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Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Merrick, NY

We have 46 drop-in child care in Merrick, NY! Compare and find the best drop-in child care to fit your needs.

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Happy Kidz Day Care

314 S. Brookside Ave Freeport, NY

2 mi

What an amazing place! You can drop your kids off and know that they're not just being watched? They're learning so much! in a nutshell, this is not your average daycare center. If any parents are in need of day care for their children, Happy Kidz Day Care just opened up for business. We offer care for children ages from 6-weeks-old to 12-years-old. We do have spaces available. We're accepting Social Services child care assistance. Spaces are limited. For information contact Eldia Lowery daycare provider. Happy Kidz Day Care, 314 S. Brookside Ave Freeport, N.Y. 11520 516- 608-9123 email: eldiagonzalez27@yahoo.com. Se Habla Espanol.
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Harbor Day Care Center, Inc.

999 HERRICKS RD NEW HYDE PARK, NY

1.0(1)

8 mi

starting at
$1700/mo
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Harbor Child Care began in 1973. We are now one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to full-day child care, early childhood, and school-age education on Long Island.
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Woodward Learn and Play

61 Woodward Parkway Farmingdale, NY

8 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 2 more
Welcome to Woodward Learn & Play! We offer children a caring and warm environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a variety of Project-based and Developmental Play-based activities to foster an environment of learning and discovery. We have flexible hours, and offer care on M - F. Our tuition is affordable and we provide a sibling discount when applicable. Availability is limited, so contact us today to learn more and schedule a tour. Please visit our website at www.woodwardlearn.com to find out more about us and read our parent testimonials!
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KMC Academy

817 Baldwin Drive Westbury, NY

6 mi

In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
KMC Academy is a preschool located in Westbury, Long Island offering both general education and special needs daycare services. My name is Mrs. Hall and I am an educator with the heart, the experience, the education and the skill to nurture and educate children through multiple intelligence learning. I hold a Master of Science degree in Education and I am working on a 2nd Masters in Special Education at LIU Post. I have several hundred hours of observation and teaching experience with general education students and with students who have emotional disability, learning disability, autism, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD and early learners (preschool children). As director of KMC Academy, I and my staff teach using the philosophy that students with special needs are precious learners who, like most children, learn by multiple intelligences--we discover which one suits your child best! Some children are auditory learners, some are visual, others are tactile learners. Some children learn through interpersonal communication while others learn via intra-personal communication. Others are musical learners, and some children even combine intelligences to internalize and process information. Our doors are open at KMC Academy. We provide a small, comfortable and nurturing learning environment for general education students and for students with special needs.
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Wright Care For Kids

146 Perry Street Hempstead, NY

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Wright Care For Kids. Love, learn, and grow. A licensed group family daycare for ages 6-weeks-old to 12-years-old. The hours are 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (non-traditional hours available). CPR and First Aid certified. Loving and caring environment, large backyard, and park-like atmosphere.
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Walden Education Services LLC

839 Plainfield Lane Valley Stream, NY

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
We are an independent childcare provider and tutoring service. We endeavor to meet all of your educational needs from daycare, tutoring and professional development. We pride ourselves with providing high quality, safe and nurturing child care from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We are open 7 days a week and most holidays. We also are available for tutoring 1st grade to 12th grade. Tutoring can be done on-site, in the convenience of your home as well as virtually. We offer after-school as well. At Walden Education, we seek to meet all of your educational needs. WE ARE OPEN FOR FEBRUARY 17 -21 FOR A SPECIAL FEBRUARY DAY CAMP!!! WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED, WE ARE OPEN!!!
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King's Kids Day Care Inc.

289 FENIMORE AVE UNIONDALE, NY

4 mi

starting at
$250/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Special needs
+ 5 more
King’s Kids Group Family Day Care was founded by Eunice Ogunsanya in 1998 and we have been at the same location since. We are licensed by the New York State Office of Family and Children Services to care for children from age 6 weeks to 12 years and run a full-year program. The Faculty of this Facility consists of knowledgeable and friendly professionals in a functional learning environment. They regularly attend continuing childhood education organized or approved by the State of New York. Our educational and programmatical philosophy is that children and families will be treated courteously and respectfully. Kids are our main focus at all times.
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Childcare For A Better Generation

117 221ST ST 1ST FLOOR CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY

5.0(1)

