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Kiddos Play Learning Center

5.0

This daycare has been incredibly. So kind and accommodating. I had discovered them after starting the process getting my kids enrolled into a different daycare. One I was not comfortable with sending my children, but as a single mom, I needed to find something quick. This daycare responded to me...

- Care member

Another Mother - Professional Quality Care

5.0

I live with my niece and nephew who employed Zara to care for their daughter over the summer. Since I am home the majority of the day I am privy to how Zara interfaces with my great-niece. She is always gentle and kind. She encourages good manners and choices. Zara will steer activities towards...

- Kelly

Tammy House Daycare

5.0

Tammy cared for my Joshua so well and I would highly recommend her.

- Ruth M.

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Great Minds Learning Academy

Great Minds Learning Academy

2909 E 5th Avenue, COLUMBUS OHIO, OH

Starting at $250/mo

Families should choose Great Minds Learning Academy as their childcare provider because we provide quality care, We are responsive in providing care for children. We have a lot of success stories with the children we care for. We are located right behind the Columbus International airport. You child...

Rachel's Childcare

Rachel's Childcare

493 E. Oakland Ave, Columbus, OH

*One full or part-time spot available in September, 2019* Hi! My name is Rachel, and I've been a nanny for 10 years now. In 2011 I graduated from The English Nanny and Governess School, which is an intensive program focused on early childhood development and education. During my time there, I was...

LITTLE STEPS BIG STEPS DAYCARE ACADEMY LLC

LITTLE STEPS BIG STEPS DAYCARE ACADEMY LLC

3188 E LIVINGSTON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH

Starting at $250/mo

Little Steps Big Steps Academy philosophy and goals are to provide a warm and secure environment for all children, our philosophy is that all children are different, and every child can be taught. We are dedicated to our children as well as to their future. Your children will be safe in our care....

Little Lions Learning Center

Little Lions Learning Center

2149 Cleveland Ave, COLUMBUS, OH

Our mission is to Teach, Care, and give endless love to our children. At little lions we are an extended family who will do our absolute best to make sure ever family enrolled is satisfied. We are a 5 star center with qualified and quality teachers who follow the lesson plans and teach.

Harper's Childcare

Harper's Childcare

2467 Stafford Place, Columbus, OH

Hello Welcome to Harper's Childcare. I am a certified Pre-K to 8th grade teacher. I believe in the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Your child will be in a safe secure environment to learn and grow in. I do...

We are bilingual childcare center. We provide healthy breakfast, lunch and snack. We are fun and developmentally appropriate activity. we provide kindergarten readiness skills for preschoolers.

Family Traditions Child Care, Ltd.

684 S. Cassingham Rd., Bexley, OH

Our Mission... "To provide convenient and flexible child care that offers love, support, fun, and education to inspire children's lives; To provide parent's with the assurance that their children are in a safe, responsible, loving, and high-quality program." ... Providing convenient...

Child Care Wt

VIDA PLACE, Columbus, OH

Mom of a boy,love having kids in the house, taking care of them, as safety and health are my priority. title xx & private pay accepted.Also some hourly drop oof so parent can do errands.

Margaret's Daycare

158 Dakota Ave, Columbus, OH

24 Hour care fun, loving, caring, professional, environment, providing healthy balance meals. Over 25 years experience through job and Family Service. Caring for 3 months to 10 year old children, $15/hr.

Milo Learning Center

1993 Zettler Center Dr, Columbus, OH

Milo Learning Center is located in south west Columbus, Ohio. We are a affordable center dedicated to safely caring for your child while your away. Our center accepts children from 6 weeks to 12 years in age. We do drop and pick kids up from school, assist them with homework and etc..

Kiddos Play Learning Center

Kiddos Play Learning Center

515 Waterburry Blvd, GAHANNA, OH

Starting at $300/mo

5.0

(2)

At Kiddos Play Learning Center, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and educational support for children of all ages. Our programs cater to each child's unique needs, fostering creativity, social skills, and a love for learning. We offer flexible scheduling options, including...
5.0
"This daycare has been incredibly. So kind and accommodating. I had discovered them after starting the process getting my kids enrolled into a different daycare. One I was not comfortable with sending my children, but as a single mom, I needed to find something...

