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We have 60 drop-in daycares in Ridgefield Park, NJ! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Brighter Minds Daycare

601 W 141st New York, NY

5.0(1)

4 mi

We are Brighter Minds Daycare in the West Harlem on 141 Street Broadway. We are a Group Family Daycare a state certified facility. We are licensed in CPR and First aid training child ages from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. If you are Looking for a reliable, affordable child care in Manhattan for your little one then look no further. We provide one on one attention for your child in a safe and nurturing environment. Your child will be kept safe and engaged with activities that will be both educational and fun. call us we are here to serve. *Licensed Family Home Daycare *First Aid/CPR certified *Care 4 Kids accepted *Large Playroom *Flexible schedule *Indoor/Outdoor activities *Open from 8am to 5:30pm *Reasonable Rates *Full time/ Part time *Safe Environment *Before and After school *Hablamos Espanol

Stacy T. says "Highly recommend Brighter minds daycare. Sandra and her team us amazing. The atmosphere for transitioning is very much like home with lots more toys and...

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K And J Infants Garden Childcare

181 West 238Th Bronx, NY

5.0(11)

6 mi

K and J Infants Garden Childcare is a fun, and secure environment where kids will have an opportunity to learn, and experience childcare at its best! Singing, arts and crafts will be para art of your child's daily routine.We also offer healthy meals, and snacks which provides the necessary nutritional value for your little one. We are a licensed New York State bilingual childcare provider .

Care Member says "We love K&J! My kids have been so loved and nurtured here, and learned so much. They provide meals, take them to the playground, and plan little...

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Beanstalk Academy - Elliot

2 ELLIOT PL BRONX, NY

5.0(1)

5 mi

We see schools as a magical place with happy staff and children. We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and positive environment for children to learn, grow and gain independence where they feel valued and loved; while simultaneously providing support and growth opportunities for our colleagues, families and the community at large.

Erica A. says "The teachers are very attentive, they provide a good education. They are really safe -- COVID and in general. They are like family! "

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BMCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

199 CHAMBERS ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
At the BMCC Early Childhood Center, we view our early childhood classrooms as a microcosm of a learning community. Our children are viewed as members of a peer group. As we begin to think about ‘learning through play’, the emergent curriculum is part of the early childhood methodology we utilize to foster learning in children. Our curriculum is diverse from classroom to classroom, from age group to age group, yet planned to reflect the center's philosophy and goals for children. Our goals are as follows; activities with children aim to be child-directed, teachers assist in the facilitation of learning, we construct classrooms as a means for learning, and teachers of young children set up the classroom environment to allow children to explore, to question, to work independently, within a group or with an adult. Within our learning community, we use remnants of emergent curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Jean Piaget’s philosophy, the eight stages of Erick Erickson’s approach to learning, Howard Gardener’s concept of multiple intelligences, and supportive elements of the Reggio Emilia approach. Our objective is to create critical thinking in young children. This is done by; forming healthy attachments to adults, developing a positive self-image, developing the ‘whole child’, and supporting the idea of continuous growth through an enriched curriculum. Family Involvement Encouraged To further support children’s growth and development in the classroom, we encourage family involvement. Family involvement includes maintaining the conceptual approach to children’s learning as parents serving as primary teachers of their children. To further support these concepts we attempt to build a partnership between student parents, teachers, administration, and community. Our vision is to prepare respectful, responsible, caring, skilled, and literate lifelong learners through a stimulating, integrated curriculum that nurtures individual strengths, and talents in a safe environment. The environmental setup includes many diverse cultures, languages, and themes. Utilizing our integrated model, learning occurs by continually building upon new experiences to further enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, fine, and gross motor development of children. Early Childhood classrooms comprise experiences similar to a child’s home environment to support a positive, supportive, and enriched environment. Children are encouraged to take the lead, explore their environment; establish a routine, and understand transitions. The environment is rich in diverse cultures; and promotes a strong emphasis on literacy, math, science, arts, music, and movement. Learning Through Play Play is a tool for learning. Learning through play helps formulate healthy experiences for children, and healthy relationships with adults, and before long parents will observe their child; once engaged only in parallel play begin to socialize, share, and build upon small concepts, and experiences learned in school yet similar to home. The Early Childhood classroom and exploration of learning centers in the classroom encourage; Fine Motor Development: used to increase small muscle development. This may include manipulating puzzles, drawing, coloring, painting, beading, and manipulating print materials. Cognitive Development: used in our interactive learning environment. This includes engagement with peers, adults, materials, and activities. Physical Development: used in our interactive environment. This may include running, jumping, climbing, catching and ball playing, and structured outdoor time. Social Development: used to promote active learning experiences. This will be done by the use of many dramatic play experiences such as pretend play and role playing. Mathematical Skills and Critical Thinking: used to increase all developmental areas. This may include phonological awareness, vocabulary knowledge, problem-solving, creative planning, number concepts, and peer interactions. Emotional: used to increase positive self-concepts. This may include the importance of human relationships such as peer interactions and adult/child interactions. This also includes peer negotiations, the ability to make choices, and how to interact with others properly. Family Involvement: used to increase the educational ability of individual children. Parents are welcome to our open-door policy and encouraged to participate in many child-centered activities. They are also encouraged to participate in program planning such as field trips and holiday decorating. Community Development: Community development is used to educate the parents on activities they can access within the community upon the re-acclimatization into society. This includes childcare referrals, free activities within the city, medical services available, and additional support services they may be able to use upon transition into their apartments. Local trips to the fire departments, police stations, grocery stores, and pet shops are also part of our program. By focusing on the whole child and providing stimulating experiences, the BMCC Early Childhood Center helps children develop advanced learning skills.

