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Child care centers in Elkader, IA
5.0
(4)
Happy Family Learning Center is a Gold Seal NECPA Accredited School. Our facility offers age-appropriate classrooms. We welcome your child into a world of learning and provide a nurturing early childhood experience for children from 12 weeks until school age. At our center we strive to create a...
Philosophy: Academic, Day Care, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, International, Developmental (play-based) & more
School type:
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
"they definitely take care of the kids very well. Both my kids go there and they love it. Its never a bad experience, and they are a great school overall."
Brandon L.
5.0
(3)
Our Year Round Day Care enrollment is still on.
Our center provide a safe and loving environment for children ranging from 3 months to 8 years old to explore, have fun and learn. Children will enjoy many small group activities, multicultural enhancements, extra curriculum learning opportunities...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Reggio emilia, International, Outdoor/nature, Cooperative & more
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"Little Acorns Center has been such a blessing to us. The center is very well organized, bright, clean, and spacious. They have a large gym for those days that are very cold, or very hot, or rainy, so the children can still be active and have a great space to play...
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5.0
(3)
Voted Yukon's Best Childcare Center from 2017 to 2023. Our center allows children to grow, discover and learn while providing an encouraging educational experience. We promote emotional, social, physical and cognitive development that are unique to each child, while providing a safe, healthy and...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Faith based, Cooperative
School type:
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
"The teachers communicate very well and staff is very supportive. My kids have been going for a while and they love it."
Jennifer C.
Nery's Land Learning Center
414 Benefit Street, PAWTUCKET, RI
Starting at $1060/mo
State license verified
5.0
(1)
Mission Statement
At Nery's Land Learning Center children are gently encouraged to discover their individual strengths and unique talents. We believe that each child possesses a marvelous capacity to learn. Learning is best accomplished in a place that is emotionally secure, physically...
"We love them! They really care about the family and kids as a whole. They check in and want to know what's going on at home so they can understand if she has a hard day or might be struggling. Great communication. We are always greeted by warm smiles and they...
Luz B.
3.8
(4)
Downingtown Academy Learning Center's operating hours are from 7am-6pm. Our teachers plan lessons around the PA Keys Early Learning Standards. Lessons focus on social, emotional, sensory, motor skills, and language development. We provide breakfast, lunch, and pm snack through our food program. Our...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Child care
Day Care
"They are very well organized, everything is what I would expect from a center. They go above and beyond for your child’s needs!"
Care member
The Learning Curve of Overland Park
11031 W 75th Terrace, OVERLAND PARK, KS
Starting at $1540/mo
State license verified
4.0
(1)
At The Learning Curve Center, our philosophy is rooted in providing a nurturing and enriching learning environment where every child can reach their full potential. We believe in research-based curriculum and individualized learning experiences, inspired by STEM, to foster curiosity and critical...
Philosophy: Special needs, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Academic
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
"I have loved our experience at TLC! Miss Tiffany is wonderful and has worked with us on our ever-changing part-time schedule! My son loved his teachers and loves his classmates. He has learned so much and his confidence in new situations has soared since starting...
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5.0
(6)
We have a few spaces left for 9/2019 in our 3s and Pre-K 4s classrooms.
St. Paul's Child Care Center provides for the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of children, living Christian values, in a safe and healthy environment.
We are a New York State licensed...
Philosophy: Faith based, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"I have two children and we have been part of St. Paul's for 5 years. It is our home away from home and we love everyone who is part of the program. Each teacher they have had has made such an impact on our children; in learning and nurturing. They are all such...
Mackenzie G.
CAROLINA BAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2927 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC
5.0
(3)
We are a Christian Child Develop Center running for 40+ years! Many of our staff have been working at the Center for 15+ years and adore these kids. We provide free lunch and snack for kids 2+ and a wonderful preparatory curriculum for 4K or Kindergarten. We have a brand new, state of the art,...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Faith based
School type:
Day Care
Child care
"My children both started here at two months, and are now four and two years old. Though one has “graduated” I am so lucky to have a little bit longer with them while youngest enjoys her solo daycare journey. It is a great place, with awesome core values, truly...
Madison S.
5.0
(1)
Newbies & Tots Discovery Center offer exceptional child care services for infants and toddlers including services for preschool and afterschool children. We are thrilled to offer two (2) infant rooms perfectly designed for your little ones. We follow a daily & routine activity schedule designed to...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Child care
"All of the staff are very patient and kind people with the families and children. They are great with communication both with the families and with the staff. "
Shamaya M.
5.0
(1)
Our mission at New Life Childcare Center is to provide a caring, warm, and safe Christian environment for children to enjoy a developmentally appropriate play experience. We aim to nurture children’s God-given talents by providing nurturing care to the children and their families. We strive to...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Faith based
School type:
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
"Great staff and always considerate of keeping the parents up to date with what's going on. It has only been a month, but it's been an amazing experience so far!"
Brianna J.
