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Dee's Little Peas Daycare
5.0
My son was cared by Mrs.Dee from infancy until he became a toddler. The day he started a daycare center broke our hearts. He learned so much, he was loved, he was understood. He was treated like one of her children. Till this day he remembers. He still ask about her. Most importantly he was ready to...
- Andrea V
Little Sprouts Learning
5.0
My husband and I interviewed with a few daycare providers, and Sadia was the only one that asked to hold and interact with our daughter and that was one of the many reasons we chose her. We instantly saw a connection, and all of her references matches exactly what we heard and saw since day one....
- Lauren B
Melissa's Daycare
5.0
I have known Melissa for over 20 years and have seen her daycare in operation. I can Honestly say if I had a young child that needed daycare this is the place I would want them to be! She is loving and nurturing, and treats the children like they were her very own. Her beautiful home is...
- Patrick A
Bright Moon Child Care
5.0
Nina is like family to us!! Our little one wakes up excited for daycare and we can tell how loved and adored she is just being there. Nina cares so much about each and every one of the kids and her curriculum is so organized and well-thought. We highly recommend her care and we're so grateful for...
- Gita
Tiny Hands
5.0
My daughter has been with Imelda since she was a few months old. She is now 2 1/2. She loves it. She comes home with art work tells me she danced and she painted. She has learned so much here! We moved from Brookfield and I still drive out here because my daughter loves it here and we are happy to...
- Liz
Drop-in daycares in Clay, NY
5.0
(3)
I am a registered family daycare with over 18 years of experience.
Our days are structured with a light curriculum that strives for an exciting, fun and healthy developmental experience. Days are based on activities, educational toys, and constructive guidance. Playroom is equipped with an...
5.0
"My son was cared by Mrs.Dee from infancy until he became a toddler. The day he started a daycare center broke our hearts. He learned so much, he was loved, he was understood. He was treated like one of her children. Till this day he remembers. He still ask about...
Andrea V
4.3
(6)
I have CDA and first aid CPR certifications and I have 45 hour of infant and toddler. I have 90 hour with preschoolers. I worked with Montessori school more than six years. I love to work with kids, its more than a daycare I prepared the kids for school. I work on gross motor skill and gross motor...
5.0
"I highly recommend Sadia! My daughter started Little Sprouts in November and every day she continues to amaze me with how much she is learning. She is only two and has a vocabulary of words like "delicious" it's the funniest thing. In addition, she knows her colors...
Aunya E
5.0
(1)
Hi! I love kids and helping them grow through creative play, dance, computer programs, arts and crafts, etc. I love to help develop little, independent people! We love to be outside, weather permitting. I've had my home Day Care for 26 years now. I don't usually have openings so you're best bet is...
5.0
"I have known Melissa for over 20 years and have seen her daycare in operation. I can Honestly say if I had a young child that needed daycare this is the place I would want them to be! She is loving and nurturing, and treats the children like they were her very...
Patrick A
5.0
(5)
My name is Nina. My goal is to provide the most caring and loving daycare for your child. The children in my daycare will engage in social and intellectual activities to stimulate their minds. As a mom I know that it's important to care for each child as if they were my own children. My goal is to...
5.0
"Thank you for giving Arod a sense of belonging, happiness, and comfort while he is in your care. This daycare is amazing, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place for their toddlers. They will be loved and taken care of."
Ash
5.0
(7)
Hi everyone! My name is Imelda, I m a childcare provider, I have 9 years in experience in the care of children between the ages of 0-5 years, at the moment I m taking care of kids in my house currently I have a small group of kids to individually give then my full attention that they need. I am CPR...
5.0
"We LOVED Tiny Hands and were so glad to have found this awesome daycare! My 2 year old son absolutely loved it. His days were filled with playing, reading, doing crafts and more! And Imelda is wonderful! She is professional and just awesome with the children. You...
Kelly Z
5.0
(8)
I I am a mother of four and will give loving care to your children in my home. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Furthermore, I have done child care for the last 13 years in my home, my oldest child is 22, and she is my helper. I was also a Sunday school teacher for 4 and 5-year-olds. I provide...
5.0
"Priscilla is a god sent. About 8 years ago my husband and I had our youngest son. We also had a 6 year old daughter. We did not want to have to put the kids into a daycare. Our son being new born and I had to go back to work, my husband tried taking care of my son...
Alisha G
4.7
(13)
Rachda F. (Star Family Daycare) located in Medford, Massachusetts is happy to say... we are taking new applications for children from the age of 3 months to 4 years old. As a family daycare we give each child the care and attention that they deserve. Our staff is licensed by Early Education and Care...
5.0
"Rachida started watching our 12 week old daughter in February 2018. Our daughter is now 11 months old and thriving. Her face lights up every time Rachida answers the door, and we feel unconditionally confident that our daughter is in good hands Monday - Friday....
Meagan S
4.0
(4)
Childcare in My Loving Home (Legacy/Alma) (Plano).
I am a licensed childcare provider who also accepts CCMS or CCA. My hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., M-F.
I currently have 3 Full-time openings for toddlers (18 months-4 years old) for $180 week and 3 openings for infants (6wks-18...
5.0
"I'm a first time mom, and reluctant to have my son at any daycare. When I first met Miss India, she was attentive to my son, professional, and caring. Miss India, has a passion for kids and she treats every child unique. Also, she let every child know that he or...
