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Claire's Day Care

11620 Milwaukee St Thornton, CO

5.0(1)
Hi, my name is Nadia, I hold a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering and I have a son 12 ears old and a daughter 7 years old. I decided to open my own home daycare because I love being with kids and i have been helping out in the childcare at The MOPS, I used to babysit my niece, nephew and cousins since I was 13 years...

Christine F. says "We absolutely love Nadia and her family. I needed someone quick and Nadia responded very quickly. She is very caring, location is clean and inviting....

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A Child's Heart

2100 West 100th Ave Thornton, CO

3.0(2)
A Child's Heart Home Day Care: Affordable care and great learning environment. Qualified ECE teachers. Message us for more information.

Cassondra S. says "Mrs kayla is great with my kiddos she has watched my son for over a year now he is 2 and during the summer months as well as days out of school my 8...

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Douros Daycare & Learning Center

13343 Clarkson St. Thornton, CO

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Welcome to Douros Daycare & Learning Center, a family daycare located in Thornton, CO. We are a mother and daughter team that specializes in childcare for infants and kids up to six-years old. Sandy has 28 years of experience caring for and teaching children in her own daycare, along with Nikki's support. Nikki has 6 years...
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Angles Child Care

5270 E. 127th Drive Thornton, CO

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Openings are available at Angles Child Care for 1 Infant under 1 year, 1 infant over 1 year and 3 children 2 years - 3 years old. 2020 price is $250 per week. Angles Child Care is an in home child care home dedicated to the development of happy, healthy, well adjusted children. We have operated at this site since November...
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Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.

3142 E. 96th Place Thornton, CO

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Are you looking for a personalized Head Start program in place with low teacher to child ratios? Same teachers always? You've found the right preschool! FUN and educational accredited curriculum. Curriculum rated 17 out of 17 scores!! COLORADO SHINES RATED and in partnership with Early Head Start and Universal P-K (UPK)! CCAP or...
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Little Sweeties Daycare

11513 Steele St. Thornton, CO

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Hi, my name is Ana Marie - I am located in Thornton off 115th/112th and Colorado. I have over 18 yrs. experience with many great current and past references and have an experienced license. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified with over 30 hours of continual training. We are a smoke free and pet free home that is clean. I have flex...
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Tree of Life Childcare

9280 Harrison St. Thornton, CO

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OUR MISSION Tree of Life encourages and inspires children to: Respect themselves and others Respect nature Become independent and self-motivated learners OUR VISION We know your child is a precious seed who will grow into a beautiful flourishing tree with the help of all. Tree of Life and you as parents, as a team, we...
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Ms. Penny's Playschool

10708 Albion Street Thornton, CO

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Penny's Playschool provides a safe, loving environment for your child to explore and learn while having fun in play! I offer a Preschool Curriculum with a small child to adult ratio, so the children can have more attention on learning! Social/emotional, educational and nutritional needs are important to me and are met daily. I...
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Neice's Little Nest

10973 Dahlia Way Thornton, CO

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HI! My name is Jenise and I am licensed for a large in-home childcare in the state of Colorado. I have many years' experience caring for children within the foster care system, adults with special needs and running my own childcare for over 7 years. I have been caring for children for over 15 years. My program is based on...
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Staci's Home Away From Home

12250 Locust St Thornton, CO

Hello, I am a stay at home mother with many years of experience in childcare. I have one part time/and or full time opening. 2-5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 8 weeks and older. I would also take on a before and after school age child that attends the same elementary school as my children. (2 kids if one family has 2...
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Montessori In The Home

9068 Gale Blvd Unit 3 Thornton, CO

I am a trained AMS Montessori teacher and have been teaching for 4 years. I have worked with children from infants through 12 yo for over 15 years. I had a bouncing baby boy this year bad have decided to run child care out of my home so I can spend time with my son and still educate children, which is what I love doing. I'm...
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Spunky Sprouts Childcare

10970 Dahlia Way Thornton, CO

My Name is Julie Price, I am the owner of Spunky Sprouts Child Care, I am a very small Non Licensed in home child care. ( I am working on becoming licensed with the state of Colorado.) in the Thornton area. I am excited to announce the new opening of Spunky Sprouts Child Care. Here your kids will be in a fun loving...
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Ms. Tomi's Tots

5298 E 120th Place Thornton, CO

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AVAILABLE NOW!!! .. 1 full-time opening in my licensed daycare. I have Open Monday thru Friday .. My operating hours are from 6:00am to 5:00PM . . I am accepting a child from ages 8 weeks to school age. I have been doing licensed daycare for 13yrs and I love my career choice. I am at about Holly and 120th ave. Included...
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La Petite Academy of Thornton, CO

3900 E 124th Ave Thornton, CO

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...
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HighPointe Academy

5500 E Thornton Pkwy. Thornton, CO

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Comfy Care Childcare "LLC" offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. My ratio of children to adults is always within state guidelines - and often even lower - to make certain each child receives top-quality care. I am also state licensed as a home daycare...
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Eagleview BASE Program

4601 Summit Grove Pkwy Thornton, CO

Located in Thornton, Colorado, the Eagleview BASE Program provides various activities designed to enhance every child's development. It has before and after school programs enriched with experiences that promote academic, physical, and social growth. It offers full-day services for kids.
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Sunshine Kids Academy

13588 Bellaire St Thornton, CO

Sunshine Kids Academy is a home based preschool with both half day and full day programs. It is our mission to provide a high-quality preschool and childcare program at a competitive rate. Our half-day preschool program is from 8:30am-12:30pm and includes lunch. Our full day program is from 7:30am-5:30pm, with some flexibility...
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Sunshine Kids Academy

136 Colorado BLVD Thornton, CO

We offer a Friday Social Development Class from 9am - 11am. This class is geared for Toddlers that will be self guiding the class so they can learn how to interact and play with others. Toddler Social Development fosters and supports the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of each child. Through fun activities...
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Leila R

123654 Fairfax St. Thornton, CO

I am a licensed in home childcare provider for over seven years, I am dedicated to the development of happy, healthy, well-adjusted children. Our home includes: activities, art, language development and kindergarten readiness activities. We incorporate music, cooking, games for indoor and out and much more to enrich our program...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Thornton, CO

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

While drop-in daycares in Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO, 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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