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Kelly Care - Daycare
5.0
Kelly has been a tremendous part of our family's life as our kids have grown. There's no doubt that the basics of child care are handled well, keeping our kids safe and secure. But where a care provider really makes a difference is in providing an atmosphere of growth, support and love. Kelly...
- Cheri W
Lifelong Learners Homeschool
5.0
Miss Alex is amazing with my 2.5 year old. He has advanced so much with being there. She mixes learning and fun with plenty of love and attention.
- Chelsy B
Angel Wings Family Child Care
5.0
I absolutely Love ms AJ!! She goes above and beyond and cares for my daughter like she is her own. She's full of tender love and care most of all she is dependable!! Which I've struggled so hard to find in a day care provider.
- Sade M
Alarcon Home
5.0
Tanya is amazing! My kids adorable her. She was able to watch my kids very short notice when I had an appointment come up if it wasn't her her I wouldn't have made it! I had an operation and had to drop my kids off before 6 am it was incredible for her to be able to do so. She is reliable, hard...
- Nicole G
Little Sprouts Childcare
5.0
We love this daycare! Our kids go there happily! They always have big smiles on their faces at the end of the day! And our son tells us all the things he did!
- Jade
Drop-in daycares in Colchester, CT
I am a small in home daycare, licensed by the state of Connecticut. I have medication certified and CPR First aide certified. My belief system is that children are capable of amazing things when provided with an environment that nurtures their desire to learn and be independent. I love watching...
5.0
(4)
Nurturing, fun, structured learning environment. Large playroom, Backyard & gated
Deck. Arts &Crafts,Colors,Shapes,Letters,Numbers, Sharing, Social Skills.
STATE LICENSED with LICENSED ASSISTANT, Competitive Rates, Meals and Snacks provided,Sibling Discount. CPR/First Aid Certified,...
5.0
"Kelly has been a tremendous part of our family's life as our kids have grown. There's no doubt that the basics of child care are handled well, keeping our kids safe and secure. But where a care provider really makes a difference is in providing an atmosphere of...
Cheri W
THE HARTFORD COUNTY 4-H CAMP INC
247 South Rd, Marlborough, CT
Hartford County 4h Camp, Inc. is a coed camp located at 247 South Road, Marlborough, Connecticut. It provides a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, performing arts, outdoor camping and more. The camp offers a safe and fun-filled environment, and it provides opportunities to...
Center Church Camp Asto Wamah located in Columbia, CT is a childcare and a summer camp from age eight to fourteen by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as swimming, atrs & crafts, nature study, and...
5.0
(5)
Here at Lifelong Learners Homeschool, we LOVE hands on learning and everything life has to offer/teach us! We do also include book work as well as occasional virtual learning, free play and/or movie days and limited screen time(educational). Each and every child is unique and eclectic allows us to...
5.0
"Ms. Alex understands the children so well and puts so much into each one individually to ensure they are learning in ways that are helpful and enjoyable for each!"
Frances
3.7
(3)
Licensed Family Child Care !!!!!!!
Here to Provide You With Safe and Loving Child Care !!
Infants to 12 Yrs Old,
Hi, my name is Ms. AJ, at Angel Wings Family Care here in Los Angeles. If you are looking for loving, safe and a happy environment for your child, well I'm the one for you. My hours...
5.0
"I absolutely Love ms AJ!! She goes above and beyond and cares for my daughter like she is her own. She's full of tender love and care most of all she is dependable!! Which I've struggled so hard to find in a day care provider."
Sade M
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Tanya and I was a nanny for 2 years working for a Captain of the HWY Patrol and the County prosecutor. Then I opened my home for in-home childcare for about a year but have taken care of many children for much of my life. I stopped when Covid began but I would love to open my door...
5.0
"Tanya was my nanny in my home for over a year. She watched over 2 of my kids during the day (infant and preschooler) and my 3rd child after school. She did this while minding her own infant and toddler. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
Mary B
5.0
(1)
My goal at Little Sprouts Childcare is to provide a safe, happy, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Each day will be filled with activities that will stimulate your child socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. I offer a lot of outside play and we enjoy interacting...
5.0
"We love this daycare! Our kids go there happily! They always have big smiles on their faces at the end of the day! And our son tells us all the things he did!"
Jade
5.0
(1)
Daycare opening up! Ages 6 months to 5 years old welcomed! Secured place with activities, toys, projects, etc. we offer nutritious foods for breakfast, lunch, and snacks as well. We offer basic teachings of shapes, colors, the alphabet, numbers as well as singing and dancing, children will learn and...
5.0
"Great daycare provider! I've been with Elizabeth for a few years now and couldn't be more satisfied with the level of care and attention she has towards the children. She even takes the time to organize birthday parties for the kids. Even on holidays she makes sure...
Alma A
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Aarika. I am very excited to start this new journey with you! Come join the fun at my in home style daycare! I still have slots open! Very much like a regular daycare but more affordable!
As a mother of 3 I know the importance of finding childcare you can trust and rely on. I am...
