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6193 - Tutor Time of Dublin

6365 EMERALD PKWY DUBLIN, OH

5.0(1)

11 mi

Check out our school-age program reduced rates! Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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0563 - Childtime of Pataskala

PO BOX 556 PATASKALA, OH

5.0(1)

18 mi

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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0541 - Childtime of Hilliard

4990 ROBERTS RD HILLIARD, OH

5.0(1)

8 mi

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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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THE PREMIER SCHOOL

1229 HILL RD N PICKERINGTON, OH

12 mi

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6194 - Tutor Time of Powell

3731 DISCOVERY LN POWELL, OH

5.0(1)

14 mi

Check out our school-age program reduced rates! Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Little Wonderland

2615 W TIMBERLAKE DR LINCOLN, NE

726 mi

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NORTH STAR ACADEMY

1816 BRYAN STATION RD LEXINGTON, KY

4.0(1)

153 mi

Amber S. says "My child goes there part time for about a year now. I've had great experience with the staff, no complaints with them. I definitely recommend them it's not...

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VISION TRILINGUAL PRESCHOOL SAN MARCOS

403 N TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA

5.0(2)

1941 mi

Lauren .. says "They are fantastic! My son loves them as much as we do. Lots of great programs/activities ie. Scientific. Being a scientist I am just so impressed that...

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LIGHT THE WAY CHILD CARE

340 TOLEDO ST ELMORE, OH

4.0(1)

106 mi

whitney X. says "I have no complaints about Light The Way Child Care"

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4611 - Everbrook Academy at the Peakway

1001 OLIVE CHAPEL RD APEX, NC

5.0(1)

369 mi

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially, physically, and academically prepared for school. As a 21st century preschool, our STEAM curriculum brings the world into every classroom. Integrated, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math provide a foundation to ensure children are prepared to navigate a changing world. As they grow, your children will need to be makers and thinkers, and that's why this approach ensures that they thrive and develop the necessary skills to embark on their future. This school of today will prepare your child for the world of tomorrow.

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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4860 - Everbrook Academy of Meridian

12824 LYNNFIELD DR ENGLEWOOD, CO

5.0(1)

1158 mi

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially, physically, and academically prepared for school. As a 21st century preschool, our STEAM curriculum brings the world into every classroom. Integrated, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math provide a foundation to ensure children are prepared to navigate a changing world. As they grow, your children will need to be makers and thinkers, and that's why this approach ensures that they thrive and develop the necessary skills to embark on their future. This school of today will prepare your child for the world of tomorrow. Now offering Universal Preschool (UPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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4872 - Everbrook Academy of Chino Hills

3040 CHINO AVE CHINO HILLS, CA

5.0(1)

1948 mi

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially, physically, and academically prepared for school. As a 21st century preschool, our STEAM curriculum brings the world into every classroom. Integrated, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math provide a foundation to ensure children are prepared to navigate a changing world. As they grow, your children will need to be makers and thinkers, and that's why this approach ensures that they thrive and develop the necessary skills to embark on their future. This school of today will prepare your child for the world of tomorrow.

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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4604 - Everbrook Academy of Ashburn

21684 ROMANS DR ASHBURN, VA

5.0(1)

301 mi

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially, physically, and academically prepared for school. As a 21st century preschool, our STEAM curriculum brings the world into every classroom. Integrated, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math provide a foundation to ensure children are prepared to navigate a changing world. As they grow, your children will need to be makers and thinkers, and that's why this approach ensures that they thrive and develop the necessary skills to embark on their future. This school of today will prepare your child for the world of tomorrow.

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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0222 - Childtime of Martinez

6635 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 300 STE 300 MARTINEZ, CA

5.0(1)

2088 mi

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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0056 - Childtime of Mechanicville

2381 US-9 BUILDING 5 BUILDING 5 BUILDING 5 MECHANICVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

520 mi

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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0647 - Childtime of Byron Center

6975 BYRON CENTER AVE SW BYRON CENTER, MI

5.0(1)

244 mi

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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0052 - Childtime of Delaware Avenue

180 DELAWARE AVE STE 18A STE 18A DELMAR, NY

5.0(1)

511 mi

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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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6682 - Tutor Time of East Northport

543 LARKFIELD RD E NORTHPORT, NY

5.0(1)

513 mi

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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6629 - Tutor Time of Massapequa

100 GRAND AVE MASSAPEQUA, NY

5.0(1)

504 mi

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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6297 - Tutor Time of New Hyde Park

1619 Jericho Turnpike NEW HYDE PARK, NY

5.0(1)

494 mi

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Drop-In Daycares are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 19,793 reviews of the 43,523 listed drop-in daycares

6193 - Tutor Time of Dublin

We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough....

- Nicole P.

0563 - Childtime of Pataskala

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

0541 - Childtime of Hilliard

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

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Drop-in daycare is a helpful alternative for parents who need occasional, short-term child care, or often need care without much notice. It provides a safe and supervised environment for children across many age ranges. Different drop-in daycares may offer different services such as arts and crafts projects, snack time, music or dance activities, or even field trips! These drop-in centers are sometimes open late into the evening, and they usually require no reservation beforehand, making drop-in daycare a fantastic last-minute solution.

Drop-in daycare provides families with increased flexibility and convenience in child care arrangements. The as-needed basis without having to commit to a full-day or multi-day program is also often more affordable than other types of child care, while still providing access to quality care in a safe, structured environment. Additionally, drop-in daycare centers are great for parents who need occasional child care when their regular sitter is unavailable.

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