Drop-In Daycares near Meriden, CT
Welcome to Kylie’s Daycare World in Meriden, CT! Inspired by my journey as a mom of a 26-week preemie, our daycare is built on love, safety, and trust. We provide nurturing infant care, fun,...
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Every day at Right At School is a chance to learn, play, and grow. We're safe and on-site at your school, in a place full of caring educators, new and best friends, and heaps of fun! With flexible 1,...
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Snacktime To Showtime is an art-integrated childcare center and a preschool for ages six weeks to five years with before and aftercare up to age 12.
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Every day at Right At School is a chance to learn, play, and grow. We're safe and on-site at your school, in a place full of caring educators, new and best friends, and heaps of fun! With flexible 1,...
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Child care center and preschool providing learning and age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, expressive language, positive self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Curriculum includes...
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Home-based preschool offers toddler and preschool curriculum through play-based learning activities.
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School-age childcare focusing on science, technology, arts, and recreation. Thematic units incorporated into age-appropriate activities to engage student interests. Curriculum components include...
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Our program provides an opportunity for children to grow physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally while in a safe and stimulating environment.
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Preschool and childcare program offering a literacy focus, play based & social-emotional development for ages 12 months to -8 years old. Our Goal is to encourage children to have fun while learning,...
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Daycares near Meriden, CT
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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At Little Bear’s Adventure Center, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our children and teachers. Our dedicated staff receives continuous professional...
Infants
Our Infant room is designed to foster bonds and relationships with teachers and other babies while incorporating American Sign Language, music, and gross motor activities. Infants at Little Bear’s Adventure Center know they are safe and loved as they develop social, cognitive, and motor skills in a home-like setting.
Waddlers/Toddlers
Our Waddlers and Toddlers eagerly enter their room with smiles, toddling to their teachers and peers. Daily activities include American Sign Language, music, outdoor experiences, motor and muscle activities, sensorial experiences, and more. Waddlers and Toddlers follow a monthly umbrella theme and weekly sub-themes that enhance their academic skills while nurturing their social-emotional development.
Also offers: Private Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Preschool
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Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our...
Infants
Our goal is to create a safe atmosphere while your child grows and develops using a curriculum that incorporates the following domains: physical and health, social and emotional, cognitive, language, and creative arts.
Toddlers
We use the Reggio Emilia approach to create environments that serve as a Third teacher. Teachers become observers in the learning process and track the children’s interests through observations during play.
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BrightPath Berlin Early Learning & Child Care, a NAEYC-Accredited center is located at 9 High Road, just around the corner from Exit 24 off Route 9. Our Berlin child care center reflects all the...
Infants
BeeCurious experiences are tailored to each infant's developmental stage and individual schedule. Educators observe and intentionally plan for each child's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. The program immerses infants in a language-rich environment, with American Sign Language introduced through twenty core signs to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen the bond between children and caregivers. Sensory exploration and daily outdoor experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.
Toddlers
The BeeCurious Curriculum supports active toddlers as they develop increased mobility and begin exploring the world around them. Children engage in hands-on learning centers - dramatic play, blocks, table toys, art, and a cozy area - with toys and props that change regularly to reflect current curriculum studies. Language development is central, with children immersed in daily communication and supported by American Sign Language using twenty core signs, plus additional signs tied to each theme of study. Music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects are woven throughout the day, with outdoor play twice daily extending curriculum experiences into well-equipped play spaces. Process-oriented art and sensory experiences encourage creativity and self-expression.
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We are an early childcare and preschool education program following the standards of the state of Connecticut and OEC regulations, where children grow and learn in an interactive, healthy, and safe...
Discover Littles 1
At Smartly Fun, we provide infants with the highest quality care in a loving, safe, and nurturing environment. Our focus is on supporting each baby’s growth and development while surrounding them with warmth, attention, and genuine affection.
Discover Littles 2!
At Smartly Fun, our toddler program is designed to spark curiosity and encourage independence. Through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and a bilingual environment, toddlers develop language, social skills, and motor abilities while feeling loved, safe, and supported every step of the way.
Also offers: Discover Littles 3!
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Childcare Costs in Connecticut
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Childcare Assistance in Connecticut
Explore financial assistance programs available in Connecticut, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What Is Drop-in Daycare?
As more parents shift to remote work or jobs with non-traditional hours, there is a need for more flexible childcare options.
FAQs About Meriden Drop-In Daycares
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How does drop-in daycare work
- For most drop-in daycare programs, you need to register your child in advance. Then, once you are enrolled, you can 'drop-in' when you need to. You may need to call ahead each day to ensure there is availability or book your spot online. Drop-in daycares are great when your regular childcare falls through or if you just need a few hours of care here and there.
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What is a drop-in daycare?
- A drop-in daycare is a program where parents can drop their children off for a few hours per day or when their regular care isn't available. Some programs may offer full-day drop-in care while others only provide a few hours of care at a time.