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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

We have 33 drop-in daycares in Charlottesville, VA! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Acorn Academy

3060 Watts Farm Road Charlottesville, VA

7 mi

Acorn Academy opened last spring as an Eco-friendly in-home daycare, located at 3060 Watts Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911. We specialize in early childhood development, licensed and insured for up to 12 children. We provide top-quality childcare for infants and toddlers year round at a rate of $250 per week (or $50 per day for part-time care). Nurturing caregivers supervise children at a low caregiver-to-child ratio of 1:4. We serve healthy, homemade meals and snacks. Our nature-based learning program offers hands-on, age-appropriate activities for children to explore their natural surroundings. Each day, children create art, read books, and learn through play in an Eco-friendly environment, both inside and outside. I believe Acorn Academy is a unique opportunity to teach young children how to grow in harmony with nature. I, Rebekah, am a caring, patient, creative, and playful childcare provider. With over 15 years of working with children, I have extensive experience within this industry, including infant, toddler, preschool, and special needs care. I have an interior design degree from Appalachian State University, as well as CPR and First Aid training certifications. My husband and I have a 2 year old daughter and an infant son. Now that our family is growing, I operate a small in-home daycare business out of our home. We are currently enrolling for next year! If you think that long-term personalized care combined with an early childhood education is a good fit for your family, please contact me to learn more about Acorn Academy.
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Wonderland Daycare, LLC

1808 B Solomon Rd Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

My name is Sabrina. I have worked with children for over 25 years. I have four grown children of my own. WonderLand DayCay,LLC grows everyday with God's Blessings. We sing together, we pray together, we eat together, we learn together. The children love one another. Here at WonderLand we learn from one another. Come by and visit!!

Christine N. says "Sabrina is a loving and caring child care provider! Our daughter, Ava, has been attending Wonderland for over a year and has grown tremendously; from...

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Little Sunshine's Childcare

3125 District Ave Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

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Sunshine Daycare

2566 Aspenwood Rd Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)

7 mi

I offer an in home loving, caring and comfortable environment for infants up to kindergarten. I am a mother of two boys and have been caring for children full time since 2010. Before providing childcare, I worked for the American Red Cross for over 15 years. I am state licensed and have First Aid and CPR training. My goal everyday is to make sure your child feels at home, safe and well loved. There is a play room , arts n crafts, book reading, singing songs, learning activities and outdoor play time. I provide a hot nutritious breakfast every morning. We do daily routine activities so your child can build skills and a sense of self confidence. I make sure to work closely with parents to help each child thrive. This is a full time program although some part time or after school options may be considered.

Anne Marie F. says "Jennifer loved and nurtured my second son beyond what I could have possibly hoped for. My eldest child went straight into a large daycare when he was...

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ASAP Sitters- Washington DC

ASAP Sitters Washington DC Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

Since ASAPSitters, LLC launched in 2008, we have provided babysitters for over 1,000 families in the Northern Viginia, DC and Charlottesville. Many of our new clients are referred by families that are already a part of the &quot;ASAPSitters family&quot; - folks already using our experienced and reliable babysitters. We believe this is a true testament to the quality of our babysitters and service! We take great pride in being able to match families up with trustworthy, creative, and dependable babysitters. As a mom myself, I would settle for nothing less. As a locally based service, we interview all of our babysitters during a very thorough screening process. We are also privileged to connect directly with local families who join ASAPS - and maintain a relationship with both our babysitters and families on an ongoing basis. We're very exited about how ASAPSitters has continued to grow and how we are a little part of that &quot;village&quot; it takes to raise a child. We are working on expanding our services to meet the needs of families in other nearby areas. In 2012, we opened a new branch in Charlottesville, VA in addition to our DC Metro area region. And in 2015, we opened our Richmond area branch. We hope to grow to serve more wonderful families in the near future!
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Bright Beginnings Preschool - Mill Creek

