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Tiny Toes Daycare and Learning Center
5.0
They have taken care of my baby since 3 month and they do a wonderful job, Always very good about commutation and sending me pictures or giving me an update on my baby through out the day. It is a smaller daycare so I feel that they have more 1 on 1 then a larger daycare facility.
- Care member
FAITH CHAPEL LEARNING ACADEMY
5.0
Both my kids attended the learning academy. My son started at 2 years old all the way through pre k. Both my kids had incredible teachers who met each of my child's unique needs. Not only is this academy faith based that teaches a foundation of Jesus, my kids knew how to read and write by the time...
- Care member
Primrose School of Livermore
5.0
The school has been great we have no issues so far I have no complaints they feed her good and she is really learning!
- Sanrio and Margarida A.
Sarita Thapa
5.0
Our little one loves Ama's Day care and we are fortunate to have Sarita Thapa for providing good care. Moreover, she instills good habits and does a fantastic job to excel not only socially but also academically. Our little one loves home cooked healthy means at Ama's Day Care. Sarita is creative...
- Meena T.
Leida's Family Child Care
5.0
If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till present. I never worry about my children...
- Kelly K.
Drop-in daycares in Springfield, IL
4.5
(2)
5.0
"They have taken care of my baby since 3 month and they do a wonderful job, Always very good about commutation and sending me pictures or giving me an update on my baby through out the day. It is a smaller daycare so I feel that they have more 1 on 1 then a larger...
Care member
FAITH CHAPEL LEARNING ACADEMY
9400 CAMPO ROAD, SPRING VALLEY, CA
5.0
(3)
At Faith Chapel Learning Academy, we believe that every child is a precious creation, entrusted with unique talents and a bright future. Our mission is to cultivate a Christ-centered environment where children can joyfully explore, confidently learn, and grow into their full potential.
5.0
"We absolutely loved the Academy for our children! Everybody was so nice, it was Christ centered and our kiddos loved it. We have remained friends with so many of the kids we met when our family was enrolled and it’s great to see how they are excelling in their...
Care member
Primrose School of Livermore
2901 Las Positas Road, LIVERMORE, CA
5.0
(1)
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age. The...
5.0
"The school has been great we have no issues so far I have no complaints they feed her good and she is really learning!"
Sanrio and Margarida A.
Sarita Thapa
2104 Maleady Dr., Herndon, VA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Ama's Daycare with more than 20 years of experience in childcare.
A wonderful home based professional day care in a spacious area with plenty of natural light. All children age groups are welcome!
- Located at Maleady Drive, Herndon VA (near Worldgate)
- 20+ years of professional...
5.0
"Our little one loves Ama's Day care and we are fortunate to have Sarita Thapa for providing good care. Moreover, she instills good habits and does a fantastic job to excel not only socially but also academically. Our little one loves home cooked healthy means at...
Meena T.
Leida's Family Child Care
10836 Caravelle Place, San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I'm a licensed (Lic # 376627833) family child care provider with more than 6 years of child care experience. My business hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. I'm bilingual English and Spanish. I provide all meals and snacks. I'm located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near...
5.0
"If I could give a million stars, I would give a million+1! Leida is the best thing that happened to our family. She is beyond attentive, super clean and so kind. I have one child who she cared for from 12 weeks to almost 4 and now another from 14 weeks till...
Kelly K.
Lyttle Tykes Daycare
114 Whisperwood Court, Abingdon, MD
5.0
(4)
Welcome to Lyttle Tykes Daycare. : ) My name is Sue. I am a licensed, in-home Provider of 22 years, a Mom of two, and also a Navy Veteran with a medical background. We offer a loving, safe, clean, and structured learning environment for children. We consider ourselves to be your child's home away...
5.0
"Lyttle Tykes and Ms Sue is the best caregiver in Harford County hands down. The nurturing and care she provides for the children and their families is unmatched. The love instilled and the school preparation readiness is unmatched! 10 out 10 Definitely recommend...
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Andino's Day Care
343 Dumbarton Ave., Redwood City, CA
5.0
(10)
With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a...
5.0
"My son is been going to Andino's Daycare for three years now and he loves this place. Isabel, the owner, is a very nice person, very profesional and she loves kids. I like that she is always taking Child Develoment classes to learn new things about childrens. The...
Angelica A
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.
Loving Start Daycare
328 Gibson Hill Rd, Sterling, CT
5.0
(3)
Loving Start Daycare is a home based program. Children learn through play so I include many fun activities to help spark creativity and develop a love for learning. I love outside, planning fun games and activities and playing pretend with the children. I am CPR, first aid and medication...
5.0
"Gianna is extremely caring and wonderful with children. She used to watch my infant and toddler in our home and she was fantastic. She was creative, patient and kind with our children. She has an incredible nurturing personality and I would recommend her to anyone."
Britney H.
Mrs. Cynthia's Daycare
3309 Maverick St, Virginia Beach, VA
5.0
(22)
I am a Daycare Provider with over 20 years experience. I provide care in a safe, loving and nurturing home. Your child will receive plenty of one on one time with me. I have a NON-SMOKING HOME and NO PETS. I'm located off of Virginia Beach Blvd in TOWN CENTER I have Criminal Background clearance and...
5.0
"As a first time mom, I knew it would be one of the hardest things leaving my son to go back to work after maternity leave. It was my number one priority to find someone trustworthy, loving, caring, and knowledgeable to take care of him. Cynthia encompasses all of...
Lindsay T.
Delaney Tot Spot
4756 Flanders Ct., Plainfield, IL
5.0
(3)
Delaney Tot Spot is an in-home childcare program serving children ages 1-5 years old. I currently have a certificate as an assistant early childhood teacher. I am working to attain a degree in early childhood education.I have been in the field for a about three years now. I have been working along...