Aurea J. says "I would give them beyond 5 if I could! They are excellent! My son has been there since 2 and was diagnosed with autism with difficultly in his...

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Early Scholars

3443 24th Street Astoria, NY

5.0(2)

8 mi

Hello, my name is Angelina Cintron and I operate a homemade Childcare Center in the local Astoria area in area code 11106. The Early Scholars Education Program operates on the notion that children grow and learn most efficiency with consistent hands on exploration and experiences. This program promotes young children to make their own decisions and seek discoveries from a nurturing and positively stimulating atmosphere. While cultivating each child's unique personality, I also strive and take pride in preparing and guiding their social growth based on an invigorating group setting. Children are also prepared for early academics as they grow towards their school aged years. Recognizing that no two children are on the same developmental path, this program adjusts purposeful education that incorporates flexible learning and care to foster each child's individual needs and interests. More than just a daycare, I offer young children the opportunity to become a part of a loving, healthy, and safe community to help them flourish and reach their true potential. This program provides care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and school aged during Summer and days schools are closed. Please contact me for a tour/interview at 347-832-0320, 914-355-0320 or earlyscholars@hotmail.com Services offered: *Flexible and affordable tuition rates and hours (please inquire within) *3 Daily Nutritious snacks *Weekly Lesson planning to promote early academics tailored to your child's current age and developmental stage *Emergency/Drop off Back up care *Outdoor exploration *Daily reports/documentations of your child's developmental progress via email and paper (including photos and live video ) Qualifications: *Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-2 years) *Trained in (adult and pediatric) CPR, First Aid, AED (manual and automatic) and fire extinguisher usage. *M.A.T (Medication Administration Training) to administer over the counter and prescribed medications. *Qualified to diagnose and treat airway obstructions, external bleeding and shock, broken bones, burns, hygiene/sanitation and evaluate hazardous symptoms by establishing basic medical treatments for adults, young children and infants. Also trained to perform Heimlich maneuver. *SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and Shaken Baby Syndrome awareness training. *Blood Borne Pathogen and Infectious Control Disease Trainings. *Mandated Child Abuse Reporter. *7 Years of experience and mother of 2.

Krishna says "Angelina is a great care giver! My son Matteo has learn so much at her daycare. He has learn to communicate better his wants and needs. He has made so...

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Tony's Angels Academy

3559 Olinville Ave Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

8 mi

We are a growing Group Family daycare located in a private house. Our program includes: free meals, STEM learning, reading, writing, math, music, dance, moral values, and manners are encouraged. We teach Self esteem development, potty training, & use a Montessori base learning. Call or email us for an interview now!

