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Play And Learn Club
5.0
Play and Learn has been part of our family for over 4 years, for two of our children. We have been more than satisfied and never had a problem. Ms. Rubina and her staff are professional yet loving, and will treat your child as their own. They provide a wholesome environment enriched with learning...
- Saadia
Sunshine & Sprouts Academy
5.0
Our 2 year old daughter was under Sarah's care at Sunshine & Sprouts for several months. Sarah was exceptional, very caring and attentive. Always kept us updated with any successes or concerns. To this day, our daughter still asks for Miss Sarah everyday. Thank you Sarah for your loving care towards...
- Camila B
Morning Stars Childcare
5.0
A: 07/18/2016 - Sarah Mir
I can't say enough good things about Ms. Abida Monastra! My 18 month old was having a hard time adjusting with other providers. We were desperate to find childcare and decided to see how he would do under her care. He loves her! I have a peace of mind knowing that my child...
- Abida M
Sunshine And Sprouts Learning Daycare
5.0
We were very pleased to find "Sunshine And Sprouts". After visiting and interviewing other home daycares and daycare centers, we could not have been luckier to meet Ms.Millie.
This is the perfect place for our baby girl. She started at almost 5 months old, and she loves it. Since day one, my little...
- Muriel B
Sunshine & Sprouts Learning Home Day Care
5.0
I highly recommend this home daycare to everyone. I like the curriculum that stimulates my child's development with structured schedule that includes plenty of time for physical activity, quiet time (including daily story time), group and individual activities, meals, and outdoor time (weather...
- Cami
Drop-in daycares near me
5.0
(3)
Description:
My name is Rubina Sadiq and I'm a daycare provider with over 16 years of experience. I enjoy spending time helping young children develop healthy life skills and habits so they can reach their full potential in...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Play and learn club is the best day care , rubina and her staff take care of kids like there own kids . I am very satisfied with them !! I highly recommend !!!
Roni
Reviewed by Roni
5.0
(3)
Description:
!COUNTRYSIDE!
At Sunshine and Sprouts Academy, we strive to nurture the foundations, or roots, of your child in order for them to grow happy and healthy. We focus on supporting your child emotionally and...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Mrs. Sarah is absolutely amazing. Our daughter attends her daycare and she has been so helpful in this transition for us. She is nurturing and supportive and listened to everything we did at home to make her as...
Reviewed by Shannon O
5.0
(10)
Description:
I have been a licensed day care provider for over 25 years. I have all the required training and excellent references.
My mission is to provide a loving and caring home environment conducive to healthy child...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Abida has been our daycare provider for our daughter for 2 years. She made sure to pay attention to our daughter's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. She always communicated any concerns and made sure...
Reviewed by Adrienne K
5.0
(15)
Description:
Sunshine and Sprouts Learning Daycare offers a safe and nurturing learning environment where your child will get the personal attention,care and love that he or she needs.Our desire is to see the blessing...
Recent reviews:
5.0
All the teachers at Sunshine and Sprouts are wonderful. We have been attending this daycare for two years and I have no complaints. Ms. Millie pays attention to each child's needs on an individual basis and...
Reviewed by Amy B
5.0
(12)
Sunshine & Sprouts Learning Home Day Care
20866 Derrydale Square, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Starting at $330/wk
Description:
At Sunshine and Sprouts Home Daycare, we provide a safe, healthy and attractive environment for the children.
We strive to be the best teachers we can be by arranging the classroom in a way to stimulate their...
Recent reviews:
5.0
My son is 2 has been going to Sunshine and Sprouts since he was 6 months old. He loves Ms. Sussy and her helpers and I love them too! With Sunshine and Sprouts my son has learned to share and play well with...
Reviewed by MVB
5.0
(2)
Description:
Little Sprouts Playhouse provides In -Home childcare specialized to the needs and growth of each child, located in Herndon, VA!
We offer:
*WIFI cameras
*Pictures directly to the App or Cell...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We love Little Sprouts Daycare and have recommended it to several friends who have since sent their kids to Little Sprouts! Rachael and Rosalee are genuine and great our 7 month old daughter as if she was their...
Reviewed by Kellyn D
5.0
(7)
Description:
Quality home child care
Learn & Play provides a caring, peaceful, kind, nurturing, happy and safe environment for your kids to grow.
We want to be the home away from home for you kids.
Well qualified and...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Learn and Play. My son started there around 12 months old and my daughter started around 4 months old. Mrs. Shirin and her staff take such good care of our little ones. They...
Reviewed by Taylor B
5.0
(7)
Description:
Hello parents and little ones!
Little Bo Peep Daycare is a licensed child care home. It is located in Ashburn, very close to Loudoun County Pkwy, Dulles Greenway, Waxpool Rd and One Loudoun. Our regular...
Recent reviews:
5.0
This daycare provider is THE BEST! I take my 2 year old and my 6 months old to this daycare and they always come home
happy and tired from having fun and learning! Love it!
