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Drop-In Daycares in Plainview, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

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...

- Missy A.

Bright Blossoms Daycare

We are beyond thrilled with the care and attention our 4-month-old daughter has received at Bright Blossoms. From the very first day, the...

- Care member

Safe Ways Daycare

Excellent company with incredible prices, the staffing is amazing as well, they have separate classrooms for your child so each child is...

- Lele H.

Drop-In Daycares Near Plainview, NY

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Miss Sues Summer Fun

1191 Old Country Rd Plainview, NY

Miss Sue's Summer Fun is the summer camp program of Miss Sue's Nursery school in Plainview, New York. Designed for toddlers from 3 to 5 years old, the camp focuses on building self-esteem. Campers are provided a door-to-door school bus service, daily nutritious lunches, towels, and a camp bag and a shirt. Photos and videos are...
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Teachetrs Pets

270 Washington Ave. Plainview, NY

Teachers Pets is a Care Child provider that has served Plainview and neighboring areas with quality services since they were founded. In addition to child care, we provide services including an infant program and toddler program. Our 9 staff members are all trained under our center director in child care and prepared for...
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45 Manetto Hill Road Plainview, NY

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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; - Full-time care - Part-time care -...

Missy A. says "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...

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Bright Blossoms Daycare

1803 Florence Street Merrick, NY

5.0(14)
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,...

Care Member says "We are beyond thrilled with the care and attention our 4-month-old daughter has received at Bright Blossoms. From the very first day, the staff has been...

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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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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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Miss Debbie's Daycare

9 Berkshire Road West Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
Debra Bonventre -Miss Debbie's Day Care New York State Licensed Child Care Provider. Member Child Care Council of Suffolk County. OCFS Fingerprinted and Background Checked CPR and First Aid certified. Over 240 hours of completed Child Care Training (with ongoing training). Miss Debbie's Day Care is insured with: A...

Eileen T. says "Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring,...

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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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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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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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Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

3 Valley Ct Hicksville, NY

5.0(1)
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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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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Hope And Future Daycare

15 North Street Glen Head, NY

5.0(1)
Hope and Future Daycare provides a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. I am licensed and trained in CPR, First Aid and Health & Safety. I've also undergone Background and Fingerprint Clearance over the course 10 years as an administrator...

Nicholas F. says "I've had my son attending this daycare center for over a 6 monthss now. They are excellent and professional. Larger commercial daycare are great but...

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6629 - Tutor Time of Massapequa

100 GRAND AVE MASSAPEQUA, NY

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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....
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Tutor Time of Massapequa, NY

100 Grand Avenue Massapequa, NY

2.3(3)
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....

Marta M. says "This is an amazing school to send your child to. We first started with my daughter attending the summer camp. As a bilingual child with a limited amount of...

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Tutor Time

3062 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, 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 at Tutor Time is educational....
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The Nurture Zone, Inc

281 Anchor Way Uniondale, NY

The Nurture Zone is a Group Family Day Care Located in Uniondale, New York At The Nurture Zone, we believe that we are an extension of each child's family and we are committed to providing quality child care in a loving and secure learning environment. We focus on each individual child's growth and development. We...
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Tutor Time of Massapequa, NY

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 at Tutor Time is educational....
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Tutor Time of Lindhurst, NY

41 East Sunrise Highway Lindhurst, 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 at Tutor Time is educational....
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Drop-in daycare near you in Plainview, 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview, 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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