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Drop & Play
5.0
My son loves going to Drop and Play!!!
- Tinesha B
Happy Kidz Day Care
5.0
Priscilla provided day care for my 3 year old child. Priscilla is very nice and pleasant lady to work with. I found the rate very reasonable compared to other daycares in the area. Her home has a family feel atmosphere, very nice and clean she always gave me peace of mind knowing my child is in good...
- Veronica L
KidTime Drop In Childcare
5.0
The staff is caring and loves playing with the kids! We love KidTime!
- Monica H
My Love Bug Family Childcare
5.0
My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day. I trust her completely with my...
- Lindsay H
Treehouse Learning Center
5.0
The director, Ayana, is an absolute angel. Her and all of the teachers are passionate about the kiddos and have really put my mind at ease enrolling my baby there. They actively engage with my daughter and work really hard to make sure every day is special. My daughter loves them like family! I...
- Maddy T
Drop-in child care in Lancaster, PA
5.0
(1)
We are the only Drop-In Childcare Facility in Hendersonville, NC! We offer hourly reliable kid care, when you need it.
Always accepting children ages 1-12.
Almost 2,000 square feet facility age appropriate activities for all.
A "Big Kid" room for older children, arts and craft space, and many...
5.0
"My son loves going to Drop and Play!!!"
Tinesha B
5.0
(1)
Youth Fountain Family Daycare, LLC, is a licensed daycare for the state of Maryland.
Conveniently located minutes from Waldorf and Hughesville, the Youth Fountain takes pride in providing various services such as, Infant and Toddler Care, Before/After Care and Drop-In Care (based on availability)....
5.0
(2)
Thank you for your interest in happy Kidz Day care. My name is Priscilla and I have 1 precious daughter age 1 and half yrs old. I live in East Garfield near Kedzie and Washington and downtown Chicago. I am married and a stay at home mom. I am starting my daycare because I have a genuine love of...
5.0
"Priscilla provided care for my 2 children.She is so loving and caring and very responsible.I enjoy seeing my kids arts and crafts projects taught by her.She will be excellent at caring for your children and she is very trust worthy."
Lisa F
3.0
(2)
KidTime is a pay-by-the-hour, flexible use service available to busy parents. KidTime offers drop-in care for children age 18 months to 12 years with extended late night and weekend hours. When it comes to running errands, an afternoon lunch with friends or an occasional date night, KidTime is here...
5.0
"The staff is caring and loves playing with the kids! We love KidTime!"
Monica H
5.0
(2)
My Love Bug Family Childcare, was created with the idea of helping home stay moms. As a mother I understand that running errands can be difficult when we have kids.
I was reflected in that situation as a mother, and not having family around made it a little bit more difficult, so that's when I...
5.0
"My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day....
Lindsay H
3.7
(6)
We Offer:
Full-Time: 6:30am-6:30pm
Part-Time: 6 hrs max
Drop-In Care
Before/After school (Camps in Winter, Spring and Summer)
Breakfast, Morning Snacks, Lunch and Afternoon Snacks Provided
Every classroom will have web camera access for parents to view at anytime.
5.0
"We enrolled our then 9 month old son and 3 year old daughter at Treehouse Learning Center in June 2017. We had just moved to Bellaire from Sugar Land and were struggling to find a safe and suitable place to send them that didn't have a multi month / year wait list...
Tony M
5.0
(1)
We are a Family Childcare Center located in Pennsauken, NJ. Our maximum ratio is 1 adult to 5 children however, we always have 2 adults present. We offer transportation to and from the center as well as, before school pick up/drop off and after school pick up. We also offer tutoring for K-3rd grade...
5.0
"I've been sending my 2 year old son a short time however Miss Shirley and Miss Kathy are wonderful! The center is clean with LOTS of toys and fun things for the children to do. I also love that Shirley has a strong background in early education so she is always...
Melissa G
4.9
(27)
Niki Family Home Daycare: 650 759 6998.
Much More Than Home.
Loving, Warm, Caring, Atmosphere.
A Clean, Safe Environment.
Playtime, Learning, Activities Music, Dance and
Movement.
Learning While Having Fun.
Teaching Another Language Such As Farsi.
Affordable Daycare...
5.0
"Niki is extremely caring and dedicated
to children she cares for. She also has a background in early childhood education so Niki does more than just watch the children in her care... I really feel that this is entity due to her warm, caring style and the fun...
Solmaz
5.0
(11)
I am currently accepting children for my family daycare. I have 25 years of experience. I am accepting children from 18 months to 4 years old. I charge $45.00 a day for children 2 and under, and $40.00 a day for 2 and up. If your child is a drop-in, it's $10.00 an hour.
5.0
"Stacy is an amazing second home for our children. She has been with my oldest since he was 10 weeks old. We are moving to the other side of town and are devastated to be losing her as part of our family! My toddler tells us all the time about the fun and...
Kari A
5.0
(2)
We offer pay-by-the-hour Playcare for children ages 1-10. Currently, Hourly Playcare can be booked as far as 60 days out or scheduled same day, just 2 hours in advance. So you have the option to plan ahead or book for your last minute needs.
