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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Tempe, AZ

CALVARY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

5.0

We feel incredibly blessed to have our kids at a Christ-centered preschool that has truly made a positive impact in their early years. From the moment we enrolled them, we knew we had found a special place where Jesus's love shines through. The teachers at Calvary Christian preschool we have had...

- Care member

Mommy daycare

5.0

Cat worked for me for months at my home daycare I had and me and all my kids loved her!!!! I'm very excited she's opening her very own daycare. She has experience with a home daycare and how a day should run handling multiple children. You will be so happy you picked her and her cute little family

- Jenna C.

Skyline Education Preschool - Chandler (2020 N. Arizona Ave) & South Phoenix (7450 S. 40th Street)

5.0

My son loves this preschool. He is making excellent growth and learning a lot! The school is flexible and accommodating.

- Chealsey

Buttons And Bows Home Nursery

5.0

Our son is currently enrolled at Buttons and Bows and we are so grateful to have found quality and reliable care we can trust. Judi is fantastic and her home is always very clean. Because it's a private and intimate setting (her daycare is a max of 4 kids) she really comes to know the unique little...

- Kim D.

LOVABLE KIDS KARE MESA

5.0

I am very happy with this center. My son is school age and has gone here. This is a very good center. I rate it a 5.

- Armida C.

Drop-in child care in Tempe, AZ

CALVARY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

CALVARY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

2334 E SOUTHERN AVE, TEMPE, AZ

5.0

(23)

Calvary Christian Preschool & Daycare is a small faith based preschool in Tempe. We offer quality care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Each of our teachers is personally invested in each of our families. This is more than a job to these women, but a ministry to serve and care for...
4.0
"Our daughter has been attending Calvary Christian Preschool & Daycare for a couple of months now and we have been so pleased with the great care and attention she's received there! Finding a daycare where you feel safe and comfortable sending your child is no small...

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Mommy daycare

Mommy daycare

1118 E Fairfield Street, Mesa, AZ

5.0

(1)

Im a new income daycare, wanting to give children ages 2 and under the comfort and security of a home for less than an inhome nanny! I charge $50 dollars a day from 7am to 6pm and offer things like music, dance, arts and crafts and outdoor time. I will be providing nutritious breakfast, snacks and...
5.0
"Cat worked for me for months at my home daycare I had and me and all my kids loved her!!!! I'm very excited she's opening her very own daycare. She has experience with a home daycare and how a day should run handling multiple children. You will be so happy you...

Jenna C.


Welcome to Skyline Preschool! Skyline Preschool is a nurturing environment that supports learning for ages 3-5. In our 3 and 4 year class we use Zoo Phonics, a multisensory Language Arts program and incorporate it cross curricular into Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Music and Psychomotor...
5.0
"My son is in the pre-school program, he loves to the point that some days he is not ready to be picked up. The staff there is amazing and the communication between staff and parents is fabulous!! He has learned so much in the time that he has been there. I would,...

Macie B


Whiz Kidz Playland

Whiz Kidz Playland

15425 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ

Spring Break Camp only $150! Call today 480-550-5113 Whiz Kidz Playland is a premier Infant center, drop in center and indoor learn n playground located in Ahwatukee-Phoenix, AZ. We have daily walk-in services available Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm with additional hours 6am-11pm available by...

1445 - Childtime of Gilbert

1445 - Childtime of Gilbert

3319 East Baseline, GILBERT, AZ

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Wheeler's Drop-A-Tot

Wheeler's Drop-A-Tot

4311 East Mulberry Drive, Phoenix, AZ

Hi! My name is Veronica, and I own an in-home daycare in Arcadia that provides loving and educational childcare. We are very excited to meet with you and your family.I would treat your children with nothing but love and nurture. I have four years experience as a daycare provider and can ensure they...

THE LITTLE GARDEN SCHOOLHOUSE

THE LITTLE GARDEN SCHOOLHOUSE

2243 E UNIVERSITY DR, MESA, AZ

Starting at $900/mo

Come grow with us at The Little Garden Schoolhouse, where we offer a balanced day of work and play to cultivate the whole child.

Arizona Children's Academy

Arizona Children's Academy

900 N. McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ

Arizona Children's Academy provides preschool and child care services for children of all ages - Infants to 12 year old's. We have structured weekly programs for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K and before/after school programs. We provide van transportation to nearly 20 schools in the neighborhood. Our...

Smarty Pants Preschool

Smarty Pants Preschool

4149 E. Nancy Lane, Phoenix, AZ

1.0

(1)

We offer a fun filled and educational day. -Arts and Crafts -Basic Sign Language and Spanish -Outside time on our playground (weather permitting) -Hours are 6am-6pm -Age appropriate education (shapes, colors, letters ext) -Weekly or daily rates(for part time) -Breakfast, Lunch and 2 snacks...

Sounds Montessori Child Care

Sounds Montessori Child Care

3146 EAST WIER AVE, #33, PHOENIX, AZ

Starting at $1250/mo

Sounds Montessori Child Care is a modern-day early education center, located only 5 minutes from the I-10 freeway. Your little one will feel safe in our classrooms designed with their natural abilities in mind to help them develop at their own pace. Our teachers are AMI Montessori-trained and...

Buttons And Bows Home Nursery

Buttons And Bows Home Nursery

8007 East Krail Street, Scottsdale, AZ

5.0

(6)

Providing unsurpassed private care in a delightful home environment, for ages newborn through three years. I cater to four scheduled clients daily or less, and am exempt from brief walk throughs for licensing, as I do not engage in volume care, nor outside drop-ins. All health and safety...
5.0
"We have been going to this nursery since our daughter was 6 months old. Now that she's two, when she sees us packing up lunch, she exclaims "Judy's house!" And can't wait to head over. There's nothing better when we leave her and go to work than knowing that she's...

Ryan R.


We offer a most loving environment and personal attention to each child. Our staff are most friendly, and your precious ones are in most loving and safe hands while you are busy at work.
5.0
"I am very happy with this center. My son is school age and has gone here. This is a very good center. I rate it a 5. "

Armida C.


Little Einstein Preschool

Little Einstein Preschool

2105 E. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ

4.3

(20)

Little Einstein Preschool has cameras in our center that lets our parents log in at work. The log in is secure and safe with password protection for each family. As a parent I know how important it is to feel confident that you made the right child care choice. We offer infant through school...
5.0
"We had a horrible experience with kindercare. This was the first time our children had been in daycare. We went and toured at least 10 Daycare's tying to find one to put our children in. It was exhausting! Little Einsteins was the last one we toured. I was a little...

Angela B.


Last Minute Sitter

Po Box 1236, Chandler, AZ

Families are busy, their schedules complicated, and their margin for error is small. But having children means to expect the unexpected. When the nanny quits, when a child comes down with the flu or a tummy ache, when the day care center is closed, many parents do not know where to turn. When...

Childcare Solutions Corp

2155 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ

Childcare Solutions Corp based in Mesa, AZ operates Mondays through Fridays from 5 AM to 11 PM and on Saturdays from 5 AM to 6 PM. The center specializes in children from Infants to twelve years old. The center offers After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care,...

MY Extended Childcare

44817 W SageBrush Dr, Phoenix, AZ

I am a mother of 5 beautiful babies. I opened my home to Families with little ones because I know how hard it is to trust someone with your precious little human being. I have been on the other side and I did not have the best experience. Now I know that I will not probably be able to please every...

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Ratings for Tempe, AZ drop-in child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Tempe, AZ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 16 listed drop-in child care.