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Drop-In Child Care in Arlington, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care

4001 - Everbrook Academy of Crystal City

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Chuchie's Home Daycare

Chuchie is an excellent day care provider that I provide my highest recommendation for. Chuchie provided full-time day care for both of our...

- Kyle M.

Bambino Kids Daycare Center

We have had a great experience with Bambino. All of the teachers are very loving and our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up at...

- Cleopatra M

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4001 - Everbrook Academy of Crystal City's Photo

4001 - Everbrook Academy of Crystal City

201 12TH ST S STE 102 STE 102 ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Katies Wonderful World

5339 North 37th Street Arlington, VA

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Katies Wonderful Worlds Mission is to provided excellent, loving, nurturing, educational care and attention to children ranging in age 3 months to 5 years old. Your little one will learn through hands on experiences abcs, 123s, colors, shapes, sharing. Ms. Katie will help your little one reach every age appropriate milestone...
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The Creative Difference

1132 N Ivanhoe St Arlington, VA

The Creative Difference, LLC is an educational enrichment program, focusing on out-of-school opportunities for children to broaden their learning experience through hands-on and creative activities. We offer after school enrichment classes, arts-based day camps, and private tutoring for elementary and preschool students in...
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Sully's In Home Daycare

2904 16th Rd. S Unit A Arlington, VA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
International
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm a former pediatric office manager , CPR and First Aide Certified. Took early childhood education in high school and fluent in Spanish. I have a 3 year old son which I love with my all my soul and he is the main reason why I decided to become a child care provider. I had a really hard time leaving him every morning...
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iSprout S.T.E.A.M Academy

1601 13th Road South Arlington, VA

Academic
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
+ 5 more
iSprout STEAM Academy is a safe and healthy space for children to learn, grow and explore. Our preschool and kindergarten prep programs provide cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math through Play. iSprout STEAM Academy is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Hush Hush Little Baby

2501 9th Rd S Arlington, VA

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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 Preschool Introduction to...

Kyle M. says "Chuchie is an excellent day care provider that I provide my highest recommendation for. Chuchie provided full-time day care for both of our kids for several...

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Bambino Kids Daycare Center

3919 14th St NW Washington, DC

5.0(4)
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Child care
*Multicultural bilingual program (Spanish/English) *Experienced and energized teachers *Convenient location - worry free drop-off and pick-up *More than 25 years of experience *BA in Early Education & Child Development Associates (CDA) Certified *CPR & First Aid certified teachers

Cleopatra M says "We have had a great experience with Bambino. All of the teachers are very loving and our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up at the end of...

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Bright Home Childcare

6132 SUMMER PARK LN ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 1 more
I run a state-licensed home daycare located in Kingstowne Alexandria, VA. The childcare is operated by a mother of three with a Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of professional experience. All staff, including the owner, are First Aid, CPR, and MAT Certified. We offer a nurturing learning environment that promotes self-help...

Care Member says "My husband and I took our daughter to Ms. A’s daycare for 2.5 years. We only left when our daughter aged out. She is an incredible daycare provider....

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FRIENDSHIP CHILDRENS CENTER

5411 WESTERN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2665/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Since 1989, Friendship Children’s Center has proudly served families in the Friendship Heights community as a trusted, non-profit child care provider. We specialize in developmental, play-based learning and offer a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. We’re known for our innovative educational programs, strong...

Care Member says "The FCC teachers take excellent care of my child and provide a warm and caring environment. They also put a lot of effort into coming up with and...

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Rubina Mirza Daycare

6048 Clames Drive Alexandria, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
Hello There, Welcome to Rubina Mirza Daycare! My name is Rubina! Under our care, your child will have a second home where they feel warm, nourished, and cherished. We have story time with the children, and they are encouraged to draw and sing. Individual children's records are kept, including daily observations and information...

Care Member says "Rubina’s daycare is pretty comfortable and clean. It is a safe space for the baby’s development. She and her husband help us with the transition from...

