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Drop-In Child Care in Raleigh, NC are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 37 listed drop-in child care

Sherry's Loving Hands

Great Daycare! Children always enjoy and have fun. Amenities include free breakfast and lunch. Recess and field trips are frequent!

- ;0

My 1st Steps Preschool

Highly recommend. You wont be disappointed

- Sergio

Sweet Pea Newborns, PLLC

Our baby was born with a congenital heart defect and Heide was the only person we trusted with her because of her pediatric nursing...

- Stephanie A.

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Kidz Drop Zone

North Raleigh Raleigh, NC

I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids other than my own. I have served as a Children's Church teacher as well as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for over 7 years. My best experience has to be the last three years where I worked with special needs preschoolers. It can be very simple to follow a schedule and go through the...
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Brilliant Minds School-Age Development Solutions

10940 Raven Ridge Rd. Ste 120 Raleigh, NC

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Drop-In or monthly membership mentoring/leadership enrichment program for youth between the ages of 9-13 years old. A great opportunity for Parents to have a night out and children to develop social skills in a fun and safe environment.
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Clairs Little Flowers

5003 Casa Del Rey Dr. Raleigh, NC

State license verified

In-Home daycare
Clairs Little Flowers Daycare
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Creative Learning

Waterlow Park Lane Raleigh, NC

Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
In-Home daycare
At Creative Learning, we provide quality childcare for children in a warm, loving environment. Our goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth and purpose. Our job is to make sure that each child has numerous...
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Buga-Bears Daycare

2324 Stone Pine Drive Raleigh, NC

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
In-Home daycare
I am a licensed family home daycare, seeking to lead children to grow physically, socially and spiritually in an atmosphere of Christian love. I enjoy and strive to work closely with the parents and the children in assisting and encouraging developmental success.
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Sherry's Loving Hands

5509 Silver Ash Drive Raleigh, NC

2.5(2)
In-Home daycare

;0 says "Great Daycare! Children always enjoy and have fun. Amenities include free breakfast and lunch. Recess and field trips are frequent!"

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Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are so confident your child will LOVE our care, we are holding Try-Outs! Try us out for a week, if you don't LOVE our Care, It's FREE! We will return your tuition for the week, no questions asked! My 1st Steps Preschool program was created to nurture your preschooler's mind with a curriculum designed for elementary...

Sergio says "Highly recommend. You wont be disappointed"

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Lightbridge Academy of Cary - COMING SOON

655 Reedy Creek Road CARY, NC

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Montessori
+ 3 more
Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...
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Sweet Pea Home Daycare

2765 Belmont View Loop Cary, NC

Hello and thank you for taking time to read my ad! We are a very small home based daycare in the Morrisville/RTP/Cary area. Our rates are comparable to the large day cares in our area but we truly believe we offer a better service because of our very low ratio and loving environment. We come with great references and welcome...
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We Matter

5049 Cary Glen Blvd Cary, NC

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
International
Preschool
+ 1 more
WE MATTER In home based Children's Program. Would you like for your 3-5 year old child to learn more about empathy, compassion, gratefulness, to love her/himself and others no matter race, color or culture? WE MATTER is a twice a week coaching program for little kids with big aspirations. These life skills will be reinforced...
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Sweet Pea Newborns, PLLC

104 Tower Hamlet Drive Cary, NC

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Hello, my name is Heide. I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse and founder of Sweet Pea Newborns. I have over 23 years of nursing experience. My areas of expertise include Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, and Special Care Nursery. I am CPR certified, a Certified Happiest Baby Educator, and a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. I...

Stephanie A. says "Our baby was born with a congenital heart defect and Heide was the only person we trusted with her because of her pediatric nursing background, her CPR...

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iKids Learning Center

1540 Mechanical Blvd Garner, NC

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Newly Licensed Childcare Center with a capacity of 60 available immediately for caring for your child 1st and 2nd shift are open. Please contact 984-200-2748 Ms. Toni

Martinna E. says "This center is beautiful! the rates are really good. I was surprised at how much I am paying for my son compared to the type of facility and attention...

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Come Build With Us Daycare

208 Forest Hills Drive Garner, NC

Come Build With Us Offers: Flexible Hourly Drop in Care Evening Care Pre-School Before and After School Care
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Come Build with us Play Zone

208 Forest Hill Dr. Garner, NC

Drop-In Play Zone. We have eight years of experience with child care and early childhood education. Graduated Stratford University's certificate program and was awarded a certificate as a Certified Nurse's Aide in 2003. I have held such positions as an after school and summer program director, preschool teacher's aide, Lead...
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Ms. Mac's Summer Camp

121 Danforth Dr., Cary, NC 27511 Cary, NC

Ms. Mac's Day Camp Location 121 Danforth Drive, Cary NC, 27511 (only 5 min. from LCA) Service Fees Pre-paid Weekly......................................................................... $ 150 Daily.............................................................................................. $...
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La Petite Academy

955 W Chatham Rd Cary, NC

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
At La Petite Academy, all the joys of childhood are experienced, and strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. and Learn to have fun constructively. And learn how enjoyable learning can be! Our program is located at 955 West...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
In-Home daycare
Cleveland Child Care and Development Center is an early childhood learning facility on 78 Japwood Place, Garner, NC that provides quality academic programs for children 6 weeks up to 12 years old. Their facility also offers other programs such as before and after school care and summer camps.
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Raleigh, NC. 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 Raleigh, NC, 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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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