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We have 60 drop-in daycares in Joppa, MD! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Yvonne's Family Day Care

113 Shell Cove Ct. Joppa, MD

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

I am a grandmother and have been running a home daycare for infants and toddlers since 2006. I am fully licensed, CPR/AED certified and also have "Certificate of Completion" for Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a full-time assistant who is also CPR/AED and SIDS certified. We dedicate ourselves to the children! We feed them, play with them, clean them, teach them and provide a lot of love and warmth. The children call me "Granny." I have many references that you may check and I guarantee my daycare is highly regarded and recommended. Call 410-679-4694 if you would like to interview us.

Raegan B. says "My son Ben started going to Yvonne's daycare when he was almost 3 months old. I knew as soon as I walked in her daycare that this was the right place. As...

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Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

5 Sharpley Ct Baltimore, MD

4.0(6)

8 mi

Welcome Parents! My name is Lisa. I provide daycare in the White Marsh/ Perry Hall area. I am a licensed provider with the State of Maryland. I am CPR, First Aid certified and have had Covid19 training per the State requirements. I have taken well over 40 extra classes to keep up with the ever changing needs of the day to day child care industry. I have my 45 hours, Level 4 in Credentialing, Level 3 in Maryland Excels, I have my CDA License, and I am working on getting Accredited. I offer care for ages of birth to 12 years of age. I also offer before and after care as well as drop-ins. If your child will be attending school, the bus stop is in front of my house. I provide all daily meals and snacks as well as a fun and loving home environment. I provide wipes, parents supply the diapers. I can provide letters of recommendation from parents who have used my services in the past, as well as recommendation from parents who have found me on this site. I currently have openings for all ages! I hope you will join us! Hope to see you soon! Lisa Wipfield Lisa Wipfield Home Child Care

Jessie F. says "My husband and I wanted to find a day care option that felt more like an extension to our home rather than a business. We knew from our first meeting...

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Open Arms Child Care

Cambridge Ave Aberdeen, MD

5.0(2)

9 mi

Are You Looking For Quality Childcare For A Reasonable Price? Open Arms Child Care is everything you want from a child care center but in a loving home environment. My philosophy, at Open Arms, is that learning is ongoing. Learning occurs every minute of the day with planned and unplanned activities. Open Arm's curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate from infancy through school age. Open Arms encourage social, emotional, cognitive and physical development every day. My program focuses on play and free choice for each child along with a few teacher directed activities. My program strives for a safe and nurturing environment for children to play and grow. * Open Arms is open from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45p.m. * I offer home cooked breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. * School Age: Pick up and drop off at Lisby Elementary in Aberdeen. *Open Arms provides a preschool program from September through May for children ages 2 years old to 5 years old at no additional cost to you and a fun summer program for the summer months. *I have created a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices and The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care. *Some of the activities include arts & crafts, music, math, science, stories, games, as well as letter, shape, color, and number recognition in a monthly theme format. *Children under the age of 2 years old will also have a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices based on the curriculum book Healthy Beginnings. * I promote flex-learning within a structured daily schedule. * Offer just summer care WHEN space is available. I am proud to be a part of the Excels program: Level 3. Call today for more details and availability.

Rachel G. says "Lisa is great! I completely trust her with my son. She has been caring for him since he was 10 weeks old and treats him as one of her own. Lisa takes...

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Lyttle Tykes Daycare

114 Whisperwood Court Abingdon, MD

5.0(8)

4 mi

Welcome to Lyttle Tykes Daycare. : ) My name is Sue. I am a Licensed, in-home Provider of 23 years, a Mom of two, and also a Navy Veteran with a medical background. We offer a loving, safe, clean, and structured learning environment for children. We consider ourselves to be your child's home away from home and pride ourselves for being a close-nit family daycare, truly embracing and loving all who are enrolled. We would be honored to take care of your little one. Come on over for a visit-we would love to meet you!

Care Member says "My oldest daughter started with Lyttle Tykes at 14 months old. Now at 5 she is entering Kindergarten and so sad to leave! Mrs. Sue is truly amazing! Our...

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Thomas Run Daycare

1009 Thomas Run Road Bel Air, MD

5.0(4)

8 mi

Thomas Run Daycare: My name is Jen, and I am a licensed childcare provider. Currently, I have infant, toddler and preschool age openings. Before and after school care for Churchville Elementary School District. Full-time and part-time! I have 17 years childcare experience. We are located very close to Harford Community College. Single family home with a large yard and great play equipment! Infants are given plenty of loving attention and enjoy watching the older children play until they are big enough to join in! All infant equipment is clean and in excellent condition. Preschoolers and toddlers practice letters, numbers, shapes and colors daily. 2 years and up will have access to a personalized ABCmouse curriculum (print outs and tablet time). They will also be able to access their lessons from home. Our days are consistent and I emphasize learning through play. I gladly assist with potty training. All meals (including infant formula) and snacks included! Daily schedule: Arrivals/self selected activities. Circle time/Calendar. A.M. Snack. Free play/outside play. Arts/crafts and or dance/music. Lunch. Nap/rest time. P.M. Snack. Individual learning. Free play/outside play. First aid, CPR &amp; SIDS certified. Ask for referrals! License # 250769. Call or text Jen for more information. NOTE: when Care.com opened a new search category for Family Child Care, I canceled my old profile and started a new one in the new, more appropriate category. My previous reviews were saved and transferred, which is why many of them were re-posted at the same time.

