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Rikki's Daycare
5.0
As we were relocating to the north side of Indy, I was terrified to leave our babysitter we had known since before having a child. I looked into childcare centers, but felt they were "too sterile." The first time I met Rikki, I felt confident in her ability to take care of my little dude like I...
- Laura
Josey's Daycare
5.0
Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great schedule and spends time doing...
- Kathryn L
Maria's Family Child Care
5.0
As a new mom, handing my baby over to someone for a whole day was the last thing I wanted to do. After the first week, my child did not want to come home with me because he loved Maria! She not only teaches the kids. She cares for them as if they were her own and it absolutely shows! She has helped...
- Dora A
Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool
5.0
My son was with Iris and Juanita from 2 months of age until TK. I love, love, love these two women. Dropping him off each day was like leaving him with family members who also are early childhood experts.
They really get to know the kids, respect them (taking into account their little...
- Alejandra D
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 Waldorf, MD
5.0
(4)
I run my own in-home childcare. I love children and provide a loving, fun, and educational environment! I currently have a few openings.
5.0
"Rikki is amazing! My son loves going there every day. It makes it easier as a parent to go to work when you know your child is in the hands of a caring, wonderful person who also wants your child to feel at home during the day. She is great with her curriculum...
Natalie
5.0
(5)
Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"She is amazing! My child was enrolled 4 months-4 years.. Josie is caring, compassionate and trustworthy. I highly recommend enrolling your child with her, she will exceed your expectations of child care."
Jacqueline P
5.0
(13)
Hola, I have an in-home childcare, certified and registered the the state of Texas. I have been caring, guiding, and teaching children in my home for 25 years. 16 of those years were on military installations, while my husband was serving in the Army. My home was certified and regulated by the...
5.0
"Maria has been watching our two children for four years...she has loved them like they were her own...takes time to teach and nurture them and ensures that her house is always clean and the food they get is always healthy!! Maria will always be part of our family...
Christine M
5.0
(3)
At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun and benefit from a structured and yet flexible schedule! After all, even the experts...
5.0
"Our two daughters have been going to Mi Escualita since March of 2019 and I cannot express how grateful we are to have found Juanita and Iris! They are simply the most caring and involved daycare teachers I have encountered. My daughters love them dearly and we...
Jennifer D
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
"As cliche as it sounds, I really don't know how to begin but by saying this is the best daycare I have ever found for my two young children, with the most lovely, warm-hearted woman running it, Auntie.
Auntie is extremely communicative (talkative, warm, great...
Cassandra L
4.7
(14)
Our goal for each and every child is to create a place to feel loved, learn and grow in a positive environment! Children learn through social interactions, structured opportunities, sharing, and prepared curriculum daily and down time (unstructured play). Our day consists of free/structured play,...
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Missy watch over my son at our local church. She put us immediately at ease. You can tell when someone is meant to work with kids and I could tell this right off the bat with Missy. Because I trusted her with my son, I could relax and...
SC
Quality Family Childcare Services/grandma's Open Classroom
7812 Limestone Court, Ellicott City, MD
Starting at $443/wk
4.4
(7)
Diane graduated from Virginia Union University and Virginia State University where she earned both her BS and Master's degrees respectfully. She studied Biology and Chemistry as an undergraduate and Microbiology as a graduate student.
Quality Family Childcare Services strives to allow each child...
5.0
"I have been taking my children to this childcare for the last 3 years and couldn't have higher praises for a reliable and quality child care provider for my kids. Very loving and nurturing environment. Would recommend this childcare to anyone!"
Kimmeria H
5.0
(1)
I am Joi Kerr Walker, PhD, the owner and provider of L.O.G.I.C. Family Childcare. L.O.G.I.C. is an acronym for little ones growing intellectually and creatively. I provide high quality childcare services in my Baltimore City, Guilford Community home. I accept children 20 months old to 6 years of...
5.0
"Our daughter started attending L.O.G.I.C. Family Childcare in January. She is our first child so we were apprehensive about daycare, but our reservations are gone with Ms. Joi - she is great with our daughter.
Our daughter has grown tremendously while at...
Cory A
5.0
(4)
Hello Families, My name is Janel and I am excited to venture into home childcare! I was the neighborhood babysitter growing up, have raised my own daughter with Montessori values, and have been teaching in Montessori preschools for 15 years. I began my Montessori toddler training in 1999 and have...
5.0
"I am a working mom with four kids, all of whom are now teens. I will be forever grateful that we entrusted them in the care of Janel (and the Montessori program) when they were very young. Janel is an incredible teacher--kind, patient, fun, compassionate and firm....
Drew
5.0
(14)
Updated January 2023
I have one immediate opening for a full time infant.
I will have one opening June 1 for a full time infant.
Please note that I am an INFANTS ONLY provider and I only take full time children under the age of 2.
Hi! I've been a licensed daycare provider for over 34...
5.0
"I have used Robin for both of my babies starting at 3 months to 2yrs and I have to say she is an amazing person. She loves the kids like her own. She is super knowledgeable in infant and toddlers- I would say that is her expertise! She was a tremendous help to me...