5.0
"Aarika is great with my 2 year old son. I really everything she does with him. She is very patient and always makes sure Im aware if anything that comes up."
Jenny M
5.0
(9)
Covered Bridge Daycare offers a loving and learning environment in a family home daycare. Provider is state licensed has SIDS training, CPR and First Aid certification. Provider has raised two children and worked in child care prior to opening own family home daycare. Covered Bridge Daycare offers...
5.0
"I absolutely love, love, love this place. I was so lucky to have found Covered Bridge Daycare for my now 15 month old daughter. I chose Donna because she made me feel so comfortable leaving my baby in her hands; my daughter has been with her since she was 9 weeks...
Lauren B
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
"We enrolled our daughter at Alarid-Salas Family Childcare when she was one. Within days she was more excited to go to day care than come home. She made new friends and her development advanced significantly. Marie, Alma and Dee are wonderful. They provided and...
Alastair
5.0
(10)
Does your childcare provider keep you awake at night?
Do you feel comfortable while at work where your child is spending their day at?
If you have these concerns, then I have Great News!!!
"COZY BEAR CHILD CARE HOME, LLC" would love to meet you and your child.
Paige A. and her sister May A....
5.0
"I am very impressed with the care and love Paige and May provide. They set up a very cozy, caring, friendly, and safety environment for kids. As an international family without other family members around, May and Paige are our family in Lansing and important...
Yuhan H
5.0
(2)
I have been providing childcare for 22 years & here to stay. I love what I do and do what I love.
I provide a home-like environment where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace.
Location: 0.5 miles from Platte Woods I29/72nd Street area close to Zona Rosa shopping center....
5.0
"Julie is just amazing; I can't imagine where we'd be without her. She loves my kids like her own. Imaginative play, outside play, stem-based building toys, she's got it all! My kiddos were happy almost every day when I picked them up, and full of stories about...
Sara S
5.0
(3)
Medina Family Daycare is run by mother-daughter, together we strive to provide quality care for your child. Our childcare is set up like a classroom and it is in our home, we focus on ensuring that each child develops appropriately and we support their education for a smooth transition to preschool...
5.0
"Teacher Delma and Teacher Marci are amazing! The toughest part of being a parent is letting someone else do the nurturing while we go to work. With Delma and Marci, I had peace of mind that my sons were well cared for, eating healthy home cooked meals, and learning...
Jackie P
5.0
(6)
WELCOME TO THE GREEN FROG PRIVATE HOME DAYCARE
Here at the green frog, we focus on development of the whole child will be engaged in a educational activities that take place in secure, caring and enriched environment. You will receive daily information from our house outlining your child's...
5.0
"Mrs. Deborah has been taking care of my 3 daughters for about 3 years now. As a parent it is such a great feeling to be able to go to work knowing that your children are always excited to go to daycare everyday. She is very productive with the kids. The day care is...
Marcela A
5.0
(1)
Provide care for infants, toddlers, and young children. Plan and implement early learning educational programs. Organize games and recreational activities. Prepare food and snacks. Provide before and aftercare services.
Accept Subsidy
Meals Program
5.0
"Our Children First is phenomenal! The way the kids interact and play together is a joy to see. They prepared our child for pre-k and now care for our infant!"
Sennay
5.0
(1)
Hello and welcome. My name is Valencia Law, I am owner and provider of Heavenly Angels Home Day Care (where we provide quality care) HAHDC is a state licensed home daycare located in Bolingbrook, IL. My goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment. We provide nutritional meals, and before...
5.0
"I love bringing my kids to Heavenly Angels Day Care my child was not even reading but after attending she is now reading and i love the the way she takes her time with each child."
Khaleel E
5.0
(1)
I am an EEC licensed, full-time, in-home day care provider. I have been an EEC licensed childcare provider for over 25 years. As a licensed provider, I am CPR certified as well as skills in first-aid training. I am licensed to have six children ranging in ages from infant to four-years-old. I offer...
5.0
"Both of my children have grown up with Donna. Each one started at age 5 months for three days a week, and gradually increased to full time. Over the past six years, she has been flexible and accommodating to our needs as a growing family with two working parents....
Lauren A
5.0
(3)
My name is Mandy I have been doing FCC since 2014. I am an Air Force licensed Family Child Care (FCC) home. I am also NAFCC Accredited. I've been happily married for 18 years my husband Nathaniel is an Active Duty Air Force member. We have four children of our own and two golden retrievers. I...
5.0
"Mandy was my sons day care provider for a couple of years and I can not praise her enough for how amazing she was! He was 3 or 4 when we left Mandy and he is now 7 and still talks about how much he loved her and how much fun he had being at her house! Every day I...
Caitlin P
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Colchester, CT
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Colchester, CT?
Drop-in daycare near you in Colchester, CT 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 Colchester, CT 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 Colchester, CT, 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 Colchester, CT?
While drop-in daycares in Colchester, CT 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 Colchester, CT?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Colchester, CT, 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!