Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

​

Filters

Distance

Child's date of birth

Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

We have 3 drop-in child care in Charlottesville, VA! Compare and find the best drop-in child care to fit your needs.

Showing results for daycares within of for 0 children

Bright Beginnings - Forest Lakes's Photo

Bright Beginnings - Forest Lakes

1610 Regent Street Charlottesville, VA

1.0(2)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
At Bright Beginnings our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood programs for preschool children while supporting each unique family unit. We strive to allow each child to develop at his or her own rate with the goal of a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. At Bright Beginnings we pride ourselves on having an award-winning Creative Curriculum that combines Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Waldorf concepts to meet each child's individual needs. Our curriculum has been developed over 35 years and each year a team of master degreed, elementary school teachers continue to expand our curriculum with current and innovative educational insights. Our super convenient Forest Lakes location is conveniently near Ruckersville and Earlysville and Greene County. Our Forest Lakes location was completely renovated head to toe in 2017 with brand new flooring, classroom equipment, rugs, and lighting as well as freshly painted interiors - everything you can think of we remodeled! When you walk into our school you will see our spacious and beautiful lobby complete with a Director desk and parent lounge including a coffee station (our parents love bringing in their coffee cup in the mornings for complimentary coffee when they drop off their children!) Interior and exterior security cameras have also been installed throughout our building for administrative use. The Forest Lakes property includes 3 large playgrounds divided by age group which have all recently been expanded to provide ample outside space for our children to play and explore. In the summertime, our children love to cool off outside on our splash pads for sprinkler play! Our property also has a wonderful organic garden for our children to learn all about where their food comes from. We are incredibly proud to be Outdoor Classroom Project - Level 2 Certified! We are Virginia's only Outdoor Classroom Project certified school - We have tents, tables, outside hand-wash stations, sensory exploration tables, and so much more for our Outdoor Classrooms. Ask us about our Outdoor classrooms when you tour!
View profile
Bright Beginnings Preschool - Mill Creek's Photo

Bright Beginnings Preschool - Mill Creek

1221 Stoney Ridge Road Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

At Bright Beginnings our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood programs for preschool children while supporting each unique family unit. We strive to allow each child to develop at his or her own rate with the goal of a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. At Bright Beginnings we pride ourselves on having an award-winning Creative Curriculum that combines Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Waldorf concepts to meet each child's individual needs. Our curriculum has been developed over 35 years and each year a team of master degreed, elementary school teachers continues to expand our curriculum with current and innovative educational insights. Our lovely Mill Creek location is conveniently located off of Avon Street Extended, 2 miles from PVCC and downtown Charlottesville at the entrance to Mill Creek and Foxcroft. Many of our families live in downtown Charlottesville, Scottsville, and lake Monticello. Our Mill Creek location was completely renovated head to toe in 2017 with brand new flooring, classroom equipment, rugs, and lighting as well as freshly painted interiors - everything you can think of we remodeled! When you walk into our school you will see our beautiful lobby complete with a Director desk and parent lounge including a coffee station (our parents love bringing in their coffee cup in the mornings for complimentary coffee when they drop off their children!) Interior and exterior security cameras have also been installed throughout our building for administrative use. The Mill Creek property includes a beautiful nature trail that lines our property with a variety of learning stations. We have 3 large playgrounds divided by age group and we are planning on expanding each playground in the near future for even more space for our children to explore. In the summertime, our children love to cool off outside on our splash pads for sprinkler play! Another fun thing our children enjoy outside is our massive organic garden on our pre-k playground. We call this vegetable garden our 'magic' garden because the vegetables that grow in this garden are always massive in size! There is something magical about the soil our veggies grow in! We are incredibly proud to be Outdoor Classroom Project - Level 2 Certified! We are Virginia's only Outdoor Classroom Project certified school - We have tents, tables, outside hand-wash stations, sensory exploration tables, and so much more!
View profile

Bizzy Bees In-home Child Care

1600 Ricky Rd Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

Bizzy Bees is a local in-home daycare for the surrounding counties of Charlottesville, VA. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care for children from 3 months to 12 years of age. We provide a day-to-day learning curriculum with indoor and outdoor workshop activities for all ages. Bizzy Bees is a fun-loving environment that emphasizes the importance of following rules and safety regulations, education, and creativeness. We encourage our little ones to use their imaginations and to explore their learning capabilities. At Bizzy Bees we provide pick ups and drop offs to and from school, special arrangement schedules, occasional weekend care and date nights with advance notice, healthy snacks and lunch, homework assistance, exciting interactive exercise sessions, and field trips. At Bizzy Bees we feel that it is our duty to help our Bizzy Bees grow so when they leave the hive they can pollinate the flowers of the world. **All Child care providers are CPR and First Aid certified and licensed. College educated with extensive child-care experience and with safety as the number one priority. ** **Call or Email for rates**
View profile

Showing 1 - 3 of 3

FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Charlottesville, VA

You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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.

Drop-In Child Care Articles

When to keep your child home from school and for how long

When to keep your child home from school and for how long

December 8, 2025 - Deciding when to keep your child home from school is never an easy call. If they’re a little stuffy, should they stay home? What if they’re cough...

What&#8217;s the best way to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day to kids?

What’s the best way to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day to kids?

December 8, 2025 - With a fresh year just beginning, this is an opportune time to help children set a respectful and kind tone for the year ahead. Many offices and schools will...

What do babies think about? 8 science-backed facts for parents and caregivers 

What do babies think about? 8 science-backed facts for parents and caregivers 

September 30, 2024 - Ever wondered what a baby thinks about all day? Anyone who’s been stared at by a baby out in public knows how intense their focus can be, but that does...

Additional Drop-In Child Care Services