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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Carbondale, IL
Peace Of Mind Infant Care
5.0
This review is long overdue, but still very important. After interviewing and visiting a large number of childcare providers, my husband and I selected Maria for our six-month old son, Henry. As anyone who has their first child knows, selecting someone who you think will take care of, and love, your...
- Kaitlyn A
Blessed Heart Daycare
5.0
Mrs. Carmen is truly amazing and I am so thankful we found her. My son has been with her since he was 4 months old and she has helped him (and me!) through everything: using a bottle, starting solids, first teeth, transitioning to sippy cups, first words, etc. As a first-time mom, I was nervous...
- Sarah V
Watch Us Grow Childcare & Preschool
5.0
What initially made us decide to go with Monet over other in-home daycare providers was the fact that right when you walk in the door it feels like a daycare / preschool. She has coat cubbies for each child. The main living area is set up for play and child-centered activities. She has two other...
- Nicole B
Tammy Caruso
5.0
My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning something creative to keeps the kids...
- Danielle R
Mimi's International Daycare(les Petites Etoiles)
5.0
We've had our kids at Mimi's daycare for almost 3 years now and there's such a comfort in knowing they are in the most caring hands. They are learning to count, sing songs, speak French, eat new foods and everything they need to be prepared for school. Mimi and her family have been so welcoming and...
- Erin S
Drop-in daycares in Carbondale, IL
5.0
(17)
Peace of Mind is a loving, engaging, in-home childcare service exclusively for infants between the ages of 6 weeks to approximately 12 months. We primarily work with families who are returning to work after the birth of their child & are seeking the highest quality care from an experienced and...
5.0
"Maria has provided wonderful care for my daughter. As a first time parent, I'm sure I've been overly concerned at times, but Maria has responded to my concerns with understanding, respect, and kindness. She's flexible with my needs, very professional, and shows...
Sheryl V
5.0
(3)
Blessed Hearts is a child daycare that provides a happy, loving, and safe environment for children and the families we serve. We strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of our children. Our day care provider has over 20 years of experience, providing exceptional service and a well-balanced...
5.0
"Mrs. Carmen is truly amazing and I am so thankful we found her. My son has been with her since he was 4 months old and she has helped him (and me!) through everything: using a bottle, starting solids, first teeth, transitioning to sippy cups, first words, etc. As a...
Sarah V
5.0
(5)
My child care is a licensed family child care home in Centennial, Co. I enjoy teaching children and watching them grow. I am passionate about early childhood education and I have over 25 years of experience. I believe children learn best through play and hands on activities. Music, literature along...
5.0
"We were beyond lucky to find Monet. She started watching our daughter at 3 months, and it was such an easy transition going back to work because Monet takes the time to let you know exactly everything thats happening with your child. The amount of care and love she...
Shayna N
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18...
5.0
"My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning...
Danielle R
Mimi's International Daycare(les Petites Etoiles)
106 Cimarron Circle, Apple Valley, MN
Starting at $225/hr
5.0
(6)
Mimi's International Daycare (Les Petites Etoiles) is a French Immersion daycare/preschool with a fun/learning based international program run by a multilingual provider in my home in Palomino Hills, Apple Valley, Minnesota.
My goal is to provide children a fun and loving environment to flourish....
5.0
"Mimi was great with our kids and knowing she offered military families a little extra help was great, as a Marine, our family definitely benefited from it. Our children loved going to her home every day and we are not ashamed to admit they refused to go back home...
Frank L
5.0
(9)
I am a licensed home daycare provider. My daycare provides a safe, friendly, and structured (learning) environment with healthy home cooked meals.
I'm located in Bartlett.
My experience is as follows: - 40+ years of child care experience; - 20+ years' experience disabled children; - State...
5.0
"Linda has taken care of our son (now 10 months) since he was 6 weeks old. He smiles everytime he sees her! Linda is great at communicating about how his day was and often sends pictures and videos during the day so we can see what he is up to. She provides...
Cody
5.0
(4)
Hello Families, My name is Janel and I am excited to venture into home childcare! I was the neighborhood babysitter growing up, have raised my own daughter with Montessori values, and have been teaching in Montessori preschools for 15 years. I began my Montessori toddler training in 1999 and have...
5.0
"Our daughter has been at Ms. Janel's House for the past year and we absolutely LOVE it! Janel is amazing. She provides a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment for little ones. Our daughter was even potty trained by the time she was two thanks to Janel!...
Shawna S
4.8
(22)
My name is Ranjana. I am a state certified and licensed daycare provider. I am also a mother of 2 children, ages 20 and 13. I am a dedicated daycare provider with more than 8 years of experience. I'm making a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment...
5.0
"I just want to say that my daughter has been going to Ms. Ranjana " Mama G" for two years now. Everyday we are greeted with love, not just by her but also with her family. Very professional and everyday my daughter Hailey is learning something new. She is not only...
Hailey's D
4.3
(6)
I am Dr. Pamela Young-Grigsby, owner and licensed provider at Glory To God Family Daycare Inc. I am a essential licensed provider and daycare approved by MSDE. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I have completed the Maryland State Licensing requirements as well as the nutritional guidelines...
5.0
"I highly recommend Glory to God Family Daycare after our child spent their first four years there. They flourished and are so far ahead of Kindergarteners
with things like sight words. They still talk about how good the food was and how much they miss their...