Reviewed by Daniel L
4.8
(21)
Description:
Details regarding the daycare are listed below. Caring, loving and homey daycare available for infants and above.
-Fairfax county permit and CPR / First Aid certified.
-22+ years' experience.
-Smoke and Pet...
Recent reviews:
5.0
After interviewing at a few in-home and corporate daycare centers, my husband and I found Palwasha. We were hesitant because of the limited hours would mean we had to rearrange our work schedules to make it...
Reviewed by Sarah A
5.0
(5)
Description:
My name is Eugenia Brown and I'm a caregiver and preschool teacher. I have many years of experience working with infants through 5 years and older children. I run a small in-home daycare. I have my CDA (Child...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We recently moved and had to leave Brown's Little Bear Care...and we are heartbroken! She has had Millie since she was 12 weeks old. Eugunia and her family love Millie as if she were part of the family! We...
Reviewed by Amber H
5.0
(1)
Christine's Family Daycare
167 Sulgrave Court, Sterling, VA 20165
Description:
Hi! My name is Christine and I have a Family Day Care In Loudoun County, Virginia. I am located in the Countryside neighborhood of Potomac Falls. I have many years of experience in childcare having raised my...
Recent review:
5.0
When my wife first returned to work, we were lucky enough to have family available to take care of our son. Recently, however, we had to find another option for daycare. After extensive searching we found...
Reviewed by Tim K
5.0
(4)
Description:
We are an Early Learning Center located in Sterling. We enroll infants, toddlers, Preschool, & Pre-K. We offer a hybrid program comprising traditional Preschool & Montessori. Our staff is great with children...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We love Love You Little One Daycare. Both of my kids love Miss Kim and the daycare. They look forward to going each day. The singing, the crafts, the learning... all wonderful. She does curriculum when the kids...
Reviewed by Jessica S
5.0
(1)
Description:
Bumble Bee is an early childhood education home daycare serving children ages 4 weeks to 5 years old.
Bumble Bee provides children with a high-quality education and the development foundation in self-esteem,...
Recent review:
5.0
This was the first day care we visited when looking for care for our (then unborn) twins and could have just called it the moment we walked in. Absolutely nothing compared to Bumble Bee. We were provided a...
Reviewed by Monique C
5.0
(1)
Description:
Hey there! Looking for a friendly home daycare that s not too far away from home? Well here I am! Hi my name is Nina and I have a home daycare right off route seven near Dominion High. I am open on weekdays and...
Recent review:
5.0
Super great with kids and very polite!
Reviewed by Luthfun N
5.0
(19)
Description:
Home Daycare with over 20 years of Infants and Toddlers experience at a recognized Childcare Center before opening my own In-home Child Care.
1 Full-time opening available for Infants (2 Months old), up to...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Look no further, Miros is the most amazing childcare provider. We trusted her with our 8 week old and she has been a beacon of knowledge. Our son is now almost 3 years old. My son has learned so much. She does...
Reviewed by Isabel C
5.0
(2)
Description:
My goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow at their own pace. I believe children learn through play and benefit from a structured, yet flexible schedule. Children...
Recent review:
5.0
Mona is a wonderful childcare provider! Her home is clean, childproofed, colorful, and very kid-friendly. Her prices are more than fair and she provides nutritious lunches and snacks for each child. There are...
Reviewed by Betty F
5.0
(8)
Description:
Star Child 4 kids is a wonderful home base family owned and family focused child care facility in North Reston.
Smoke and Pet free environment .
Located off North Shore Dr. close to the Wiehle Silver line...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Alison is a fantastic provider for my infant son. The schedule she sets for the day works well for him and he always comes home happy. I very much appreciate her helping to improve his eating of solids foods....
Reviewed by Stephen S
5.0
(21)
Description:
Hello parents! I am a 45 years old childcare provider with over 15 years of experience, also a mother of three school age kids. I have a clean, smoke free home. I do have a small dog that loves kids and kids...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Words cannot express what Vana has meant to our family. My twins have been with her for FOUR years! We started when they were six months, and every moment with her has been special. She goes out of her way to...
Reviewed by Steph C
5.0
(10)
Description:
We are an at home licensed daycare facility for infants, toddlers and preschoolers from 8 to 5. (DURING COVID). Monday through Friday. Wonderful program for preschoolers and toddlers. Special care for infants....
Recent reviews:
5.0
Our daughter absolutely loves Ms. Fareeha and all the teachers in this establishment. She has been there for almost 2 years now and there hasn't been a day when she complained about not wanting to go, which...
Reviewed by Kriti A
5.0
(13)
Description:
As a professional family child care provider, I am committed to providing high quality care in a warm and friendly home environment.
Roses Family Child Care offers children the opportunity to have all the...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Ms. Nahid and Ms. Ghazaleh are truly the best people to take care of our son. Every day my husband and I say how thankful we are that we found Roses daycare. Our son is our first child so we already had the...
