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Drop-In Daycares in Merrick, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Peek-a-boo Daycare

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,...

- Victoria C.

Miss Karen's Child Care

My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They...

- Lauren S.

Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

Miss Deana is by far the best daycare provider I have ever met . I searched for the right daycare in my area and found creative dreamers .....

- Jeannine G.

Drop-In Daycares Near Merrick, NY

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Bright Blossoms Daycare

1803 Florence Street Merrick, NY

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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. Bright Blossoms Daycare has been serving Merrick,...
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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 offer an organic, fun &...

Victoria C. says "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...

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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.
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Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

1430 Jerusalem Avenue Merrick, NY

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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 school year, we host many...
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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 are openings if anyone is...
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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 sports, music, enrichment, and...
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Greenwood Trails

1075 Merrick Ave Merrick, NY

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 transition program ensures that new...
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Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center

2350 Merrick Road Merrick, NY

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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 knowing that their children...
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Miss Karen's Child Care

751 Clifford Ct Baldwin, NY

5.0(2)

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We are currently enrolling preschoolers for summer camp 2023 and for the 2023 - 2024 school year! Give your child a head start on learning! NYS Licensed. Private Setting. Trained Staff. Preschool Curriculum. Kindergarten readiness.

Lauren S. says "My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They also do the...

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Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

3 Valley Ct Hicksville, NY

5.0(1)

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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 Day Care provides a safe...

Jeannine G. says "Miss Deana is by far the best daycare provider I have ever met . I searched for the right daycare in my area and found creative dreamers .. I am so glad...

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Elite Scholars Christian Academy

52 Forest Road Valley Stream, NY

5.0(2)

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Elite Scholars Christian Academy is committed to creating a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program that s designed to promote social, academic, physical and moral growth needed for the children to be prepared for their transition to Kindergarten. Toddler (Ages 12mos-3): Our toddlers are offered a variety of...

Joyce T says "Excellent school. My 3 year old is showing great independence and progress within 2 weeks of attending. I couldn't be more pleased"

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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 experience NYS License Providers NYS...

Melissa says "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...

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Amazing Grace Nursery

1948 BYRON AVE Elmont, NY

5.0(4)

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Amazing Grace Nursery is a natural learning oasis for growing minds. We offer a culturally engaging, family-centered, nature loving, fun-filled environment for children at all ages. Our educational childcare services combine project based, sensory activities geared at cultivating the child's intelligence, awareness and...

Cynthia H says "Have been sending my 2 children (7 months, 30 months) for over 2 years and they have been incredible! Can not recommend enough to family and friends...

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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 each child receives top-quality...

Isabell J. says "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...

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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 and highly trained, reliable,...

Bonnie C. says "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...

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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 Yoga. All in a safe, warm, and...

Tanya R. says "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...

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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 bright, warm, and safe. We...
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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 (Bilingual) group family daycare,...

Lele H. says "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...

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Malachi Child Care, LLC

28 Warner Ave Hempstead, NY

5.0(2)

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Malachi Child Care mission is to provide care that fits the needs of each child and family in a safe, fun and educational environment while focusing on child developmental milestones. Our staff is highly qualified and full with passion to aid each child to reach their highest level of excellence. We encourage family involvement...

Schnelle says "Malachi is great.. my daughters have been going here for two years. I can't even explain how much this child care takes pride in caring for my children....

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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 teachers, NYS certified teacher...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Merrick, NY

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

While drop-in daycares in Merrick, NY 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 Merrick, NY, 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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