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Little Roses
5.0
Nalini is a kind and caring person by nature. I sent my boy here since he was 9 months old and cant explain how happy we are for the decision. My son loves to go to the day care and he comes home happy and cheerful. Nalini also gets a montessori teacher and thats gives the kids an opportunity to...
- Padma
Cozy Bear Child Care Home, Llc
5.0
Cozy Bear provided the family atmosphere care that we were looking for our toddler. They treated him with love and compassion, and he learned so much during his time with them! Before I knew it he came home singing ABC's and counting to ten at only 18 months old. Thank you Paige and May!
- Mollie M
Little Steps Christian Child Care
5.0
I have been taking my daughter to Little Steps Christian Childcare for the past 2 summers (started at age 7) and all school breaks, in between. I LOVE Miss Angie! I am very selective when it comes to leaving my daughter with anyone. SO I searched and read reviews of many daycares before finding...
- Teresa S
Grandma's House Childcare And Early Development Center
5.0
My daughter loves it here! She has been going for over two years, and will go until she is old enough for school. She loves the theme weeks and the activities, and we love the peace of mind we get knowing she is in a great daycare.
- Louise A
Our Children First
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
Drop-in daycares in Colchester, CT
5.0
(6)
Little Roses Family Day Care with Montessori [License # 376627747]
(Driven by Montessori Principles)
Certified Montessori teacher joined our school. She's having 25 years of teaching experience in a well renowned Montessori school.
"Play is the highest form of research " - Albert Einstein
Our...
5.0
"We absolutely love Nalini and the daycare she has provided to our daughter. We felt from the moment we met her that she was a genuine person that was creating her daycare to provide exceptional love and care for children, which unfortunately can be a challenge to...
Lisa F
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
"We have been with Cozy Bear since our daughter was 4 months old, she is now 14 months. We have always felt so comfortable with Paige and May and knew right away that we wanted to have our daughter in their care. They are both so attentive and caring, and pay close...
Emi B
5.0
(1)
Little Steps Christian Child Care provides high quality and loving child care. Our program meets all California State Child care licensing requirements, in addition to providing healthy nutritious meals in accordance with Chicano Federation food program guidelines.Ensuring quality daily experiences...
5.0
"I have been taking my daughter to Little Steps Christian Childcare for the past 2 summers (started at age 7) and all school breaks, in between. I LOVE Miss Angie! I am very selective when it comes to leaving my daughter with anyone. SO I searched and read...
Teresa S
Grandma's House Childcare And Early Development Center
6039 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Starting at $50/wk
5.0
(3)
We have just moved from a licensed family care to a small licensed group center!!
Currently enrolling ages 1 mo. to 13 yrs old. We teach pre-school Monday - Thursday 8a-11a
We also accept State Assist if you need to take advantage of that.
We are very Covid conscious and temp kids and sanitize...
5.0
"Both of my kids are enrolled here and they love it. My oldest daughter has been attending since 2009 and I would never consider a move to another daycare. My kids look forward to daycare every day and never want to leave. They were able to help my daughter to get...
Jess
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
Abc Panda Child Care
1762 Lake Street, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(3)
We are center focus on the learning developing of the children with an emphasis on activities and teaching drills, even for very small children. Love and Care
5.0
"My family and I would highly recommend Karla. She is sweet and very loving; as well as she helped to set a good learning foundation for our son who is now almost 3 years old. He still remembers his friend "Ar-La" and misses his activity time with friends. As new...
Fernanda M
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
5.0
(3)
Licensed Family Day Home Care Provider through the state of Virginia, with over twenty-two years experience. My childcare program is of mixed age group, ranging in age 8 weeks to 12 years. Pursuing A.A.S. in Early Childhood Development, currently enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College,...
5.0
"I have known Earmie Washington for about 22 years. She has cared for both of my little brothers and she now cares for my two children. My daughter was 15 months old when she started Little Lambs Daycare. and my son was 5 months. My children are now 3.5 and 18...
Mallarie R
5.0
(10)
Hello!
