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Courtney's Drop In Kids Care

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,523 reviewed · 136 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(63) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Courtney's Drop In Kids Care
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs, Live Webcam Access
Reviews
63

What recent reviews say

Drop-in childcare where kids genuinely enjoy returning, with staff who often know children by name and keep them fed and happy. Reliability is the weak point: multiple parents report staff no-shows, late arrivals, and failure to respond to messages; quality and attentiveness also vary sharply between visits.

Recent shift: A one-star review from a month ago reports staff no-shows during summer camp week, which is a significant escalation from the usual complaints of late arrivals. This suggests operational stress during peak periods.

Praised for
  • kids return happily and ask to go back
  • friendly, patient, attentive staff (when present)
  • flexible same-day booking
  • meals and snacks provided
  • safe, secure facility with indoor and outdoor play
Watch-outs
  • no-shows and late staff arrivals
  • inconsistent staff behavior and attentiveness
  • lost belongings and missing items
  • limited responsiveness to parent concerns
  • lack of structure and heavy screen time
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Best for: Working parents needing flexible backup childcare for occasional dates or emergencies.
Think twice if: You need absolute reliability or consistent quality; reviews show staff no-shows, late arrivals, and uneven caregiver attentiveness across shifts.

Strengths

  • same-day booking and easy registration
  • meals and snacks included
  • kids consistently eager to return

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Kayla praised for warm communication and activity rundowns
  • Named caregivers Niah, Alexsis, Brenda, Abby, Liz mentioned positively
  • Ball pit and slide noted as regular attractions
  • No webcam access despite being listed as a service category
  • Meals like mac and cheese, painting activities, Minecraft available
  • Multiple reports of missing belongings (toys, shoes, socks)

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Kids happy during stays but reliability issues and inconsistent staff behavior a concern.
Pet Sitter
No mention in reviews; likely not a primary service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.73 average across the 111 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 71
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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54
4
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3
1
2
1
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6

Contact

Address
6118 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Last verified 2026-08-20

Opening hours

Monday
08:00-20:00
Tuesday
08:00-20:00
Wednesday
08:00-20:00
Thursday
08:00-20:00
Friday
08:00-22:00
Saturday
08:00-22:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Drop-in hourly childcareInfant careAfter school programDate night careSummer campField trips
Published prices
Hourly rate
$6.25

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Can I book same-day care?
Yes. Reviewers report easy online registration and same-day availability. The business recommends you stay nearby in case of need.
What meals are provided?
Breakfast and lunch are included. One regular mentions mac and cheese as a favorite.
Are there weekly contracts required?
No. Hourly or package rates are available; parents describe using the service for occasional dates, emergencies, and camp weeks.

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Last updated 2026-08-20