Care member


Another Mother - Professional Quality Care

Another Mother - Professional Quality Care

445 Weymouth Ln, Columbus, OH

5.0

(3)

***One full time spot available September 3rd, starting at $70/day*** I offer nanny quality care at a more affordable rate. My goal is to make my house feel like a second home to every child I care for; a home filled with love, attention, and educational stimulation. To accomplish this, I will...
5.0
"I live with my niece and nephew who employed Zara to care for their daughter over the summer. Since I am home the majority of the day I am privy to how Zara interfaces with my great-niece. She is always gentle and kind. She encourages good manners and choices. Zara...

Kelly


Tammy House Daycare

Tammy House Daycare

2867 Heatherleaf Way, Columbus, OH

5.0

(1)

I've been the child care business for over twenty-two years. I have an AS degree in Early Childhood Education and I'm currently pursuing my BS degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashland University. I'm CPR and First aid certified. I love to see curious minds learn and grow. I provide care for...
5.0
"Tammy cared for my Joshua so well and I would highly recommend her."

Ruth M.


Rimaj Childcare Center

Rimaj Childcare Center

4610 Weatherford Ln, Columbus, OH

Offering spots for ages 6 weeks - 5 years Chayla Pleasant has been working with children and providing a nurturing and safe environment for over 5 years. As a previous Assistant Director in childcare and a mother I understand the importance of receiving quality childcare that is flexible as well....

Child Educates

Child Educates

4895 Folger Drive, Columbus, OH

Hi I have an in home daycare center that has a few open spots depending on your schedule I am first aid/CPR certified,background check and I also have several training that are childcare related I also provide school pick up and drop off and I accept title 20. We are 24 hours and offer weekends as...

KIWI'S CLUBHOUSE, Upper Arlington

KIWI'S CLUBHOUSE, Upper Arlington

2025 WEST HENDERSON ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

Starting at $1300/mo

Kiwi’s Clubhouse, Upper Arlington is proud to be the #1 destination for top-notch flexible childcare in Columbus, OH that provides both Full-Time and Part-Time/Hourly care! Whether you're seeking reliable childcare to fit your schedule or to provide your child with helpful programs to help them...

Kid's Love

Kid's Love

1728 Rebecca Street, Columbus, OH

Hello, I am a mother of two who has openings for full or part-time in my home childcare. I am experienced, dependable, reliable, and I am a license provider with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to provide Subsidized Child Care. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I love and enjoy...

Treehouse Learning Center

Treehouse Learning Center

158 Imperial Dr, Gahanna, OH

Treehouse Learning Center is a quality learning center located in Gahanna, OH. Our mission at Treehouse Learning Center is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate atmosphere, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, and create. At Treehouse Learning Center, we believe...

Karissa G.

Karissa G.

2949 Fleet Rd, Columbus, OH

I am a wife and mother of two children. My 6 year old son is in school and my 1-year-old daughter stays with me during the day. Having a family of my own, I am very experienced in childcare. I also grew up in a home that had an in-home daycare, so I've been taking care of children for many years. I...

The Giggle Box

The Giggle Box

3192 Wendover Ct., Columbus, OH

A loving and fun in home daycare/preschool is looking for new friends (age 2 mon- 4 years) to add to our daycare family! We offer: - A safe,loving,fun and educational preschool environment - Smoke free home - All meals/snacks and activities are included...

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Drop-in child care is care that works with your schedule.

Drop-in child care can be an invaluable tool for parents to use when they need a few hours of flexibility or respite. Drop-in care centers provide safe,...

Drop-in child care can be an invaluable tool for parents to use when they need a few hours of flexibility or respite. Drop-in care centers provide safe, supervised environments staffed by experienced caregivers, in which children and toddlers can spend time while their parents are either working or just taking a little break. Drop-in care makes it possible for parents to run errands and attend appointments without having to scramble to arrange one-off child care arrangements.

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