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Kidz Nature Preschool And Infant Care
5.0
I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much they learned. They did a lot of hands on fun learning. And Even though it's a home environment, they were learning more than my friends kids in...
- Clara B
Step By Step Bilingual Family Child Care
5.0
We called this place our second home, my kids started with Silvia since they were 6mo old and graduated this year to start kindergarten. Both of my kids love her so much and definitely was hard to say goodbye. I really like the enviroment and love she provides to the kids.
- Gabriela N
Ms. Angela's
5.0
My daughter has such an excellent time. Angela takes extra care to create a fun, cozy environment, cooks great meals and I love the photo updates throughout the day. She has been super flexible, very communicative and easy to work. Makes you feel like family.
- Amanda G
Homa's Daycare
5.0
Homa is amazing! My first son went to Homa's at 9 months until he was 3 years old. He absolutely loved it there & I never once heard him say he didn't want to go. I was so happy with Homa that my second son staring attending at 6 months. He Ioves it there too. Homa is welcoming, kind & an amazing...
- Michelle O
Tiny Tots Daycare
5.0
My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always exquisitely clean. My daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall I this year and unfortunately will be leaving here. However she will be...
- Lindsey K
Drop-in daycares in New Haven, CT
5.0
(1)
We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention.
We...
5.0
"I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much they learned. They did a lot of hands on fun learning. And Even though it's a home environment, they were...
Clara B
5.0
(3)
We offer years of experience, friendly bilingual environment, exiting and educational curriculum appropriate for every age. We had CDA (Child Development Associate), in FCC,CC and ECC CPR, first AID, MAT training and more, we have State License. Adaptable schedules for your necessities.
We are...
5.0
"My Son has been going to Step by Step For 3 years ,is a excellent and safe place for your kids"
Francisco
5.0
(4)
Hello! I am a retired elementary school teacher providing care from my home for a small group of little ones. I taught for 15 years in public education and also have my Masters in Educational Leadership. For the past year, I have provided nanny services for a few families in the Dayton area. I...
5.0
"The perfect baby sitter! Everything is set up perfectly for a day care. There is learning time, reading time, and play time. She makes healthy meals too! I wouldn't trust anybody else with my son. She is literally perfect."
Brittany D
5.0
(10)
I am a licensed childcare provider with many years of experience of working with infants and toddlers. I have been running a small daycare for more than 12 years with no more than five children at a time so they can receive full attention and care. I offer a loving home environment for the children...
5.0
"I trust Homa with both of my infant and toddler. The toddler is so well-behaved ( learn how to put toys away, play nicely with other kids and pets). I love the moment when he is running into Homa's arms for more hugs, you know your son is greatly loved and cared...
Duong N
5.0
(8)
We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA.
We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years.
Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors,...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always exquisitely clean. My daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall I this year and unfortunately will be...
Lindsey K
5.0
(7)
Quality home child care
Learn & Play provides a caring, peaceful, kind, nurturing, happy and safe environment for your kids to grow.
We want to be the home away from home for you kids.
Well qualified and trained staff
All staff background checked
Spacious newly finished and decorated...
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Learn and Play. My son started there around 12 months old and my daughter started around 4 months old. Mrs. Shirin and her staff take such good care of our little ones. They treat them like their own and I know they are in good...
Taylor B
5.0
(3)
Everything you want in a loving home childcare -
If you need a sitter so you can have a day to yourself or have a scheduled appointment, or if you work from home and need to focus on that important call/meeting, I am looking to watch children Tuesday-Thursday, part-time, full days or half days....
5.0
"My son has been going to Pat's house since he was about 18 months. He is now almost 3 and has learned more than I could of ever asked for while attending Pat's Playhouse. She is loving, her home and backyard are very safe and I NEVER have to worry about my son...
Monica C
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Marie. I started providing home daycare in January of 1987. I am a mother of 5 adult children. I am registered with DCF. I teach the children the basics of American Sign Language using Rachel Coleman's signing time. We also learn beginning letters and their sounds, numbers, colors,...
5.0
"Mrs. Marie is like a mother to my son. He enjoys her activities and playtime with the other kids. She takes care of him as if he is her own. Love this lady to the moon and back!!"
Stacey H
3.7
(3)
Roina's Learning Center offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. Roina's offers warm cooked meals, activities that include art's and craft's, painting, drawing, learning ABC's, 123's, shapes, colors, listening to music, dancing and...
5.0
"Thank you for caring for my little girl, we were referred to Roina by a friend who took her kids to Roina's from newborn until they started kindergarten. My daughter loves at Roina's fresh home cooked meals and tons of activities, always clean environment with...
Roina M
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed childcare provider with 29 years of experience and a mother of four. I have one staff members who is also a Mom who has experience with children with special needs. We have a small group setting of 8 or less children. We offer nutritious meals & snacks, fun activities & a curriculum...
