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Z's Home Daycare
5.0
My experience with Z's Home Daycare has been absolutely amazing! This was the first daycare my daughter had been to outside of family so I was really really nervous. I had talked to several other day cares but Mrs. Z's stood out the most. From her warm family environment, to the genuine care and...
- Kristin P.
Reina's Home Daycare
5.0
Reina is super attentive, kind, and professional. I was very skeptical at first, but im so glad I found her. I couldn't be any more happier and grateful for all she has done for my daughter.
Reina is a world-renowned Michelin Star culinary master chef in the eyes of my daughter. Reina made sure my...
- Jacqueline O
Happy Face Child Care
5.0
Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are her own. She is attentive to their needs, and does a great job balancing having little ones at the same time. Her communication is one thing that I'm so grateful...
- Melissa C.
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.
Busy Bee Home Daycare
5.0
This daycare has been amazing for our family! The daycare ladies is so warm and attentive, creating a safe and happy environment where kids can play, learn, and grow. The daycare is always clean and well-maintained, and it’s clear Ms. Cheman take hygiene seriously—my baby hardly ever got sick while...
- Care member
Drop-in daycares in Scranton, PA
Z's Home Daycare
12502 La Manana St., San Antonio, TX
5.0
(3)
Welcome to our Nature Based Preschool. Our program's mission is to teach and care for All. No matter their ability or background we treat everyone with respect, worth and patience. Love, Laughs and Learning is what we do best.
Our Licensed Family Childcare program offers a Bilingual Curriculum in...
5.0
"Excelente servicio!! Mi hija llego desde que tenia 18 meses y ya tiene 4 años! Te tratan a tus hijos y a ti cm familia! No sólo es cuidarlo le enseña de acuerdo a su edad y 2 idiomas ingles y español! 100% recomendado !! Muy responsable
Excellent service!! My...
Erin R.
Reina's Home Daycare
501 ELM CT., South San Francisco, CA
4.4
(7)
About my Home Daycare
My name is Reina and I got daycare license for caring children in my home and I only speak Spanish but I will get help with the interviews
My vision is to provide quality time in a clean, safe and reliable environment for families who need care outside the home.
I am a...
5.0
"My son attended Reina's Home Daycare from January 2019 to December 2019. He was 17 months when he first started and had never been in daycare before. I was worried about his transition into daycare but Reina made it simple and easy! He loved being there and at...
Kimberly J.
Happy Face Child Care
99 Garfield Avenue, Lodi, NJ
4.9
(11)
Do you need a day off or a last-minute childcare? Do you need a trustworthy childcare? I've got your back.
In a small group and homey environment, your child will feel comfortable and get the personal attention he/she deserves. While your child is in my care, I will nurture and attend to his or...
5.0
"Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are her own. She is attentive to their needs, and does a great job balancing having little ones at the same time. Her...
Melissa C.
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.
Busy Bee Home Daycare
8586 Brickshire Lane, Manassas, VA
5.0
(17)
Two spots available! State licensed and subsidy vendor!
***Daycare looks much better in person than shown in photos. Please schedule a tour!***
Hello! My name is Cheman and I am the owner of Busy Bee Home Daycare in Manassas and have my state license.
My home is conveniently located off...
5.0
"My daughters (3 months and 2 years) both attend this daycare. It was a tough decision for me to return to work. That decision is much easier knowing how well taken care of my girls are. My 2 year old has been attending since she was 12 weeks old and she looks...
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Legacy Littles Christian Early Learning Center
620 W 5TH ST, Waterloo, IA
5.0
(1)
We provide a safe and friendly Christ centered environment for children to thrive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually
5.0
"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...
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Pequenas Burbujas Day Care
609 Sheffield Rd., Alameda, CA
5.0
(2)
Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of...
5.0
"I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it.
Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home.
I was nervous about sending my little girl to a daycare instead of
employing a nanny at the house, mostly because I wasn't...
Maria T
Schneider Daycare
20419 East Rosa Road, Queen Creek, AZ
4.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Kathryn Schneider,
A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
I have always loved working with children my whole life, I started off babysitting and being an in home nanny. While doing that I went to school for early childhood education and development. Not long after finishing school, I started...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have found Kathryn to care for our daughter. She has been watching her since she was 6 weeks old and she's now 9 months old. My daughter absolutely LOVES going to daycare. The minute she hears the door unlocking to open she claps her hands...
Kayla M.
Gossman Family Childcare
1905 Genoa Place, Santa Rosa, CA
5.0
(1)
The waitlist is now open for our new infant cohort starting on August 4, 2025.
This cohort is for babies born between January 2025 and May 2025.
After over 20 years of working as a nanny, I opened a family daycare in January 2020. My time in the childcare field has been spent primarily caring for...
5.0
"Lisa and her entire family were beyond amazing during our time with her. We were very nervous, as most new parents are, about leaving our 3 month old with a stranger, Lisa made us feel like family and took care of our little boy like he was her own. She taught them...
Ashley R.
Tiny Hands
4505 Oak Ave, Brookfield, IL
5.0
(8)
Hi everyone! My name is Imelda, I m a childcare provider, I have 9 years in experience in the care of children between the ages of 0-5 years, at the moment I m taking care of kids in my house currently I have a small group of kids to individually give then my full attention that they need. I am CPR...
5.0
"Our son has been with Imelda since he was 3 months old, he is 15 months now and we can’t imagine him with anyone else. Through the changing nap schedules, introducing solid foods and all the other changes that happen in the first year Imelda helped us through all...