Caitlin E. says "Jen is the absolute best! I first met Jen when my son, Julian, was 8 months old. Immediately at our first meeting he took right to Jen and her boys....

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Mrs. Rabbitt's Daycare

5708 Allender Rd White Marsh, MD

3.0(7)

4 mi

My passion for working with children started in my late teens when I was a camp counselor. Over the last 16 years I have taught vacation bible school, worked in my church nursery and preschool areas as well as run this successful daycare. Children in my care will enjoy a fun, educational atmosphere and we will follow a light curriculum with rug time, play, social development skills, learning time, crafts and music fun. My goal is to help the children in my care prepare for school as well as to help the older children with existing school work.

Care Member says "Mrs. R.’s daycare was like a second home for my two kids for four years. I literally cried when we left this daycare &amp; my son was starting...

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Little Heartbeats Daycare

134 Sipple Ave Nottingham, MD

5.0(2)

8 mi

Little Heartbeats In Home Daycare provides a loving, safe, and nurturing environmental childcare services for infants 6 weeks and older. We provide high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum-based childcare for children up to 5 years of age with a focus on their social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.

Madison H says "This is such a cute little home daycare in a nice quiet area. Ashley is extremely flexible with my schedule for our son! It is a very safe and well...

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0825 - Childtime of Churchville/Aberdeen

2219 E CHURCHVILLE RD BEL AIR, MD

5.0(1)

9 mi

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kay's Family Childcare

116 William Powell Ct Aberdeen, MD

5.0(3)

9 mi

Kay's Family Childcare is a licensed #252203 home daycare that offers competitive rate infant, toddler, preschool and before and after care services in the Aberdeen area. We are ideally located off exit 85 from 1-95 and Rte. 22. Key access to Aberdeen Proving Ground and Rte. 40. Over 5 years of professionally trained experience in child development and planning. Program includes: All meals. Play based Curriculum focusing on social-emotional skills, cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills and literacy through play and hands on projects and arts &amp; crafts. Circle Time. Music and Movement. Weekly local field trips for play groups. Weekly Story time at Aberdeen Public Library. Fun, stimulating environment and activities that foster curiosity and learning.

M. G says "Ms. Kay has been doing this for 5 years and she came highly rated by another parent who had used her services. We still occasionally visit her when we're in...

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Sheila's Home Daycare

1517 Sunswept Drive Bel Air, MD

5.0(1)

8 mi

Hello, my name is Sheila and I am 39 years old. I have been taking care of children for about twenty five years now. I started out helping my aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends with their children to obtain experience and now I have my own children (ages 4 1/2 and 8). I am certified in First Aid / CPR, SIDS, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Child Development & Curriculum, Working with Mixed Ages, Health, Safety and Nutrition, Special Needs and more. My Home Daycare is conveniently located in between Routes 924, 22, and 543 in Bel Air, MD. Rates are very reasonable and flexible discounts offered for two or more children (w/ a signed contract). My rates are a fraction of the cost of any commercial day cares in the area. Care will be provided from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday - Friday. Openings are available for children of all ages and before and after school children. For more information or questions please contact me at: 443-617-4753.

Khris says "Sheila is a wonderful daycare provider. She watched my Daughter from 2 years until she went to kindergarten. She did daily activities with all kids such as...

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Little Noodles Childcare

3811 Crestvale Terrace Nottingham, MD

5.0(1)

8 mi

Little Noodles offers home like setting for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I provide Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack. I also provide some transportation for before school drop offs or after school pick-ups.

Amanda T says "Provider has a very nice set up for children to learn. The home is clean and very well kept. Provider has a wonderful personality and enjoys what she does....

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Little Einstein's Daycare

1304 Harford Square Drive Edgewood, MD

3 mi

I run a licensed in-home childcare located in Edgewood (#150361). I offer care for children infant and up. My hours are very flexible for various parent needs; 6 a.m.-11 p.m. if needed. I also offer a preschool curriculum for those of age, potty training assistance, meals/snacks/drinks included, plenty of indoor and outdoor play (fenced in backyard) and so much more. I am always offering incentives for full-time enrollment. Please contact me with interest :) My site is www.littleeinsteinsdaycareonline.com
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Childtime of Churchville/Aberdeen

2219 E. Churchville Rd Bel Air, MD

8 mi

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.
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Forever Friends Daycare

16 Joggins Court Middle River, MD

7 mi

Forever Friends Daycare is a small, licensed, home daycare; where children learn through play. Children are nurtured, encouraged and supported as they explore their natural curiosity for the world around them. Shh....they don't know it, but the whole time they are developing socially, emotionally, physically and mentally.
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Children's Choice Family Daycare

