Pioneer of Flexible, Drop-In Daycare
Wanna Play Playcare is the busy parent’s solution to affordable, flexible, drop-in daycare. We were one of the first drop-in child care centers, and we proudly pioneered the concept of high-quality, learning-focused, flexible daycare in our community.
When you’re a parent of young children, life can feel like an impossible balancing act. Wanna Play Playcare wants to take the stress out of finding a flexible daycare and give your child a comfortable second-home where they can learn and play any time you’re away.
Flexible Daycare that Fits Your Schedule
All you have to do is register, and you’ll be ready to use our drop-in daycare services whenever you need us. You can either make a reservation to ensure a spot for your child, or you’re welcome to call or drop-by whenever you need us to see if there’s an opening. We care for children 6 weeks to 12 years, and we’ve designed our centers to be a place where children of all ages can learn through purposeful play.
No two families are alike, and we allow you to customize your flexible Wanna Play plan to suit your specific needs. We serve a complimentary snack of animal crackers, but you are always welcome to send along another snack for your child, though we ask that you do not send any peanut products.
Our Child Care Services
*Services and rates vary by location. For more details, check out your nearest Wanna Play location!
Stress-Free Evening and Weekend Care For Parents
High-quality child care should be accessible to more people in our community, which is why we use a bill-to-the-minute system that will never leave you paying for child care you don’t need.
Have you ever had to zoom through rush-hour traffic to pick up your child from daycare on-time? Who needs that stress? Wanna Play offers extended evening and weekend hours that make after-work pickup and weekend errands a breeze.
If you’re running late, all you have to do is call, and we’ll extend your child’s stay and even help them with homework and give them a kid-friendly dinner. We want to make high-quality child care simple and stress-free!
Wanna Play Playcare provides flexible child care for children ages
Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Why Play is in the Name
Play is the best way for children to learn, grow, and unlock their inner brilliance. While they’re playing and exploring, your children are developing their fine and gross motor skills, learning how to experiment and adjust hypotheses, creating connections with their peers, and figuring out how to think critically and solve problem.
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. PLAY is a necessity.”
- Kay Redfield Jamison
A Fun Place for Your Child to Create and Explore!
Play brings joy and creativity into learning. It makes the learning experience something magical and fun instead of ho-hum and boring. We want to show your child that they can be confident in their own abilities and can conquer any challenge they come across. We are intentional about creating a warm, encouraging, safe environment that helps all children explore and discover their inner brilliance!
Wanna Play’s child care and flexible preschool curriculums include a balance of child-led, open-ended play time and adult-led structured activities. Our centers are full of different activities for your child to explore, including:
Every child is born with a remarkable ability to learn, and there’s nothing we love more than watching them discover just how brilliant and creative they already are. We can’t wait to be a part of your child’s journey!
Our Team
Your child’s safety and security are always our top priority. Every member of the Wanna Play Playcare team must pass a Federal Fingerprint and Criminal History Background Check. We are all CPR and First-Aid certified, and any staff member who handles food must hold a Food Handler’s certification.
We serve a complimentary snack of animal crackers and water, but if you’d rather have your child eat a snack from home, we’re more than happy to accommodate that preference, though we ask that you do not send any peanut products. We take allergies and food sensitivities very seriously. We ask that you disclose any food allergies on your child’s registration form so that we can make sure they never come into contact with the triggering foods.
Every Wanna Play Playcare center is staffed by a full-time licensed Director who ensures that state licensing and our own company standards are flawlessly maintained. Our Directors are extraordinary child care professionals who dedicate their lives to providing the highest quality child care services to families in their community.
We are so proud to be a pioneer of drop-in daycare and to set the standard for high-quality, flexible, learning-based child care.
"When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
- Fred Rogers