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Alarid-salas Family Childcare
5.0
Without reservation I rate Marie Salas daycare with the highest marks with regards to her care for my daughter who entered school in an advanced level thanks through the careful watch, nurturing and education of Marie. What I was looking for in a daycare center is a provider who would first of all...
- Olga M
The Barefoot Family Childcare
5.0
We would highly recommend Ms. Arlene and Mr. Jim to everyone! Our daughter has gone to them since she was 3 months old and just started Kindergarten. They more than prepared her for her first day. They taught her so much in the 5 years she was there. Not just about how butterflies grow, or how the...
- Tori
Little Flower Childcare/ Little Flower Learning Center
5.0
I love Little Flower Learning Center! Mrs. J is great and so organized. Each class has a schedule that is followed daily. My son went from not recognizing letters from numbers to reading simple books. He has been there for only 5 months! Everyone seems great and the kids are happy.
- KAtie L
Ms. Nicole's In Home Care
5.0
Nicole has been watching my daughter since she was a baby. She is patient and flexible. My daughter cried the first few weeks and now she gets so excited walking in her home. She plays with them, feeds them, and takes good care of them. My daughter is always happy, I get alot of pictures, and she...
- Heather L
Glynda D Gafas
5.0
Our family has been with Glynda for the past 2 years and we cannot recommend her enough. She has cared for our daughter since she was 3 months old (she's now 2) and now watches our son. I love that she cares for the kids like they are her own. When our daughter was struggling to adapt to a new...
- Lindsey D
Drop-in daycares in Altoona, IA
3.8
(6)
Alarid-Salas Family Childcare is owned and operated by a Licensed Family Childcare Provider for over 20 years and has a Master Teacher certificate in Early Child Development. Childcare is provided Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. We provide a safe, respectful, happy environment for...
5.0
"Teacher Marie has created a safe, loving, and fun environment, and our daughter absolutely loved going there everyday. We also noticed a huge improvement in her social skills and vocabulary soon after starting at the day care. Wonderful, enriching place with tons...
Sarah
5.0
(7)
Caring for children since 1989:
Arlene W. CDA /Preschool Teacher Director 1 EEC,
Child Development Associate
Our Mission:
Our goal is to offer a play-based developmentally appropriate program to meet
every child's needs by nurturing the...
5.0
"Miss Arlene and Mr. Jim run an amazing daycare! I am now 16 and still keep in touch with them because of what amazing people they are and the impact they've made on my life! Every day we got delicious home cooked meals, learned valuable lessons and made memories...
Madyson D
Little Flower Childcare/ Little Flower Learning Center
985 NW 158th Avenue 16165 SW Regatta Lane 800, Beaverton, OR
Starting at $450/mo
3.0
(2)
Registered Certified a Unique, Creative, Learning, Program for children from 2 months to 12 years.
(We promote Social, Intellectual, Physical, Emotional Development and Language, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Sensory & Practical Education skills)
WE OFFER:
*Clean, Safe Environment
*...
5.0
"I love Little Flower Learning Center! Mrs. J is great and so organized. Each class has a schedule that is followed daily. My son went from not recognizing letters from numbers to reading simple books. He has been there for only 5 months! Everyone seems great...
KAtie L
5.0
(6)
Hi families, my name is Nicole. I have been a nanny for over 15 years. I have an in home daycare in my home in Palm Beach Gardens. I have experience with newborns through the teenage years. I am a mom of three kids ages 18,15 and 8. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I have plenty of excellent...
5.0
"Nicole has been watching our baby girl since she was a couple months old, now over a year! She is an absolute god send! Nicole provides our baby girl with a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, which I can tell on my girls face she absolutely loves! As a...
Matthew
4.8
(17)
Registered Infant Daycare (ages Newborn to 2 Years) serving the North Austin, Cedar Park, Leander Area by Provider who was a former NICU Nurse. Emphasis is placed on Sleep Training, Proper Nutrition, and helping parents to get child on a Workable Schedule. Play based curriculum, extensive...
5.0
"My spouse and I cannot recommend Glynda enough! It is evident that she loves our daughter so much, which is one of the greatest things we could ask for in a provider. Our daughter leaves each day smiling and waving at Glynda, a true testament to the care she...
Kara D
5.0
(2)
Our growing Home childcare facility is an environment that creates a fun and creative environment and incorporates educational programs that assist our children to stand out more than their peers. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable care and education in a safe, calm, and nurturing...
5.0
"Arise and Shine is the best childcare! All my 3 children started there and they had a solid foundation and ahead in class by the time they started Kindergarten. They are God fearing too. My children also look forward to going there. We are still using them for...
Abisola O
3.7
(3)
Lynda's Family Child Care provides high quality childcare in an educational and nurturing setting akin to the child's home. We provide a stimulating learning environment that offers opportunities to interact with their peers in a developmentally appropriate atmosphere, which is hospitable to...
5.0
"Gm my name is Mrs Sharon Jones when I first meet with Mrs Lynda Jones,
she was very Professional and Polite she let me know exactly what there were going to be doing She has a hands on dealing with each and every child daily I am very pleased that I choose this...
Null
5.0
(3)
I've operated a home day care for many years and have been able to provide countless kids with a nurturing and warm environment to best prepare them for their years in school. By watching no more than six kids at a time, I am able to attend to each child's needs and focus on teaching while...
