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7729 - La Petite Academy of New Albany's Photo

7729 - La Petite Academy of New Albany

10102 WOODCREST WAY NEW ALBANY, OH

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Child care
Check out our school-age program reduced rates! 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...
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Inspire Central O'Fallon

123 HUTCHINGS FARM DR O FALLON, MO

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Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Kids & Company O’Fallon South! The O’Fallon South location is located in the O’Fallon area, right off Highway K, easily accessible from MO-364 W & 170-W. We are in a free-standing and private building that gives children a quiet and private place to learn. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child...
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Sunshine And Giggles LLC

330 MADISON ST UNION CENTER, WI

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Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
We are a licensed center serving children 6 weeks to 12 years. We offer an educational experience while allowing children to be children. Our meals are nutritious and filled with a variety of food.
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West York Inspire

2498 W PHILADELPHIA ST YORK, PA

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Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Kids & Company West York! This location was formerly called “Aa to Zz”, but has since been purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate...
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Inspire St. Peters/O'Fallon

8368 MEXICO RD SAINT PETERS, MO

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Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Tyke Town St. Peters, by Kids & Company! This location is “by” Kids & Company because it retains the location and building of the previous daycare, Tyke Town, but was purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. We are located beside the O’Fallon Paramedics in a...
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RISING STARS JRVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1900 EDWIN DR RALEIGH, NC

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starting at
$1275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Child care
We're a five-star, child development center located in the heart of Southeast Raleigh. Where our goal is to make learning fun and out of this world. We cater to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our facilities offer bright classrooms, two private playgrounds, and low staff-to-student ratios. Your child will feel safe while...
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Little Sprouts Marlborough

2 MOUNT ROYAL AVE MARLBOROUGH, MA

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Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Marlborough, MA Little Sprouts Marlborough offers the early learning experience you’re looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and...
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Brella Pasadena

475 S LAKE AVE PASADENA, CA

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starting at
$3300/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Day Care
Preschool
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✏️ Brella is a modern early education program serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. Our approach is research-backed and play-based, creating joyful learning experiences that nurture social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Families choose Brella for our flexible scheduling options, including...
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7710 - La Petite Academy of Oakdale

470 IMPERIAL AVE N OAKDALE, MN

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Child care
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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4836 - U-GRO Harrisburg East

3880 TECPORT DR HARRISBURG, PA

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Child care
U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted...
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3030 - The Children's Courtyard on Spicewood Springs Road

4213 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TX

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Child care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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4902 - Everbrook Academy of Otsego

8677 PARSONS AVE NE OTSEGO, MN

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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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0261 - Childtime on Auburn Folsom Road

8544 AUBURN FOLSOM RD GRANITE BAY, CA

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Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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0260 - Childtime of Folsom

101 HAZELMERE DR FOLSOM, CA

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Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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3243 - The Children's Courtyard of Fontana

16427 SIERRA LAKES PKWY FONTANA, CA

State license verified

Child care
At The Children’s Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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7385 - La Petite Academy of Boca Raton

10190 CALLE COMERCIO BOCA RATON, FL

State license verified

Child care
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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7606 - La Petite Academy of Moore

609 SE 4TH ST MOORE, OK

State license verified

Child care
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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0405 - Childtime on South Western

10212 S WESTERN AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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Kids & Company Schaumburg

150 W HIGGINS RD SCHAUMBURG, IL

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Day Care
Preschool
Child care
"Welcome to Kids & Company Schaumburg! This Schaumburg location is in the Hoffman Estates neighborhood, near the intersection of E Higgins Rd. and Golf Rd. We are in a standalone building situated about 50 ft back from the main road and have ample parking for pick-up and drop-off time. Inside you’ll find lots of natural...
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7532 - La Petite Academy on Cypress Creek

805 CYPRESS CREEK RD CEDAR PARK, TX

State license verified

Child care
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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drop-in child care offers an alternative form of child care services, allowing parents to bring children to a facility on an as-needed basis to receive quality engaging and enriching activities. Drop-in child care provides parents with needed flexibility and assurance that their child will be well cared for without the commitment of enrolling in a longer-term program. Drop-in centers frequently offer activities such as age appropriate games, sports, arts and craft projects, and educational programs. Programs are often available for different age groups so that siblings may be able to participate together. Drop-in centers are becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits they provide for busy parents who need reliable child care in a pinch.

Drop-in child care can be an incredibly useful resource for busy families. Not only does drop-in child care offer flexible hours, meaning you can drop your child off when it works best for the family’s schedule, but you also don’t need to be a member of the center or make reservations in advance. Drop-in centers typically offer child care options by the hour or day which allows parents to rest assured that their children are safe and well taken care of while they complete errands or attend appointments. drop-in child care also offers security and peace of mind. Most drop-in centers have cameras installed in every room where children are supervised so that parents can rest assured knowing that their children are monitored at all times in a safe environment. Furthermore, drop-in child care is often affordable and costs less than typical weekly or monthly costs associated with other child care centers.

Drop-in child care is a great option for parents who need periodic child care for their children. Drop-in child care is typically provided at daycare or preschool centers and can be used to supplement other child care arrangements or as a one time solution during times of busy schedules when regular care would be difficult to arrange. Drop-in child care varies in terms of hours and days offered, but usually provides some flexibility in terms of drop off and pick up times as well as daily rates. It should be noted that drop-in child care is often only available for children over the age of two, so parents with infants should investigate other options that may better suit their needs.

A drop-in child care centers should provide parents and guardians with a list of any necessary supplies, ranging from naptime blankets to lunches and diapers. As a general rule, however, it's important to be prepared for anything when bringing children to a drop-in child care center. For example, bring enough diapers and formula (if needed), a few non-perishable snacks, a favorite toy or blanket, wipes and creams for diaper rash, and a change of clothes in case of accidents.

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