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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Durham, CT

Bounces & Giggles

5.0

We have been using this daycare for the past 5 years. I have loved knowing that my girls were at a second home. They were always treated as family and were well loved and cared for. I knew that if I had a special need or if something was worrying me about my children the providers were there to help...

- Lauren

Miss Poppy's Place

5.0

Patti is absolutely wonderful. She's taken care of our daughter since November 2018 and our little one absolutely THRIVES in Patti's care. She kicks her feet entering the house as she's so excited to see her friends and have a day filled with fun and learning. Patti keeps the kids on a good schedule...

- Allison D.

Happy Feet Nursery

5.0

Care.com recommended this daycare to me. It is a home based daycare, Ms. Kristyn is a mom of 2 wonderful children of her own and they have the cutest friendliest dog named Sunny. It's so unfortunate that I found her so last minute as I'm relocating to Texas. Her care was superb. My son didn't want...

- Saieda L.

Little Angels Family Child Care

5.0

Little Angels Daycare owner is great with kids. She has taken care of my 3rd daughter since she was 6months old, she's 2 1/2 now. She also cared for my 2nd child, who enjoyed coming over before and afterschool. She treats everyone like family. Also, tuition include meals! I wish I would have...

- Violiza D.

Precious Treasures Academy LLC

5.0

I'm incredibly grateful for the outstanding care my triplets receive at Precious Treasures. The staff's dedication, warmth, and professionalism create a nurturing and safe environment where my kids thrive. I highly recommend Precious Treasures to any family!

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in Durham, CT

Art club

Art club

34 Sawmill Rd, Durham, CT

We help kids learn art and complete different statistics of arts.

Bounces & Giggles

Bounces & Giggles

11 Autumn Court, Northford, CT

5.0

(6)

Experienced, caring daycare provider with 10 years of in-home child care experience and 2 years' prior daycare center experience. I am licensed by the State of CT, have one employee (with 16+ years' experience) and we are both CPR and First Aid certified. I have raised three of my own children, ages...
5.0
"I have been using Bounces and Giggles daycare for my boys since 2011. From the first visit, I knew that my children would be treated like their own and they have. They are loving and nurturing and provided both my boys with routine and structure (which they need)....

Annie


Miss Poppy's Place

Miss Poppy's Place

146 Timber Ridge Road, Middletown, CT

5.0

(6)

I'm a home daycare that provides a safe and loving environment for your infant/child. I can give you excellent references from parents and kids.
5.0
"Patti is absolutely wonderful. She's taken care of our daughter since November 2018 and our little one absolutely THRIVES in Patti's care. She kicks her feet entering the house as she's so excited to see her friends and have a day filled with fun and learning....

Allison D.


Little Stars Childcare

Little Stars Childcare

2 Dana Blvd, Wallingford, CT

Safety and peace of mind for you and your children. As a licensed family home daycare I provide a safe, fun, and loving environment to learn and grow! My home is in a great neighborhood, conveniently located near the Wallingford / Cheshire / Meriden line for an easy commute. I also offer before and...

The Evening And Sleepover Daycare

The Evening And Sleepover Daycare

43 Pheasant Dr, Middletown, CT

Home Sweet Home Evening And Overnight Daycare. Licensed with the State of Connecticut. I am opened Monday through Saturday Hours are 5:30 PM through 7:30 AM. I can work with you if you need special hours. Licensed staff. A Beautiful Home Daycare environment in Middletown. Snacks meals everything...

Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

97 Chittenden Road, Killingworth, CT

Welcome to Home Away From Home Day Care. It is our goal to promote children's happy, healthy, growth and development while in my care. At Home Away From Home, each child is given careful attention and affectionate care, in a calm home environment and are treated with RESPECT and LOVE. Your...

Happy Feet Nursery

Happy Feet Nursery

194 Pond Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT

5.0

(1)

Happy Feet Nursery is a CT licensed home based child daycare. Your kids will be in a comfortable house setting and treated as if they were my own. Our days will consist of fun activities, arts & crafts, reading and learning, your kids will have access to ABC Mouse for learning fun! I have been...
5.0
"Care.com recommended this daycare to me. It is a home based daycare, Ms. Kristyn is a mom of 2 wonderful children of her own and they have the cutest friendliest dog named Sunny. It's so unfortunate that I found her so last minute as I'm relocating to Texas. Her...

Saieda L.


Licensed home child care. Bilingual English and Spanish. Meals included with tuition. First aid and CPR certified. We accept children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Before and after school program. Available hours are 5 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as needed.
5.0
"Little Angels Daycare owner is great with kids. She has taken care of my 3rd daughter since she was 6months old, she's 2 1/2 now. She also cared for my 2nd child, who enjoyed coming over before and afterschool. She treats everyone like family. Also, tuition...

Violiza D.


Precious Treasures Academy LLC

999 Foxon Road Suite 2 And Suite 3, North Branford, CT

5.0

(1)

At Precious Treasures Academy, we take great pride in always providing quality childcare as well as providing strong educational programs to the children we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child not only thrives socially in our structured environment but also emotionally, physically...
5.0
"I'm incredibly grateful for the outstanding care my triplets receive at Precious Treasures. The staff's dedication, warmth, and professionalism create a nurturing and safe environment where my kids thrive. I highly recommend Precious Treasures to any family!"

Care member


Wallingford KinderCare

110 Miles Drive, WALLINGFORD, CT


kids Korner at Snow School

299 Wadsworth St., MIDDLETOWN, CT


Meriden KinderCare

Meriden KinderCare

12 Johnson Ave, Meriden, CT

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...

Kids Korner Lawrence School

200 Kaplan, MIDDLETOWN, CT


BabySitting Club

143 Church St., Guilford, CT

We are two teenagers apart of the A Better Chance Guilford Program who enjoy watching children just for fun on a regular basis.

Pumpkin Patch Preschool and Childcare

4 Circle Drive, Wallingford, CT

Premium Preschool at a Smart Price Your Child Learns to Read Full-time, Part-time & Occasional Care State Licensed Since 1979 Programs for Infants to 12 Years 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Preschool Curriculum Praised by Elementary Teachers

Rose Buddies Home Daycare

293 Pokorny Road, Higganum, CT

My name is Crystal Stephens and I am married to my wonderful and very hard working husband Nate. I am also the mother of two amazing daughters, Riley, age 3 and Olivia, age 2. We have lived in Higganum for the past 3 years and I have been extremely lucky to be a stay at home mom. I have enjoyed...

Creative Corner Home Daycare LLC

57 Timber Ridge Rd, Middletown, CT

Home daycare that takes care of children ages 6 weeks and up. I have created a loving and caring environment to make the children feel at home while their parents are at work. I offer before and after school care, full time and part time care and also summer care.

KinderCare #1810

KinderCare #1810

110 Miles Drive, Wallingford, CT

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...

Little Red Day Care

175 Converse Ave, Meriden, CT

Little Red Day Care is a child care facility that offers full-time daycare services designed for young children. Located at 175 Converse Avenue, the company’s services are open to families residing in the Meriden, CT area. Little Red Day Care has been operating since 1995.

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