Brittany N says "My daughter has been going to this daycare for about 5 months and I have only positive things to say about this daycare. The time is flexible the...

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Caring With Joy, LLC

1775 Walton Ave 7F Bronx, NY

5.0(6)

6 mi

Caring With Joy Daycare's primary focus is to provide childcare to children in a healthy, loving, happy, and safe environment. We believe that children at these ages are in the most critical learning stage of the human life cycle. What they learn at this age can have an impact on their successful lives later on at an emotional, social and academic level. We believe that children should enjoy and explore their creativity while it is at it's peak! Caring With Joy's fun and interactive curriculum will challenge children to use their logic and creativity to solve problems and learn while having fun and embracing their own progress, skills, and their unique personalities. We provide a classroom structure and we specialize in getting children ready for school by teaching them the basic fundamentals that are needed for them to excel and also have a separate curriculum for infants, so each child is engaged throughout the day in an age appropriate curriculum. We also provide potty training. Our staff is certified in infant and toddler CPR and First Aid. We offer nutritional meals and snacks in a clean, loving environment!

James H. says "My son attended this daycare from two months old until we eventually moved from the area. The year that he spent here truly catapulted his growth and...

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OASIS DAY CAMP DOWNTOWN

44 E 2ND ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Oasis Day Camp Downtown provides children with a tradition summer day camp experience right in the East Village. At Oasis, children engage in activities including sports and recreation, visual and performing arts, and daily swimming lessons. Children have fun participating in theme and dress up days, camp wide-events, and shows. We believe children should have a fun summer with dedicated and supportive staff who act as role models and mentors. Oasis provides children with all the tools to be active, safe, and develop lifelong friendships!

Penelope M. says "Its a fun camp and they go swimming every day"

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Chelsea Little Angels Daycare

428 West 26th Street New York, NY

5.0(5)

7 mi

Childcare workers typically do the following: -Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care. -Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children. -Help children keep good hygiene. -Change the diapers of infants and toddlers. -Organize activities so that children can learn about the world and explore interests. -Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime. -Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of parents. -Keep records of child's progress, routines, and interest.

Corym B. says "I highly recommend this daycare because the staff there are very reliable. My child has been in the care of Chelsea Little Angels daycare for 6 months now...

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Geo Daycare

2719 Sedgwick Ave Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

6 mi

Shaniece B. says "Very polite and caring providers. They care for my children and I never had any problems with the daycare."

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Divino Nino Child Care Center

120 VERMILYEA AVE APT A1 RM A01 NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic

Samily T. says "I've known Carmen for the last 11 years. I refer many people to her. My kids love her with all their heart. I'm blessed to have her in my life, a very...

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Angel Kids Christian Care Center, Inc.

872 FAIRMOUNT PL BRONX, NY

5.0(2)

7 mi

Marlen X. says "I really like this center, They are bilingual, they have good meals for the children, they have lots of activities for the children. I give them 5...

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Starlight Streamline Academy LLC

385 IVY LN BERGENFIELD, NJ

4 mi

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Evelyn Street Day School

352 EVELYN ST PARAMUS, NJ

7 mi

Evelyn Street Day School is green and organic. We provide an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum with just the right amount of challenges to help children reach a higher level of thinking. Evelyn Street Day School provides a top-quality education in a home-like and green setting. We are conveniently located off of Route 17 in Paramus. We have two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym. Five Specials a week that include gym, sign language, Spanish, music and yoga. An organic hot lunch daily plus two healthy snack at no additional cost.
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Nieves T.

