's Home Day Care has been in business for 20 years in a...
"I've had my two girls with Debi since they were 3 months old, and I'm very happy with the care she gives them and the environment at her home daycare. I especially enjoy the literacy activities Debi does with the children, and the nutritious meals she provides....
Sarah N.
5.0
(1)
We provide a safe and friendly Christ centered environment for children to thrive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually
"My son loves being a part of royal legacy! It is his first year in the pre school program and he is always so excited to show me what he did. I noticed our prayer time at night seemed to interest him more, as well as him wanting to read more bible stories before...
Care member
5.0
(5)
As a licensed Family Child Care Educator, my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home, where they can...
"When switching jobs sent my husband and I on a hunt for a new daycare for our daughter, we were nervous. We'd have to trust someone all over again and were not happy with the more traditional daycare centers we'd seen. Finding Play to Learn on Care.com was like...
Lauren R.
5.0
(5)
Hello Friends,
I am currently enrolling for two full time spots for 3+ year olds to start in September!
Interviews and tours available during the week after 5:30pm and Saturday's at 10:00am!
"Kristine is an exceptional caregiver that takes the time to understand what outcomes you as the parent are looking to achieve from Busy Bees. She took the time to sit with us prior to enrollment and listen to our parenting philosophy; a characteristic that sets...
Christopher B.
Kimmy's Kids
599 Catawba Drive, Wadsworth, OH
5.0
(3)
"Kimberly has been watching our kids for about 2 years now and I can't say enough great things about her! She is kind and patient and truly loves the children she cares for. I know my boys are receiving one on one care and can have piece of mind while they are with...
Kelly L.
4.1
(9)
Hi, my name is Jackie and I am very excited to offer daycare in my licensed home. I am the loving mother to an 13 year old son and a former Kindergarten teacher. I have more than 20 years of experience with children and truly enjoy helping them learn and grow. With my teaching background, your child...
"Jackie has been our daycare provider for the past 8 years. She loves and cares for our three children like they are her own. Our kids love Jackie and the lifelong friends they’ve made at her daycare so much, that they're always excited to go and never ready to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.
"We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!"
Mayra S.
4.8
(6)
My home childcare, Bright Start Baby, offers a warm and nurturing environment. It is the perfect mix of my experience running a childcare center for Bright Horizons and the warm and personal attention of a home childcare. Each day is filled with songs, music, great developmentally appropriate...
"I can't say enough good things about Ms. Ashley, who runs the childcare along with her daughter Macchi! We feel so fortunate to have found such a special duo because of the love, quality care, and personalized attention they gave to our son. They love him like...
Care member
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...
"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.
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Lake City, IA
Dee's Little Peas Daycare
5.0
Miss Dee will love your baby like it's her very own. My daughter started at 3 months old. She loved Miss Dee very much. I was never worried about her whiles at work because I knew that she was getting excellent care. Overall this is a great home daycare and I would recommend.
- 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.
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
5.0
Ms Maria, Ms Olga, and Ms Rosa have been great with my 2 yr old and 1 yr old. Both have been here since they were about 4 months old. My daughter walks up to the door every morning smiling and seems genuinely happy to see everyone. Both my kids are thriving and hitting their milestones.
- Care member
Home Away From Home
5.0
I am so full of gratitude to have found Home Away From Home Daycare. It has literally been the most amazing place to send my daughter! From the beginning, Ety was so kind, reliable, and so warm and nurturing. With great communication and safety always being a priority, I always felt so calm and...
- Esti E.
Small World Daycare
5.0
Highly recommended! My toddler son has a great time. My infant daughter is so happy here and she keeps a great sleeping & eating schedule. We are sad to have to leave because we are relocating.
- Kaelyn B.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Lake City, IA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Lake City, IA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Lake City, IA 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 Lake City, IA 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 Lake City, IA, 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 Lake City, IA?
While drop-in daycares in Lake City, IA 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 Lake City, IA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Lake City, IA, 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!