Michelle H
5.0
(5)
Get the best of both worlds in one place!
A family child care with the structure of a day care center environment.
Child Care for ages Newborn to 7 years
Open 24 hrs/ Closed on Major Holidays
Infant and Toddler Care
Preschool
Before & After School Care
Transportation
Summer & Winter...
5.0
"I used to attend this child care as a kid, and enjoyed it very much! Now my daughter is attending, and there's no other child care in the world that I would trust more then Nana's !"
Destiny U
5.0
(1)
Multi-Lingual Home-Based Daycare (Polish, Spanish & English). Multi-Cultural Environment. Structured, Montessori learning under a time-based schedule implemented daily. We offer a variety of Free-Choice, Art/Sensory, & Exercise Activities. i.e. Yoga, Outdoor Pay (Fenced in yard), Interpretive Dance,...
5.0
"My son has been going to Rise and Shine in Chicopee for almost a year now. I am so happy with this daycare and Alicja! My son is 1 years old and so outgoing, saying please and thank you, using his words when he wants something & even using sign language! He has...
Lauren B
5.0
(1)
I am an EEC licensed, full-time, in-home day care provider. I have been an EEC licensed childcare provider for over 25 years. As a licensed provider, I am CPR certified as well as skills in first-aid training. I am licensed to have six children ranging in ages from infant to four-years-old. I offer...
5.0
"Both of my children have grown up with Donna. Each one started at age 5 months for three days a week, and gradually increased to full time. Over the past six years, she has been flexible and accommodating to our needs as a growing family with two working parents....
Lauren A
5.0
(33)
My name is Hirut( Ruth) Yigezu and I am proud mother of three kids (20-year-old boy, 19-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy). I have 20-years' experience taking care of children from newborn through 12 years old. I enjoy nurturing lovable babies and interacting with older children through...
5.0
"My daughter started going here when she was around 6 weeks old. She is now going on 2. Although I didn't want to go back to work, my mind was at ease because of how loving Ruth was with my daughter. We went away for a while and I know my daughter missed her. In the...
Christine J
5.0
(2)
We provide a loving, in-home daycare for infants and toddlers (up to age 3). We believe that children learn best through play and through modeling good manners and respect for others. We have a low adult to child ratio because we want to provide each child with the love and attention that he/she...
5.0
"We love Jamie so much! Our 2 year old daughter has been there since she was 3 months old, and Jamie has cared for her like she is her own. Our daughter has thrived under Jamie's care and we highly recommend her."
Erin B
Broadway Childcare Preschool
Broadway, Millbrae, CA
5.0
(10)
5.0
"We love Niveen, her care and love towards our little one is immense. Our little one started at his 17th month. Niveen goes an extra mile to see the kids and parents happy. My boy is learning a lot every day. I was surprised to see him eat on his own and he learnt...
Sushma
5.0
(7)
Every child is unique and need a nurturing and loving environment to grow.We are a quality and dependable family daycare providing a nurturing and healthy environment for your child.
I believe that every child is special and needs that nurturing and caring environment for their healthy...
5.0
"My family and I have had such a wonderful experience with Leena. Sending your child to daycare for the first time is such a heartbreaking experience, but Leena's warmth, professionalism, knowledge, and thoroughness made the transition so much easier than I thought...
Melissa A
5.0
(9)
Our Montessori home daycare offers exceptional education for children from infancy through elementary ages. We provide daily warm homemade meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our comprehensive Montessori curriculum is designed to cater to various learning styles and abilities, incorporating key...
5.0
"We re-located from California about 6 months ago and one of the biggest adjustments for us was finding a place where our son was not only taken care of but felt loved, engaged and could learn fundamentals necessary for Kindergarten. We tried a few corporate run...
Christina K
5.0
(1)
Provide care for infants, toddlers, and young children. Plan and implement early learning educational programs. Organize games and recreational activities. Prepare food and snacks. Provide before and aftercare services.
Accept Subsidy
Meals Program
5.0
"Our Children First is phenomenal! The way the kids interact and play together is a joy to see. They prepared our child for pre-k and now care for our infant!"
Sennay
5.0
(3)
I chose Child Care as a career because of my love for children and have been licensed and in operation for over 20 years. I am licensed for 8 children, but prefer to keep the group small so that more individual attention can be provided. I have a small, cozy, clean home perfect for infants and...
5.0
"Over the years, Lindsay has become a member of our family. We chose Lindsay's Child Care because we wanted our child to play in the dirt, explore nature, play with others and learn traditional manners and values. Lindsay took our son on field trips, and nature...
Lisa
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Waldorf, MD
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Waldorf, MD?
Drop-in daycare near you in Waldorf, MD 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 Waldorf, MD 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 Waldorf, MD, 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 Waldorf, MD?
While drop-in daycares in Waldorf, MD 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 Waldorf, MD?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Waldorf, MD, 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!
Ratings for Waldorf, MD drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in Waldorf, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.