1221 Stoney Ridge Road Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

At Bright Beginnings our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood programs for preschool children while supporting each unique family unit. We strive to allow each child to develop at his or her own rate with the goal of a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. At Bright Beginnings we pride ourselves on having an award-winning Creative Curriculum that combines Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Waldorf concepts to meet each child's individual needs. Our curriculum has been developed over 35 years and each year a team of master degreed, elementary school teachers continues to expand our curriculum with current and innovative educational insights. Our lovely Mill Creek location is conveniently located off of Avon Street Extended, 2 miles from PVCC and downtown Charlottesville at the entrance to Mill Creek and Foxcroft. Many of our families live in downtown Charlottesville, Scottsville, and lake Monticello. Our Mill Creek location was completely renovated head to toe in 2017 with brand new flooring, classroom equipment, rugs, and lighting as well as freshly painted interiors - everything you can think of we remodeled! When you walk into our school you will see our beautiful lobby complete with a Director desk and parent lounge including a coffee station (our parents love bringing in their coffee cup in the mornings for complimentary coffee when they drop off their children!) Interior and exterior security cameras have also been installed throughout our building for administrative use. The Mill Creek property includes a beautiful nature trail that lines our property with a variety of learning stations. We have 3 large playgrounds divided by age group and we are planning on expanding each playground in the near future for even more space for our children to explore. In the summertime, our children love to cool off outside on our splash pads for sprinkler play! Another fun thing our children enjoy outside is our massive organic garden on our pre-k playground. We call this vegetable garden our 'magic' garden because the vegetables that grow in this garden are always massive in size! There is something magical about the soil our veggies grow in! We are incredibly proud to be Outdoor Classroom Project - Level 2 Certified! We are Virginia's only Outdoor Classroom Project certified school - We have tents, tables, outside hand-wash stations, sensory exploration tables, and so much more!
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Barrett Day Care Center

410 Ridge St Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)

2 mi

Barrett Early Learning Center exists to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for children that encourages opportunities for physical, emotional, social and itellectual growth.

Kimberly L. says "We love Barrett and have had all three of our children go through the program. It is a loving, home-like environment and a great value with quality...

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Warm Thoughts Daycare

201 Monte Vista Avenue Charlottesville, VA

1.0(1)

6 mi

To all parents who are in need of an honest, caring, reliable, non smoking daycare provider. I have been a provider for 14 years. I have a few openings in my daycare for ages 6 weeks - 10 years of age. I'm a parent also, and I know how it feels to have plenty of patience with kids.
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My Baby's Security Child Care Services

PO Box 1473 Charlottesville, VA

2 mi

My Baby's Security is a child care service, promoting moral values and respect into self-esteem, building one's character and dignity reaching children and families abroad. With more than over 30 years of experience as a care giver and provider, services is offer for short and long term care for children and their family's ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
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The Chrysalis Project

212 Monte Vista Ave Charlottesville, VA

6 mi

I am a 50-something, experienced mom looking to keep children in my home. I am a former audiologist and have developed and run many programs around youth and families through the years. I have years of experience in the medical field as well as with school systems and community agencies. I've had many foster kids and adopted one, who is now 10 years old and flourishing. I am very flexible with scheduling. One reason I am looking to stay home is that reliable childcare for school holidays is sometimes a challenge (so I understand the need for flexibility firsthand). We have a great, safe yard for playing and are within walking distance of a great park. We are also on the city bus line and have many opportunities for fun and stimulation here in town. I am a homeschooling mom at heart - I find opportunities for learning at every turn. Believe it or not, I love older kids and teens as well as infants and toddlers. I provide an enriched and enriching environment, good nutrition, help with homework, tutoring, mentoring and lots of love and encouragement. Find out more. I'd love to hear from you!
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Charlottesville City Schools

802 Page Street Charlottesville, VA

6 mi

Hello! I am a female teacher through a local elementary school, so I am used to working with children from the ages of 5 years to 11 years. For two years, I worked through the school and enjoy my job! During the summer, I am looking for a part-time position from late June to July. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Public Health and am updated on my CPR/First Aid/AED certification. I am flexible with my hours, much prefer not to do weekends, and get along splendidly with kids!
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Virginia Baseball Camps I

850 Mechums Dr W Charlottesville, VA

6 mi

Virginia Baseball Camps I is a sports-oriented organization that showcases instructional programs. It offers various intensive training, league games, video analysis, and written evaluations. It focuses on speed, weight, and acceleration. It strives to develop players to their fullest potential.
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Bright Beginnings Preschool

1610 Regent Street Charlottesville, VA

7 mi

Bright Beginnings Preschool is a 12 month preschool program, locally owned since 1984. Over 30 years of experience as Charlottesville's Early Childhood Leader. Open daily from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. offering all day, award winning curriculum. Voted #1 Preschool, #1 Daycare, #1 Baby Toddler Program, #1 Place to Work, #1 Teacher. Enrolling infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Call today!
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St. Anne's Belfield School