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My Baby Steps Academy

7010 LITTLE RIVER TPKE STE 100 ANNANDALE, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$475/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
At My Baby Steps Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the earliest stages of our children's development and fostering their natural curiosity for learning. Our newly designed facility offers a warm and secure environment where children can explore freely, allowing their innovative minds to flourish one step at a time. Parents...

Care Member says "It has been the most wonderful experience of all times. Very good faculty! They are very thorough and also pay attention to personal details. The...

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The Montessori School of Washington DC

4380 MCARTR BLVD NW STE 200 WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2111/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 1 more
The Montessori School of Washington (MSOW) is a small, nurturing environment for children aged two to six. Its curriculum is based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy. MSOW aims to introduce children to the joy of learning at an early age and assists the child in creating an inner order. This self-discipline becomes the...

Maggie C. says "I'm happy to recommend MSOW. My child attended school there from age 2-5 and we had a great experience. The school is warm, loving and focused on the...

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Beloved Moments Family Home Daycare

1838 Peabody Drive Falls Church, VA

5.0(5)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 2 more
Welcome to Beloved Moments! Our home daycare has been a part of the family's lives for over 20 years. Our goal is to provide a place where children know they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted. We want to help instill a strong sense of self-worth and purpose in every child. We make sure that each child has numerous...

Lacey F. says "This is hands down the best daycare in the business! As a Mother looking for a good daycare for my two sons all it caused me was anxiety. We looked at a...

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Step One Childcare

Hempstead Avenue BETHESDA, MD

5.0(1)
starting at
$2300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
In-Home daycare
Since 2019, our home daycare has provided a warm, nurturing environment inspired by Waldorf, Montessori, and nature-based learning principles. We focus on creativity, independence, and gentle routines. We have two consistent full-time teachers and one part-time assistant, ensuring stable, loving, and high-quality care for every...

Care Member says "As a first-time mom who works from home, I was extremely anxious to transition my baby’s care from a full-time nanny to daycare when my toddler was 15...

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My 1st Choice Family Daycare

2404 BELLE HAVEN MEADOWS CT ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$400/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare

Care Member says "Wonderful, clean and modern! We are very happy and would recommend to everyone!"

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HHS/ED Children's Center by Reggio's Treehouse

330 C Street, SW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(6)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Reggio’s Treehouse is an authentic Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy that teaches children to become self-directed learners and whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking. Please use this...

Care Member says "Our daughter attended the HHS/ED Center for 2 years and I can honestly say it became like a second home for her. From the very beginning, the teachers...

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Smallfreckles Home Day Care

2834 Rosemary Ln Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
We'll promise to take the best care of your kid. Our home daycare is new, comfortable, safe, clean atmosphere. Working Monday to Friday full time and part time, CPR & First Aid trained, State licensed for Home Day Care in Falls Church Age appropriate activities (reading,music, arts). We speak English and Spanish.

Kristen D. says "We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of...

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ET Child Care

4600 Picot Rd. Alexandria, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
I am a 57-year-old proud grandmother of 4 whom I dearly love and babysit. My mission is to create an environment that is safe, supportive, inspiring and fun for the kids. We offer full and part-time schedules for infants and kids. We provide a pick up and drop off services. We provide flexible childcare services. ET home...

Shaunte T. says "Finding a daycare for my son Jackson was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do. In my search I came across ET Child Care. From the moment I...

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EXCEL PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

2418 GRIST MILL PL ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
International
Montessori
Special needs
Preschool
+ 3 more
Excel Prep is a Mandarin Immersion and STEAM-based early learning institution, fully licensed by the State of Virginia Dept. of Education, to serve 105 students ages 0-12. Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy maintains Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Our highly-qualified teachers all hold degrees and many of...

Care Member says "If you want early education for your child that feels like family, this is the place! We’ve been blessed to be a part of the Excel family for 3 years...

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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Arlington, VA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.

When you drop your child off near you in Arlington, VA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!

Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Arlington, VA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.

Drop-in child care hours in Arlington, VA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.

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