DropIn

Flexible childcare,
booked in minutes.

Find a licensed center with a real opening near you and book your child's spot in minutes. No phone tag, no paperwork, no waitlist.

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39,000+ licensed centers

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3 StatesAnd Growing
Same-DayBooking Available

Trusted by Parents

Real Stories from Real Families

DropIn saved me on a day when my regular sitter cancelled. I found a licensed center two miles away with an open spot, booked and dropped off in under an hour.

J

Jarmila

Mother of 1.5-year-old

We use DropIn for weekend care when we need a few hours. It’s been a game-changer for us, with no commitments, no enrollment fees, and our son loves it.

N

Naoto

Father of 3-year-old

I was visiting family in Texas and needed last-minute childcare. DropIn found me a center within 15 minutes. The whole experience felt safe and professional.

D

Diana

Mother of 1-year-old

DropIn parent app: search and book drop-in childcare

The DropIn App

Flexible childcare, always with you.Pay only for what you need.

Search, book, and check in from the DropIn app. Then follow your child's day as it happens, free on iPhone.

  • Step 01

    Search

    Browse licensed drop-in centers near you and see who has space today, live.

  • Step 02

    Book in seconds

    Reserve a spot the moment you need it. Same-day bookings, no calls, no waitlists.

  • Step 03

    Drop in

    Check in with a QR code at the door. No clipboards, no paperwork, just go.

  • Step 04

    Stay connected

    Photos, updates, and activity logs all day, plus a ping when it’s time for pickup.

Parent dropping off their child at a licensed daycare center

What is Drop-In Childcare?

Drop-in childcare lets you book care at a licensed daycare center without long-term enrollment or contracts. Need a few hours while you work from home? An afternoon for a doctor's appointment? A full day when your regular sitter cancels?

DropIn connects you with licensed, inspected daycare centers that have open spots right now. You book online, drop off your child, and pick up when you're done. It's childcare that fits your life, not the other way around.

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Why parents love DropIn

Built for total peace of mind

From live updates to verified reviews, DropIn gives you everything to choose a center, stay in the loop, and drop off with confidence.

Follow your child's day, live

Photos, meals, naps, and activity updates land in your feed as they happen, with a full summary waiting at pickup.

New photo added

Sophia painted a butterfly · 2m ago

Live

Lunch: ate everything

11:45 AM

Napped 12:30–2:00

Slept soundly

Safety checked at every drop-off

Allergies, medications, and who can pick up are verified before care begins.

Reviews you can trust

Real ratings and tags from verified parents, so you book with confidence.

Message the center directly

Ask a question or share instructions right in the app. No phone tag.

Change plans, money back fast

Reschedule or cancel in a tap. Refunds go straight to your DropIn wallet.

Clear pricing, one-tap pay

See the full price before you book, pay securely, and get an automatic receipt.

For childcare centers

Empty spots become booked spots.

Centers on DropIn fill an average of 11 extra slots per week from parents who would have called ten places looking for help. No listing fees. Same-day payouts.

List your center

+$1,840

Average monthly revenue added per center

11x

Bookings filled per week from existing parent network

0%

Listing fees. You only pay when you get booked.

24h

From signing up to first bookable opening live

Things parents ask us

Every center on DropIn is a state-licensed daycare facility with inspected premises, trained staff, and proper ratios. You’re not booking an individual sitter, you’re booking a spot at a real daycare that already has open capacity that day.

Drop-in childcare is flexible, on-demand care at a licensed daycare center without the need for long-term enrollment or contracts. You book when you need it (by the hour, half-day, or full day) and only pay for what you use.

Pricing varies by center, location, and duration. Each center sets its own rates, which are displayed upfront before you book. There are no hidden fees, so you see the total before confirming.

Yes. Every center on DropIn is state-licensed. We verify licensing credentials and display them on each center’s profile so you can book with confidence.

Absolutely. Many centers on DropIn accept same-day bookings. Just search for available spots near you, and you’ll see real-time availability including centers that have openings today.

You’ll use digital check-in with a QR code. No paperwork needed. Throughout the day, you’ll receive updates, photos, and activity logs from the center. When you’re ready, just pick up your child.

Yes. We use bank-level encryption to protect all personal and payment information. Child profiles, health records, and emergency contacts are only shared with the center where you’ve booked care.

DropIn parent app showing nearby centers and real-time availability

Book now on the app

Real-time availability, secure check-in, photo updates while your kid is at care, and instant booking with saved profiles.