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Nana's Place
5.0
My daughter started with Rena at the beginning of December and have watched my daughter bloom ! She talks about making homemade bread and ice cream with Na Na and talks about playing with her friends. Nana's Place has been such a blessing for my husband and I and for our daughter!
- Carrie B
KBL Kids After School & Drop In Daycare
5.0
Drop my kids there, they love it! The place is clean and spacious. I meet Edwina the owner, she is super sweet and friendly, she gave us a tour and answered all my questions patiently. I highly recommend this daycare.
- Charlotte
Teddy Bear Day Care
5.0
Mrs. Sonita and her family have really become such a big part of my sons life. My son started at teddy bear daycare at 9 months and has loved every minute of it. I can really tell Soni loves and treats all the kids as if they are her own. My son absolutely loves and adores her and the time he spends...
- Rachel C
Castillo Family Daycare
5.0
Best Daycare! The best attention is given to your Little one and you are treated like family. Very organized and clean. Irma always have fun, creative, and engaging activities.
- Grace
First Steps Family Daycare
5.0
As a first time parent, I had no idea how truly daunting finding childcare is. I asked friends and neighbors what they did and three families from three completely different sectors of my life told me about Mangala. One was a family that now had teenage daughters and the others were just about to...
- Anjali
Drop-in daycares in Rapid City, SD
5.0
(2)
Nana's place is a small in home daycare with a beautiful outdoor area with lots of toys and room to play. NaNa's is a place where kids can be kids and where fun and learning go hand in hand.References are available and best advice is to call ,set up a time to visit and see if NaNa's is the place for...
5.0
"Wonderful small home daycare! Entire house is the daycare. Lots of great toys, learning toys, great fenced yard with lots of outdoor toys! Children have a learning time each day and Ranae does an excellent job preparing them for kindergarten. They also have craft...
Kathy
PLACERVILLE CAMP
13801 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD
Together, we seek to nurture healthy relationships to God’s creation. Outdoor ministries provide a time away from the ordinariness of our lives, so that we might open ourselves to the extraordinary presence of God. Working, playing and praying together, we become bearers and sharers of the Gospel’s...
CEDAR CANYON WESLEYAN CAMP
5130 Memorial Rd, Rapid City, SD
CEDAR CANYON WESLEYAN CAMP in Rapid City, SD offers a Christian environment that features learning activities for supporting God's kingdom, honoring Christ, and promoting the Gospel. They provide exciting programs that allow the kids to build friendships. The campers will have worship times through...
5.0
(5)
KBL Kids is a family friendly childcare center that offers quality Drop in Daycare, After School programs, and Summer Camps that serve the Wilmington NC community.
Our program consists of Structure and Learning in a Safe and Fun Environment where children are free to explore, learn and play, but...
5.0
"My kids love this place! The site is large, clean, safe and the After School program is affordable. I highly recommend this place!"
NT
5.0
(7)
Teddy Bear is a large, licensed, quality, and child care in a comfortable home setting. I am looking for some new friends from 12 months to 4 years of age to come and be part of Teddy Bear Day Care family!!
I offer the following:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Breakfast & Lunch...
5.0
"Mrs. Sonita and her family have really become such a big part of my sons life. My son started at teddy bear daycare at 9 months and has loved every minute of it. I can really tell Soni loves and treats all the kids as if they are her own. My son absolutely loves...
Rachel C
5.0
(1)
We Are A Licensed Daycare Facility
I offer care for children 3 months to 10 years
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 10:00pm
Healthy meals
Educational Programs
Potty Training
Games
Fun Activities
5.0
"Best Daycare! The best attention is given to your Little one and you are treated like family. Very organized and clean. Irma always have fun, creative, and engaging activities."
Grace
5.0
(4)
FIRST STEPS FAMILY DAYCARE - ESTABLISHED in 1993 - by a MONTESSORI trained accredited teacher with 18 Early Childhood Education Units including Infant and Toddler Studies.
Website http://www.firststepsdc.com
Licensed since 1993 (28 yrs) and providing a cozy nurturing home away from home for...
5.0
"We were referred to First Steps by a friend who had her children here. We put our daughter on the waiting list a few months ahead of time so that she could start when she turned 1. Mangala & her helpers are just absolutely wonderful. I know when I drop off my...
Jessica S
Mimi's International Daycare(les Petites Etoiles)
106 Cimarron Circle, Apple Valley, MN
Starting at $225/hr
5.0
(6)
Mimi's International Daycare (Les Petites Etoiles) is a French Immersion daycare/preschool with a fun/learning based international program run by a multilingual provider in my home in Palomino Hills, Apple Valley, Minnesota.
My goal is to provide children a fun and loving environment to flourish....
5.0
"Mimi is AWESOME! Our son absolutely loves her and all the other kids. It truly is a family atmosphere. Mimi's passion for care giving is noticeable from the moment you meet her. All the kids are happy to be there, have wonderful manners, and play so well together....
Michael
4.4
(7)
I am a licensed daycare provider with 24 years of experience. I am CPR, First Aid certified and offer USDA balanced meals. I also offer a Christian loving, nurturing, happy and safe environment. I care for newborns- 4 years old. AFFORDABLE RATES. SIBLING DISCOUNT . FREE daycare to BREAST CANCER...
