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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Lake City, IA

Little Ark Daycare

5.0

My daughter has been at Little Ark Daycare for the past 2 years and I cannot express how thrilled I am with the exceptional care and nurturing environment Mary provides. Having started right after she turned one, I was anxious to leave my daughter in the care of someone I didn't know. However, she...

- Care member

Pokestop Daycare

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, knowledgeable, caring,...

- Lindsey M.

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.

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Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care

5.0

Marby is the absolute best. Our daughter has loved going to daycare. We looked into a five-star daycare that was much closer to us, but were so wowed by Marby that we drive much farther (20 mins each way vs. 5 mins) every day so that we can take her to Visijland. In fact, we're both grad students...

- Daniel K.

Akiko's Care

5.0

Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive, caring and fun! Our son loves going...

- Meghan B.

Drop-in daycares in Lake City, IA

Little Ark Daycare

Little Ark Daycare

Parkview CT., Pacifica, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to LITTLE ARK DAYCARE! Our family home daycare provides a safe, active, nurturing and playful learning environment, which allows each child to develop at his/her own pace. We encourage children to explore, discover, and create. Our program is based on playful activities that...
5.0
"My daughter has been at Little Ark Daycare for the past 2 years and I cannot express how thrilled I am with the exceptional care and nurturing environment Mary provides. Having started right after she turned one, I was anxious to leave my daughter in the care of...

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Pokestop Daycare

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.


Dee's Little Peas Daycare

Dee's Little Peas Daycare

879 SE Starflower Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL

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...
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...

Care member


Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care

Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care

5503 Frenchmans Creek Dr, Durham, NC

5.0

(2)

In our Spanish Immersion program through self-directed and teacher-directed activities, is designed to promote the healthy growth and development of the whole child (social, emotional, intellectual, physical and creative development). We believe that children learn best by doing. Therefore,our...
5.0
"I loved Marby and her family. She took care of our son from 6 wks -2 y/o, and she was an invaluable asset to our family during those years."

Des F.


Akiko's Care

Akiko's Care

10519 Williams St, Northglenn, CO

5.0

(2)

Hi! My name is Akiko Strock and I am a professional and experienced and certified in first aid and CPR. I provide care for families in my home with a small number of kids. The childcare I provide is my own business and I provide tight book keeping of all payments and provide families with that...
5.0
"Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive,...

Meghan B.


5.0

(2)

Welcome to Au Bonheur des Enfants French Immersion Home Daycare - Near Michigan State University Club Au Bonheur des Enfants is a licensed French immersion home day care service that offers a play based learning environment and welcomes families from all...
5.0
"I came to Khadija & Saad after having taken my son, who was then 9 months of age, to three different day cares, two nannies, and two on-call babysitters. Now that my husband and I are moving to a different state, our biggest concern is how we will ever find another...

Wei P.


The Kingdom Of Children Llc

The Kingdom Of Children Llc

118 N French St, Alexandria, VA

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...
5.0
"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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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
"Ms. Karla is wonderful! I was super nervous to have my daughter start daycare and she was such a great help in supporting the transition. She provides all of the essentials and it is a clean/organized space. She also has a great play area! With COVID, she is only...

Courtney J.


Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

49 Summit Park Road, Spring Valley, NY

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...
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...

Esti E.


Small World Daycare

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.


Smiley Kids Home

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...
5.0
"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.


Treasured Blessings Family Child Care Llc.

Treasured Blessings Family Child Care Llc.

5555 Cherrybrook Road, Randallstown, MD

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...
5.0
"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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Kimmy's Kids

Kimmy's Kids

599 Catawba Drive, Wadsworth, OH

5.0

(3)

5.0
"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.


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
"Nighat has been watching our 10 month old since he was 4 months old. Her family is his second family. He loves it there and we could not be happier."

Sarah


Debis Home Day Care

Debis Home Day Care

4884 Stuhrberg Dr, Brighton, MI

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...
5.0
"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.


Open Vessel Family Child Care

Open Vessel Family Child Care

6934 Aquamaine Ct, Capitol Heights, MD

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....
5.0
"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.


Medina Family Daycare

Medina Family Daycare

849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA

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...
5.0
"If I could give 100 stars, I would. Medina Family Daycare cared for both my daughters (now age 10 and 6) with so much love and intelligence and I credit these ladies for my children's success. My 10 year old still misses their home cooked meals and just yesterday...

Care member


Bee Happy Family Day Care

Bee Happy Family Day Care

31 Chestnut St, Framingham, MA

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...
5.0
"Our family has been with Bee Happy Family Daycare for five years now. My oldest started when he was one and my second child is here now. My oldest even went here rather than traditional preschool. He was well ahead of his peers both in math and letter recognition...

Lauren H.


Play To Learn Family Child Care, LLC

Play To Learn Family Child Care, LLC

31 Giacamo Way, Uxbridge, MA

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...
5.0
"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.


Busy Bees Daycare And Preschool

Busy Bees Daycare And Preschool

2024 NE 24th PL, Renton, WA

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!
5.0
"Busy Bees has truly been a blessing in the midst of a pandemic - a clean, safe, fun, and creative preschool that has allowed our now 3.5 year old to thrive in a small group setting. Kristine is a warm-hearted and communicative individual who has a wealth of...

Kelly S.


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