415 Roberts Way Unit 2 Aberdeen, MD

9 mi

3 craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMap 415 roberts way (google map) Children's Choice home daycare now has 3 open spots starting on May 7th 2018. Children's Choice offers outstanding child care services. Why choose Children's Choice? See below that makes our Family Home Daycare your number 1 choice! -Maryland Licensed and Insured! -Surveillance camera's installed around the outside of the house and inside where your little one learns and plays! -Remote Monitoring: Login on your work/home computer or your cell phone to see your little one anytime of the day when you are away! -8+ years of child care experience! -Excellent weekly learning and play schedule! -Before and After care available! -Hours 6:00AM to 6:00PM -Excellent Weekly food, snack and drink plan that provides all the nutrients that your growing child needs! -CPR and SIDS Certified! -Maryland State Fire and safety inspected! -Fenced in back yard -Conveniently located right off exit 85 from I-95: 2 miles from Aberdeen Proving Grounds. -Sibling discount! -Smoke free environment! -Special art and craft activities! -Clean State and Federal criminal background! -State Vouchers accepted! Pricing below: For a limited time Children's Choice is offering a 50% discount on the first week of child care! Full Time Daycare: 6:00AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday 1 Child: $130.00 per week ///////// First week discount $65.00 Part Time Daycare: 1 Child: $30 dollars per day ///////// First week discount $15 per day Before and After care 5 days a week: 1 Child: $100.00 dollars per week ///////// First week discount $50.00 Hourly Daycare: (drop off/pick up anytime) 1 Child: $5 Dollars per hour ///////// First week discount $2.50 per hour
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Care For U Home Inc

8840 Belair Rd Nottingham, MD

8 mi

Care For U Home is one of the leaders in inhome care provider, we offer compassionate and efficient care for the elderly. It is our goal to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual wellness of our clients, and that s what we do every day. These are few of some of the services we offer: Personal Care Medication Reminder Respite Care Transportation Service to various appointments and functions Meal Preparation Companion Service Free Assessment from a RN We will work with you to evaluate the level of care that is necessary to improve your loved ones quality of life. This evaluation is done by a RN. With a number of services and experienced in-Home care providers, we can Taylor a program specifically for the needs of each client. To learn more about Care For U Home Inc, contact us today.
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Morning Glory Childcare

14 Center Section Court Middle River, MD

7 mi

Hi, My name is Terri and I am the owner/operator of Morning Glory Daycare in Middle River, Maryland. I have had the privilege of doing what I absolutely love since 1987. I am licensed by the state and versed in CPR and first aid. I am very active with all of my kids. I plan activities and offer snacks and a nutritious lunch. Currently, I have openings for children 2 years to 12 years old. We would love to welcome you into our daycare family. Hours: 7:30 am till 5:30 pm. Vouchers accepted. Reference available upon request
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My Little Sunshine Child Care

5635 Gunpowder Rd White Marsh, MD

4 mi

We will deliver quality child care in a safe environment that allows every child to be a successful learner and a confident individual. Infusing fun, creativity, and unconditional love on a daily basis in order to bring the best out of each child. We want everyone who attends My Little Sunshine to feel like it's a home away from home. Our family will help develop important values. Values like honesty, respect, self-reliance, dependability, kindness, and love.
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Children Of Tomorrow

9004 YELLOW BRICK RD STE K ROSEDALE, MD

5.0(1)

9 mi

Our center is a family-oriented center that offers children a loving environment, routines, and the opportunity to be creative. All daily activities are age appropriate, helping children develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. We promote curiosity and exploration through a strong curriculum focused on math, literacy, and science

Thalia R. says "My daughter has been going to children of tomorrow for almost two years now. As a first time mother I was very nervous and anxious leaving my daughter in...

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Beautiful Beginnings Childcare

3117 Deer Creek Drive Abingdon, MD

5.0(1)

4 mi

My name is Kelly and I am a licensed and experienced childcare provider located in Abingdon, Maryland. At Beautiful Beginnings childcare we offer a safe and secure environment where children are able to learn, grow and play while socializing with others of varying age groups. I provide a structured, yet fun curriculum with arts and crafts projects and &quot;hands on&quot; activities for the children. Your children will have lots of room to play in our recently remodeled home which also has a fenced in backyard with play equipment and a sun room. Please contact me for any additional questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Alison says "Kelly has been a part of my triplet daughter's lives since they were 9 weeks old. My girls are now 10! I cannot say enough about her kindness and her...

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Joppa, MD

Drop-In Daycares in Joppa, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Yvonne's Family Day Care

My son Ben started going to Yvonne's daycare when he was almost 3 months old. I knew as soon as I walked in her daycare that this was the...

- Raegan B.

Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

My husband and I wanted to find a day care option that felt more like an extension to our home rather than a business. We knew from our...

- Jessie F.

Open Arms Child Care

Lisa is great! I completely trust her with my son. She has been caring for him since he was 10 weeks old and treats him as one of her own....

- Rachel G.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Joppa, MD

Drop-in daycare near you in Joppa, MD 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 Joppa, MD, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in Joppa, MD 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 Joppa, MD, 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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