5.0
"As a psychologist and a med school administrator, we had high expectations for our son. I can't say enough good things about Cindy and her daycare. Excellent all the way. Friends, toys, and a pool! She has a way with the kids that kept up with her for all his time...
Rick
5.0
(12)
Kiddies Time is the finest quality licensed Family Home Daycare.
Founded in 1989, we have been proudly serving the community for over 27 years with trusted and nurturing loving care for the children.
Our convenient location is near Tyson, Vienna, Reston and Herndon area.
We provide a...
5.0
"Leena and the team doing a great job looking after our 2 kids. We do not disappointed to choose this place."
Mary
5.0
(8)
Over 26 years ago when my son was in daycare full-time I compromised on so much for him because there were not as many options available as there are today. When I had my oldest daughter who is now 15 years old, I decided that I wanted to help out other families in need of finding someone who they...
5.0
"I have two daughters that have been at KiddyUp Childcare for eight years. My oldest was 2 and youngest was 3 months old when we started at KiddyUp. My daughters have been so happy there and are extremely well taken care of. I even transferred them from our zoned...
Megan
5.0
(14)
Bilingual (English-Spanish) State licensed family home daycare and preschool. Two separate rooms divide the babies and toddlers to preschoolers, with different activities based on age.
Inside 1200sq and outside 1000sq of fully fenced with security cameras.
Babies and toddlers sleeps in her own...
5.0
"I am beyond impressed with the level of care and dedication provided at my daughter's preschool. The school, run by the exceptional Ms. Karem, is truly a magical place where children are encouraged to reach their full potential in a nurturing and supportive...
Jessica G
5.0
(7)
Hi everyone! My name is Imelda, I m a childcare provider, I have 9 years in experience in the care of children between the ages of 0-5 years, at the moment I m taking care of kids in my house currently I have a small group of kids to individually give then my full attention that they need. I am CPR...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Imelda. She is a natural when it comes to caring and enriching kids. She is everything you would want when it comes to having someone taking care of the most important people in your life. She provides freshly prepared...
Misha A
5.0
(3)
Hours 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (Closed on Thursday)
CURRENT OPENINGS - Starting August 13th
Monday - 2 spots available
Tuesday - 1 spot available
Wednesday - 2 spots available
Licensed Home Child Care
Breakfast, Lunch, PM Snack provided
Daily...
5.0
"I am very pleased with the care my baby receives with Mindolyn, he attends twice a week. I have used a different daycare in the past , and thought i/he was happy. He would cry when I would leave him, but just thought that was normal. When I arrive at Bugs and...
Jill F
5.0
(2)
Grow and Blossom Family Daycare is a small daycare that provides a nurturing, fun, and safe environment for children to socialize, learn and grow.
SMALL DAYCARE
Bilingual: English/Spanish.
Accept subsidized program.
Nutritional meals and snacks provided.
Full-time, Part-time, and Drop in...
5.0
"When having your first child it can be pretty daunting to find a good daycare, but I felt immediately at ease with leaving my daughter at Grow and Blossom Family Daycare. She was 3 months when I first brought her and it's amazing to see how much she's learned and...
Leah A
4.6
(10)
We are an in-home licensed day care offering services for children 2-6 years old, Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Koyote Kids is family driven with a structured environment. We ask that parents provide their own meals and supplies for their children. Daily walks, music time, naps, learning time, crafts...
5.0
"Our family loves Koyote Kids Day Care. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Daphne are so loving and attentive to our daughter. We feel so fortunate to have them care for her. Not only do they nurture her but they teach her so many cool academic skills and fun crafts. They also...
Cathee E
5.0
(3)
We are family oriented child home care providing services in the Mclean area, State Licensed and have all the requirements needed by the state on order to provide this services.
Our goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to...
5.0
"My husband and I looked at so many different options and this care is by far the best in the area! We chose them over other day care centers that we visited. We have been very happy with the warm, loving, safe and calm environment provided. The day care is run by...
Priya S
4.6
(10)
My Home Learning Daycare is now S.M.A.R.T.E.R Childcare Llc and continues to be an innovative and creative leader in high quality child care. Our facility has educational equipment that will create an engaging learning environment. We are family oriented and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming....
5.0
"My daycare provider is doing a wonderful job with my child. I feel that that she truly cares for him. My son came in as a baby. He is now 15 months and knows his some sight words, abc's, colors, shapes and numbers. He is smart because of the support and teaching of...
Ashley R
3.0
(2)
We are a 24-hour in-home childcare service. Work outside traditional hours so that everyone no matter what hours you work, you are covered and your child/children would be in good hands. We provide 3 square meals depends on shift, potty train as soon as communication is established, on site play...
5.0
"Has supported by not only taking care of my kids mentally support also"
LydiaAndJoseph R
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in New Haven, CT
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in New Haven, CT?
Drop-in daycare near you in New Haven, CT 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.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in New Haven, CT accept?
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 New Haven, CT, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in New Haven, CT?
While drop-in daycares in New Haven, CT 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.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in New Haven, CT?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in New Haven, CT, 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!