Care member
Daisy Family Daycare
42 Wildcrest Ave, Billerica, MA
5.0
(5)
Daisy Family Daycare is a licensed provider in Billerica.As a family childcare provider I have been licensed with the Office of Early Education And Care.I also hold degree in Early Childhood Education and I am certified in First Aid and C.P.R. by American Red Cross.My assistant is also trained in...
5.0
"My son attended Daisy Daycare from 2014-2016, before he went to Kindergarten. He had awesome time there and learned quite a lot. The caregivers are very professional and very nice and they made him feel like home all the time. What I liked the most is that they...
Elena I.
Lil Sprouts Child Care Services
7892 Seafarer Way, Lorton, VA
5.0
(3)
My Family Child Care center is a year-round home-based daycare in Lorton, VA that specializes in child development and education. Our family child care program is run by a provider who has over 10 years of child care experience. We are open from 7:00am until 6:00pm and care for children as young as...
5.0
"I really recommend this home care center. I sent my toy young boys to her over the summer and they really loved Lewam. Whenever school is out, I will always return to her for all of my care needs."
David H
Berry Family Services
5700 Rowlett Rd. Ste. 110, Rowlett, TX
5.0
(1)
We are company that provides services to families with loved ones with intellectual developmental disabilities. Should a family choose you to work with their son and/or daughter, you would sub-contract with our company so we can pay you directly. We have three type of care providers; direct care...
5.0
"Best work place...very caring and peaceful...I knew an employee who snicked away from his family several times and went to work to get some peace."
Joseph S.
Phillips Family Daycare
2811 Feasler St, Erie, PA
4.0
(4)
We are a fully licensed in home daycare. Both myself and my husband are certified by the state of Pennsylvania. Subsidies are accepted. Our home is a split level. The lower half is completely dedicated to the daycare.
We teach our children in a non structured environment so while they are learning,...
5.0
"I have had children in Phillips Family Daycare for 11 years. I couldn't ask for a better child care provider. My children have received the love, care, and learning that they need to be successful. I would recommend Linda and John Phillips to anyone looking for...
Heather S
Bambi Daycare
416 Third Avenue, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(3)
A safe environment, with a lot of love and special care. I'm qualified and certified with all training and certifications to be a qualified child care person.
5.0
"My daughter goes to Bambi Daycare. I looked at a few family daycares before deciding to bring my daughter here. I made the right choice, my daughter loves it. Maria is so good with her. She does so many activities with my daughter like art,cooking,reading,music and...
Alma C.
Candycare Childcare
9006 Alexis Ct, Springfield, VA
5.0
(7)
Welcome to the Candycare - a home based childcare facility. Our mission is to provide quality care for your children. We ensure your child will be able to grow, explore, learn, play and enjoy their day.
Each day, we offer the children circle time, art projects, songs, story time, learning games and...
5.0
"My family was lucky enough to meet Carla when she worked as an assistant at another home-based daycare and over the course of three years, she cared for both my daughters. I cannot sing her praises loudly enough. She brought a level of joy and enthusiasm to child...
Krista M.
Sharma Family Daycare!
1638 Colusa Ave, Davis, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Puspa. I am mother of two wonderful boys, 11 and 5 years old. Even though I am an accountant by training, I decided to stay home and spend time with kids after my second child. When I was providing occasional babysitting for my friends and neighbors, I fall in love with children...
5.0
"Puspa has been taking care of our toddler for over a year now, and I only have wonderful things to say about her and the environment she provides for the kids.
The kids get to spend a lot of time playing outside in the large backyard, and she provides plenty of...
Karine S.
Chuchie's Home Daycare
7218 Beverly Park Dr, Springfield, VA
5.0
(3)
Lovely and caring home daycare with playground
Virginia State Licensed,Business Permit
CPR Trained, AED and First AID
22 years of child caring experiences
Fluent in English and Tagalog (national language of the Philippines)
Smoke-free,clean and very safe environment
Preparation to...
5.0
"Chuchie is amazing. A friend of ours recommended her. Our daughter was 8 months old when we had her go to Chuchie's daycare and she still goes their to this day and is now 5. Chuchie is accommodating with the parents schedules. My daughter was going Full-Time up...
Christine M.
Joann's Family Child Care
17 Winthrop Place, Dover, NJ
5.0
(5)
My home is conveniently located on the Dover/Randolph border and is minutes away from Rt10, Rt 46 and Rt 80
.As of September 2024 I have 2 full time/pat time openings for 6 months and up
Drop in Care also Available with 24 hr. Notice if space is available
My Family Learning center offers a...
5.0
"Joann is God sent. We have two kids going fulltime and they love it!!! I noticed a big leap in Zaras development and her true personality has come out. Also Joann is very flexible and understanding. I couldn't have asked for a better facility and a better person to...
The W
Amalia's Angels Daycare
7811 Birmingham Avenue, Parkville, MD
3.9
(15)
*WE OFFER A SCHOOL-YEAR CARE OPTION***NO SUMMER TUITION REQUIRED*
At Amalia's Angels Daycare, we provide your children with the personal and loving attention, learning opportunities, and hands-on environment that they need to flourish. Approximately half of our home is used exclusively for...
5.0
"We toured a lot of places in search for daycare for our little girl, but Amalia's Angels is special . Let me just say that we are so happy that Lindsay is open and honest with us, which is so hard to find nowadays. She makes the parents and kids feel special, she...
Lindsay D.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Scranton, PA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Scranton, PA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Scranton, PA 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 Scranton, PA 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 Scranton, PA, 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 Scranton, PA?
While drop-in daycares in Scranton, PA 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 Scranton, PA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Scranton, PA, 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!