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Peek-a-boo Daycare

5.0

Peekabo daycare is a warm, loving and fun place to be. Our baby girl loves it there. Jamie takes excellent care of her and provides a fun, versatile and age appropriate curriculum for her. The space has brand new equipment and there are toys for every age group. We love the updates and pictures we...

- Victoria C.

Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

5.0

My daughter has attended Three Steps Group Family Daycare since she was 10 weeks old; she is almost 8 months now and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. They are very accommodating time wise if I need to drop my baby off earlier or pick her up later. Darlene is knowledgeable in what...

- Isabell J.

Safe Ways Daycare

5.0

Excellent company with incredible prices, the staffing is amazing as well, they have separate classrooms for your child so each child is catered to for specific needs via the kids age range, their very flexible with your work schedule, also my child's learning new things everyday and the...

- Lele H.

Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

5.0

Our 4 month old twins currently attend Little Stepping Stones. We could't be happier. Claudia and all of her staff are amazing and so attentive. The facility is clean and always organized. My babies are always happy to see her and she really works with them throughout the day in helping to...

- Missy A.

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

5.0

Great place, warm and friendly family beautiful cozy setting. Fantastic staff . The place is terrific. Mrs. Thea and Mr. Garth are down to earth Christian like people. They do a lot with the children to get them ready for school. They even offer Spanish to children from 2yrs -12years old. Lots...

- Melissa

Drop-in daycares in Merrick, NY

Peek-a-boo Daycare

Peek-a-boo Daycare

1661 Sumner Avenue, Merrick, NY

4.5

(2)

We are a NYS Licensed Group Family Daycare (home based) in Merrick, for your convenience. We specialize in infants to toddlers up to age 3. We help your little ones with their developmental stages in a safe and warm environment. All employees are certified in CPR and First Aid Training. We...
4.0
"This place seems to be a great place to send your child.The staff is amazing,compassionate and caring.I am counting down the days until I can send my child there.The teachers are educated and inventive,plus the administration is always there for you for all...

Alexa R.


Bright Blossoms Daycare

Bright Blossoms Daycare

1803 Florence Street, Merrick, NY

Bright Blossoms Daycare is a NYS licensed group family daycare serving children from 6 weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks will be served daily. All meals and snacks served will be organic. Our Daycare program...

Deborah J. Gindele, Llc

Deborah J. Gindele, Llc

19 Howes Street, Merrick, NY

Group Family Day Care. In business 20 years, CPR & First Aid certified, Licensed with NYS OFCS. Insured. Large fenced yard. Flex spending receipts. Affordable rates.

Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

1430 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY

At Academic Explorers, we provide high quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school-age students ages 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Our warm, family-friendly center creates a safe, welcoming, comfortable environment for children, their parents, and our team. Throughout...

Greenwood Trails in Merrick, Connecticut offers the traditional camp experience for children. Set in the beautiful Berkshires in Connecticut, the camp has 100 acres of wooded hiking paths and trails. They specialize in introducing new campers to the camp experience. Their carefully tailored...

Room to Grow Child Care

2655 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY

Room To Grow Child Care opened in July 2010 and accepts children from 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. Jaclyn and Tara have many years of experience working with children. Jaclyn decided to pursue her dream of opening her own day care. We do many exciting and fun activities throughout the day. There...

Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center is an childcare center that accommodates both family and community needs. Choosing a childcare center is one of the most important decisions a family has to make. When a child attends our center, families are able to go to work or continue schooling...

Camp Westmont

2116 Merrick Ave Ste 3005, Merrick, NY

Camp Westmont in Merrick, NY is a childcare and camp for children from six to sixteen years old that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as...

Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

865 Edwards Blvd, Valley Stream, NY

5.0

(3)

Three Steps Group Family Daycare LLC offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We are a NYS Licensed Group Family Daycare. Our ratio of children to adults is always within state guidelines - and often even lower - to make certain...
5.0
"3 Steps group family daycare is a wonderful fun filled environment from the moment I walked in I knew once my baby is born this is where I'd have my newborn . I'd recommend this daycare to anyone looking for child care. the provider Darlene is always smiling and...

