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Fellow busy moms, we know it’s not always possible to schedule or pre-plan your childcare needs. That’s why we’ve done the work of creating a list of local drop-in childcare options just for you!

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Local Drop-In Childcare Options

La Petite Academy :: Programs include daycare for babies and toddlers, before- and after-school care, preschool and kindergarten, drop-in services, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks – 12 years.

Kiddin’ Around Coppell :: Pay by the hour for drop-in childcare for ages six weeks and up. Open until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends. Also offers childcare services at private events.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.

Adventure Kids Playcare :: Multiple locations in Dallas (and around the metroplex). Offers childcare packages, preschool, camps, classes, and before- and after-school care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.

Fair Oaks Day School :: Offers Montessori daycare (with drop-in options), and preschool for ages six weeks – five years. Located near Walnut Hill and Abrams.

Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.

La Petite Academy :: Programs include daycare for babies and toddlers, before- and after-school care, preschool and kindergarten, drop-in services, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks – 12 years.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Irving :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.

Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.

Quail Valley Preparatory School :: An independently operated preschool that also offers daycare (with drop-in options), before- and after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – five years.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.

Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.

La Petite Academy :: Programs include daycare for babies and toddlers, before- and after-school care, preschool and kindergarten, drop-in services, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks – 12 years.

Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.

Don’t see your favorite on the list? Contact us at [email protected] to let us know.

Return to our Guide to Childcare in Dallas for additional childcare resources: babysitters and nannies, daycarespreschools, and summer care.