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Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care
5.0
Here are some of the reasons why we love Debi's Daycare and why I believe she is the very BEST at what she does:
* She is very open and honest
* Very easy to talk to - great communication with parents
* She is very nurturing and loving with the children
* Never disciplines or attracts a child's...
- Cheryl M
Mary's Daycare
5.0
Mary is an extraordinary lady. She didn't just take care of my 3 kids between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, she helped me raise them. I have been blessed to have her in my and my family's life. My oldest is 12 now and she still misses Mary's food. We still stop by just to say hi and get a hug...
- Diana C.
Alissa Campbell Daycare
5.0
Always available when I need her. Alissa is a wonderful provider and I feel safe and secure taking my daughter to her. She plays with the kids, reads to them a lot, and teaches them better than any other provider I've had.
- Sara J.
Soaring Eagles Daycare,llc
5.0
Our family and our 1 year old son loves Soaring Eagles Daycare. Ms. Latasha has been great with our Lil one, taking photos throughout the day, allowing to watch inside camera, and making sure his safety is #1 priority. He has learned so much and we are excited to watch him grow and learn at Soaring...
- Christina A.
Winterbrook Daycare
5.0
Mrs Shabana takes care of my son since August 2022, she is very nice and professional. She has a large and wonderful daycare. Children can move and play easily with a good variety of toys , also for FINE MOTORS SKILLS. She changes diapers at the good time for the children or babies. Her daycare is...
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Drop-in daycares in Santa Cruz, CA
Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care
37 Lanewood Ave, Framingham, MA
5.0
(4)
My passion is providing a safe, loving atmosphere for children where age appropriate learning and fun and are encouraged and seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. My ultimate goal is to support my day care families in the creation of happy, compassionate children who feel good about...
5.0
"Here are some of the reasons why we love Debi's Daycare and why I believe she is the very BEST at what she does:
* She is very open and honest
* Very easy to talk to - great communication with parents
* She is very nurturing and loving with the children
* Never...
Cheryl M
Mary's Daycare
12644 Footman Lane, Poway, CA
5.0
(4)
Hello Dear parents. My name is Mary. I have a small licensed childcare located in north Poway near Rancho Bernardo. I provide exceptional care for your child in a wonderful home environment, completely child friendly. All children receive good, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. A...
5.0
"Mary has been caring for my son for over two years, since he was four months old. He loves going to see Mary every day! Mary treats him like family and it gives me such piece of mind knowing he is safe and cared for. We will have Mary care for our second child when...
Megan M.
Alissa Campbell Daycare
12050 105th Ln, Largo, FL
5.0
(1)
I've been a licensed provider for almost 30 years. I have openings for ages 18 months and over. We learn our ABC's, 123's, Colors, Shapes, Our Manners, etc. I assist with potty training. I have very flexible hours and am willing to work with what the parents need. I took Developmental Psychology...
5.0
"Always available when I need her. Alissa is a wonderful provider and I feel safe and secure taking my daughter to her. She plays with the kids, reads to them a lot, and teaches them better than any other provider I've had."
Sara J.
Soaring Eagles Daycare,llc
8256 Quill Point Drive, Bowie, MD
5.0
(1)
A home-like environment has a closer teacher to child bond since the caregiver often cares for the child the entire day. Fewer cases of illnesses since the child is exposed to fewer children.
5.0
"Our family and our 1 year old son loves Soaring Eagles Daycare. Ms. Latasha has been great with our Lil one, taking photos throughout the day, allowing to watch inside camera, and making sure his safety is #1 priority. He has learned so much and we are excited to...
Christina A.
Winterbrook Daycare
10168 Winterbrook Ln, Jessup, MD
5.0
(5)
We are a home daycare facility cares for children between 2 - 15 years old in the Howard County area.
5.0
"Shabana was a second mom to our little girl for a year before we sadly had to move. She is incredibly loving and cares for the kiddos as if they were her own. You won't find that anywhere else. The kids love her and often cry when the parents come to pick them up!...
Tara A.
