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Pollywogs to Speckled Frogs Childcare and Preschool
190 Northeast road, STANDISH, ME
Starting at $327/mo
State license verified
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Pollywogs to Speckled Frogs Childcare and Preschool!
At Pollywogs to Speckled Frogs, our mission is simple yet profound: to offer children the highest quality care and early education possible. We are deeply committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can flourish and...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"They are the kind of daycare that you want your kids at. I don't feel like most places at like this anymore. They are really committed to the kids and put there needs first before turning profit. Its a very loving environment. They provide all the preschool...
Debbie X.
5.0
(2)
We are a Christ-centered preschool with the goal of teaching your child all they need to know academically while sharing the love of Jesus. We are voted #1 "best-of-the-best" childcare in Cleburne Times Review, and our facility and teachers reflect that. Monthly on-campus visitors come to teach the...
Philosophy: Academic, Faith based
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"They are convenient. They are great with kids. The atmosphere is very positive and very clean! "
Sandy M.
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:
Day Care
Child care
"The new staff is great! My son is learning so much! "
Dominick X.
ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY LLC
1461 SOUTH NOVATO BLVD, NOVATO, CA
5.0
(1)
Our Novato preschool and daycare center strives to provide quality child care and early education programs for children ages 18 month to 6 years old. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing students with positive experiences to foster and encourage their emotional development while also...
Philosophy: Academic, Reggio emilia
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"My experience has been about 90 % positive. With the caring, safety and love aspects, they are beyond wonderful. We have been there for 2 years now. They always make sure to put a positive spin on learning with positive redirection and enforcement. My daughter...
Kathern F.
5.0
(4)
Sunshine Preschool Center provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment. Our goal is to provide your children with a place where they can socialize, learn, and grow. Additionally, we aim to help the children develop high self-esteem and leave them with a true sense of themselves. You can...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
"They are very flexible, and the teacher is really great with my daughter, and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she is at!"
Jean Y.
Little Stepper's Preschool Learning Pod
5570 Lewis Ave, Long Beach, CA
5.0
(1)
Little Stepper's Preschool Learning Pod is ENROLLING NOW!
We accept 2-5 year old's who are potty-trained. Hours are from 9-2pm or 8:30-3:30pm extended. Our 6 to 1 student - teacher ratio will ensure your little one gets the attention they need. For only $14 per hour we will partner with you to...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
"We are so grateful for Little Stepper's Learning Pod! It is a great alternative to center-based learning, for multiple reasons. I absolutely love the 1-3 ratio and how much attention my daughter receives. It's also nice to know that she has a lower chance of being...
Dr. Joy B.
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
"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...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Inspiring children since 2003.
The family of Coronado Prep Preschool has been providing a quality foundation for our most precious resource in Henderson since 2003. Coronado Prep Preschool is locally owned and operated. Jennifer has been in the field for 17 years and previously worked as a...
School type:
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
"I cannot say enough good things about Coronado Prep, the amazing owner, the loving teachers, the warm environment... it's heads and tails better than any other place I toured. My children aren't just a number here, they're genuinely part of the fam. Love it!"
Rachelle
Valley Ranch Academy
21617 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING DRIVE, PORTER, TX
Starting at $980/mo
State license verified
5.0
(3)
We are locally owned and operated, focusing on the families in the Valley Ranch, Porter, and New Caney communities. We are a Texas School Ready Center and Texas Rising Star Center. Valley Ranch Academy is one of the Houston-area-only Licensed Childcare and Public PreK Partnership, so families can...
Philosophy: Academic, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"My child attended the after care program at Valley Ranch Academy and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, we recently had a change in our schedule and she is no longer able to attend. I loved the friendliness, kindness, and caring of all the staff members there."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Manjula. I just opened up a new licensed family child care and learning center and is offer FREE TWO WEEKS when you sign up. The daycare is located in Kensington, Maryland. New customers can receive an offer of free two weeks during the first month. Bambi's Day Care is on...
"Manjula has been a wonderful nanny to us !
She took care full time of our two daughters over the last two years and a half. We are very lucky to have found her.
She started looking after them when my younger daughter was 2 months, and my elder one was 2 years and...
Helene E.
4.5
(2)
Imagine Early Learning Centers DUMBO offers a happy, inclusive, safe learning environment for children, families and teachers. Located in a state of the art facility, our DUMBO center has 4 beautiful sun-drenched, open classrooms. We take full advantage of our location and great walking...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
"It is a welcoming, caring center and I love it. It was a great community. I loved droppping both my boys off every day!"
