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Drop-In Daycares are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10,607 reviews of the 43,022 listed drop-in daycares

6193 - Tutor Time of Dublin

We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough....

- Nicole P.

6194 - Tutor Time of Powell

We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough....

- Nicole P.

Summerfield Child Care Center

My children attend here and they are a phenomenal daycare center!

- Melissa C.

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6193 - Tutor Time of Dublin

6365 EMERALD PKWY DUBLIN, OH

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Check out our school-age program reduced rates! 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...

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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THE PREMIER SCHOOL

1229 HILL RD N PICKERINGTON, OH

starting at
$200/mo
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6194 - Tutor Time of Powell

3731 DISCOVERY LN POWELL, OH

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Check out our school-age program reduced rates! 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...

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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Summerfield Child Care Center

74 SUMMERFIELD DR UNIT B UNIT B HOLTSVILLE, NY

5.0(2)

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starting at
$1875/mo

Melissa C. says "My children attend here and they are a phenomenal daycare center!"

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Big Little Kids Childcare Center Llc

7814 S BROADWAY SAINT LOUIS, MO

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Big Little Kids Childcare Center Llc is a learning center located in 7814 S Broadway, St Louis, MO, 63111
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6705 - Creative Kids - Blue Diamond

4855 W PEBBLE RD LAS VEGAS, NV

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For almost 40 years, Creative Kids Learning Centers have been providing the highest quality child care and early education environment for children in the Las Vegas area. Our schools are proudly accredited by NECPA (National Early Childhood Programs Accreditation), having met more than 250 high-quality indicators in the areas of...
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7675 - La Petite Academy of Morrisville

10250 CHAPEL HILL RD MORRISVILLE, NC

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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...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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4860 - Everbrook Academy of Meridian

12824 LYNNFIELD DR ENGLEWOOD, CO

5.0(1)

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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,...

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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A RAINBOW'S TREASURE, LLC

4725 DORR ST TOLEDO, OH

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starting at
$260/mo
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6629 - Tutor Time of Massapequa

100 GRAND AVE MASSAPEQUA, NY

5.0(1)

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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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4872 - Everbrook Academy of Chino Hills

3040 CHINO AVE CHINO HILLS, CA

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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,...

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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3216 - The Children's Courtyard of Frederick

6501 FREDERICK WAY FREDERICK, CO

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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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3211 - The Children's Courtyard of Douglasville

4460 BROOKMONT PKWY DOUGLASVILLE, GA

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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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Step Ahead Childcare Center

280 CARDINAL LN GREEN BAY, WI

5.0(2)

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Tara L. says "We have been bringing our almost two year old to Step Ahead since she was 12 weeks old and feel more like we’re dropping her off with family than at a...

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O2B Kids Durbin Creek

165 VETERANS PKWY SAINT JOHNS, FL

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We Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten Success. The first 5 years of your child's life establishes a foundation for lifetime success! Our Preschool program focuses on giving children a variety of experiences in the classroom as well as on the playground to build strong circuits in the brain.Kids will love our spacious Play...
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0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

24590 LA PLATA DR LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

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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...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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6708 - Creative Kids - Centennial Hills

8355 FARM RD LAS VEGAS, NV

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For almost 40 years, Creative Kids Learning Centers have been providing the highest quality child care and early education environment for children in the Las Vegas area. Our schools are proudly accredited by NECPA (National Early Childhood Programs Accreditation), having met more than 250 high-quality indicators in the areas of...
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3221 - The Children's Courtyard of Lacey North

3221 WILLAMETTE DR NE LACEY, WA

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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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0052 - Childtime of Delaware Avenue

180 DELAWARE AVE STE 18A STE 18A DELMAR, NY

5.0(1)

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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...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Cadence Academy Preschool Whitman

69 WASHINGTON ST WHITMAN, MA

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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Washington, MA Our goal at Cadence Academy Preschool (formerly Busy Bee Preschool ChildCare) is to educate – to lend knowledge, skills, abilities, experiences and variety in a warm, safe and fun-filled environment. Our true desire is to educate all children in all ways. We believe our...
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FAQs for finding a drop-in daycare near you

Drop-in daycare is a helpful alternative for parents who need occasional, short-term child care, or often need care without much notice. It provides a safe and supervised environment for children across many age ranges. Different drop-in daycares may offer different services such as arts and crafts projects, snack time, music or dance activities, or even field trips! These drop-in centers are sometimes open late into the evening, and they usually require no reservation beforehand, making drop-in daycare a fantastic last-minute solution.

Drop-in daycare provides families with increased flexibility and convenience in child care arrangements. The as-needed basis without having to commit to a full-day or multi-day program is also often more affordable than other types of child care, while still providing access to quality care in a safe, structured environment. Additionally, drop-in daycare centers are great for parents who need occasional child care when their regular sitter is unavailable.

Figuring out how to find a good drop-in daycare center is easy with the help of Care.com. You can compare profiles for all drop-in daycares near you, can check out their rates, and can even read reviews from other parents.

Generally, drop-in daycares are open on weekdays and some weekends, between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM. It is important to contact your local drop-in daycare provider to confirm the exact hours of operation, as they may vary.

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