799 Faulconer Drive Charlottesville, VA

6 mi

For more than 100 years St. Anne's-Belfield School has provided students with a multi-dimensional education experience that encourages them to grow into compassionate, engaged citizens. Each of our students are known well, supported in their unique interests and initiatives, and counted as valued members of a diverse community.
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Wonderland Daycare

1808 B Solomn Road Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

WONDERLAND DAYCARE Monday - Sunday 6 am - 6 pm Night & Over night hours available Full time cost 6 weeks - 12 months: $200 per week 13 months - 24 months: $175 per week 2 years - 3 years: $150 per week 4 years: $100 per week After School Care: $7 per hour Full Time: 5 hours or more Part Time: 4 hours or less Over 30+ years of experience CPR Certified Social Service Certified (no longer accepting) United Way Certified Private children are accepted
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Danielle's In-Home Preschool

67 Woodlake Dr Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

I am a stay at home mom with an in home preschool type program. I have a 2 year old son which my program gears towards. We have circle time, reading time, free play, outside time, arts and crafts, theme weeks, and much more. I have been in the daycare/teaching business since I was 16. I graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2010 with a degree with Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. I have lots of experiences with any age group. My time working in daycare, I was in the preschool rooms and infant rooms. I have had this type of program out of my home for the past 2 years. As of right now, I have 4 children, but in the coming weeks I'll have a spot open. I can take full time or part time children.
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Bizzy Bees In-home Child Care

1600 Ricky Rd Charlottesville, VA

< 1 mi

Bizzy Bees is a local in-home daycare for the surrounding counties of Charlottesville, VA. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care for children from 3 months to 12 years of age. We provide a day-to-day learning curriculum with indoor and outdoor workshop activities for all ages. Bizzy Bees is a fun-loving environment that emphasizes the importance of following rules and safety regulations, education, and creativeness. We encourage our little ones to use their imaginations and to explore their learning capabilities. At Bizzy Bees we provide pick ups and drop offs to and from school, special arrangement schedules, occasional weekend care and date nights with advance notice, healthy snacks and lunch, homework assistance, exciting interactive exercise sessions, and field trips. At Bizzy Bees we feel that it is our duty to help our Bizzy Bees grow so when they leave the hive they can pollinate the flowers of the world. **All Child care providers are CPR and First Aid certified and licensed. College educated with extensive child-care experience and with safety as the number one priority. ** **Call or Email for rates**
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YWCA Kids on Campus

753 Rocky Hollow Road Charlottesville, VA

7 mi

I have been working in child care for more than 10 years. I am currently employed with the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, working as a preschool teacher in there Kids on Campus daycare program.
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Sunnyside Daycare

Po Box 6652 Charlottesville, VA

1 mi

Hello, my name is Melanie and I am a state licensed CNA and a mother of two. My sister and I are looking for a few children to watch, ages 0-6. I have 10 of years experience with children, and have also worked with an autistic child. My sister Jennifer is a mother of three, with 13 years of experience. We have immediate openings for 4 children ages 0-6. We charge $170.00/ week for children who are not potty trained, and $150.00/ week for children who are completely potty trained. There will be an array of activities for your children, story time, outside play, learning letters and numbers, etc. Two healthy snacks and a lunch are provided everyday. Hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. References are available upon request. Looking forward to caring for your children! Melanie and Jennifer
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Allison's Home Child Care

341 Patriot Way Charlottesville, VA

6 mi

I offer in home part-time child care for children three and under. I am a former teacher (preschool and kindergarten-second grade). I have a Bachelors, Masters, and PhD in education, but left the field to stay home with my 10 month old daughter. Our home has a full basement playroom full of educational toys, water and sand table, outdoor swing, and our neighborhood has a full playground as well. Your child will engage in preschool activities throughout the day (e.g., learning centers, theme books and art projects).
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Charlottesville, VA

Drop-In Daycares in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 33 listed drop-in daycares

Wonderland Daycare, LLC

Sabrina is a loving and caring child care provider! Our daughter, Ava, has been attending Wonderland for over a year and has grown...

- Christine N.

Sunshine Daycare

Jennifer loved and nurtured my second son beyond what I could have possibly hoped for. My eldest child went straight into a large daycare...

- Anne Marie F.

Barrett Day Care Center

We love Barrett and have had all three of our children go through the program. It is a loving, home-like environment and a great value with...

- Kimberly L.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Charlottesville, VA

Drop-in daycare near you in Charlottesville, VA 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.

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 Charlottesville, VA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in Charlottesville, VA 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.

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Charlottesville, VA, 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!

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