Melissa R.
5.0
(19)
Angels' Place ChildCare is a reputable, warm and nurturing home-based child care program that runs like a professional center. The owner, Ms. R., has graduate-level education, is also a college professor, as well as a CPR/First Aid instructor - a definite advantage!
There are 3 full-time...
Philosophy: Special needs, Developmental (play-based), Academic, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
"My son has been coming to Angels' Place Childcare since he was 3 months old. My child never cries during drop-offs and is usually smiling when I pick him up. He is also learning the letters and sounds of the alphabet. At 18 months old, he comes home repeating...
Care member
5.0
(1)
In 2015, Little Hands Learning Center was born. We started as a family childcare in Danvers licensed for 10 children. In 2021, Little Hands Learning Center closed its family childcare and moved to Amesbury! We are licensed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. At LHLC, our goal is to ensure your...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"Little Hands Learning Center is a wonderful school that is clean, bright, and beautiful! The Owner has many years of experience and loves children! Highly recommend!!"
Sherry F
5.0
(2)
Connections Child Development Center is a ministry of Abundant Life Church of God. We have recently built an addition to house our classrooms and added private playgrounds to accommodate children of all ages. Our center focus is to help families and children grow and develop emotionally,...
Philosophy: Faith based, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"Connections Child Development Center is such a great, trustworthy place to send your children to for care! The center is always clean, they provide meals included with your tuition (breakfast, lunch, and snacks), and they just got brand new toys and furniture for...
Care member
4.2
(5)
A Childcare Center that is here to provide quality care for all kids!!! We strive to empower families and children by offering quality holistic care, provide resources to families and enhance the child socially, mentally, emotionally, as well as academically.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, International, Academic
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"excellent center, Joyce h was a parent that did not pay on time I know her so sad"
David
Loving Start Daycare
328 Gibson Hill Rd, Sterling, CT
5.0
(3)
Loving Start Daycare is a home based program. Children learn through play so I include many fun activities to help spark creativity and develop a love for learning. I love outside, planning fun games and activities and playing pretend with the children. I am CPR, first aid and medication...
"Gianna has been a caretaker for my children and has always been caring and engaged with them as well as working in a professional manner. Children are in good hands with her!"
Jean D.
5.0
(5)
Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
"We love Josey! Both of my children were enrolled from 3 months - 4 years. Josey is loving, kind, reliable and a wonderful caregiver and person. Both kiddos thrived at her home and loved her cooking too. I highly recommend her!"
Nicole P
5.0
(1)
Conveniently located between Fish Lake and Interstate 94, the Maple Grove New Horizon Academy has been serving local families since 1988. We offer high-quality childcare and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. Our daycare curriculum focuses on all aspects of...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
"We absolutely adore New Horizon Academy. The staff are kind, patient, friendly, and fun, and we know they are providing excellent care to our little one. We especially love to see the pictures they take of her adventures throughout the day and appreciate that she...
Caitlin W.
4.3
(4)
Educating and nurturing the whole child emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Special needs, Academic, Cooperative, International & more
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"Very professional and clean, I would recommend this to anyone!"
Lashawn H
3.0
(2)
Little Blessings was founded by Vanessa Koechlin, a mother and Social Worker who quit her job and opened a childcare business in order to spend more time with her son. With a degree in Social Work from ASU, Certificate of Completion in Family Child Care Management (Rio Salado College) and...
"My daughter has been going to Vanessa for over 6 months now and we couldn't be happier! my daughter learns so much at the daycare, and she loves it."
Candice S.
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Recent child care center reviews in Elma, IA
Pollywogs to Speckled Frogs Childcare and Preschool
5.0
They are the kind of daycare that you want your kids at. I don't feel like most places at like this anymore. They are really committed to the kids and put there needs first before turning profit. Its a very loving environment. They provide all the preschool resources and plenty of learning...
- Debbie X.
Next Generation Preschool
5.0
They are convenient. They are great with kids. The atmosphere is very positive and very clean!
- Sandy M.
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
ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY LLC
5.0
My experience has been about 90 % positive. With the caring, safety and love aspects, they are beyond wonderful. We have been there for 2 years now. They always make sure to put a positive spin on learning with positive redirection and enforcement. My daughter will be attending kindergarten this...
- Kathern F.
Sunshine Preschool Center
5.0
They are very flexible, and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she is at.
- Jean Y.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Elma, IA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Elma, IA?
Child care centers near you in Elma, 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 Elma, 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 Elma, 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 Elma, IA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Elma, 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.