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7729 - La Petite Academy of New Albany's Photo

7729 - La Petite Academy of New Albany

10102 WOODCREST WAY NEW ALBANY, OH

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Child care
Check out our school-age program reduced rates! What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how...
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3253 - The Children's Courtyard of Lawrenceville

1195 OLD PEACHTREE RD NE LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

State license verified

Child care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

2124 TARAVAL ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2560/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Panda Children's Center offers both at our fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco, CA. With a stellar ratio of 1 teacher for every 6 students, we provide every child with the attention they need to thrive. This ensures the best possible development for the mind and body as well as complete safety. In addition to...
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Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - 60th Street

1555 N 60TH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and develop a passion for...
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0262 - Childtime of Natomas

2040 CLUB CENTER DR SACRAMENTO, CA

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Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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Schaffner Inspire

391 SCHAFFNER DR HARRISBURG, PA

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Welcome to Kids & Company Schaffner! This location was formerly called “Aa to Zz”, but has since been purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate...
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Norwich Family YMCA (Childcare programs/Youth Development)

68 N BROAD ST NORWICH, NY

State license verified

starting at
$190/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Norwich Family YMCA is a community not for profit organization that has been providing community programs and services for 162 years. The YMCA offers New York State Certified After School Childcare programs in four locations including: the Norwich YMCA, Holy Family School-Norwich, Greene Central School, and Oxford...
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Inspire St. Peters East

4621 N SAINT PETERS PKWY SAINT PETERS, MO

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Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Tyke Town St. Peters, by Kids & Company! We are located beside the O’Fallon Paramedics in a quiet neighborhood with the Belleau River behind us. For those driving, we are just east of the intersection of Highway K and Mexico Rd. Our free-standing building has been newly renovated and our parking lot has plenty of...
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Swatara Inspire

5120 LANCASTER ST HARRISBURG, PA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Kids & Company Swatara! We are located in the Swatara neighborhood, behind the Post Office near Derry St. and Hebron Ln. Our standalone building and residential environment provides a quiet and private place for children to learn. We have a large parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off, and we are...
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RISING STARS JRVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1900 EDWIN DR RALEIGH, NC

State license verified

starting at
$1275/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
We're a five-star, child development center located in the heart of Southeast Raleigh. Where our goal is to make learning fun and out of this world. We cater to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our facilities offer bright classrooms, two private playgrounds, and low staff-to-student ratios. Your child will feel safe while...
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Inspire Early Education Abington

90 NORTH AVE ABINGTON, MA

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Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Abington! This Massachusetts location is in the Abington neighborhood, near the intersection of North Ave. and Bedford St. We are in a standalone building surrounded by residential homes and have ample parking for pick-up and drop-off. We are about 2 miles from the Abington T station, making...
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7532 - La Petite Academy on Cypress Creek

805 CYPRESS CREEK RD CEDAR PARK, TX

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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0408 - Childtime on North Bryant Avenue

425 N BRYANT AVE EDMOND, OK

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Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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7622 - La Petite Academy on NW 94th St

7824 NW 94TH ST OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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0403 - Childtime on West Britton

8221 W BRITTON RD OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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3044 - The Children's Courtyard of Austin

11718 METRIC BLVD AUSTIN, TX

State license verified

Child care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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BRAINIACS 2

1178 Morris Ave.  UNION, NJ

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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
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Sweet Pea Learning Center

15534 E MARQUAM RD NE MOUNT ANGEL, OR

State license verified

starting at
$1275/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are a state of the art certified center with compassionate and qualified teachers and small teacher to student ratios. We offer bright classrooms, collegiate based curriculum, a private playground and nutritious meals and snacks. We focus on play based learning and make every child and parent feel loved and safe. We can’t...
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Hummelstown Inspire

205 S JOHN ST HUMMELSTOWN, PA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Kids & Company Hummelstown! We are located in the Hummelstown neighborhood, across the street from Nye Elementary and southwest of the N Hanover St. and W Main St. intersection. Our standalone building and residential environment provides a quiet and private place for children to learn. Since we do not have any...
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7322 - La Petite Academy of Mill Creek

13231 BOTHELL EVERETT HWY MILL CREEK, WA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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drop-in child care offers an alternative form of child care services, allowing parents to bring children to a facility on an as-needed basis to receive quality engaging and enriching activities. Drop-in child care provides parents with needed flexibility and assurance that their child will be well cared for without the commitment of enrolling in a longer-term program. Drop-in centers frequently offer activities such as age appropriate games, sports, arts and craft projects, and educational programs. Programs are often available for different age groups so that siblings may be able to participate together. Drop-in centers are becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits they provide for busy parents who need reliable child care in a pinch.

Drop-in child care can be an incredibly useful resource for busy families. Not only does drop-in child care offer flexible hours, meaning you can drop your child off when it works best for the family’s schedule, but you also don’t need to be a member of the center or make reservations in advance. Drop-in centers typically offer child care options by the hour or day which allows parents to rest assured that their children are safe and well taken care of while they complete errands or attend appointments. drop-in child care also offers security and peace of mind. Most drop-in centers have cameras installed in every room where children are supervised so that parents can rest assured knowing that their children are monitored at all times in a safe environment. Furthermore, drop-in child care is often affordable and costs less than typical weekly or monthly costs associated with other child care centers.

Drop-in child care is a great option for parents who need periodic child care for their children. Drop-in child care is typically provided at daycare or preschool centers and can be used to supplement other child care arrangements or as a one time solution during times of busy schedules when regular care would be difficult to arrange. Drop-in child care varies in terms of hours and days offered, but usually provides some flexibility in terms of drop off and pick up times as well as daily rates. It should be noted that drop-in child care is often only available for children over the age of two, so parents with infants should investigate other options that may better suit their needs.

A drop-in child care centers should provide parents and guardians with a list of any necessary supplies, ranging from naptime blankets to lunches and diapers. As a general rule, however, it's important to be prepared for anything when bringing children to a drop-in child care center. For example, bring enough diapers and formula (if needed), a few non-perishable snacks, a favorite toy or blanket, wipes and creams for diaper rash, and a change of clothes in case of accidents.

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