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Olga Ramirez Family Child Care
5.0
Hi Miss Olga. Hope you are well. I just wanted to share something fun.
The other night Jesi Rae and Jesiah were laying in bed with us and for about half hour, they were sharing memories of their time with you.
They had so much joy when they were sharing their stories.
They remembered so many...
- Jesse V
The Treehouse And Growing Tree Playcare & Preschool
5.0
Extremely competent, compassionate, and caring staff. Great location and excellent place to begin socialization of your child in a nurturing home environment. Strongly recommend!!!
- Ron
Renee's Family Daycare
5.0
I love Renee my daughter was going there since she was five months till she was 18 months. I unfortunately had to take my daughter out due to losing my job. But Renee is the sweetest lady and I never had any issues. My daughter loved going there she would be so happy and wouldn't want to leave!!...
- Erica
L.o.g.i.c. Family Childcare
5.0
Our daughter started attending L.O.G.I.C. Family Childcare in January. She is our first child so we were apprehensive about daycare, but our reservations are gone with Ms. Joi - she is great with our daughter.
Our daughter has grown tremendously while at L.O.G.I.C., her vocabulary gets better and...
- Cory A
Koyote Kids Day Care
5.0
My son first began coming to Koyote Kids as part time when he was around one year old, and in the past month increased to full time. I've seen such an improvement in his development since switching him over due to the interactions with other adults and kids, the activities and daily crafts, learning...
- Kira C
Drop-in daycares in Columbus, OH
S.Cleveland Ave. KinderCare
55 South Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Charring Cross KinderCare
574 Charring Cross Drive, Westerville, OH
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Cherry Way KinderCare
1341 Cherry Way Drive, Gahanna, OH
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Camp Friendship in Gahanna, OH is a childcare and a summer camp by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, swimming, enrichment, and special event.
Be Wise Camp
147 Sandstone Loop E, Westerville, OH
Be Wise Camp in Westerville, Ohio seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun camping environment that is fit for the camper’s overall growth and development. It is a campsite that can accommodate different activities and sports recreation for a once in a lifetime treat.
County Line Rd. KinderCare
1255 County Line Road, Westerville, OH
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Innovation KinderCare
5900 Innovation Drive, Dublin, OH
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Tuttle Crossing KinderCare
4960 Park Center Ave, Dublin, OH
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Camp Luther
863 Eastwind Dr, Westerville, OH
Camp Luther in Conneaut, Ohio is a year-round camping ministry of three Ohio synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Set along the banks of Lake Erie, they provide traditional camp experiences where campers can choose from activities ranging from swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and...
5.0
(27)
I have 22 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator. In Olga's Family Child Care, we offer a fun and educational structured program for infants, toddlers and preschool children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Our home is a smoke free environment. We have a big backyard where we spend...
5.0
"When our family couldn't babysit for us anymore my husband & I were searching for childcare with someone who would be an extension of our family. We came across Ms. Olga's Childcare on Care.com. We reached out immediately and we were able to meet her the next day....
Krystal R
The Treehouse And Growing Tree Playcare & Preschool
11415 Ne 21st St, Bellevue, WA
Starting at $200/mo
5.0
(4)
Email us at info@thegrowingtreeplaycare.com or on our website: thegrowingtreeplaycare.com to schedule a tour!
We're Growing!
New, larger location opening Summer 2022! Our licensed center will be play-based, and Montessori, Reggio-Emelia and Waldorf inspired. Offering full and part time care for...
5.0
"Our daughter was the first child to enroll at The Growing Tree, and we couldn't be happier with the care she has received!! Miss Jessi and Miss Alli are extremely competent and caring, and really strive to make their house a "home" to the children they serve. My...
Lynly C
3.8
(4)
Hello, my name is Renee. I run a private daycare out of my home in Greece, NY. I have several years' experience in childcare. Prior to running my private daycare of 15 years, I worked at a childcare center for 3 years. I have experience with children from 6 weeks of age to 13 years of age. I have...
5.0
"Love, love, love Renee ! My boys have been cared for by Renee since they were each 8 weeks old. My oldest is now 2 1/2 and he just loves his "Nay". Since day one she has always made me feel very comfortable leaving my babies in her care. When I decided to go back...