5.0
"AWESOME ATTENTIVE CHILD CARE! Our son went to Ms Denise for 3 years, only place he went until we started a PreK program. We loved her! Thanks for everything Ms Denise!"
Donna N
5.0
(2)
We stress the educational beginnings and individualized care that toddlers and preschoolers need to thrive outside the home. If you can't be with your child throughout the day you want to have them in a safe, caring, and educational environment, we're for you! With 20+ years of experience caring for...
5.0
"We found Ms. Lisa on care.com nearly 4 years ago, and what a blessing it was! I can not say enough good things about Ms. Lisa and her daycare/preschool. Some highlights: nurturing and educational environment, small group, flexiblility, genuine care for each child....
Shana H
5.0
(3)
I have had experience working with children for seven years and have four kids of my own. I offer a daycare at my house where I make sure that the children are taken care of, fed, and loved. I have a daily schedule for the kids and make sure to provide the parent/guardians information on what...
5.0
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1/10/2014
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It is extremely hard to find a daycare that you can trust. I am so thankful and lucky to have found Feeling Good Day Care. Soledad is wonderful and is so loving with the children.
My daughter absolutely...
Britney R
4.0
(1)
I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...
4.0
"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"
Renee J
5.0
(8)
Hello, my name is Roxy and I have a licensed in-home daycare called Roxy's Rascals. I have been providing daycare for 34 years. I was a former Sunday school teacher.
I am preschool oriented. I am on the food program. Fenced yard, no pets. Reasonable rates. When children come to my home, I like for...
5.0
"Roxy is the best teacher throughout West Saint Paul she is understanding and very passionate about her kids and what she does I thank you so much and if I can rate 100 Stars it will be just that thank you so much Roxy"
Eleaisha J
5.0
(3)
***WE ARE FULL***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW FAMILIES AT THIS TIME****
I am offering childcare including informal preschool lessons for children in my home from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. We have a very lively, busy home where I home-school my school aged children. Our home is warm and...
5.0
"I needed reliable, trustworthy care for my grandchildren and I was blessed to have Lisa brought back into my life! She and her family were truly amazing! They did fun, educational activities and wish I could've have her for my own children."
Heidi
5.0
(3)
VIVI'S FAMILY DAYCARE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Vivi's Family Daycare, our goal is to produce, happy, intelligent, well adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for newborns to children up to 5 years of age.
We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Vivi's family daycare since she was 8 weeks old. She is 1 1/2 now and LOVES all her teachers. There is a curriculum for all the kids including my little one. They have outdoor play, circle time, art time (they have the CUTEST art...
Susan P
5.0
(4)
My home daycare is extremely spacious and comfortable. I am a state licensed family day care provider for over 20 years.
Being a child care provider, it brings me joy seeing the children grow over the course of many years in my care. Seeing them hit their milestones is extremely rewarding and I...
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Lucy. She is amazing and cares so much about the children. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful in-home daycare."
Katherine
5.0
(5)
I have had the pleasure of working with children for over 20 years. Our goal is to welcome children and make them feel at home. We provide a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 and prepare them for Kindergarten. Our structured schedule allows them to have fun while learning and keeping their...
5.0
"I have been taking my 2 daughters to Enriquez Family child care for over 5 years. Belen is a very caring and passionate caretaker and my 2 daughters, ages 7 and 10, always enjoy going to her. She goes out of her way to provide additional, fun events for all the...
Pericles I
5.0
(12)
Welcome to My Happy Days Childcare. I am a licensed professional child care provider. Our family daycare home offers a safe and supportive learning environment for infants and all children. We help prepare your children for school readiness. Your kids will enjoy fresh air and outdoor play with a...
5.0
"We have truly been blessed to have found My Happy Days and Ms. Denise. I am a teacher myself so I have high expectations for daycare options for my son. I knew as soon as I walked in the door and was greeted by such an upbeat and welcoming person that I wanted to...
Lori
5.0
(5)
Second home for children with learning environment
6 weeks to 5 years old
Before and after care 5 to 12 years old. (Walking distance from Drew Elementary)
45 and 90 hours certified
Family fully vaccinated
18 years experienced
Smoke free home
Air ventilation windows
First aid / CPR...
5.0
"Rekha took care of our now 5 year old when he was a baby, and we will be sending our 1 year old to her starting next week. She is amazing and great with kids. Very sweet and incredibly patient."
Julia O
5.0
(3)
Hi - I'm Ashley and I would love the opportunity to provide quality childcare for you, your family, or friends.
Prior to attending college I gained a lot of experience working in many different child care centers. I worked with children ranging in ages from infants all the way to...
5.0
"Great place and really good with my son!!"
Ricky M
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Rapid City, SD
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Rapid City, SD?
Drop-in daycare near you in Rapid City, SD 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 Rapid City, SD 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 Rapid City, SD, 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 Rapid City, SD?
While drop-in daycares in Rapid City, SD 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 Rapid City, SD?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Rapid City, SD, 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!