Twinfairies Early Learning Daycare
12078 Ivy Circle, Brighton, CO
4.7
(14)
Please Read First:
Licensed Home Daycare
INTERVIEW IS ONLY AFTER DAYCARE HOURS.
FULL TIME 6am-5pm
$300 Per week
PART TIME
$65 /per day (at least 3 days a week)
Clean and secure environment.
Meal Included.
I provide safe, clean environment for the kids because their safety is...
5.0
"Mrs. V is a truly amazing provider. She cares about all of the children and is only focused on helping them grow, develop and have a good time while they're there. The kids do lots of art projects and my son is excited to see her!"
Tristan M.
Caritas Felice's Family Daycare
1517 Gridley Lane, Silver Spring, MD
5.0
(18)
At Caritas Felice's Family Daycare, we provide high-quality in-home care and early childhood education for infants to 6 years. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a loving and safe environment for your child that fosters physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
We believe...
5.0
"My little one joined at 18 months and has just blossomed into an energetic, happy and intelligent 2.5 year old at Caritas Felices. The caretakers at Caritas provide entertaining and educational activities for the kids and I have seen my little one grow so confident...
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Norita's Casita Family Daycare
156 Irvington St, Daly City, CA
5.0
(1)
Norita's Casita Family Day Care, License #414004765, has available space for baby and toddler age.
Who We Are
*We are a Spanish Immersion Program that provides a wonderful opportunity for children to develop a second language. A place where playtime is fun and educational.
*Lead teacher...
5.0
"Norita's daycare is an amazing place. Very clean and very welcoming. My child has been coming here since he was 7 months old and I couldn't ask for a better daycare. Nora takes great care of the children, keeps them entertained with music time, reading and...
Debby O
Mind Builder At The Hills
25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA
5.0
(5)
I am a passionate professional licensed LVN, experienced with pediatrics, who decided to take care of your children at my home to give them a comfortable and safe environment!
Details are listed below.
*Services offered for children ages 3 months old to 12 years old.
*Preschool curriculum....
5.0
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"
Faye A.
Live ~ Laugh ~ Love Home Daycare
6120 248th Ct., Salem, WI
5.0
(7)
Hello, my name is Lindsay. I'm a 35 year old wife and mother to a very active 6 year old son. I've been caring for children ever since I was 12 years old and was able to take the certified babysitter class at my local library. We recently moved to Paddock Lake, Wisconsin from Antioch, Illinois...
5.0
"Lindsay is not only an incredible wife and mother, but also a daycare provider like no other. Her passion and dedication to her daycare children is second to none. I have personally witnessed her ability to successfully play a key role in many children's...
Chris V.
Elena's Family Child Care-day Care
North Of Grand And Sierra Madre, Glendora, CA
5.0
(6)
Located in North Glendora, my house provides a very big, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children to grow and play in. I have twenty years of experience working with children ranging from three months to 4 years. I understand and value each child's personal and cultural identity and prepare...
5.0
"WE LOVE MISS ELENA!!! Our daughter has been with Miss Elena since she was about 4 months old when I went back to work, and she has been the biggest blessing to us. She cares so much about the kids she watches, teaches them so intentionally from the alphabet to...
Hunter R.
Mrs. Lori's
4987 W Bridle Creek Drive, West Jordan, UT
5.0
(5)
I am currently looking to fill a couple of spots for my in home child care. I have watched kids off and on since I was a teen. I have been married for 23 years and have raised 2 daughters and started watching kids from my home in 2016 when they were gone at school all day and I got lonely. I have...
5.0
"Lori watched both my 2 and 3 year old girls part time for about a year. I loved that she was so dependable and would work with my schedule if I could pick them up early or was running late due to traffic. I always knew my kids were safe and well taken care of. They...
Stephanie N.
Precious Hands Daycare Inc.
11268 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA
5.0
(9)
We Care Daycare is a large licensed daycare with ages starting from 8 months to 7 years old. My program is set to where children can initiate learning, have fun, as well as meeting the needs of the children by providing materials that are age appropriate and individually appropriate. We help...
5.0
"One of the best daycare in San Diego. Iam so grateful I found them. They took care of my son as their own. I don't have enough words to appreciate them.