10 mi

starting at
$300/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Special needs
+ 4 more
Childcare For A Better Generation offers safe, loving childcare in the Cambria Heights area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educational activities. The facility is a home daycare providing a safe, nurturing space where kids learn important social skills. This provider offers childcare programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Availability is limited and first come, first served. Contact Childcare For A Better Generation today to discuss enrollment and schedule your free tour! Curriculum: Montessori Inspired, Faith-based, Developmental Play-based Schedule: Part-time, Full-time Snacks Provided, Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch Potty Training Government Subsidy Accepted Highlights: Certified in First Aid, CPR, and nursing assistance MAT Trained (Medicine Admistration Trained Studied Medical Assistant CDA

Care Member says ""Good Afteroon, I'm very pleased with my experience with Childcare for a better generation. My kids Auntin (6), Samantha (4), and Alannah (3) has been...

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Mimi's Creative Kids Preschool & Summer Camp

175 Vincent Ave Lynbrook, NY

3.7(3)

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Mimi's Creative Kids Preschool & Summer Camp is an early child care and education provider in Lynbrook, New York. The school serves children ages six months through 5 years old and provides them with an individualized curriculum. The school offers child care, preschool and summer camp programs in a fun learning atmosphere.

Kristine M. says "Great experience, wonderful, loving , understanding staff. My children absolutely loved going to Mimi's, it felt like a second home to them. My...

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Marie's Family Daycare

656 Garfield Rd Baldwin, NY

3 mi

Marie 's Family Daycare is a Group Family Daycare, opened five days a week from 6:30 A.M to 6:00 P.M. We welcome children from 6 months to 12 years old. Daily activities include reading, math, circle time, music, and art. We also operate an afterschool program in which we do pick-ups and drop-offs, and help children in completing homework assignments. We have a group of trained and dedicated staff who love working with children. We also strive to maintain good relationships with parents and keep them well informed on child 's progress. Thank you, and please contact us for further questions.
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ABC 123 Day Care

Miller Ave Garden City South, NY

6 mi

At ABC123 we are a Group Family Day Care Home we are 3 educated and certified women ,located in Garden City right by Nassau Community College. At ABC123 we offer a safe, loving, caring, and educational environment with experienced and warm staff. The children's days are filled with many activities such as circle time, music and movement, story time,nap, math and reading skills, and free play. We offer nutritious and delicious child friendly meals, for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. We offer pick up and drop off options from school or your home if needed.. (car seat would be provided by you). We would love to have you come visit, so please give us a call and set up an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you soon! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US: - Family run day care - 15 years of experience - Diapers/Potty training welcome - Individualized infant care - Focus on respect and manners - Age appropriate toys and games - Fenced in play yard - Weekly lessons/themes - Calendar time - Computer time - Arts and Crafts - Show and Tell - Exercise time - Sprinkler and Water Table during the summer - CPR and First Aid Certified - Social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development Please note: We are new to this location and enrollment would be for January 1st 2014. We are currently offering a introductory prices. Give us a call we look forward to meeting you and your little one. ABC123 Day Care 516-710-4252
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Kingdom Connection Child Care

150 Putnam Ave Freeport, NY

2 mi

We are a licensed group home daycare in the Stearns Park area of Freeport. Large fenced in back yard that provides safe area for playtime for children of all ages! Downstairs of home is dedicated to the daycare with a large colorful kid-friendly rooms. Each week we teach a new curriculum to the children that includes a weekly theme, vocabulary word, shape/color, letter, number and nursery rhyme. Arts and crafts, workbooks, puzzles, and pretend play toys! We play outside every day and when the weather is nice we are outside both morning and afternoon!! After-school children will be served an afternoon snack and receive homework assistance. We will work with parents to accommodate your needs!!! Provider is CPR and First Aid certified. Many years of combined experience! We offer healthy Breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. Non-smoking home and no pets. We work with children who have food allergies. Hours of operation: 7:00 am- 6:00 pm. Space is Limited! Give us a call @ (516) 208-6947 or email us to check availability! Currently accepting applications for children in need of full-time, part-time and before/after school care. We also provide before/after school pick-up and drop-off - to and from home/school for a nominal fee. Overnight care Mon thru Fri (8:00pm - 7:00am). Saturday care can be provided on a case by case basis!
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Primrose School Of Melville

