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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Mesa, AZ

We have 98 drop-in daycares in Mesa, AZ! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Miss Brenda's Daycare

11151 E.Shepperd Ave. Mesa, AZ

5.0(28)

15 mi

Here at Miss Brenda's we have lots of fun... We always keep Miss Brenda on the run... Each day she greets us with a smile... It's fun to come and play awhile... My friends and I really like her best... She doesn't even mind if we make a mess.. We always have so much to do... Like fruit loop tea parties and Lego time too.... We have story time and snacks with all my friends.... the day flies by...I don't want it to end... A goodbye hug...and I'm on my way... I'll see Miss Brenda tomorrow for another fun filled day. So if your looking for someone special to watch over you... Just give her a call and she will meet with you.

Care Member says "Our child has been going to Miss Brenda’s for just over a year now and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made! We love the environment she’s...

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Little Big Hearts Daycare

2511 E Inca St Mesa, AZ

5.0(5)

5 mi

Small caregiver to child ratio. I am near the 60, 101 & 202 freeways for ease of travel. Caregiver is infant and child CPR/First aid trained. Backgrounds of all people in home have been checked. I will provide diapers (as long as its not a specific brand) and 1 snack per day. I clean all toys and surfaces throughout the day with rotating of toys daily to prevent any spread of sickness.

Julie H says "My daughter has been taken care of by Cassie since she was 2 months old. When I say Cassie is thorough, she is thorough. When I felt as though I was missing...

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Organic Growth Childcare

906 S Cerise Mesa, AZ

5.0(5)

12 mi

Hello and thank you for taking the time to review my profile. My name is Nicole and I am a single mother to a preschool aged daughter, and for about the last three years I have been blessed to stay home with my daughter by caring for other young children in my home. As time goes on children grow and move on to the next stages in life, so I am currently looking for a couple of families to support by providing a home learning environment away from home. I am not a certified teacher but have learned the importance of having a childlike spirit to connect with children in various ways. At the same time providing a consistent rhythm of the day that consists of circle time, free play, nature walks, cooking, life skills and chores, hygiene, verbal story time and verses, and incorporate relevant field trips at the end of the week. What inspires me to continue to provide childcare is the opportunity to give young children an organic childhood experience. I have adopted both Montessori and natured based principles to offer a balance to every day life to allow children to explore at their own will. Nothing is ever forced and options to choose are always given, even with mealtime. Meals are freshly homemade and consist of mainly organic and gluten free ingredients and juices are only freshly pressed. If you are looking for a safe faith based environment in a gated community, with a park to explore with learning toys galore I'd love to speak with you to answer any questions you may have and to learn about your family to see if we would be a great match! **NEW** Soccer Skill classes are available in community park **Before and After care is available for discussion. (Home is insured for Childcare)

Alex W. says "Miss Nicole has always done an amazing job with our kids. She plans meals, sends pictures and organizes activities. She extremely helpful and treats our...

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Auntie Em's Childcare

8721 E Plata Ave Mesa, AZ

5.0(11)

15 mi

CLOSED DURING SUMMERS AND OTHER SCHOOL BREAKS--- If you are a teacher or work for a school district, we may be a great fit! As both a childcare provider, and a mother who has previously worked outside the home myself, I understand firsthand how important it is to have a dependable, qualified childcare provider that loves your child as you do, and treats them as their own! There's nothing better than getting a picture text message during the day to see the fun your child is having, or a daily written summary of your child's moods, eating habits, and activities, and knowing that they are well taken care of in your absence. Good communication between the parent and provider helps make sure all parties are happy, especially your little one. I understand the dynamic of being a working mother and would love to get to know your child to see if my family childcare would be a good fit! Just as I take my own children to the park, story-time at the library, and playgroup, I would consider your child a member of the family while at our home, and expected to join in on the fun! I respect individual parenting styles, communicate well about routines and preferences, understand the seriousness of food allergies, teach preschool objectives while playing, such as colors, numbers, patterns, and sight words. I also enjoy sharing my musical talents of singing and playing the piano with children. The kids also love to help with the vegetable garden, which gets them excited about eating healthy! As a college graduate with a Psychology degree, I have taken courses in child development, behavior theories, and parenting styles, etc. Your child will be played with, talked to, well-fed, sung to and loved! He or she will have fun friends to play with all day, and will have a variety of fun experiences with myself and our daycare friends while you work hard for your family each day! I am both infant and adult CPR certified and First Aid certified through September, 2025. I am also a registered childcare provider with the Arizona Resource and Referral organization. Several recommendations of my childcare skills can be provided at your request. My home and yard are clean and safe. There are plenty of toys and activities to share. No swimming pool. We try to practice kindness, friendship, helpfulness, and respect in our home! Crossroads are off the 202, at Ellsworth and Guadalupe. I look forward to meeting you and your child!