Jackie C
5.0
(1)
I am Joi Kerr Walker, PhD, the owner and provider of L.O.G.I.C. Family Childcare. L.O.G.I.C. is an acronym for little ones growing intellectually and creatively. I provide high quality childcare services in my Baltimore City, Guilford Community home. I accept children 20 months old to 6 years of...
5.0
"Our daughter started attending L.O.G.I.C. Family Childcare in January. She is our first child so we were apprehensive about daycare, but our reservations are gone with Ms. Joi - she is great with our daughter.
Our daughter has grown tremendously while at...
Cory A
4.6
(10)
We are an in-home licensed day care offering services for children 2-6 years old, Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Koyote Kids is family driven with a structured environment. We ask that parents provide their own meals and supplies for their children. Daily walks, music time, naps, learning time, crafts...
5.0
"My son first began coming to Koyote Kids as part time when he was around one year old, and in the past month increased to full time. I've seen such an improvement in his development since switching him over due to the interactions with other adults and kids, the...
Kira C
5.0
(6)
I am a former Corporate mom that started offering child care in 2009. We live in a beautiful neighborhood which is a gated community. After a long stint in Corporate America, I found myself wanting to stay home with my child. After she was born I decided to venture into the field of homeschooling...
5.0
"When you work with Charlotte, you become family. We have been very blessed to have "Nanny Char" in our lives for both of our children.
As a working mom, she was always incredibly flexible with my schedule. Her house became a second home for my children, they feel...
Crystal N
5.0
(5)
A Home Daycare Provider is accountable for providing a secure and developmentally suitable daycare program for the children at employer's home.
* At N&K Daycare, structure the curriculum around four key elements of development to ensure the growth of the whole child: Social, Emotional, Physical &...
5.0
"Negin is very passionate about her job, she is so caring and patient. Most importantly she worked with my schedule which made my life so much easier. Negin is very professional and tries her best to accommodate busy moms. I highly recommend N&K Daycare."
Liana
3.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Neidy. Thank you for considering my services for your child. My Family childcare is licensed by the Office of Childcare Licensing and Regulation of the State of Maryland. I am offering a multicultural and bilingual program.
I will provide a safe, comfortable, stimulating, fun,...
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Ms. Neidy. My two sons (3 and 4 yrs old) were instantly drawn to her and had no trouble transitioning into her daycare. I've been impressed with Ms. Neidy's warmth and nurturing as well as the Montessori inspired environment she's...
Leah
5.0
(5)
I am currently looking to fill a couple of spots for my in home child care. I have watched kids off and on since I was a teen. I have been married for 23 years and have raised 2 daughters and started watching kids from my home in 2016 when they were gone at school all day and I got lonely. I have...
5.0
"Lori is a wonderful daycare provider. She has watched my daughter for the past 2 years. She is flexible with her hours of when you can drop off and pick up. She also worked with me when I was trying to potty training my daughter. Her prices are very fair and...
Cristy C
5.0
(3)
At Valentina's Preschool, we offer a secure place for children to play and learn with other children. We value diversity, and we welcome children regardless of race, gender or religion. We believe that children learn through active exploration and play, and that self - esteem is built on mutual...
5.0
"My daughter used to attend preschool at Valentina's. It's been six months since she's been at her new school but she still talks about how much she loved going to Valentina's and how much she missed it there. Valentina and her staff are so friendly with both the...
Romina R
5.0
(11)
** Enrollments opening January 2024 **
TOURS AVAILABLE THIS NOVEMBER to reserve January spots.
-Email to schedule - c4ktustin@gmail.com
At Care for K.I.D.S. your child will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy childhood.
His or Her critical...
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Care For K.I.D.S. for our toddler. Ms. Mayra and her assistant are absolutely amazing and our daughter has learned so much since being in her care. Ms. Mayra truly cares about each of the children as if they are her own family....
Dustine
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Columbus, OH
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Columbus, OH?
Drop-in daycare near you in Columbus, OH 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, OH 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, OH, 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, OH?
While drop-in daycares in Columbus, OH 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, OH?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Columbus, OH, 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!
Ratings for Columbus, OH drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Columbus, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.