1860 WALT WHITMAN RD MELVILLE, NY

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
Child care
+ 2 more
Welcome to Primrose Schools® Our teachers and caregivers are trained, ready and excited to help spark lightbulb moments for your child. We invite you to visit and see our Balanced Learning approach in action
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Ivy Lollipop's Day Care

42 Kenwood Ave Massapequa, NY

5 mi

In-Home daycare
LOLLIPOP'S WILL CARE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES INTRODUCTION TO: LETTERS,NUMBERS SHAPES,COLORS, SHARING WITH OTHERS, & MANNERS. WE ARE A BILINGUAL DAY CARE HOURS: 7am-7pm AGES 6WKS- 12YRS ALL MEALS &SNACKS INCLUDE FLEXIBLE HRS: MORNING,EVENING &LATE NIGHT
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Harbor Child Care Center - Harbor Child Care at The Plaza

250 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY

4 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 2 more
Harbor Child Care is a 501C 3 not for profit which for 42years has provided early care and learning to children 12 weeks old to 12 years old. Harbor has six centers in Nassau County, New York and serves approximately 1000 children. The education curriculum is based on the High Scope Cognitive Development Program which is a 40 year research based curriculum generally regard as a leading early childhood educational approach. Harbor opens from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week, provides breakfast, snacks, a hot lunch, and is seed and peanut free. Harbor is closed six days a year.
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Loving Care Family Day Care

461 Ray St Freeport, NY

2 mi

Loving Care Family Day Care Home located in Freeport is a NYS registered family day care program that accepts DSS and is also registered with The Child Care Council of Nassau County. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with After-Care Hours 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every other Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with After-Care Hours 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fees: *Daily Care (Full-Time) per week - $260 for ages 2 and under. $240 for ages 3-5 1/2 and $215 for ages 6-12. After-Care per day including Saturday - $12 for ages 2 and under. $10 for ages 3-5 1/2 and $8 for ages 6-12. Saturday Care per day - $50 for ages 2 and under. $50 for ages 3-5 1/2 and $50 for ages 6-12. Saturday Care per hour- $9 for ages 2 and under. $7.75 for ages 3-5 1/2 and $5 for ages 6-12. Drop-In Care per hour (this is also the hourly rate:) $8 for ages 2 and under. $8.50 for ages 3-5 1/2 and $7.75 for ages 6-12. Part-Time per day- $40 for ages 2 and under. $37 for ages 3-5 1/2 and $30 for ages 6-12. Loving Care has goldfish and two cats.
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Beginning & Beyond Child Care

Near Hempstead Public Library Hempstead, NY

4 mi

In-Home daycare
Beginning from six weeks to five years of age, we offer lots of learning and play activities that will help your child become ready to succeed academically and socially, before reaching school age. Our staff specializes in Early Childhood Education. Please call for details.
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Byron Family Daycare

111-35 207 Street Queens Village, NY

10 mi

In business since 2004 and conveniently located in Queens Village NY, we are an incorporated family daycare home caring for children ages 3 months through 5 years. Our daycare is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and we care for a maximum of 10 children. We offer 3 providers who will give your child caring individual attention in small group settings (Infant, Toddler, Preschool). Our children learn and thrive in an educational-based environment. We have a music teacher on staff who will introduce your child to the wonderful world of sounds and rhythms. We will get your child ready for their transition into Pre-K and Kindergarten. We assist parents in toilet training their child. We are part of the Child Care Network food program and we offer 3 nutritious meals per day: AM Snack, Lunch, Dinner. Our hours are 8am-6pm Monday through Friday. Reasonable rates. Earlier drop-off or later pickups can be arranged, additional fees will apply. Medicals are required for enrollment.
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Progressive Minds Child Care

351 Travis Avenue Elmont, NY

8 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Owned and operated by a Licensed Special Education Teacher, Progressive Minds Child Care creates an interactive and engaging environment where children of all ages and abilities can learn and grow. Progressive Minds Child Care makes sure that physical activity is part of our daily routine so we offer yoga, gymnastics and outdoor play. We offer martial arts for children ages 7-12. We provide special education support services such as early intervention, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services for children struggling to meet age appropriate mile stones. We provide an engaging environment where children can run, jump, explore, make mistakes, make a mess, challenge themselves, lose & win, and passionately learn about the world around them.
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SasASAS Floral Park, NY

9 mi

Academic
Child care
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Drop-in child care hours in Merrick, NY 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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