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Clarksburg Little Bright Minds
5.0
My daughter used to come here during the summer and she told me how much she loved it there. She learned many things that will help her in kindergarten. I have a hard time trusting people with my kids, but when I met Heela she was so kind and trustworthy, definitely bringing her back next summer!
- Kathryn
Little Hands Day Care
5.0
I absolutely love Ms. Gigi and her daughter. I didn't have a good experience with the daycare before Little Hands so I was a little apprehensive. That feeling went away completely during my 2 1/2hour tour. She is so welcoming & warming towards me & especially my baby boy Levi. He started going there...
- Candace R
Lisa's Child Care
5.0
Lisa has care for both of my children. She is loving and nurturing. My children and I consider her family. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for childcare.
- Karen S
Busy Bees Adventures
5.0
I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was coming from a more traditional preschool where he cried all day every day - we knew we...
- Katie H
Playschool At Tiffany's
5.0
My husband and I found Playschool at Tiffany's here on Care.com. As first time parents they guided us through our transition back to work and gave continual updates. Our little one is now a year old and been with them since she was 3 months old. Stacey and JoAnn (Nanna) have been amazing and have...
- Amy B
Drop-in daycares in Columbus, MS
Hello! My family and I recently moved from Jacksonville, FL. I have been a certified public school teacher for 7 years but now I am looking for a career change for a little while! I have 5 years experience teaching prek (ages 3-5) with visual impairments. I taught elementary school art for 2 years....
YMCA Camp Henry Pratt
602 2nd Ave. N, Columbus, MS
The Frank P. Phillips offers a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience at our campsite location Camp Henry Pratt! 10 weeks of summer fun as we climb the rockwall, zoom down the zipline, shoot archery, canoe, do arts and crafts, swim, and participate in devotion. Children will be bussed to Camp Pratt in...
5.0
(3)
We are a home base licensed childcare located in Clarksburg, MD. We provide care for ages six weeks to twelve years old. Our instructional goals include age appropriate curriculum for every child. Our curriculum includes math, reading, art, science, and writing.
High quality teacher with seven...
5.0
"Really good daycare! Nice and clean too."
Arzo Z
4.6
(5)
I started my business in Cincinnati Ohio 1983 and move to Georgia in 1988. I started my in home daycare in 2008. I'm License through the State and City. I'm under Bright from the Start Quality Care for Children. I take State Classes on a frequent basis. I have 5 openings for children enrollment. I...
5.0
"You provide excellent childcare. The work that you do with the children is wonderful. I like how you work children from newborns to school age and I feel that the children learn a lot from you as a child care provider I would definitely recommend this daycare."
Kayshia G
5.0
(2)
In-home child care, from newborn thru age 5.
Yard is set up with play equipment, covered deck provides shaded play area.
Thirty-five years' experience with child care both in my own home and at a Child Care Center. Certified in Infant and Child CPR, First Aid and Fire Safety.
References,...
5.0
"Lisa has care for both of my children. She is loving and nurturing. My children and I consider her family. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for childcare."
Karen S
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Emma and I have a small preschool nature program. Using Santa Barbara's beautiful parks and beaches as our classroom, we will go on daily adventures to explore,create, play and learn using nature as our classroom.
Some daily activities that we do are:
Nature walks
Tree climbing...
5.0
"I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was coming from a more traditional preschool where he cried...
Katie H
5.0
(4)
My In-home daycare has been Licensed by the state for over 20 years. We have 2 providers in a clean, safe, loving home. I have my degree in Early Childhood Education, CPR, First-aid, background check, and all the other requirements including 20 extra hrs. Of childhood development classes per yr. I...
5.0
"We have been with this program for a little over two years now. Both our son and daughter love it. Nanna and Mrs. Staci have always been great to our kids."
Blake R
5.0
(12)
We are here to nurture, take care, respect and most importantly do whatever it takes to meet the needs and wants of your child.
5.0
"Our son has been going to Buddies World for about 3 months now and it's wonderful seeing him get excited about going there. All the team members are really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment for the kids. Lucas really makes an effort to...
Ekta G
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Sharae. I'm a Professional Childcare Provider. I'm the Owner of Justkidschildcare247. I'm a Family Child Care Home Provider. I have over 8 years' experience in working with all age groups. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified, Mat Certified, I have multiple certificates in different...
5.0
"Ms. Sharae, is a awesome childcare provider. she provides a safe environment. She has been caring for my child since 6months. I highly recommend her."
MS. B
5.0
(6)
Hi!
My name is Nikki and I've been a stay at home mom since my first child was born 21 years ago.
I have been providing child care in my home for 20 years with reasonable rates and flexibility. In those past 20 years, I have taken care of children of 9 families and watched them grow from...
5.0
"What would we do without Nikki?! She is the surrogate mother to our two children and takes amazing care of them. She has had both of them since 12 weeks old and they love her dearly. Not once has either one of them cried when I drop them off, in fact, my older...
Rachel
Lala Land Family Daycare
4811 W. 137th Street, Hawthorne, CA
5.0
(3)
Hello to all Parents,
My name is Nancy and I have small daycare at my home.