Abigail M. says "Thank you so much for loving and caring for E* and A* during these last few years. Knowing they were so loved and cared for by you has been one of our...

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My Bambinos Child Care

5424 E Emerald Ave Mesa, AZ

4.0(8)

8 mi

Hello, my name is Laura Skidmore. I'm bilingual (English/ Spanish) and I am a licensed child care provider. I have been serving children and their families for over 30 years and have created a safe and loving second home for the children in my care. I am licensed by the Department of Health Services, license # SGH-19016. CPR & First Aid Certified and have my fingerprint clearance card. As required by the Arizona Department of Health Services, I have completed many hours of training in Child Growth and Development, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Business Administration and Community Services. I have also completed numerous college credits with regard to Early Childhood Education. My Bambinos Child Care is a bilingual program (English/Spanish). I have education as a Spanish/English Medical Interpreter (Estrella Community College) and Spanish/English Court Interpreter (University of Arizona). My crossroads are Higley and Southern in Mesa, and my hours are Monday-Friday 6:30am-6pm, but I am flexible. I look forward to speaking with you, have a great day!

Leann S. says "I highly recommend My Bambinos Child Care and Ms. Laura! Finding childcare a few months after the pandemic started was quite stressful. I didn't want my...

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Miss Tia's Daycare

3729 South Oxley Mesa, AZ

5.0(17)

15 mi

If you believe a day is to be filled with fun, laughter and learning, especially for kids, Miss Tia's daycare is the place for your little ones. Miss Tia's daycare provides: a clean safe environment a variety of toys and learning materials indoor/outdoor fun Nutritional meals included CPR /First Aid certified Now enrolling: 1 to 4 years of age for full-time positions 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $220/weekly. *Limited space for infants starts at $250/weekly

Care Member says "We feel so fortunate to have found such a dependable and caring daycare provider! From day one, she has gone out of her way to make sure our child feels...

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Little Nest Infant Daycare

4756 E Camino St Apt 2 Mesa, AZ

7 mi

Hello! Thank you so much for checking out my in-home daycare! My name is Ashton Smith and I accept infants from newborn to 12 months old, and keep current babies up until 18 months old. I've decided to create an infant only space in order to give babies as much attention as possible, as that's what truly helps them thrive! I keep a low ratio of 1:3 at all times. I have experience and both an assistant and lead infant teacher, as well as a nanny for infants. I have a fingerprint clearance card, CPR, and first aid certification. I also have both doses of the covid vaccine! I have a parent handbook I would love to send to you too if interested. :)
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Bower Childcare

11263 E Pratt Ave Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)

15 mi

In home childcare. I take small groups, all ages. I provide lunch and a snack. Fun playtime. I have been doing in home childcare for over 30 years. I love children and have watched so many grow up. I have taken care of special needs children.

Care Member says "We love Pam! She cared for our kids starting when they were each babies. She is caring, kind and patient. Our kids looked forward to seeing her. She is...