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of sending both of our sons to Mrs. Norma (as the kids affectionately call her.) She has not only provided an excellent learning environment for our boys but a second home as well. There is not a cookie cutter approach here. She takes the...
Sarah B
5.0
(3)
My name is Tima with more than 9 years of experience working in a childcare Center and a Montessori school as a teacher. My goal is to allow children to mature at their own rate relative to their unique abilities and interests by participating in a variety of activities. I also strive to create an...
5.0
"Very friendly with kids. happy environment"
Fatemeh F
5.0
(2)
We are a licensed home daycare (414004870), that provides a warm, loving, safe and clean environment. We help children develop and learn through fun and creativity. Providing reliable and dependable childcare service. We accept government aid (4c's).
5.0
"My daughter enjoys been at Mr. Ruthie's Home Daycare. She gets excited every time I drop her off, not only does she has a great time there she also learns and develops her fine motor skills doing various activities such as drawing, painting, building with duplos...
Sandra G
5.0
(8)
I have a licensed home daycare in Centerville.
I have more than 20 years of experience working with kids of all ages.
I opened my daycare 13 years ago, and I have very good references from families that have been here.
I'm CPR, First Aid and MAT trained. I also have many other training...
5.0
"Daniela is a great person, totally careful and helping with the kids, she really love to work with them and my kids really like to go to her place, always have some fun activities to do. She is taking care for my boys since for 7 years already!! Totally recomend...
Laura D
5.0
(1)
Our program offers education for children age 6 weeks to 5 years. We pride ourselves on a progressive, play-led preschool curriculum to make sure your child is kindergarten ready. For our younger students, we maintain a very low adult-to-child ratio to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all of...
5.0
(1)
My name is Daniela, I have been working with children of different ages since 1999, I have a DCFS Family Daycare License. I obtained my Degree in Early Childhood Education. I provide the highest quality child care. I achieve this through a combination of education, experience, a positive attitude...
5.0
"Daniela the owner of Kreative Little Angels had worked with me for almost 16 years. She had great professionalism educator skills. She is very positive, creative, has a lot of patience and humor, she is very respectful with children and coworkers. We really missed...
Mary F
5.0
(3)
State Licensed DG820398877
www.tarastoddlertime.com
We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, play-based environment that fosters children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language/literacy development. Through engaging in purposeful play, we strive to create meaningful learning...
5.0
"Tara is Awesome! She has been watching my 18 month old for almost a year now and we love her. Highly Recommend!"
Sarah R
5.0
(2)
Salutations, families!
I have space for 2-3 children to join the morning or afternoon preschool program in our home on SE Hawthorne.
About the Preschool:
My goal is to help acclimate your child slowly and comfortably to a school type environment. I offer a maximum of 4:1 student teacher...
5.0
"What an amazing place! My kids love being with Andrea and learning in the playroom. You can drop your kids off and know she will care for them and lead them in the right direction, they are in safe hands. Our experience is always memorable and warm. My kids love...
Megan G
5.0
(11)
I am currently accepting children for my family daycare. I have 25 years of experience. I am accepting children from 18 months to 4 years old. I charge $45.00 a day for children 2 and under, and $40.00 a day for 2 and up. If your child is a drop-in, it's $10.00 an hour.
5.0
"We have been sending our two children (almost 3 year old and almost 2 year old) to Stacy for almost a year now and we are extremely happy. Our children love going to her house each day and always come home very happy. Stacy is very reliable, loving, organized,...
Mindy B
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am Lucia Pepitone, owner/provider of Lucia's Daycare. I am a Montessori trained teacher and together with my staff we have been providing excellent care for infants and toddlers since 2008.
We follow Maria Montessori's teaching philosophy. She believed that young children posses an...
5.0
"What a great place! We have been sending our two daughters there for four years now and knowing when we drop off our kids that they are safe and learning is a peace of mind for my wife and I."
David
5.0
(1)
By being in smaller settings your child will be provided with more individualized attention. Kids Town offers social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities. We provide home made healthy meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks . Extended hrs availability
5.0
"Kids Town is an excellent child care program! My children enjoying being with the owner Ivette. Ivette always provides and safe and nurturing environment, along with home cooked nutritious meals. Everything is organic and she even caters to families who are...
Jen
3.0
(1)
Hello, I have been a Child Care Professional for over 20 years. I am the proud wife of a Retired Army Veteran, we have 3 wonderful children. Thanks to our awesome Army life, I have been able to always take my business with me, we've been able to travel the world. I've worked in CDCs before, but Home...
3.0
"This in home daycare is clean, and has a welcoming environment. Lisa seems to be very attentive and interactive with the children. I started to use her for hourly care for my 22month old, and was on the schedule to continue to use her and she texted me one hour...
Rachel G
5.0
(3)
Little Steps Family Daycare is a fully licensed daycare. I have a background check through the State of Maryland, First Aid CPR Certified, and Certified through the All Children and The American with Disabilities Act (ADA). I work with parents and children to create the best daycare experience...
5.0
"My child attended Ms. Tammy's daycare for almost 3yrs. During the time my child was here she learned and loved coming to daycare. Ms. Tammy is caring and takes the time to teach the kids in her care and was a great help when it came time to potty train my child....
Mary R
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Altoona, IA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Altoona, IA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Altoona, IA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Altoona, IA accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Altoona, IA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Altoona, IA?
While drop-in daycares in Altoona, IA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Altoona, IA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Altoona, IA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!