410 GRAND STREET New York, NY

10 mi

Experienced and reputable In-Home babysitter located in the lower East side area. Flexible hours during the week, evening and weekends availability. CPR certified.
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Yosaya F's Family Daycare

Ashburton Ave Yonkers, NY

10 mi

Yosaya's Family Daycare a safe place for a child to grow and develop. *M-F 6:30am-6:60pm *0-12 years old *Arts & Craft *Exercise *Music *Educational Curriculum *Walks to the park & much more
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Zachery's Family Group Center

3525 34th Street Astoria, NY

8 mi

ZACHERY'S FAMILY GROUP CENTER, is certified by New York City's family-group license, as well as the Red Cross (First Aid, CPR, Health & Safety credentials), has lots of experience in taking diligent care of children. We engage their inborn curiosity and ever-active minds by teaching to them the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, months and so on. We will teach to them basic organization and hygiene, such as cleaning up their toys after play, and washing their hands. In the summer, we will go outdoors to play for a while. We include field trips to the library, post office, nature walks, and also to the park, weather permitting.
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Little Butterflies Of Hope

1418 Vyse Ave Bronx, NY

7 mi

Our team of dedicated teachers and child care professionals encourage your child to develop at his or her own pace in a nurturing, interactive and comfortable environment. Infant: The Infant Program is designed to provide stimulation, nurturing and age-appropriate activities. Throughout the day teachers provide varied environments for infant censorial development. The program includes music, literature, outdoor play and age appropriate toys to promote gross and fine motor development. Toddler: At this age, a child learns throughout the day. The Toddler Program establishes a daily routine while allowing for flexibility. The Toddler Program focuses on practical life and continued censorial development. The Toddler Program provides age appropriate equipment and encourages exploration of the Toddler environment.
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Stars Light Up Family Daycare LLC

40 W 115th St New York, NY

5 mi

Now Enrolling! Essential Workers We Are Here For You!!! Stars Light Up Family Daycare Llc In Harlem New York Daily Health Checks Temperature Checks 2X Daily Nutritious Meals And Snacks Provided 3X Per Day Free Wifi For Your Childs Remote Learning Sucess!! Assistance With Remote Learning For All Ages Tablets Available Upon Request And Availability Licensed By The Department Of Health Certified Cpr, First-aid, Mat, Medical Assistant Schedule You Tour In Person Or Via Video Call Today We Are Taking Every Precaution To Keep Us And Your Children Happy, Healthy, & Learning Through These Uncertain Times We Disinfect The Home Daycare Regularly Through Out The Day.
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Little Learners With Big Dreams Day Care

1840 Phelan Place Bronx, NY

6 mi

Hello Parents: Are you looking for a loving, caring, and high quality learning environment that allows your child to grow, explore and develop independently? We care for children, making sure they are actively learning through play and hands-on activities such as art, cooking/baking, planting and much more... My name is Miguelina. I am a Licensed Childcare Provider for 6 years. I live close to Bronx Community College which is near the BX40 & BX41 near my building. I am accepting HRA, ACD, and Private. However, I give receipts for every payment. Moreover, I am accepting children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The hours of availability is 7:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday- Friday. I also do pick up your kids from home and drop them of. In addition, I offer after-school programs and summer school. This is all at an affordable rate!!! I have certificates in the following: * Child Abuse and Maltreatment. * CPR. * First Aid Certified. * Bulling Certified. * Medication Administration Training (MAT). * Child Development Associate (CDA). If you are interested, please feel free to contact me at 646-643-6924. I AM NOT HIRING. On the day of interview, I will give you my full address. Se habla Espanol, (allergic info.) Thank you, Miguelina Note: The new market rate for childcare was increased on June 1st, 2016, you can find it on the UFT website, http://www.uft.org/.
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Ridgefield Park, NJ

Drop-In Daycares in Ridgefield Park, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Brighter Minds Daycare

Highly recommend Brighter minds daycare. Sandra and her team us amazing. The atmosphere for transitioning is very much like home with lots...

- Stacy T.

K And J Infants Garden Childcare

We love K&J! My kids have been so loved and nurtured here, and learned so much. They provide meals, take them to the playground, and plan...

- Care member

Beanstalk Academy - Elliot

The teachers are very attentive, they provide a good education. They are really safe -- COVID and in general. They are like family!

- Erica A.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Ridgefield Park, NJ

Drop-in daycare near you in Ridgefield Park, NJ 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.

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 Ridgefield Park, NJ, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in Ridgefield Park, NJ 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.

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Ridgefield Park, NJ, 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!

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