Lauren


Safe Ways Daycare

Safe Ways Daycare

38 Sutton Street, Hempstead, NY

5.0

(2)

In any business, what really matters is not what you do but how you do it. For us it's about the what, the how and the why because we care about our families and their needs. However, professionalism in delivering our services is always our first priority. Safeways Daycare is a privately owned...
5.0
"Excellent company with incredible prices, the staffing is amazing as well, they have separate classrooms for your child so each child is catered to for specific needs via the kids age range, their very flexible with your work schedule, also my child's learning new...

Lele H.


Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

265 N Pine Street, Massapequa, NY

5.0

(8)

A place where you can begin developing your child's education. A fun loving environment where your child is our #1 priority. Competitive prices, clean environment. Quality child care, where we make learning fun. We care for children 6 weeks to 12 years and our facility offers the following; -...
5.0
"Im so glad i found Cristina and Little Stepping Stones Daycare. My son is 7 months old and he loves being there. I feel such a sense of comfort with Cristina. You can really tell that she cares about the children. I would definitely recommend."

Jessica W.


Small Readers Child Center Inc.

Small Readers Child Center Inc.

657 Nostrand Ave, Uniondale, NY

4.0

(1)

Hello! Bienvenidos ! Small Readers Big Achievers Child Center Incorporated is a New York State Licensed Group Family Home Daycare which caters to a diverse group of children. We educate and nurture each child so that they can achieve success as beginning and emerging learners. Our environment, is...

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

11 Harbour Rd, Massapequa, NY

5.0

(1)

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Child Care. High quality childcare at its best for working parents. Newly renovated/Celebrating our 12th year. Infants, Toddlers, Preschool 516-308-3274 917-304-5886 Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m., full 1/2 day program / Extended evenings available Quality educational...
5.0
"Great place, warm and friendly family beautiful cozy setting. Fantastic staff . The place is terrific. Mrs. Thea and Mr. Garth are down to earth Christian like people. They do a lot with the children to get them ready for school. They even offer Spanish to...

Melissa


BrainBridge Learning Adventure

BrainBridge Learning Adventure

420 N. Main Street, Freeport, NY

5.0

(1)

Our program is designed to have children reach their highest potential with academics, social skills, and world culture. We offer three languages: French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Each employee has extensive childcare experience, NYS trainings. Our staff is comprised of certified...

The Wright Academy

The Wright Academy

27 Jay St., Hicksville, NY

5.0

(3)

Our mission is to develop young children with creative and active minds. We accomplish this by providing a unique and affordable child development program in a setting were students are able to experience through different activities such as Science, Math, Literacy, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, and...
5.0
"From our initial visit, I immediately felt comfortable and at ease with Ms. Griselda and so did my son (who had a very rough adjustment with his first daycare). Ms. Griselda loves and takes care of all the children like they are her own and gives them all...

Tanya R.


Kim's Playschool

Kim's Playschool

921 Preston Rd, East Meadow, NY

5.0

(2)

Here at Kim's Playschool we teach while having fun. A structured yet friendly environment with nutritious snacks and meals provided. We encourage creativity during our craft and playtime. Kim will help with potty training along with helping your child prepare for kindergarten. 20 years NYS licensed...
5.0
"Kim's Playschool offers a creative curriculum that makes learning fun. The day is filled with a range of age-appropriate activities, offering a great balance of group and individual play. My daughter loves the 'friends' she's made and we are very thankful to have...

Bonnie C.


6629 - Tutor Time of Massapequa

6629 - Tutor Time of Massapequa

100 Grand Avenue, MASSAPEQUA, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

6680 - Tutor Time of Baldwin

6680 - Tutor Time of Baldwin

2856 Milburn Ave, BALDWIN, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

3 Valley Ct, Hicksville, NY

Creative Dreamers Academy Day Care is accepting enrollment applications for children, ages 9 weeks to 12 years old. We are located on a quiet cul de sac block in Hicksville. Our day care is conveniently located 1.5 miles from the Hicksville Long Island Rail Road station. Creative Dreamers Academy...

Academic Explorers of Uniondale

Academic Explorers of Uniondale

607 Nassau Road, Uniondale, NY

At Academic Explorers, we provide high quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school-age students ages 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Our warm, family-friendly center creates a safe, welcoming, comfortable environment for children, their parents, and our team. Throughout the...

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