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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Columbus, OH

We have 213 drop-in daycares in Columbus, OH! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Blue's In Home Child Care

1067 E 18th Ave Columbus, OH

5.0(1)

6 mi

I run a in-home childcare which is certified through the state, I am first Aid/CPR and communicable disease certified we offer care for children 6wks up. If you are looking for reliable trustworthy child care please don't hesitate to contact. Thank you, Be Blessed!

April B. says "Her interaction with children is out of this world. Arts and crafts, Learning, parties, trips and so much more. Safe environment. Very personable."

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Tree House Learning Center

4085 Canice Ave Columbus, OH

5.0(1)

8 mi

Ms. Tree is the inspiration behind the Tree House Learning Center LLC. She is a phenomenal teacher who has a host of experience expanding over the last 25 years in institutional, in-home, and one-on-one child care services. She interacts well with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and professions, and is able to build positive working partnerships with families. Her skill set is invaluable and the knowledge and understanding that she brings to the table is priceless. She has obtained over 350 continuing education hours, and she has obtained and maintained necessary certifications. Her expertise and skills set acquired in the child care field includes but is not limited to the following: Lesson Planning Interacting and communicating with children with Autism and other special needs Nutritional meal planning Social Development/Interaction Age Appropriate Activities/Event Planning Detailed awareness about sterilization/sanitation requirements Understanding of the unique needs of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children Identifying emotional +/or developmental issues Knowledge of setting age appropriate limits and boundaries for children Positive reinforcement Maintains complete and accurate daily records Behavior modification Provides a structured environment for children positive approach to children's learning Knowledge of cognitive and social development methods and techniques Provides supportive and caring environment Knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development Ms. Tree is truly the nucleus and foundation in which the Tree House Learning Center was founded. She is a sincere provider with an angelic spirit. She is only capable of providing top-notch care to your child(ren), and she is committed to rendering the highest level of customer service. Truly her work ethic and vested interest in the well-being of your child(ren)/family speaks volumes. At the Tree House Learning Center we are committed to ongoing professional development in the early childhood profession, and we are confident that your experience will be most enjoyable. Call us for more information or to take a tour of our in-home facility. Don't delay space is limited.

Brooke C. says "My husband and I couldn't be happier with Tree House Learning Center. Ms.Tree is amazing. She creates a comfortable and loving environment while engaging...

A JOYFUL JOURNEY ACADEMY

3330 SCOTTWOOD RD COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(4)

12 mi

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Joyful Journey for 2 years now.The staff is very professional , committed to creating a safe and secure and engaging atmosphere...

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NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE CENTER

5707 OLENTANGY RIVER RD COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(2)

2 mi

starting at
$1240/mo

Autumn A. says " My three boys have been attending this childcare center since June of 2022. I was thoroughly impressed with the center as a whole and how much it had to...

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Childcare Wonderland

383 E BROAD ST COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(2)

10 mi

Brittany K. says "Overall I give them a 5. I love that they are bilingual, they teach English and Spanish. The facility is a very safe place and when entering you have to...

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SISTER SISTER CHILDCARE: FIRST STEPS LLC

1300 YELLOWWOOD DR COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(1)

2 mi

Aisha J. says "I have four kids that go to Sister Sister, and we've been with them since 2016. My kids love going there. They feed them well, and they always come home...

Prep Academy Schools

9039 Antares Avenue Columbus, OH

5.0(1)

3 mi

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Columbus Early Learning Centers - Main Street

1150 E MAIN ST COLUMBUS, OH

10 mi

starting at
$265/mo
CELC is the oldest early education & care provider in the midwest. Founded in 1886, we have been passionately committed to supporting Columbus’ children and families since our inception. We provide education to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, the most critical period of a person’s life, through year-round, all-day programming and home visiting. By providing accessible care to families, we reduce financial and professional barriers to overcoming poverty.
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Columbus Early Learning Center- Linden Park Ece

1400 MYRTLE AVE COLUMBUS, OH

6 mi

starting at
$235/mo
CELC is the oldest early education & care provider in the midwest. Founded in 1886, we have been passionately committed to supporting Columbus’ children and families since our inception. We provide education to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, the most critical period of a person’s life, through year-round, all-day programming and home visiting. By providing accessible care to families, we reduce financial and professional barriers to overcoming poverty.
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Chosen Kids Learning Center 2

3311 E LIVINGSTON AVE COLUMBUS, OH

12 mi

Chosen Kids Learning Center (CKLC) is an elite privately owned childcare provider with three locations in Columbus, Ohio. CKLC is a leading competitor in providing high-quality early childhood education for youth ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. All of our centers are 5-Star rated under Step-Up to Quality Guidelines. Our commitment to families is to become an extension of home through our nurturing hands-on environment that guides individual growth. It is our goal to provide top quality care and education for every child enrolled in our program. CKLC teachers, administrators, and staff are united in their belief that all children have the power to learn and succeed. We believe in the wellness of the whole child, which is why we strive to meet the educational and developmental needs of each unique child ensuring they have the skills that equip them for school, career and life.
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Advantage Early Learning Academy - Main Building

3777 S HIGH ST COLUMBUS, OH

15 mi

Advantage Early Learning Academy provides a high quality child care experience in a comfortable, educational, familiar, school setting. Our program reflects the belief that learning takes place primarily through exploratory activities and discovery. The amount of adult guidance varies with each activity, as it is our belief that a good program offers both directed and non-directed experiences. This encourages children to plan, interact, engage, and think about their actions and achievements. Our classrooms are designed to be child-centered with a wide range of materials and developmentally appropriate activities. This allows your child to create, manipulate, explore, and discover according to their particular and unique interests and skill sets. Each child is valued and recognized as a unique individual with a large capacity for growth and development. Through both group and individual activities, our students are encouraged to develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically at his or her own pace. The atmosphere at AELA is focused on time well spent doing meaningful and educational activities geared towards the interests and needs of our students. This allows them the freedom to be themselves and develop as a unique individual. Our dedicated teaching staff takes into consideration, every child's differences, special abilities as well as family culture and values.
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Bethel Road Kindercare