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Joy Family Daycare

11250 E Stearn Ave Mesa, AZ

5.0(6)

15 mi

In 2012, our family moved to AZ from Minnesota where I began a licensed daycare in 2003. I have my Bachelor of Arts degree in Children's Ministry. We have 4 children of our own but all school age. I only take four kids (babies to pre-k) during the day as to keep the quality of care really high. Our home is structured but also laid back and calm. Every child is a unique gift from God and we treat them that way. We love to laugh and be silly. We currently have a clean, comfortable home in the Groves at Barney Farms (Queen Creek and Signal Butte), which is an amazing environment for your child to play, learn, and grow with lots to do outside. I know many daycares don't have openings for infants. I would love to care for your baby. I have a lot of experience with helping infants and toddlers establish good routines for eating and sleeping and helping little ones overcome separation anxiety, etc. It all starts with a LOT of love!

Calli M. says "I found Lisa on care.com shortly after my daughter Nova was born. As most moms I had a lot of anxiety with finding someone I could whole heartedly trust to...

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Pam's Daycare

461 S Gaylord Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Loving Grandmother of 2 accepting full-time children ages 6 months to school age. I have 30 years experience, I have been fingerprinted and background checked. References upon request. No pool. I have large play yard, and playroom. Hours 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Rate $125. for 1 child, $100 each for 2 or more children.

Katie B. says "The most reliable, caring daycare you can take your kids to! Not to mention for almost school aged kids she helps them learn all their basic materials to...

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Kids N Care

6745E Superstition Springs Blvd 1017 Mesa, AZ

5.0(2)

8 mi

Kids N Care is a home-based child care featuring a loving, nurturing environment, child development, and pre-academics. I have over 25 years of experience in licensed care and nanny positions. My training includes CPR, BLS, First Aid, and over 150 hours of infant, toddler and child development courses. In addition, I have used baby sign language with infants and family members for the last 15 years. I treasure the relationships formed with prior clients and look forward to creating new ones. Level one fingerprint background clearance card. We enjoy going to parks, the zoo, splash pads, library, swimming and children's museum. Small group, no more than four kids. Now enrolling. Crossroads are Power Road and HWY 60. Please call for more information and references (480) 278-5470.

Susan A. says "Ended up to be a long time relationship even beyond care for my child.Helped when I was in health crisis. Also any special needs I had with long working...

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Building Kidz of Mesa - OLD DASHBOARD

323 N GILBERT RD MESA, AZ

4 mi

Building Kidz Worldwide is a childcare center run across the U.S. and world by loving and committed franchisees. Building Kidz of Mesa preschool is located is at 323 N Gilbert Road at the cross roads of Gilbert and University. We offer preschool, infant, toddler daycare, and after-school programs. Building Kidz has a mission to provide a world-class experience to 1 million children and that includes yours! Building Kidz provides this with integrated performing arts in all that they do. Children are learning their ABCs, 123’s, social skills, and more through the wonderful medium of fine arts. This instills character, confidence, and commitment in each child. Additionally, Building Kidz dedicates 25% of their profits to helping underprivileged children globally! We focus on developing the whole child through 6 key areas: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. Children who come to us learn, grow, and progress every day at our school. They develop a lifelong love of learning and find success in their academics with the help of performing arts. You will be amazed at the growth that you can find with a child who attends Building Kidz. You can personally see them flourish with their performing arts skills by attending our two annual shows! We produce a Broadway-style production in the summer and a winter recital in December. Look no further, Building Kidz is the place for your child. Please come visit us and see for yourself how your child would benefit from our program. If you are looking for a place where your child can grow to love learning, please visit us and see how our preschool in Chandler can give your child the best start possible. We are DES Approved!
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Childtime of Mesa, AZ

5154 E Adobe St Mesa, AZ

7 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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Nicole T.