Kale
5.0
(1)
Greetings,
My name is Elissa and I am currently pursuing a Veterinary Technology degree at Cosumnes River College. I work with families to provide quality child and pet care whilst working towards my degree. As an auntie to 4 children, and an animal mama to 3 pets, I am very experienced in caring...
5.0
"Elissa has a wonderful way of relating to children. She is reliable and professional. I thoroughly enjoy having her watch my kiddos and they love to see her as well!"
Ashlie C
5.0
(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met.
We believe that children excel when they have providers they can...
5.0
"My daughter (age 2) has been attending Glen Echo Daycare for two months. It is a gorgeous facility run by experienced childcare providers. She has formed loving relationships there and is very happy at pickup. I cannot recommend this facility enough."
Susie
5.0
(3)
***WE ARE FULL***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW FAMILIES AT THIS TIME****
I am offering childcare including informal preschool lessons for children in my home from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. We have a very lively, busy home where I home-school my school aged children. Our home is warm and...
5.0
"I needed reliable, trustworthy care for my grandchildren and I was blessed to have Lisa brought back into my life! She and her family were truly amazing! They did fun, educational activities and wish I could've have her for my own children."
Heidi
5.0
(13)
Hi Parents,
We are Sarah and Lisa and we are the owners/operators of Tiny Explorers Childcare,LLC. We are a licensed in home childcare provider, conveniently located at 126th St. and Lantern Rd in Fishers, IN. Tiny Explorers is open from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We are...
5.0
"Tiny Explorers is AMAZING! My daughter started there at 8 months old in February 2018. She had only ever been with a close family friend, so sending her to spend her days with strangers was a stressful and honestly scary process. A friend found Tiny Explorers...
Sara H
4.9
(11)
Dream, Laugh and Learn Day care is designed to support the health, education and entertainment of young children. Toys are kept readily accessible, cots and cribs are provided for rest time. We seek to contribute to the education of children by presenting age appropriate lessons, crafts and games...
5.0
"Mrs. D has been taking care of my (now 5 yr old) son for 2 years now. We were forced to find new child care after the COVID shut down and our friends let us know she had an opening. I can't begin to explain how grateful I am that we found her. She has taken such...
Malia S
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Tammy, I am the owner & provider of a private home daycare. I offer a smoke-free, safe, loving, friendly, homelike environment for the children to play and grow in. Besides over 40 years of working/caring for children, I also have three (grown) of my own. I help teach children basic...
5.0
"Tammy has been great! She has watched my 9 month old daughter since she was 3 months old and made the transition back to work so easy for me. Her house is always incredibly clean and she was great with my daughter when she was going through some separation anxiety...
Carolyn G
4.4
(7)
Hi, my name is Jackie and I am very excited to offer daycare in my licensed home. I am the loving mother to an 13 year old son and a former Kindergarten teacher. I have more than 20 years of experience with children and truly enjoy helping them learn and grow. With my teaching background, your child...
5.0
"I wish I could give Miss Jackie more than 5 stars! It was a difficult decision to go back to work when my youngest turned 4, I was so worried about my little girl, as she had never been without me. I don't how I was so lucky to find Miss Jackie, she was everything...
Beth S
5.0
(3)
Welcome to Amazing Discoveries Daycare. Our goal in providing childcare is to create a home like environment which emphasizes the unique and special qualities of each child. We will provide a safe, healthy, and loving environment for your child to learn and grow. We believe each experience a child...
5.0
"We first started going to Brenda for child care in 2010 and she became not only a trusted provider but a family friend. Her genuine care and enjoyment of my daughters was immediately evident. I appreciate how she works to collaborate with the parents to address...
Catie
5.0
(7)
Marie's Angels Daycare is a licensed Montessori child daycare with a maximum capacity of 8 children. Our ratio is one teacher to 6 children. The owner-teacher is a CPR certified, has a Montessori teaching and babysitting experience for almost 6 years. She has a Montessori credential of Infant and...
5.0
"We recently moved to San Francisco from abroad and we were really looking for a place where our daughter would be in a loving environment. We had been travelling for a while so we were really hoping to find a place where she would feel at home, in a nurturing and...
Aude A
5.0
(1)
Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants,...
5.0
"Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her...
Sediqa
5.0
(1)
Hi,
My name is Megan. I am 30 years old and I have a 6 year old son and a 7 month old daughter. I recently, decided to stay at home with my youngest and I have 2 spots available for kids 1.5 and up. I currently watch a little boy who is about 15 months old. I have tons of experience with newborns...
5.0
"Can't recommend her enough! She currently watches my 15 month old and is great with him, he just loves her."
Kaitlin
5.0
(17)
Brandon's Day Care
Fun and loving environment
In our day care children participate in arts and crafts and a stimulating environment for all children
Providers have child development and nutrition training and are CPR certified
Organic foods are given to kids as part of their...
5.0
"We have been so happy to have our daughter at Brandon's Daycare for the past year. It was a difficult process to find a daycare that we truly felt comfortable with, but Guilla made us feel at home right away and nurtures and cares for our daughter just like...
Erin
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Clay, NY
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Clay, NY?
Drop-in daycare near you in Clay, NY 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 Clay, NY 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 Clay, NY, 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 Clay, NY?
While drop-in daycares in Clay, NY 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 Clay, NY?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Clay, NY, 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!