5.0
"Finding Delaney Tot Spot was such an amazing blessing! Our daughter has learned so much! It is so hard to leave your little one each day, but knowing that she is in such wonderful care makes the days go by a little easier. It warms my heart to know that my Daughter...
Lisa M.
Ms Doras Home Daycare
1042 S Mayfield, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Ms. Dora has been caring for children for over 10 years. While working with kids, we give them time for free play but most importantly we teach them everything they need in order to excel in kindergarten. The primary language spoken in the daycare is Spanish so they will quickly and easily be able...
5.0
"My 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter have been going to Ms Dora's since my daughter was about 3 months old. I remember getting a little teary leaving my baby for the first time, and Dora gave me a hug and said, "Its's okay, Samantha. I'll take good care of...
Samantha B
Brandi's Childcare
1635 Wrightson Dr., McLean, VA
5.0
(2)
Hello families, my name is Brandi Smith, I m a licensed in-home childcare provider in McLean Va. with over 16 years of experience. My program is a small setting with a 1 to 6 ratio. I believe some children thrive in small setting and am happy to provide this for my families. I enjoy helping...
5.0
"Brandi cared for my daughter for the past two years and it could not have been a better experience for her. My daughter had a difficult time transitioning to daycare, but Brandi was so patient and supportive. Eventually, my little one came out of her shell and...
Andrea P.
Little Cottage Montessori
7414 Allan Ave, Falls Church, VA
4.6
(9)
Little Cottage Montessori is a Home -based Montessori program, serving 4 months to five years old. Our school is situated in a small community of Poplar Heights in Falls Church, VA. Our program is serving families from Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Tyson Corner, and Merrifield. This...
5.0
"My two sons are currently attending Little Cottage and both my husband and I are very happy having them there. Our older son started at age 2 and our younger son started at 4 months. Sharika is very respectful toward the children; her primary concern is fostering...
Jillian C.
Fairy Tales Learning Center
6688 Snow Meadow Drive, Converse, TX
4.2
(5)
Hi,
Hello,
My Name is Jasmine. I have an in-home daycare on the NE side of San Antonio, not far from Judson High school, and Randolph AFB for military families. (I do accept CCS and I offer a military discount) I am open 5 days a week from 6am to 6:00pm. I have reasonable rates and all home...
5.0
"Ms Jasmine has been the care provider of my daughter since July 2017. I toured Ms Jasmine center and was very pleased with the environment and what her goals and expectations were for my child. She has made us feel very comfortable and often texts photos while I'm...
Brandi D.
Just Wee Kids
7701 Briarcliff Drive, Plainfield, IL
5.0
(4)
Licensed Home Daycare
Welcome!
Come join our Daycare family at Just Wee Kids. We are a fun, educational, diverse group with many upcoming events in our Home Daycare facility. With only 2 spots left, Grab your spot before it's too late! Enroll today for end of 2023/24 school year. In addition,...
5.0
"My 4 year old and 1 year old currently attend Just Wee Kids and we have been there since my son was 2 years old. We absolutely love it because my children have been learning and growing so well due to Ms. Karen's teaching and nurturing. We feel safe bringing our...
Care member
Little Champ Child Care
1115 160TH AVE SE, Bellevue, WA
5.0
(7)
It is a licensed home day care for kids age from birth to 12 years old. It is having a lot of learning activities every day which includes circle time, story time, music time craft, art time ,writing (for big kids) with free play time.We provide fresh home made nearly organic healthy food
5.0
"My kid started Little Champ child care more than 1.5 years ago and it was the best decision we ever made. My kid was very happy at the daycare staying busy and interacting with other kids. We really appreciate Meenu for not only providing clean and welcoming...
Hiral D.
Bumble Bee Home Daycare
24286 Purple Finch Drive, Aldie, VA
5.0
(1)
Bumble Bee is an early childhood education home daycare serving children ages 4 weeks to 5 years old.
Bumble Bee provides children with a high-quality education and the development foundation in self-esteem, self-discipline, love of learning and respect.
Bumble Bee is proud to provide an...
5.0
"This was the first day care we visited when looking for care for our (then unborn) twins and could have just called it the moment we walked in. Absolutely nothing compared to Bumble Bee. We were provided a folder that had pricing, holiday schedule, sample meal...
Ericka C.
F.o.c.u.s Daycare Llc
506 Vandalia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(2)
Hello Parents of all Ages,
The Early childhood period is very important because these are the valuable stages in which children brain is developing. During the age Birth to Age five, children are learning important, exciting, creative and imaginary things for each stage in their lives. It is my...
5.0
"At F.O.C.U.S ACADEMY DAYCARE every child is treated with love and equally. Ms. Quinn assures that every child health and safe is put first. She is big on teaching the basic so that every child that comes through her door is more then ready to start kindergarten....
Nicole G.
Aunt Molly's Playcare
5901 4th St North, Arlington, VA
5.0
(3)
Aunt Molly's is a dynamic home daycare run by a social worker and now adding an elementary teacher. We have over thirty years of experience working with kids and families. We are in a large, single family home right on Bluemont Park with two large, sunny playrooms, separate nap room, a deck,...
5.0
"Let me preface: my child does not go to this daycare - I work part time and stay home with my children the rest of the week. I'm looking for care for my new infant son and saw Aunt Molly's daycare listed here and just had to write a review! I see Molly at Bluemont...
Carey J.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Springfield, IL
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Springfield, IL?
Drop-in daycare near you in Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL, 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 Springfield, IL?
While drop-in daycares in Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Springfield, IL, 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!
Ratings for Springfield, IL drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Springfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.