Whether your regular provider isn't available, or...
5.0
"My kids always come here and have a blast! We've been here several times and it's always a great experience. I actually can't get my kids to leave when it's time to go. Great prices and very friendly staff."
Symone H
5.0
(6)
I am a registered provider through The State Of Texas. I provide night care in my home for children ages 3 years and up. I also provide drop in care.
5.0
"This night daycare is awesome. I would refer to anyone. Great price for the care. Awesome csregiver"
Lowe F
4.9
(18)
Licensed, US Citizen, providing loving care for more than 25 years. Certified in: First Aid, CPR, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS Awareness. Nutritious homemade meals provided. Customized preschool curriculum. Newborn and up. Full time, part-time, and drop-in care. Non-smoking. No pets. Many...
5.0
"Ms. Veenu Duggal contacted us while we were abroad looking for a part-time nanny for our 15 month old son on the Care website. She was extremely responsive, invited us to see her place when we returned to the US, and let us know she was flexible about a part-time...
Tazreena S
5.0
(3)
Kiddie Cottage NYS registered family child care program provides full-time, part-time, drop-in and after school care in a safe learning environment. We are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm.
5.0
"When all other daycares/preschools closed during the height of the Covid pandemic and my husband and I had to still go to work Kiddie Cottage was there for us. Naseema is one of the best out there! She is so good with the children. We love her!"
Boysmom
5.0
(4)
I am currently offering childcare services to families who have children between the age of 3-7 years old. Drop off time will begin at 6:30am and children will need to be picked up by 6:00pm. Children will receive 2 meals, breakfast/lunch, and a snack. There will also be experiments, crafts, and...
5.0
"Ms W's childcare services has been a blessing to my family during the pandemic. Our hectic work schedules doesn't allow us to be with our son as much as we'd like. Teasha's loving spirit make it easy to leave our son. She follows all the safety measures, provides...
Belinda
4.5
(8)
Drop-in care
Day advance notice required
Not open full time - only drop in care during the week.
Mon thru Fri 7am to 7pm
Friday 7pm to 7am
Saturday 7pm to 7am
Sunday 7am to 7pm
Director has retired from full time care, but accepting drop in care.
Director has over 30 years'...
5.0
"Kids Priority provides a wonderful daycare for your child. It's a clean, warm and loving home and provides you access to viewing your child all day to give you piece of mind they're in a happy and safe environment. They provide home cooked meals and snacks. The...
Kimberly C
5.0
(7)
This is a contracted childcare and a drop in childcare service. We care for ages 6 weeks old up to 8 years old. Drop in childcare service (minimum age 1 years old) requires a minimum of 2 hours of childcare service ($15.00 per/hour). This is a family home daycare with a complete classroom set-up. We...
5.0
"Ms. Peggy is absolutely amazing! Our rainbow baby, Charlotte loves her and we sure do too. Being a foreign family it is definitely hard to excel Charlotte in developmental areas but Ms. Peggy has taught her so much and Charlotte just catches on so quickly. We are...
Solay
5.0
(1)
My name is Sherry Ebberts and I operate a Registered Family Childcare Home. I have been caring for children for 29 years and still love every minute of it. I am open Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. I care for 6 children on a full-time basis, I also provide part-time care and drop-in...
5.0
"Want someone that will treat your little angel just as you would? Look no further! Sherry is wonderful with all of her little lambs. The part I love the most is she exposes the kids to her fabulous backyard. It's full of wonderful and creative things to do! So...
Samantha C
5.0
(1)
Creative Art - Painting - Reading - Music Moments - Potty Training - Flexible Schedules for Parents - Safe Environment / Safe Hygiene - Indoor & Outdoor Play - Pick up & Drop off to school
5.0
"I am so thankful to have found Karmy's Daycare. My daughter has been with Karmy since she was 5 months old and she is so happy and comfortable there. Karmy is a natural, she is nurturing, kind, and is well experienced with taking of children of all ages with...
Joanna W
5.0
(4)
Since 2003, our motto has been to "make learning fun!" We encourage parental input and implement your suggestions in order to foster a teamwork type of environment that is nurturing and secure. We have been a popular choice among educators. Children here get along well with each other, are well...
5.0
"My daughter was 3 years when I decided to search for a daycare provider/preschool for her to attend. At first, she attended an at home day care for two weeks before I pulled her and placed her into a Headstart preschool at the college I attend. Unfortunately, after...
Me P
5.0
(1)
Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children.
We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...
Jonathan M
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FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Lancaster, PA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in Lancaster, PA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Lancaster, PA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in Lancaster, PA?
When you drop your child off near you in Lancaster, PA, 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!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in Lancaster, PA?
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 Lancaster, PA 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.
What times are available for drop-in child care in Lancaster, PA?
Drop-in child care hours in Lancaster, PA 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.
Ratings for Lancaster, PA drop-in child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Drop-In Child Care in Lancaster, PA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.