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Recent child care center reviews in Bedford, IA

SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

5.0

Santa Margarita has exceeded all of our expectations. They made my 18 month old feel at home immediately even though this was his first experience with daycare. I am so grateful that he gets to have so much fun, learn so much and be cared for so well by the staff at Santa Margarita!

- Care member

Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

5.0

The Mara Center has helped my child reach her milestones. Their curriculum has helped her learn so much! She is always so happy to go to school and it's all because of their amazing staff!

- Maria

Elder's Childcare Center

5.0

(January 2023) We are absolutely in the early stage of adapting to daycare with our little one, but I feel this review is due now. I'd previously began researching quality childcare for our baby six/seven months before I gave birth. Ironically Elder's was the first facility I contacted. From day...

- P. S

Extended Love Child Development Center Inc

5.0

The dedicated staff and vision of their center is above all others. Quality and personal attention to their families makes them the right choice. Excellent and close to the interstate in the quiet, low traffic neighborhood makes it safe, yet convenient for commuters. No busy traffic roads gives a...

- Ann R.

Building Kidz of San Carlos

5.0

Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the teachers are very nice and easy to communicate. Now my baby loves going there, he gets so excited when it's time for school every morning, and he gets along well...

- Care member

Child care centers in Bedford, IA

SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

1055 LAS OVEJAS, SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0

(3)

Santa Margarita Children’s Center is a culturally inclusive center that utilizes the community to provide a safe and enriching preschool experience for children and families. In our park-like campus, children are encouraged to discover their abilities and talents while learning to respect each other...
5.0
"Santa Margarita has exceeded all of our expectations. They made my 18 month old feel at home immediately even though this was his first experience with daycare. I am so grateful that he gets to have so much fun, learn so much and be cared for so well by the staff...

Care member


Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ

5.0

(3)

The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the Meadowlands YMCA facility. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age-appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of...
5.0
"We send our 4- and 3-year old daughters to the Mara Center. We never have any question that they are receiving the absolute best care, attention, nurturing and education. We know our daughters are in the best possible hands in Bergen County being at the Mara...

James C.


Elder's Childcare Center

Elder's Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road, Fort Washington, MD

5.0

(10)

Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral...
5.0
"This will be my children 2nd year with Elders childcare Before and after care program. My husband and I love it!! My kids also enjoy it. The hours are wonderful for my crazy schedule. My kids will be back every year til they grow out of the program! I highly...

Amanda T.


Extended Love Child Development Center Inc

Extended Love Child Development Center Inc

9191 80th St, Pleasant Prairie, WI

3.0

(2)

Extended Love Child Development Center is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee in Pleasant Prairie. Our center has a purpose. It is our purpose to provide an optimal environment for young children to develop their emotional, social, physical and intellectual self. "An Extension of Love...
5.0
"The dedicated staff and vision of their center is above all others. Quality and personal attention to their families makes them the right choice. Excellent and close to the interstate in the quiet, low traffic neighborhood makes it safe, yet convenient for...

Ann R.


Building Kidz of San Carlos

Building Kidz of San Carlos

1633 Laurel Street, SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0

(2)

Learning Through Life Experiences allows a child’s learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based. Our pedagogical approach is to learn through these real life experiences, such as emergency services, health and nutrition, etc. in an environment committed to reinforce children’s...
5.0
"Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the teachers are very nice and easy to communicate. Now my baby loves going there, he gets so excited when it's time for school every...

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K.I. Bright Beginnings

K.I. Bright Beginnings

315 Main Street, STEVENSVILLE, MD

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(2)

We are a licensed child care facility supported by a professional child development center with Speech, Occupational, Behavioral therapies and developmental screenings to find ways to enhance your child’s natural strengths and areas of interest. We are located in a beautifully remodeled building in...
5.0
"They are wonderful my son goes there, the teachers are absolutely amazing they really care and they stay on a daily schedule."

Amanda S.


Cherry Blossom Learning Center & Preschool

Cherry Blossom Learning Center & Preschool

2933 SW 3RD AVE, MIAMI, FL

Starting at $1050/mo

5.0

(2)

At Cherry Blossom, we help children learn how to learn. Our curriculum encourages every child to ask “why?” and discover the answers for themselves. Sound like the perfect place for your child? We offer breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. We offer personalized education in both English and...
5.0
"I have 2 kids attending there, one is in vpk and the other is 3 years old. The staff is very good and the teachers are wonderful. The place is good and they are improving the classes with new and upgraded furniture. I have had a wonderful experience with them and...

Ana A.


Think Learn Create Academy

Think Learn Create Academy

36 A East Midland Ave, PARAMUS, NJ

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(6)

Think Learn Create Academy is a childcare center founded by educators and mothers who have decades worth of experience in education. We strive to provide a world class education that will set the course for not only academic success but for social emotional growth as well. Our learning center is...
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Think Learn Create Academy! From the moment we first walked through the doors, we were met with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that immediately put us at ease. The staff is incredibly supportive and genuinely caring, making sure...

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Dreamers' Academia

Dreamers' Academia

660 Pine Street, FORT MYERS, FL

Starting at $460/mo

5.0

(2)

We are a childcare center that offers a nurturing and safe environment for your child's growth and development. Our experienced staff is committed to providing quality care that meets the unique needs of each child.Our Programs We offer a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of children of...
5.0
"Dreamers' is the absolute best daycare provider! The staff treat the kids like family, they are always kind and respectful. They are honest and accountable and even have cameras set up throughout the facility. Special activities like Fridays are "fun days" for good...

sokona D.


