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Drop-In Daycares in Rutherford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Annmaries Daycare

Annmarie is an amazing caregiver! I started sending my 9mth old daughter her 6 years ago. I then sent my son and youngest daughter. She...

- Eileen C.

6538 - Everbrook of Manhattan (Murray Hill)

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Oliwia's Kinderhouse

What an amazing place! You can drop your kids off and know that they're not just being watched?they're learning so much! In a nutshell, this...

- Schönholz

Drop-In Daycares Near Rutherford, NJ

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Viky's Home Care

285 Park Ave Rutherford, NJ

Trustworthy, affordable quality child care for your infant or toddler. We offer daily activities, crafts, music classes, and Spanish classes. Lunch, snacks, dinner, diapers, formula, milk & wipes included with tuition. Organic home made foods, and organic milk is what we use. Drop cam installed for your peace of mind so you...
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Annmaries Daycare

95 Mortimer Ave Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
I have been providing childvcarevin my Rutherford home for over 30 years. Experience from infants to teens. I have cared forvtriplets as well.fun living home with an aide.many references.huge fenced in backyard for playtime.available now from 7am/5pm

Eileen C. says "Annmarie is an amazing caregiver! I started sending my 9mth old daughter her 6 years ago. I then sent my son and youngest daughter. She has helped me...

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Ripal's In Home Child Care

3 Circle Lane Rutherford, NJ

In home childcare providing a caring and nurturing environment. It is complete family care, for children from infant to 4 years old. Care for and nourished with freshly cooked, homemade & nutritious meals. We provide a safe outdoor area for play and other activities. Hands on learning of arts/crafts and gardening...
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6538 - Everbrook of Manhattan (Murray Hill)

225 E 38TH ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Oliwia's Kinderhouse

Greenwich Street New York, NY

5.0(1)
German Daycare Oliwia's Kinderhouse Tribeca, Manhattan, New York, New York 10007, United States Languages: Germany er Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm We are pleased to announce the opening of Oliwia's Kinderhouse, offering professional childcare services for children (ages 2-8) the heart of Tribeca. Our services are unique as...

Schönholz says "What an amazing place! You can drop your kids off and know that they're not just being watched?they're learning so much! In a nutshell, this is not your...

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Stella Di Rose Domestics

1115 Broadway New York, NY

5.0(1)
Stella di Rose Domestics is A Boutique Nanny Agency, serving all five lovely boroughs of New York City and Westchester County. Each of our Care Professionals, affectionately titled 'Roses', is carefully vetted according to the topmost care standards. Our exclusive recruitment and screening process facilitates only the most...
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Beanstalk Academy - East 150th

331 E 150TH ST BRONX, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

We see schools as a magical place with happy staff and children. We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and positive environment for children to learn, grow and gain independence where they feel valued and loved; while simultaneously providing support and growth opportunities for our colleagues, families and the...

Anjelise K. says "They are wonderful! I recommend anyone to go there, really good environment! They really do care about the children -- that's the most important thing."

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Brighter Minds Daycare

601 W 141st New York, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

We are Brighter Minds Daycare in the West Harlem on 141 Street Broadway. We are a Group Family Daycare a state certified facility. We are licensed in CPR and First aid training child ages from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. If you are Looking for a reliable, affordable child care in Manhattan for your little one then look no...

Stacy T. says "Highly recommend Brighter minds daycare. Sandra and her team us amazing. The atmosphere for transitioning is very much like home with lots more toys and...

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6320 - Tutor Time of West Orange

481 NORTHFIELD AVE WEST ORANGE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

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....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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BMCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

199 CHAMBERS ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
At the BMCC Early Childhood Center, we view our early childhood classrooms as a microcosm of a learning community. Our children are viewed as members of a peer group. As we begin to think about ‘learning through play’, the emergent curriculum is part of the early childhood methodology we utilize to foster learning in children....

Aurea J. says "I would give them beyond 5 if I could! They are excellent! My son has been there since 2 and was diagnosed with autism with difficultly in his...

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Circle Of Love Child Care

641 Lincoln Avenue Orange, NJ

4.0(3)
Care Giver: Week Nights from 6pm to 11pm, Weekends as Needed and Date Nights! Contact Ms. Sylvia at 973 420 3897 for Intereview!

Kyle D says "Circle of Love is so much more than a daycare. Everyday is fresh and exciting for my daughter and she's learned so much. Sylvia treats my child as one of her...

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OASIS DAY CAMP DOWNTOWN

44 E 2ND ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Oasis Day Camp Downtown provides children with a tradition summer day camp experience right in the East Village. At Oasis, children engage in activities including sports and recreation, visual and performing arts, and daily swimming lessons. Children have fun participating in theme and dress up days, camp wide-events, and shows....

Penelope M. says "Its a fun camp and they go swimming every day"

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6683 - Tutor Time of Saddle Brook

368 N MIDLAND AVE SADDLE BROOK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

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....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Evelyn Street Day School

352 EVELYN ST PARAMUS, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Evelyn Street Day School is green and organic. We provide an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum with just the right amount of challenges to help children reach a higher level of thinking. Evelyn Street Day School provides a top-quality education in a home-like and green setting. We are conveniently located off...

Denise B. says "This facility is lovely and quite big. State of the art, very friendly and welcoming. Teachers are in tune with the kids and they run a tight ship....

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Chelsea Little Angels Daycare

428 West 26th Street New York, NY

5.0(5)
Childcare workers typically do the following: -Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care. -Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children. -Help children keep good hygiene. -Change the diapers of infants and toddlers. -Organize activities so that children can learn about the world and explore...

Corym B. says "I highly recommend this daycare because the staff there are very reliable. My child has been in the care of Chelsea Little Angels daycare for 6 months now...

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Milestones Family Daycare

609 West 137th Street New York, NY

5.0(2)
Milestones Family Daycare nurtures and educates through a progressive, developmentally appropriate, hands-on curriculum. * Friendly, caring, experienced staff * Health & Safety Trained * CPR Certified * Dedicated Daycare Room * Children "Learn by Doing" * Prime Location *!00% Organic Meals.

Shalene C says "Tasha is a loving and caring person. She has been taking care of children for as long as I can remember, including my own."

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Little Daisy's Daycare

34 Carrelton Dr Paterson, NJ

Little Daisy's Daycare offers a safe, clean, and nurturing atmosphere for your little ones. We are state licensed, CPR and first aid certified and also have our CDA and Bachelors in Business Management. I have been working in child care for over 10 years now and I also have a 7 month old little boy! I have plenty of referrals...
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The Orchard School

360 Passaic Avenue Caldwell, NJ

State license verified

We are an Early Childhood Education Center dedicated to creating responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in the Twenty First Century. We aim to create an environment that nurtures an honest, respectful, responsible, and creative child who is capable of problem solving through investigation and collaboration, and who is...
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Everbrook Academy of Manhattan

225 East 38th Street New York, NY

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...
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Monarch Schoolhouse

468 MARLBORO Wood Ridge, NJ

We are a husband and wife team. My husband has a MA in school administration and MA in History and has been working as a social studies teacher for over 15 years in the public system. I obtained my Bachelor's of Arts in Communications in 2007 and currently hold a Bergen County substitute teacher certification. We believe in...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Rutherford, NJ

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

While drop-in daycares in Rutherford, NJ 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 Rutherford, NJ, 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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