2001 BETHEL RD COLUMBUS, OH

4 mi

Welcome to Bethel Road KinderCare in Columbus, Ohio! Conveniently located in the Northwest Columbus neighborhood, our center's highly-regarded curriculum aims to develop the whole child. Our interactive learning activities go beyond cognitive abilities and seek to develop your child on an emotional, personal, and social level. We build a warm and welcoming environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or experiences. We would love to welcome you to our KinderCare family!
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Chosen Kids 3

3314 NOE BIXBY RD COLUMBUS, OH

16 mi

Chosen Kids Learning Center (CKLC) is an elite privately owned childcare provider with three locations in Columbus, Ohio. CKLC is a leading competitor in providing high-quality early childhood education for youth ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. All of our centers are 5-Star rated under Step-Up to Quality Guidelines. Our commitment to families is to become an extension of home through our nurturing hands-on environment that guides individual growth. It is our goal to provide top quality care and education for every child enrolled in our program. CKLC teachers, administrators, and staff are united in their belief that all children have the power to learn and succeed. We believe in the wellness of the whole child, which is why we strive to meet the educational and developmental needs of each unique child ensuring they have the skills that equip them for school, career and life.
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Columbus Early Learning Center- Champion Avenue

240 N CHAMPION AVE COLUMBUS, OH

9 mi

starting at
$265/mo
CELC is the oldest early education & care provider in the midwest. Founded in 1886, we have been passionately committed to supporting Columbus’ children and families since our inception. We provide education to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, the most critical period of a person’s life, through year-round, all-day programming and home visiting. By providing accessible care to families, we reduce financial and professional barriers to overcoming poverty.
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Columbus Early Learning Center -Brideway Academy

1350 ALUM CREEK DR COLUMBUS, OH

12 mi

starting at
$265/mo
CELC is the oldest early education & care provider in the midwest. Founded in 1886, we have been passionately committed to supporting Columbus’ children and families since our inception. We provide education to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, the most critical period of a person’s life, through year-round, all-day programming and home visiting. By providing accessible care to families, we reduce financial and professional barriers to overcoming poverty.
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Chosen Kids Learning Center 1

2545 PETZINGER RD STE G COLUMBUS, OH

13 mi

Chosen Kids Learning Center (CKLC) is an elite privately owned childcare provider with three locations in Columbus, Ohio. CKLC is a leading competitor in providing high-quality early childhood education for youth ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. All of our centers are 5-Star rated under Step-Up to Quality Guidelines. Our commitment to families is to become an extension of home through our nurturing hands-on environment that guides individual growth. It is our goal to provide top quality care and education for every child enrolled in our program. CKLC teachers, administrators, and staff are united in their belief that all children have the power to learn and succeed. We believe in the wellness of the whole child, which is why we strive to meet the educational and developmental needs of each unique child ensuring they have the skills that equip them for school, career and life.
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Advantage Early Learning Academy - SA

3777 S HIGH ST COLUMBUS, OH

15 mi

Advantage Early Learning Academy provides a high quality child care experience in a comfortable, educational, familiar, school setting. Our program reflects the belief that learning takes place primarily through exploratory activities and discovery. The amount of adult guidance varies with each activity, as it is our belief that a good program offers both directed and non-directed experiences. This encourages children to plan, interact, engage, and think about their actions and achievements. Our classrooms are designed to be child-centered with a wide range of materials and developmentally appropriate activities. This allows your child to create, manipulate, explore, and discover according to their particular and unique interests and skill sets. Each child is valued and recognized as a unique individual with a large capacity for growth and development. Through both group and individual activities, our students are encouraged to develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically at his or her own pace. The atmosphere at AELA is focused on time well spent doing meaningful and educational activities geared towards the interests and needs of our students. This allows them the freedom to be themselves and develop as a unique individual. Our dedicated teaching staff takes into consideration, every child's differences, special abilities as well as family culture and values.
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Columbus Early Learning Center- Broad Street

760 E BROAD ST COLUMBUS, OH

9 mi

starting at
$265/mo
CELC is the oldest early education & care provider in the midwest. Founded in 1886, we have been passionately committed to supporting Columbus’ children and families since our inception. We provide education to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, the most critical period of a person’s life, through year-round, all-day programming and home visiting. By providing accessible care to families, we reduce financial and professional barriers to overcoming poverty.
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Sawmill Road KinderCare

4895 Sawmill Road Columbus, OH

5850 mi

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 Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures. We're in session when your local public schools are on break and you'll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school's out.

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH

Drop-In Daycares in Columbus, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 96 reviews of the 213 listed drop-in daycares

Blue's In Home Child Care

Her interaction with children is out of this world. Arts and crafts, Learning, parties, trips and so much more. Safe environment. Very...

- April B.

Tree House Learning Center

My husband and I couldn't be happier with Tree House Learning Center. Ms.Tree is amazing. She creates a comfortable and loving environment...

- Brooke C.

A JOYFUL JOURNEY ACADEMY

My daughter has attended Joyful Journey for 2 years now.The staff is very professional , committed to creating a safe and secure and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you 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.

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.

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.

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!

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