SUNSHINE SMILES ACADEMY

SUNSHINE SMILES ACADEMY

2611 BROAD ST, DURHAM, NC

Starting at $1080/mo

5.0

(15)

Sunshine Smiles Academy, Inc. aims to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here, you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children ages six weeks to 5 years. We encourage and praise children even for the smallest accomplishment and provide age-appropriate, self-directed,...
5.0
"The staff are friendly and communicate well. The center is clean, and each room is uniquely designed for interactive play. "

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PARADISE FOR TOTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

PARADISE FOR TOTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

13449 N TATUM BLVD, PHOENIX, AZ

Starting at $850/mo

5.0

(1)

Our Christ-centered classrooms are full of structured curriculum and positive character building tools to lead your child to the next level in school and beyond. Our programs, ranging from two-years-old to kindergarten, each have a specific educational focus that works to build upon their...
5.0
"Both our kids have been here from the start of their schooling. The facility is clean and organized, I used to be a Montessori teacher so that it really important for me. What I love the most, is that the teacher goes above and beyond to make each child feel...

Allison M.


BRIGHT FUTURES CHILD CARE CENTER

BRIGHT FUTURES CHILD CARE CENTER

3119 CHEROKEE ST NW, KENNESAW, GA

5.0

(2)

5.0
"My grandson has mild autism, he is high functioning. They work really great with him. He is doing so well there. "

Julie P.


SYDNEY'S PAMPERED PEACH DAYCARE

SYDNEY'S PAMPERED PEACH DAYCARE

4535 DERRICK RD, COLLEGE PARK, GA

Starting at $780/mo

5.0

(1)

Childhood is a time of growing curiosity and boundless imagination. It is a special time when experience and exploration create the foundation upon which all future learning is built. Sydney's Pampered Peach Daycare Center offers children the opportunity to grow in an enriched environment that...
5.0
"We are so grateful for the incredible care and attention our child receives at Sydney’s Pampered Peach. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and reassured by the loving and professional staff. The teachers go above and beyond to create a nurturing...

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LITTLE TREE PLAYSCHOOL

LITTLE TREE PLAYSCHOOL

7275 SANTA TERESA BLVD., SAN JOSE, CA

Starting at $1560/mo

5.0

(9)

Here at Little Tree, our philosophy is one that respects and reveres the uniqueness of each child. We strive to promote a safe and nurturing environment, in a play based setting. We are a small school, that values our relationship with our children, their families and our community.
5.0
"We have been incredibly happy with our experience at Little Tree over the past year.  We started our toddler at 19 months in their toddler program and, like all parents, were apprehensive about how our son would adapt.  All of the teachers showed so much love, care...

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Collingdale Academy Montessori School

Collingdale Academy Montessori School

709 BARTRAM AVE, COLLINGDALE, PA

5.0

(2)

We’re an award-winning Montessori school and early education center located near Collingdale Train Station. We are very proud to say that we are the only Montessori School in Collingdale, PA. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty...
5.0
"Being here they make you feel like one big family, My son has been going to this school for 3 years. Academically they have equipped him so that he is ready to venture on to the first grade. Being that this is a Montessori school I feel like my son is super...

Deijah S.


Little Sprouts Milton

Little Sprouts Milton

919 Blue Hill Avenue, MILTON, MA

4.5

(2)

Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Built from...
4.0
"Our family has had a great experience with Little Sprouts Milton! We enrolled our daughter (an infant then) when they first opened in March 2022. They’ve come a long way since then! Like many early childhood education centers, retaining staff has been a challenge,...

Care member


New Horizon Academy - Andover, MN

New Horizon Academy - Andover, MN

13130 Riverdale Drive Northwest, COON RAPIDS, MN

5.0

(2)

New Horizon Academy Andover is located conveniently in Andover, Minn., off of Riverdale Drive and Round Lake Boulevard NW. We have been serving families in Andover, Coon Rapids, Blain, Anoka, and nearby areas with quality childcare and early education services since 2006. Our school has two infant...
5.0
"New horizon andover hasamazing director and always makes sure my daughter has everything she needs. The teachers there are very nice and I never have to worry when my daughter goes to daycare. "

Care member


The House Of Little People, Too

The House Of Little People, Too

129 E 90TH ST, NEW YORK, NY

Starting at $2825/mo

5.0

(2)

Since 1976, for over 45 years The House of Little People has been in the same neighborhood. We have clearly distinguished between the several little people your child will be over the course of the first 5 years of life. Newborn to infant to toddler to preschooler...In each of these stages your...
5.0
"House of Little People, Too is a warm and caring daycare. From the baby classroom on, our child learned social, physical and practical skills preparing them for school. We've stayed in touch and have even gone back to visit their beloved teachers. "

Care member


🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and...
5.0
"The new playground is AWESOME. Staff is very warm and passionate about quality care. They have a school lizard too (in a tank). Love the Vista vibes. "

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Starfish Academy

Starfish Academy

391 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 1, BREWER, ME

5.0

(1)

Starfish Academy is a newly opened center in Brewer with a focus on the mental health of ALL children. We are an all inclusive center who serve children ages 3-12. We offer many options for child care such as full/part-time slots, after school care, drop-in daycare hours, snow day care, school...
5.0
"So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier. "

Hilary *.


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