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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Austin, TX

Wanna Play Playcare

5.0

We've been with them for a few years. We have always been pleased with their services. Even through staffing changes and through the pandemic, they have always accommodated our childcare needs. The kids have always enjoyed their time there.

- A K.

One Stop Montessori

5.0

The teachers are awesome. They take care of the kids as if they are their own. Our kids enjoyed their time there

- Care member

Eat Play Learn LLC

5.0

Our daughter had an amazing experience at Eat Play Learn. She came in as a shy almost two year old with barely 30 words to a bubbly two and a half year old with a vocabulary of over 100 words as well as number and letter recognition. Jordin is truly a toddler whisperer who helped our daughter come...

- Catherine

Drop-in child care in Austin, TX

Wanna Play Playcare

Wanna Play Playcare

14010 North Highway 183 Suite 535, AUSTIN, TX

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(1)

Our centers offer bright, inviting spaces where your child will feel welcome, receive lots of attention, and thrive in our unique play and inquiry based learning environment. Children engage in STEM activities, have opportunities for independent and group play and enjoy our outdoor area.
5.0
"We've been with them for a few years. We have always been pleased with their services. Even through staffing changes and through the pandemic, they have always accommodated our childcare needs. The kids have always enjoyed their time there. "

A K.


One Stop Montessori

One Stop Montessori

9725 CIRCLE DR SUITE A, AUSTIN, TX

Starting at $1170/mo

5.0

(16)

 Dedicated nurturing staff with years of experience in Montessori teaching  Small classrooms with age-appropriate activities to allow children to explore their interests  Providing hands-on learning and collaborative play where children get to make creative choices ...
5.0
"Very caring loving and homely environment Kids had blast"

Care member


Eat Play Learn LLC

Eat Play Learn LLC

2608 Cockburn Dr, Austin, TX

5.0

(1)

Eat. Play. Learn." was originally created as a specific type of setup for COVID-conscious parents of toddlers who need more socialization but would like it to be in a lower-risk, small group environment. As we've moved forward in the pandemic, our guidelines have changed. However, we still remain...
5.0
"Our daughter had an amazing experience at Eat Play Learn. She came in as a shy almost two year old with barely 30 words to a bubbly two and a half year old with a vocabulary of over 100 words as well as number and letter recognition. Jordin is truly a toddler...

Catherine


Joyful Journeys Montessori

Joyful Journeys Montessori

12702 sherbourne ST, AUSTIN, TX

✨ Now Enrolling for Summer! ✨ Montessori-Inspired Childcare | CCS Accepted | Up to $500 Off! 🌍 Joyful Journeys Childcare is now enrolling for our exciting Around the World Summer Camp and preschool program for children 18 months to 8 years old! Give your child the gift of joyful, hands-on...

3044 - The Children's Courtyard of Austin

3044 - The Children's Courtyard of Austin

11718 Metric Blvd, AUSTIN, TX

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...

3042 - The Children's Courtyard on W. William Cannon Drive

3042 - The Children's Courtyard on W. William Cannon Drive

5914 West William Cannon Drive, AUSTIN, TX

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...

3039 - The Children's Courtyard on North Mopac Expressway

3039 - The Children's Courtyard on North Mopac Expressway

12336 North Mopac Expressway, AUSTIN, TX

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...

Austin Kids Retreat

Austin Kids Retreat

6111 N. FM 620, Austin, TX

Led by a staff of skilled educators and child development specialists, we offer much more than a glorified babysitting service. Offering a level of nurturing care and active learning that easily surpasses other local daycare centers, we strive to ensure complete peace of mind for all of our...

Shaley Andrews

Shaley Andrews

Austin Tx, Austin, TX

I have been an elementary teacher for the passed 5 years and graduated from Dallas Baptist University's top nationally accredited education program in 2013. I hold many training hours/certifications in first aid/cpr, special needs, fine/gross motor skill development, behavioral needs,...

Crestview Stem Playschool

Crestview Stem Playschool

1915 Pequeno Street, Austin, TX

I am the lead afternoon teacher at Elements Preschool. I have decided to open an in-home morning daycare in my lovely home in Brentwood. While it will technically be a daycare, being a teacher my goal is to run it like more of a preschool. Throughout my time as a teacher I have taught in every...

Katie's Place

Katie's Place

15408 Scarlet St., Austin, TX

First Four Weeks Discounted Receive 2 additional discount weeks for each referral that enrolls Call 512-861-5534 Full Time Age Weekly Rates Discount Rates 8...

The Attached Caregiver, LLC

The Attached Caregiver, LLC

919 Gene Johnson Street, Austin, TX

Adventure Playgroup: I have opened up my home for three children, ages 3.5 to 9, to join us on our daily adventures to the park, forest school, playdates, and theme based field trips! I belong to an active, secular, homeschooling/unschooling community and we take part in daily outings with mixed...

Nanny

Nanny

10707 Lake Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX

My daycare service is a home based drop-off daycare center. My home is outfitted to house, entertain and care for two children. Your child will have access to a fully baby proofed and loving environment with my own nine month old daughter as a friendly and sociable playmate. My home has a dedicated...

Taxi Mom - Southwest Austin

Taxi Mom - Southwest Austin

3715 S 1st St., Austin, TX

Taxi Mom is a private transportation service for children, focusing on the commute to and from school, after school activities, practices, etc. We are committed to creating a safe environment while providing reliable transportation to help meet the daily needs of our families....

Cross Drop-in Care

Cross Drop-in Care

7400 Derby Downs Dr, Austin, TX

Do you need childcare at a moment's notice? do you need to get your children out of the house for a few hours or do you need to socialize your child? We are offering safe and reliable in-home drop-in child care. If you need to run errands for just a few hours for some needed "me" time we are...

Dee's Amazing Daycare

Dee's Amazing Daycare

7313 Derby Downs Dr., Austin, TX

Dee's Amazing Daycare is located in South Austin where children are my passion. It is my privilege to provide your child with a loving,safe,happy, and encouraging learning environment so that your child can thrive, and enrich their social and developmental skills.

OUR SERVICES MM Christian Child care Offers; Affordable Services Throughout the day updates of your child Bi-lingual Programs Reading / Math / Daily day to day skills Pick-up / drop off After...

Little Texas Rose

803 Sussex Dr, Austin, TX

We are opening an In-Home Daycare, conveniently located, and in a beautiful new space! Ages 6 weeks to 4 years old Your toddler will get hands-on, closely supervised activities appropriate for their age. They will have the opportunity to play in the garden (when appropriate), witness baby chicks...

Seek And Say

6123 FM 969 RD, Austin, TX

Hello there! At Seek And Say Enrichment we pride ourselves in paying attention to the details that make each of our children uniquely beautiful and brilliant. We have nurtured generations of bright minds and have over 30 years of teaching experience. Our motto is "Reach High! And aim for the sky!"...

Kids Campus Learning Center

5710 McCarty Ln, Austin, TX

Kids Campus Learning Center is a Texas Rising Star certified daycare center. We take children 6 weeks of age to Pre-K. We are family owned, and believe children learn through a balance of structure and play. All of our teachers are CPR/First Aid Certified, SIDS/SBS certified, background checked, and...

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Ratings for Austin, TX drop-in child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Austin, TX are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 22 listed drop-in child care.