Drop-In Childcare in Apopka, FL
Same-Day Care When Plans Change
Please note: contact us to confirm availability before completing the drop-in care application. Only submit the application, and any payment, after we have confirmed space for your child.
Need Care Today? We Can Help
Life doesn’t always follow a schedule. Kindred Kids offers drop-in childcare in Apopka with as little as 1 hour of reservation notice, subject to availability, so you can handle what comes up with confidence.
Hours: We are open 24 hours, every day, so drop-in care is available any time of day when space allows. Call or text ahead to confirm your spot.
Drop-In Care For Whatever Comes Up
Whether it’s a last-minute appointment, a shift change, or an unexpected plan, Kindred Kids provides flexible drop-in childcare designed around your family’s schedule. Reserve with as little as 1 hour of notice, subject to availability.
- Same-day care with up to 1 hour of reservation notice
- Availability must be confirmed before you apply
- Comfortable routines that help children feel at home
Need something different? See our evening childcare, overnight childcare in Apopka, weekend childcare, 24-hour daycare or date night childcare, or browse all of our childcare services.
When families use drop-in care
From last-minute appointments to unexpected schedule changes, Kindred Kids provides a safe, comfortable environment where children feel cared for while you handle what’s next.
Same-Day Care
Need care today? Reserve with as little as 1 hour of notice.
Appointments & Errands
Medical visits, meetings, or a few hours to get things done.
Extra Or Picked-Up Shifts
Nurses, first responders and shift workers covering an extra shift. See healthcare family care.
Evenings Out
A dinner, an event or a date night.
Sibling Care
Keep the kids together while you take care of what’s next.
Backup Care
When your usual sitter or school plans fall through.
How Drop-In Care Works
Four simple steps, from your first call to pickup.
Confirm Availability
Call or text (407) 305-4545 with your date, hours and your child’s age. Reserve with as little as 1 hour of notice.
Register Once Confirmed
After we confirm your spot, new families complete our short Drop-In Registration form. It’s free and separate from full enrollment.
Drop Off
Bring your child’s bag and any notes for the day. All meals and snacks are included.
Coming Often?
Once you use drop-in care more than 3 times, full enrollment and the $50 one-time registration fee are required.
Drop-In Rates
Book by the hour, the day, the evening or the night.
Weekend rates apply to Saturday and Sunday, including Saturday and Sunday nights; Friday night is a weekday night. Pickup after midnight is billed at the overnight rate. All meals and snacks are included. See every program on our tuition & rates page.
Why Parents Trust Kindred Kids for Drop-In Care
Licensed and Small
A licensed family childcare home with never more than 10 children at once.
CPR and First Aid
Every staff member is CPR and First Aid certified, at all times.
Flexible Hours
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year, not only 9 to 5.
A Comfortable Place To Be
Children enjoy comfortable spaces designed for rest and play while maintaining familiar routines.
Room images are illustrative renderings based on the actual design of our childcare spaces. Actual furnishings and décor may vary.
While You Handle Your Day, They Have Theirs
Relax. They're in Good Hands
Dependable Routines
Consistent care helps children feel safe, comfortable, and prepared for their day.
Same-day care when plans change
Reserve with up to 1 hour of notice
Last-minute care when needed
Subject to availability, so reserve early
Rotating schedules & weekends covered
Safe and Connected
Thoughtful practices help families feel informed and confident throughout every shift.
Secure arrival and authorized pickup procedures
Attentive caregiver supervision
Regular parent communication
Clean and organized care spaces
Updates about activities and routines
Drop-In Care: Parent Questions
Do I need to enroll before using drop-in care?
No, not for occasional visits. New drop-in families complete a short Drop-In Registration form, which is free and separate from full enrollment. Once a family uses drop-in care more than 3 times, full enrollment and the $50 one-time registration fee are required.
How much notice do you need for drop-in care?
As little as 1 hour, subject to availability. Space is limited, so call or text (407) 305-4545 as early as you can.
How much does drop-in childcare cost?
Hourly care is $15 an hour, capped at the day drop-in rate. Day drop-in, 8 AM to 6 PM, is $55 on weekdays and $65 on weekends. All meals and snacks are included.
Do you offer drop-in evenings and overnights?
Yes. Evening care, 7 PM to midnight, is $45 on weeknights and $55 on weekends. Overnight care, 7 PM to 7:30 AM, is $75 on weeknights and $85 on weekend nights and must be booked in advance. Pickup after midnight is billed at the overnight rate.
Is Friday night a weekend night?
No. Weekend rates apply to Saturday and Sunday, including Saturday and Sunday nights. Friday night is billed as a weekday night.
What ages can come for drop-in care?
We’re licensed for children 6 months to 10 years. Call to check current openings for your child’s age.
When should I fill out the Drop-In Registration form?
Only after we confirm a spot for your date. That way you never register, pay or arrive without a confirmed spot.
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