Reviewed by Carli E
5.0
(10)
Description:
Young children learn best through play and having opportunities to explore the world around them. When children are allowed to initiate activities that interest them, they grow in self-awareness, confidence,...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We started with Hafsah in 2019 when our first child was four months old. We immediately knew she would be in good hands when we met Hafsah. Hafsah is dedicated to the children and takes care of them as if they...
Reviewed by Zeh M
5.0
(2)
Description:
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MOMMY SANNA Home Daycare in Herndon, Va 20170. Qualified provider, early childhood educator and therapeutic foster mother
Mommy Sanna Is a clean, fun & safe environment where the staff is specialized...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Beautiful place, lot of kids activities, huge backyard and Yummy food. Rosanna is great with kids !!
Reviewed by Carmen
5.0
(6)
Description:
Hi,
Its me shahnaz mahboob.I am working with the kids about 20 years of experience...
I love to work with the kids...
Butterfly home day is an early childhood education home daycare serving children ages 4...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Highly recommend if someone is looking for their little one. She is the BEST in town. So far great with my little one and make me feel like part of the family as well..
Reviewed by Sa R
5.0
(1)
Description:
Hello all! My name is Fatima and for the past 20 years I have been a home daycare provider. Before starting this business about 20 years ago I worked at a big name daycare center. While my time there was great,...
Recent review:
5.0
I have been coming to Safa Home Daycare for eight years now between my 2 children. Both of my children started as 3 month old newborns, and stayed with her until Pre K. The love and care Fatima has provided...
Reviewed by A. R
5.0
(4)
Description:
I run a quaint home day care in the Broadlands, VA community for busy families with energetic kids. I have catered to dozens of families in the area and have great references on request. With over 20+ years of...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Pearl was excellent with my daughter and helped her transition to eating meals on her own and potty training and ready for preschool.
My daughter is a fussy eater , Pearl would spend a lot of time on getting...
Reviewed by Meher
5.0
(2)
Description:
Hello everyone!!
Little Ducklings Home Daycare is located in Ashburn Village and our regular hours are from 6:30 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday I have 14 years of experience and excellent references, we...
Recent reviews:
5.0
This is a really clean, safe and great daycare, I recommend it!
Reviewed by Becky V
5.0
(1)
Description:
I have an in Home Daycare and currently enroll a small number of children, 4 kids including my own baby girl and I have 2 openings available at my Home Daycare here in Ashburn! If you've been looking for a safe...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I'm very nervous about the place where I send my baby specially during this time with Covid but when I saw Nilou's day care I felt so comfortable. It's very clean and organized. Children do all sort of crafts...
Reviewed by Behnaz
5.0
(1)
Description:
Welcome to Ama's Daycare with more than 20 years of experience in childcare.
A wonderful home based professional day care in a spacious area with plenty of natural light. All children age groups are...
Recent review:
5.0
Our little one loves Ama's Day care and we are fortunate to have Sarita Thapa for providing good care. Moreover, she instills good habits and does a fantastic job to excel not only socially but also...
Reviewed by Pradip K
5.0
(2)
Description:
Honey Elite Home Daycare in Herndon, Va 20170. New and Large House!
Qualified provider. Large Rooms, with lots of light, safe and healthy snacks served, available for after-hours,
Clean, Safe and Fun, We...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I can't say enough great things about this day care! They are so sweet and caring.. My child loves her babysitter and I definitely recommend them.
Reviewed by Sarah T
5.0
(3)
Description:
Home based child day care center with County permit running for more than 9 years run by highly experienced provider - CPR and first aid certified. Enrolled in USDA Food Program for healthy and balanced food...
Recent reviews:
5.0
One word to say about Kalpana - AWESOME! My husband and I are extremely pleased with the care our son has received at Kalpana's Home Daycare. She is honest, trustworthy, and a very caring individual. She...
Reviewed by Shyam
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Drop-in daycare is always a great fit with your schedule.
Drop-in daycare centers provide a great service for parents and guardians with busy schedules, or those who just need a break. These centers provide...
Drop-in daycare centers provide a great service for parents and guardians with busy schedules, or those who just need a break. These centers provide professional, safe care for children of all ages on an as-needed basis. Parents drop their children off for a few hours or even an entire day and know that they are in good hands! Drop-in daycare can be an ideal solution for busy families who need extra help or who don’t want to commit to long-term child care arrangements.
FAQs for finding a drop-in daycare near you
What is drop-in daycare?
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.
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare?
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.
How do I find a drop-in daycare near me?
Figuring out how to find a good drop-in daycare center is easy with the help of Care.com. You can compare profiles for all drop-in daycares near you, can check out their rates, and can even read reviews from other parents.
What are the hours of operation for a drop-in daycare?
Generally, drop-in daycares are open on weekdays and some weekends, between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM. It is important to contact your local drop-in daycare provider to confirm the exact hours of operation, as they may vary.
Ratings for drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Drop-In Daycares are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 8,133 reviews of the 7,861 listed drop-in daycares.