8660 E. Nido Ave. Mesa, AZ

12 mi

Hi! I'm Nicole. I am 25 years old and I am a mother to two wonderful children, a beautiful 4 1/2 year old little girl (who will be in preschool) and a sweet 20 month old little boy. I have been a nanny for the past five years on and off with children ranging from 2 weeks old to 13 years old. I was a hair stylist before I had my children but decided to choose to be a nanny full-time so that I would be able to be home more. My availability is full or part time and any days Monday - Friday. I am located in east Mesa off the 202 San Tan freeway. I am experienced and very comfortable caring for multiple children. My daughter plays so well with others and is very sweet and kind. She is used to having children to play with and is looking forward to new friends. I am very patient, dependable, loving, energetic and fun! WE love to do crafts, play outside in my kid friendly and gated back yard, walk to the park that is in my neighborhood and play games when we are indoors. I love child care and take real joy helping them grow and learn. I would love the opportunity to care for your child/ children. I am CPR and First aid certified and I am very willing to do a background check and will provide references from my past employers. I have a valid Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record. I will prepare healthy meals and snacks, and provide fun &amp; new activities for the kids. Thank you for your time and I hope to talk to you soon, Nicole.
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Tutor Time

1928 North Gilbert Road Mesa, AZ

3 mi

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 at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.
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Childtime of Mesa, AZ

1111 N Horne Mesa, AZ

3 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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La Petite Academy of Mesa, AZ

2343 S Power Rd Mesa, AZ

12 mi

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.
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The Little Learners Group Llc

1742 N. Spring Circle Mesa, AZ

3 mi

Welcome to The Little Learners Family Childcare website. We are a home based childcare program that provides a safe and fun learning environment for children from birth to age twelve.
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Autumn's Little Ducklings Daycare

11228 E Calypso Ave Mesa, AZ

12 mi

I offer a Christian based setting and my goals are to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow at their own pace. I believe children learn through play and benefit from a structured, yet flexible schedule. Children will be taught to respect each other, adults, pet, and property. My goal is to teach your child to communicate, negotiate, problem solve and get along. If he/she can learn these skills, then the rest will happen. Every day I offer your child the opportunity to play with puzzles, games, art materials, play dough, books, music, language and science to support the learning process. If this is the way you would like your child to play and learn then this is the place for you. I support their play by providing them with the necessary language so they learn to express themselves appropriately and to become a positive addition to society. We do crafts and have a preschool program for children to be prepared to start school upon graduation of daycare.
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Ms. Catherine's In-Home Daycare

2327 S 87th Place Mesa, AZ

12 mi

Hi there! My name is Catherine and I am a transplant to the valley (September, 2013). I moved here from NYC where I was a private nanny for the last several years. While in high school and college, I worked for 5 families (9 children over 8 years) and have done the odd babysitting night for countless more. I was with my last two families for 3 and 4 years respectively. Experience and skills: I have worked and am comfortable with breast milk/formula, disposables/cloth diapers, baby wearing/attachment parenting. I have potty-trained, tutored, and encouraged my charges to express their creativity in any medium; dance, acting, art, singing, writing and so on. WE PLAY! there is NO TV watching during daycare hours. Music, crafts, imaginative play, and reading are on our agenda. I practice gentle discipline and am comfortable with most parenting styles. I have cooked meals for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike; allergy related diets are also accommodated. Amenities: In the home, we have a huge playroom, craft room and a tumble area (for the older children). The gated neighborhood also has a nice playground, as well as other green spaces; this is in addition to the homes backyard. Pricing/Hours/Ages: I will be charging a day rate of $30 and will provide the meals and snacks for an additional $5 a day. I make almost everything from scratch and run a chemical free home. Hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; a need for more hours, earlier or later, can be discussed with me as well. A tour of the home is available. I will be accepting children ages birth to school age.
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Mesa, AZ

Drop-In Daycares in Mesa, AZ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 98 listed drop-in daycares

Miss Brenda's Daycare

Our child has been going to Miss Brenda’s for just over a year now and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made! We love the...

- Care member

Little Big Hearts Daycare

My daughter has been taken care of by Cassie since she was 2 months old. When I say Cassie is thorough, she is thorough. When I felt as...

- Julie H

Organic Growth Childcare

Miss Nicole has always done an amazing job with our kids. She plans meals, sends pictures and organizes activities. She extremely helpful...

- Alex W.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Mesa, AZ

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

While drop-in daycares in Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ, 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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