Community Life Center Inc
15 Mount Morris Park W, New York, NY
5.0
(1)
The mission of Community Life Center Inc. is to create programs for the total development of the preschool child, based upon his or her needs, and those of their family and community.
Community Life Center Inc. Head Start is a free educational program located in the Harlem...
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"i think yall center is pretty cool"
Alesha W.
5.0
(12)
Kids Are People Inc. is a licensed Group Family Daycare Center, providing full day child care.
Open Year Round!! - Monday thru Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm, extended hours available.
*Accepting Children from 18 months to 5 years old.
Experienced and Certified Staff.
Located within the confines of a...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Special needs
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"All of my 3 children have gone to Kids are People. My son started daycare at 2 years. He would not focus and had problems listening. But Ms. Rosalie and the teachers have worked so hard on him and with persistence and love he has become more focused and his...
Laila K.
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Toddler University, a sanctuary where child care isn't merely a service, but a passionate commitment to the development of young minds in Smyrna & Marietta (open until Midnight). As a leading program that specializes in providing top-tier child care and childcare options, we understand...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Child care
"They are really great! Their director is amazing and very organized. Their curriculum is great. The staff is very detailed with providing updates. Ms. Shana the owner is very professional and involved. They have a great support system and excellent set up. I carry...
JASMINE C.
5.0
(1)
Little Steps Christian Child Care provides high quality and loving child care. Our program meets all California State Child care licensing requirements, in addition to providing healthy nutritious meals in accordance with Chicano Federation food program guidelines.Ensuring quality daily experiences...
"I have been taking my daughter to Little Steps Christian Childcare for the past 2 summers (started at age 7) and all school breaks, in between. I LOVE Miss Angie! I am very selective when it comes to leaving my daughter with anyone. SO I searched and read...
Teresa S.
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...
School type:
Day Care
Child care
"Little Sprouts is a first class facility with caring teachers and great leadership. Our daughter started in the infant classroom when it opened and has loved going to school every day since. They keep in good communication on an app and maintain a very safe...
Care member
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.
390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ
State license verified
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"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.
4.9
(12)
At Smart Beez Learning Center we believe a child’s early experiences enrich and stimulate future growth. Children deserve to be treated and respected as individuals in an environment that welcomes reason, exploration, question, and imagination. We respect each child’s need for love, security,...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
"We have been attending Smart Beez for over four years, with three children, and we love them! The teachers truly care about the kids, and I always feel confident that they are well taken care of. The new center is also BEAUTIFUL- and they just updated the back...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Layton Childrens Center has been a successful Early Childhood Education Program Since February 1995. We pride ourselves on High Quality Care & Education, Health & Safety and Caregiver Longevity.
We are a Child Care Quality Systems, Certified High-Program. Achieving the Utah Office of Award...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Cooperative
School type:
Child care
Preschool
" My kid loves it and enjoys it. They have a great educational program"
Alejandro T.
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Mile stone learning Academy I'm a home base child care provider that will provide a preschool environment for your little ones.
Each day your child mind will be Stimulate with a Educational program that I have set it place to accommodate each child's age.
Each day your child will...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Faith based
School type:
Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
"Milestone Learning Academy really has blessed my family! Mrs. Kelley is an amazing teacher who my kids love so much and learning so much with her everyday!"
Maricela G.
5.0
(2)
Sandy's Child Care is a Spanish bilingual play-based program where children get to explore the world through child-centered learning. It is a "yes" space, where children are encouraged to pursue their interests and curiosities. In addition to free play and activities guided by the children's...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
"Yadira communicates very well about child behavior and other developmental needs.
Teaches action songs, numbers and alphabets
There are activities based on different holidays or special days in the month. Day care has good amount of space for kids to play. Serves...
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Recent child care center reviews in Elkader, IA
Happy Family Learning Center
5.0
they definitely take care of the kids very well. Both my kids go there and they love it. Its never a bad experience, and they are a great school overall.
- Brandon L.
Little Acorns Children's Center
5.0
Little Acorns Center has been such a blessing to us. The center is very well organized, bright, clean, and spacious. They have a large gym for those days that are very cold, or very hot, or rainy, so the children can still be active and have a great space to play and be creative. The Center provides...
- Care member
CHILDHOOD LEARNING ACADEMY
5.0
I have been using them since 2009! The same leadership has been there the entire time. They know what their doing and how to take care of it! They answer all of our questions. We never have a fear of bringing up issue. The staff is great also!
- Jeff G.
Nery's Land Learning Center
5.0
We love them! They really care about the family and kids as a whole. They check in and want to know what's going on at home so they can understand if she has a hard day or might be struggling. Great communication. We are always greeted by warm smiles and they create a very welcoming environment. It...
- Luz B.
DOWNINGTOWN ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER
5.0
They are very well organized, everything is what I would expect from a center. They go above and beyond for your child’s needs!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Elkader, IA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Elkader, IA?
Child care centers near you in Elkader, IA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Elkader, IA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Elkader, IA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Elkader, IA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Elkader, IA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.