JH
5.0
(8)
Providing quality childcare really means creating a happy, enriched "life" experience for children while their parents work.
We maintain a safe and healthy environment. We focus on our environment and daily schedule to ensure that structures are safe and the surfaces, toys, equipment and materials...
5.0
"My son has been with Tato for a year now- it's like dropping him off at grandmas house every day. Tato treats each child like a member of her own family. She's very attentive, detail oriented, passionate about child care and overall someone I trust...
Leslie K
5.0
(1)
I have a home daycare for infants and toddlers, aged birth to 24 months, in Jeffersonville, IN. I offer both full and part-time with hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6;00 pm. Hours could be adjusted according to a family's need. I currently have 2 openings for babies aged 6 mos to one year
I have had 39...
5.0
"We've been with them for about 16 months now, and they are fantastic. They are very knowledgeable and work with you for your little one's benefit. As new parents ourselves, we often found Joan's advice invaluable. Both Joan and Darryl clearly love babies, and our...
David M
5.0
(1)
I have 12 + years experience of childcare and caregiver. One year ago, I started babysitting 2 little girls, and they inspired me to start my own business. I started to enjoy my job as a provider and that's when I started looking more into opening my home to all kids. I'm CPR and First Aid and AED...
5.0
"she's the best caring caregiver known.
she has great communication and good caring for the kids..
kids love her!!!"
Jessica G
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a trustworthy, reliable, loving person? I have been caring for infants and toddlers in my home as a professional child care provider for 20 plus years. I am dependable and my home is neat and clean. I have a huge playroom with up-to-date toys. I have a big backyard too! I have...
5.0
"I love Miss Sue, you will feel like you left the baby with Grandma."
Carmela R
5.0
(3)
I love working with children every day! I offer a warm and caring home away from home environment. This is a smoke-free, clean home. I was formally First Aid/First Responder certified and have retained my CPR certification.
I have over 10 years of experience watching children. I have taken many...
5.0
"Ms. Lynn is wonderful with my daughter, who can be a handful most of the time! When I leave her I know she is in good hands and is well taken care of. She has a very clean home and lots of activities for the children to do. She truly loves what she does and the...
Courtney P
5.0
(7)
Infant and Toddler Program
Healthy snacks & home cooked meals.
Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts & crafts.
Circle time, story time, songs, music & dance.
Learning programs which provide education in early child development.
Safe...
5.0
"Viv is the best! She has been caring for my 2 children (4&7) for over a couple years and my kids love her. She is more like family then a childcare provider. Having worked with children myself, I know that it takes so much more then just babysitting, she looks at...
Chanel A
4.4
(7)
About my Home Daycare
My name is Reina and I got daycare license for caring children in my home and I only speak Spanish but I will get help with the interviews
My vision is to provide quality time in a clean, safe and reliable environment for families who need care outside the home.
I am a...
5.0
"I stayed home with my daughter until she was 7 months old. It was time to go back to work and we were on the search for a nanny. We interviewed numerous nannies because we wanted that one on one attention but decided to try the home daycare route and could not be...
Nancy
5.0
(6)
We learn in Spanish!!!
Research shows that early childhood offers a unique opportunity to learn languages, as well as providing a critical basis for all future development and learning. Furthermore, immersion in a second language supports children to excel in linguistic, academic, social and...
5.0
"I feel incredibly lucky that my 16-month-old son is part of the Imagina community. Oscar and Maria are creative and incredibly sensitive and responsive to the children's needs. My oldest son did not attend Imagina, and he cried every day for 3 years when I had to...
Lara
Quality Family Childcare Services/grandma's Open Classroom
7812 Limestone Court, Ellicott City, MD
Starting at $443/wk
4.4
(7)
Diane graduated from Virginia Union University and Virginia State University where she earned both her BS and Master's degrees respectfully. She studied Biology and Chemistry as an undergraduate and Microbiology as a graduate student.
Quality Family Childcare Services strives to allow each child...
5.0
"I have been taking my children to this childcare for the last 3 years and couldn't have higher praises for a reliable and quality child care provider for my kids. Very loving and nurturing environment. Would recommend this childcare to anyone!"
Kimmeria H
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Gina. I am an experienced Plainfield childcare provider that provides childcare services for a small setting of children in my loving home. I am able to give individual attention to each child that comes into my home and much more. I work very closely with each parent to ensure...
5.0
"Best childcare ever! Gina has been taking care of my daughter since October of 2014 and has been one of the biggest blessings in both of our lives. She consistently goes above and beyond with caring for my child and I never have to worry while I'm away. I highly...
Natalie
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Ajaz, I have a family childcare facility in Germantown, Maryland. I am a child psychologist from Mumbai, India. My facility has been in constant operation since September, 1993. I enjoy taking care of children. My aim is to love and nurture them. I provide a relaxed and loving...
5.0
"We have found this daycare to be very clean and organized. She has a helper also. Very satisfied."
Ajaz S
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Carbondale, IL
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Carbondale, IL?
Drop-in daycare near you in Carbondale, IL 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 Carbondale, IL 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 Carbondale, IL, 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 Carbondale, IL?
While drop-in daycares in Carbondale, IL 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 Carbondale, IL?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Carbondale, IL, 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!