Meals and snacks are provided.
They teach kids all the things required for kindergarten.
With them I didn't...
Kinjal M.
Cintron's All Kids Daycare
2530 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL
5.0
(8)
Cintron's All Kids Daycare now has 4 full-time spots open! If you are looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and reliable care for your child, feel free to contact me. Daycare is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday-Friday. I'm located in Berwyn, Illinois. I am licensed through the state, CPR and First Aid...
5.0
"My two boys attended Cintrons All Kids Daycare for over a year and LOVED it.
One of my boys was struggling with his speech, so I knew he will need extra attention. At this daycare they really took their time and effort with their teaching. My son learned so much...
Amanda S
Miss Debbie's Daycare
9 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY
5.0
(1)
Debra Bonventre -Miss Debbie's Day Care
New York State Licensed Child Care Provider.
Member Child Care Council of Suffolk County.
OCFS Fingerprinted and Background Checked
CPR and First Aid certified.
Over 240 hours of completed Child Care Training (with ongoing training).
Miss Debbie's Day...
5.0
"Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring, nurturing caregiver, but she has taught my children so much...doing so many activities with them daily...they never...
Eileen T.
Desi's Child Care
4093 Rueda Drive, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
WE ENROLL CHILDREN 1-5 YEARS OF AGE!
Join us for preschool activities, fun and wonderful friendships!
We focus on:
-Teaching about kindness, manners and having a positive attitude
-Instilling and extending language and vocabulary
-Developing fine and gross motor skills
-Encouraging positive social...
5.0
"Desi's childcare was the most amazing place for my two boys. When I moved to San Diego, my husband was a stay at home dad but was accepted into the nursing program back home so we had to find someone to care for our boys. I was terrified and called almost every...
Kristie L.
Sunshine Family Childcare
14423 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD
5.0
(12)
Sunshine Family Childcare will provide a "home-like" setting; which is the best alternative for working parents. It will provide a secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. Sunshine Family Daycare offers "a home away from home", providing children to...
5.0
"Neelam and her helper provided our son with a warm, nurturing environment that was perfect. It was during the pandemic, and he started at age one, but the transition was easier than expected. He loved going to see "auntie and ma" and especially loved the food. My...
Jane O.
Ashlee's In-home Preschool
19009 Ocala Road South, Fort Myers, FL
5.0
(4)
Why Ashlee's In-Home Preschool?
*This is my absolute passion! I have just been blessed enough to turn it into my own business. ;-)
*I worked full-time in a childcare facility for 6 years and gained a lot of wisdom on what I liked and didn't like.
*I am registered through the state of Florida.
*I...
5.0
"Ashlee's was a prefect fit for us! Our son, now 5 years old has a great foundation to begin Kindergarten. Ashlee has guided him socially, cognitively and academically. We are so thankful to have found her and hopefully she will be the right fit for you too."
Jennifer
Lena's Childcare Service
11577 Basswood Ave NW, Uniontown, OH
5.0
(1)
Childcare / Before and After School Care
For years I was a working mother of two and know the struggle of trying to find a caring, safe and educational environment for my kids while also being affordable. I have two children of my own (ages 6 and 8), am CPR certified, love children and am great...
5.0
"Lena always takes great care of our kids. Her house is clean and she is very organized. She loves to do fun educational activities too! She also lives in a nice neighborhood which is great for playing out side or walks."
Brittany J.
Little Lotus Kids Day Care
3318 Amaryllis Cir, San Ramon, CA
5.0
(1)
NOW ENROLLING!!
Little Lotus Kids Day Care is licensed by the State of California to serve 8 children between the ages of 2 and 8. We are located in Gale Ranch neighborhood close to Coyote Creek Elementary School, San Ramon. I have previous work experience and passionate in taking care of...
5.0
"My Daughter Started going to Little Lotus daycare when she was 11 months Old. Usha is so meticulous, has great time management and provides the best quality care for your child. She will always give the list of all what your child did and ate at the end of the day....
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Santa Cruz, CA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
While drop-in daycares in Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Santa Cruz, CA, 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!