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Drop-In Child Care in New York, NY are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care

Happy Face Child Care

Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are...

- Melissa C.

The Blue Hippo Daycare

The Blue Hippo has exceeded all of our expectations. The level of professionalism, communication, and genuine care is outstanding. The...

- Care member

Fadima M Ba

She is wonderful special lady taking good care of the kids. Always my daughter don’t want leave when I got to pick her.

- Care member

Drop-In Child Care in New York:

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Renanim Manhattan, Inc

336 E 61ST ST NEW YORK, NY

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 3 more
Renanim Preschool is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Renanim Preschool provides a nurturing, stimulating environment where your child will learn and grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically through developmentally appropriate activities. Your child will discover a world of learning and adventure that...
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Crump, Karen

4 E 117TH ST NEW YORK, NY

State license verified

starting at
$695/mo
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Hi my name is Karen Crump and I've been working for 20 years with all individual kids. Your kids who attend Karen's daycare will be watched and safe and well taken care of.
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Kids At Work

242 W 27th St Rm 4a New York, NY

Preschool
Kids At Work is a drop-in educational daycare center located at 242 W27th St Suite 4A, New York, New York. The center offers parents and children the convenience and safety of their facility that provides a nurturing environment, suitable for children's development. Kids At Work utilizes the best educational ideas from...
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Ken Wa Kan Karate - Do

4 West 18th Street 3rd Floor New York, NY

Jedi Star Wars / Karate Day Camp September 25th & 26th 9am - 4pm (early drop off and extended pick-up) Ages 5 - 12 Activities include Karate Tag, Karate Origami, Force Training, Intergalactic Space Battle and much more! Ken Wa Kan Karate - Do Training for Your Child's Life - Confidence, Awareness, Focus, Fun and...
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Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy

34 Avenue A2nd Fl New York, NY

The Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy in New York City offers a summer martial arts camp program for children from six to fourteen. Aside from martial arts training, the children learn self-discipline, respect, goal-setting, and they are provided a safe environment where they can strike life-long friendships. The day camp is from...
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Riverside Learn N Play Daycare

1795 Riverside Dr Ofc 1c New York, NY

Child care
Preschool
Riverside Learn N Play Daycare is a licensed childcare facility located in New York, New York. It provides daycare services for children ages fourteen months and above. It aims to cater to each child's developmental and emotional needs. The center offers full-time programs, part-time programs, after-school programs, and...
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Multiservises Help LLC

749 2RD AVE FL 5 New York, NY

Outdoor/nature
Child care
Provide Jobs for Nannies, Housekeeper and Caregivers in General and Agency services for families.
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Mother's Nest

2 Tower Place New York, NY

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
EDUCATIONAL BASED. WE HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITY THE NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION. ALL PROGRAMS ARE WELCOM. ALL MEALS, SNACKS AND TRIPS ARE INCLUDED. OPEN 6AM TO 8PM.
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Cherry Kids Inc

413 E 120TH ST NEW YORK, NY

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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Happy Face Child Care

99 Garfield Avenue Lodi, NJ

4.9(11)
Do you need a day off or a last-minute childcare? Do you need a trustworthy childcare? While your child is in my care, I will nurture and attend to his or her needs as an individual. As a team, you and I can assure we take the steps to help your child become a confident, happy, independent individual. Please click this link...

Melissa C. says "Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are her own. She...

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The Blue Hippo Daycare

500 Jamaica Avenue BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Special needs
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
https://www.thebluehippodaycare.org/ *SPEAKS ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND MANDARIN *WE ACCEPT CHILDCARE VOUCHERS & SUBSIDIES *PICK-UP/DROP-OFF AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST *FREE MEALS 💙 Our Mission & Philosophy Here at The Blue Hippo, we believe that character matters more than content. Our mission is to nurture kind, confident,...

Care Member says "The Blue Hippo has exceeded all of our expectations. The level of professionalism, communication, and genuine care is outstanding. The environment is...

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Fadima M Ba

846 KNICKERBOCKER AVE APT 1 BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Our child daycare offers a comprehensive curriculum focusing on educational and developmental activities such as art, music, and outdoor play. Safety and security are paramount, with thorough childproofing and background-checked staff. Nutritious meals are provided, catering to various dietary needs. Our qualified caregivers are...

Care Member says "She is wonderful special lady taking good care of the kids. Always my daughter don’t want leave when I got to pick her. "

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HONEYDEW DROP FAMILY OF CHILDCARE SERVICES

1113 CHURCH AVE BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
**We are hosting an open house for our Park Slope and Church Avenue locations!** Honeydew Drop Park Slope October 18th, 2025 10AM-12PM 277 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY Ages: 2-4 Honeydew Drop Church Avenue October 25th, 2025 10AM-12PM 1113 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Ages: 2-3 We provide childcare services for...

Care Member says "As a previous parent, I'm really happy I discovered Honeydew Drop for my kid. My husband and I both have demanding jobs and were searching for a place...

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Encarnacion, Dolores

972 SHERMAN AVE APT 3C FL 3 BRONX, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
In-Home daycare
This daycare is responsible for caring for young children while teaching them the basic skills children need to master along the way. Dolores Encarnacion daycare providers are responsible for providing children with a safe and clean environment full of learning experiences and resources using an "experience curriculum". Our...

Leslie A. says "She cares for my child and she has the passion for it. My child loves her like a mother. She is so awesome! "

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier preschools in Hudson County valuing...

Care Member says "Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their...

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Littleleaders Group Family Daycare

2160 Bolton Street  BRONX, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1156/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Littleleaders Group Family daycare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that’s just like home. At my home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. My area of focus has been child development...

Mary A. says "Shanette is wonderful—she is very patient with the kids, lovely, and super friendly. I love how she provides home-cooked meals and healthy options, even...

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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Waldorf
+ 3 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...

Mary C. says "They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different...

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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 3 more
Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or French. Our curriculum...

Rosita B. says "Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

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Leffert Garden Promise, LLC

1531 NOSTRAND AVE BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Reggio emilia
International
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
At Lefferts Garden Promise, exceptional childcare is our promise. To us, that means not only providing a safe, clean, and nurturing environment but also equipping children in our care with the skills they need to thrive in a global society. We employ elements of inquiry-based learning, and we truly value learning through play....

Lauren I. says "They have great teachers and a variety of them to do. In the summer they have fun things to keep them busy. They facility is so nice and clean. Welcoming...

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Sunny Kids Inc

39th Place Between 50th Ave And Laurel Hill Blvd Sunnyside, NY

5.0(1)
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 5 more
We are an enthusiastic team dedicated to guide them with fun activities as they learn about the world around them. Our location has been renovated into a child safe, hazard free zone with 24-hour surveillance, where I follow all of NYS Child day care provisions. A schedule of balanced playtime, indoor/outdoor learning...

Jhirachan says "overall outstanding........just gonna miss this place as my daughter is going for Pre-K. god bless you and thanks for everything, will keep in touch."

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