We are located in Wiseburn, CA.
We have a spot available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
The daycare program includes the following:
*Outdoor play (weather permitted).
*A...
5.0
"Nancy has taken care of my daughter since she was 3 months old. She provides nothing but the best care for her on a regular basis. We know that when she takes care of our daughter, that she is in good hands. She is very loving and attentive and has many years of...
Angie W
4.5
(2)
Currently I offer babysitting out of my home. I recently made great changes to my place to make sure the environment your child is in is fun as well as safe. I do offer a daily schedule and I try my best to operate as a daycare, although I am always trying new things to see how my parents and...
5.0
"Our little one is a current attendee for full time daycare. Ms. Dee Zee is lovely- she updates us when necessary and tries to troubleshoot issues (infants are finnicky sometimes :D). She also has a great sense of humor- we're loving the artwork that gets sent...
Paula H
5.0
(8)
Hello, my name is Roxy and I have a licensed in-home daycare called Roxy's Rascals. I have been providing daycare for 34 years. I was a former Sunday school teacher.
I am preschool oriented. I am on the food program. Fenced yard, no pets. Reasonable rates. When children come to my home, I like for...
5.0
"Like any new parent, I spent quite a bit of time researching and visiting before finding a place and a person that just felt right. My first impression of Roxy was that she was a very energetic and caring person who truly cared about the children in her care. I was...
Kyle
5.0
(3)
Kiddie Castle Child Care is an in-home daycare located right off the 471 highway in Newport, KY. We are owned and operated by Margaret Commodore since 2003. We serve children ages six weeks to ten years old. The owner and her employees are all CPR and First Aid Certified, receive training annually,...
5.0
"My grandkids go here!! Margaret is wonderful!!!"
Mary
4.2
(5)
Great care and great rates. I have provided home childcare in Flower Mound close to Marcus High School, off of Morris and Waketon for the past 20 years. Your 6 week to 4-year-old child will be in a loving, smoke-free and safe environment that is registered by the State of Texas.
Caring for your...
5.0
"My provider since 2004- 2008 and again 2010 -2013
excellent care, CLEAN and nurturing environment
Comfort and ease to go back to work knowing my children were safe and in her care"
A M
5.0
(1)
Hello and welcome to Paradise Kiddies Registered home daycare.
Choosing daycare for your child is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever make. My name is Afsaneh (you can call me Afsa), home daycare provider in Houston, TX.
Paradise Kiddies is a home daycare that is...
5.0
"Afsa at Paradise Kiddies is a godsend. She loves my daughter as her own, sends pictures throughout the day, and takes such amazing care of her. My daughter LOVES going to school everyday and we are so blessed to have found such an amazing childcare facility!"
Allison M
My Little Magical World Family Daycare
13008 Eloise Ave., Rockville, MD
5.0
(6)
My name is Leidy, mother of two children.
I have 6 years of experience caring for children of other families.
My goal for the Family Day Care is to provide a Home Away From Home for all children in my care.
Daycare is committed to providing your child with quality care by encouraging each child to...
5.0
"Having to place my 2 year old daughter in someone else's care for the first time was scary, but Leidy has been amazing with my child. After only 3 visits my daughter reaches out to her and greets her with a smile. This reassures me that she's creating a bond and is...
Lisel P
5.0
(2)
We're a bilingual home daycare located in West Rogers Park that provides families with care that makes you and your children feel like family.
We specialize in the care of children from 6 weeks through 5 years old.we are available to take care of your child in my loving home during weekdays. We...
5.0
"I'm thrilled with Narcisa's daycare! She offers delicious homemade meals, flexible pickup and drop off times, and goes above-and-beyond to provide loving care. There also wasn't a scramble to find new care when my second child was born; I was offered a space as...
Jennifer S
5.0
(14)
Our Motto is "Where hearts shape little minds." Tori's Tots (aka TT's) is an intimate Licensed Child Care Home. TT's caters to newborns and the youngest of toddlers. We provide positive guidance with a structured routine and lots and lots of love. With a heavy influence on a play-based program,...
5.0
"Tori's Tots is a godsend. Our family was new to the area when our daughter started there and with the love, patience, and caring that Victoria and her entire staff showed our daughter she absolutely blossomed. TT's became like a second home and family. Our daughter...
Jenna G
5.0
(3)
Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare:
631-566-7886,
www.Facebook.com/LittleKiddieEinsteinsDaycare
Preschool,
5 Wendy Drive,
Farmingville, NY 11738.
Hours of Operation: 6:30am through 7:00pm.
State Licensed | CPR & First Aid & Safety Certified.
Welcoming Children: 6 weeks - 9 years.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME...
5.0
"Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare is by far the best daycare around! I looked around at a few other daycares in the area before deciding on Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare for my kids. I have never felt more comfortable dropping my kids off for the day while I go...
Sara
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Columbus, MS
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Columbus, MS?
Drop-in daycare near you in Columbus, MS 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 Columbus, MS 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 Columbus, MS, 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 Columbus, MS?
While drop-in daycares in Columbus, MS 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 Columbus, MS?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Columbus, MS, 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!