My name is Pam and I would love to meet your part-time (recurring) or occasional back-up child-care needs in my Plainfield home on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday! Most in-home child-care providers will accept only full-time, M-F children, but I am unique, and I specialize in...
5.0
"My kids love going Ms. Pam's! She is a great communicator and works very well with all of her daycare kids. My list of people I trust to watch my kids is small but Ms. Pam is definitely on that list. Her home is a clean safe environment for our kids to play in. We...
Lyndsey
5.0
(31)
Hello Parents,
My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San...
5.0
"We love Matti!She has been a Godsend for us when we were really struggling as new parents to a spirited and loving child...our daughter loves going to 'Matti aunty's' place to play with her friends and have a blast!Matti has taught her a lot of basic life skills...
Shoma P
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced, nurturing and conscientious child care provider with certification. I have a clean, childproof, comfortable and pet free/smoke free home with a fenced-in deck and yard located in Hamilton Square. I am in my twenty-second year providing child care; I will care for up to two...
5.0
"Stacie has cared for our 2-year old for the past 1.5 years. She takes great care of him and he absolutely loves to be with her and her family. She and her family treat my son like one of their own. I could not ask for a better sitter or person.
Posted on...
Robert J
4.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Ahlam Turki and I have been running a home daycare for over a decade! I absolutely love kids and have two of my own. I would be elated to care for your kids! Please feel free to reach out to me regarding open spots, my daycare program, or any question or concern you may have! I can't...
4.0
"A loving and loved home daycare, now excepting applications"
Ahlam T
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Suzi and I care for Infants thru 3 years old.
In 1994 I started a Licensed Family Day Care.
I enjoyed all the children that were in my care over those years. I was a Nationally Accredited family home day care through the NAFCC and loved every moment of it.
In 2001 we moved our...
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)
Hi - I'm Ashley and I would love the opportunity to provide quality childcare for you, your family, or friends.
Prior to attending college I gained a lot of experience working in many different child care centers. I worked with children ranging in ages from infants all the way to...
5.0
"Ashley Resendiz cared for our two children while waiting for space at a military child development center. She treated our kids as if they were her own. Ashley is very professional, organized, responsible, and very reliable. She has our highest recommendation."
Carlos V
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
"As a director of a high quality, center based preschool where Miss Viv began her career working with children, I was thrilled when my daughter enrolled my grandchildren in Shining Star. Viv engages with the children in her care in a responsive & respectful way,...
Jeanette
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
"My 5 year old have been in Rachida's care since he was 6 months old. During that time Rachida has fostered and encouraged both behavioral and educational development of my child. She is a great partner working towards developmental milestones.
Rachida is a very...
Lena
3.4
(5)
I have been doing daycare in my home for many years. I watch infants thru 3 yrs. I do know CPR and First Aid from working in a hospital for 20 years. I am the mother of 6. I'm a Christian mother with a clean environment for your child and will take 3 children only. I like to be able to play and...
5.0
"Robin has been watching Charles since last May. She has been wonderful before we even started taking him there. She is very attentive to his needs and he is so happy, even on days when I pick him up early. He is excited when he sees her, with a smile from ear to...
Kasi B
5.0
(10)
State licensed childcare #376617374 and a provider since November 2005. My home is a safe place where children ages from 8 weeks to 5 years old are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval and affection is supported. Our day includes playtime, weekly outings to the park,...
5.0
"Definitely a place where you have ease and peace of mind to leave your child with!!! Ana is really good with her daycare kids, even her family is involve in caring for her kids in care.Love her dearly <3"
Evangelyn J
5.0
(4)
Discovery Club House is an in home family childcare program. The indoor area is a specific, consistent place off the main house. LOCATION: Glenmoore PA, minutes from the historic Fairview Church or the West Nantmeal township building.
The Club House has an opening! Come join us for some fun...
5.0
"Love love love Lisa and the club house! Lisa watched my now 4 year old for 2 years! He gained more manners, learned how to share, numbers, letters, calendar and much more! Lisa was very personal! Would still be with her if she was closer."
Amanda F
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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!