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Child care centers in Essex, IA
3.0
(2)
Essex Child Center Inc. located at 513 Iowa Avenue, Essex, IA is a licensed childcare facility that serves infants to school-aged children. The center has a maximum capacity of 55 children and offers a wide variety of lessons and programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children.
School type:
Child care
"As a child I attended the Essex Child Center, and had a wonderful experience. Now, as an adult I have been an employee of the center as well! It is a fantastic place to work, and one day I will bring my children to this center as well. The director is wonderful to...
Austine N.
Shenandoah Head Start
1501 Mustang Dr, Shenandoah, IA
Shenandoah Head Start is an establishment situated in Shenandoah, IA that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts children in the surrounding areas and is open every week from Mondays to Fridays. This child care center started operating...
School type:
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Patch of Heaven Childcare
305 N Sycamore St, Shenandoah, IA
Little Patch of Heaven Childcare strives to foster a love of learning. The program fully supports and enhances all areas of a child’s development through a holistic curriculum. They provide a nurturing learning environment offering a wealth of experiences to enhance children’s cognitive, emotional,...
School type:
Child care
Nana's Daycare
301 W Thomas Ave, Shenandoah, IA
Nana's Daycare is a childcare provider that serves the community of Shenandoah IA. It provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children. It encourages the academic, social, and physical development of students in a warm, loving, and nurturing environment. The center...
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Child care
Zenor Erma Day Care
209 E Elm St, Red Oak, IA
Zenor Erma Day Care in Red Oak, Iowa is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children from infants to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...
School type:
Child care
Kiddie Korner Childcare
112 W Clarinda Ave, Shenandoah, IA
Kiddie Korner Childcare is a child care provider located in Shenandoah, Iowa. It provides a wide variety of child care services. Its services include full-day care, in-home care, on-call services, and snacks. Additionally, it offers nutrition program, family services, and child care resources.
School type:
Child care
Loni Keat Day Care
1108 E Reed St, Red Oak, IA
Loni Keat Day Care in Red Oak, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
School type:
Child care
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: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
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
(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: Reggio emilia, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), International, Academic & more
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Once upon a time, there was a very special place. A place that captured the imagination and hearts of children of all ages. A place that celebrated the wisdom of generations – while cultivating a lifelong love for learning. Welcome to the Intergenerational Learning Center!
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, Montessori, Academic & more
School type:
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
"Our almost 2 year old daughter has been enrolled at ILC since 4 months, and she has thrived here. All of the teachers are so kind, loving, and helpful - my daughter asks for her teacher by name every morning because she gets so excited to spend the day with her!...
Care member
5.0
(2)
We're a family-owned daycare center in the La Porte area. Our center incorporates high quality education and nutritious meals daily. We encourage our children to learn through play, teamwork and independent expression. We have a marvelous team of teachers and directors that take great pride in their...
Philosophy: Cooperative, Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Day Care
Child care
"Learning Tree Academy is amazing! They really take pride in their work and ensure the children are cared for physically and emotionally."
Care member
PINEBROOK MONTESSORI ACADEMY
8488 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Starting at $1750/mo
State license verified
5.0
(4)
Pinebrook Montessori is center located at 8488, Baltimore national pike Ellicott city. Our facility offers bright classrooms a playground and Gym in the center. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. All the staff...
Philosophy: Montessori
School type:
Child care
"Pinebrook was recommended to us by friends and we will continue to pass the recommendation on! We have loved our experience.
The class sizes are great for our baby to get the personal attention he needs. The teachers really seem to care about the kids...
Care member
Mia's Sprouts Early Childhood Development Center
63645 Scenic Drive, BEND, OR
5.0
(1)
Mia’s Sprouts Early Child Development Center is a preschool and daycare that has two locations located in downtown Redmond, OR on NW Greenwood Ave, and Bend, OR on Scenic Drive. Mia’s Sprouts was founded in 2016 by Martha Isela. It is a result of a lifetime of experiences and education that made her...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), International, Montessori, Academic, Outdoor/nature, Reggio emilia & more
School type:
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
"Our nearly two-year-old son has been attending Mia Sprouts the last five months, and we could not be more grateful for the staff, who go above and beyond in their communication and hands on teaching, and the environment, which is inviting, clean and an incredible...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Everything we do is centered around our amazing children and it is our mission to provide the highest-quality childcare and education for your child.
This is a magical time in your child’s development and it’s our job to provide a place that encourages children to explore the world around them!
Philosophy: Faith based
School type:
Child care
"I have been customer of this child center for 6-7 years now, they have changed the owner 2 times during these time .recently they change to God's chosen development center... we love the new management. The staff are caring and very helpful.. my son loves his...
Chau T.
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
"My kids love this center. They have been very accommodating of my son’s ABA therapy and my daughter loves her teachers. "
Care member
The JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center
851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL
State license verified
5.0
(4)
Located in the heart of Maitland since 1973, the JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center is more than just a daycare, we are an award-winning, nationally accredited center for early learning. We serve children of all faiths, ages 8 weeks through Pre-K.
We design every learning...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Faith based, Cooperative
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"An outstanding learning and growing environment for the whole community. Will be forever grateful to the teachers and staff. A wonderful way for a child to spend important developmental years!"
Eric A
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: Faith based, Cooperative, Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Kindergarten
Child care
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.
Mariposa Child-Care Center, Inc.
61 Fairview Street, DEDHAM, MA
Starting at $2600/mo
State license verified
5.0
(3)
Mariposa Child Care Center is a Spanish immersion program. We are a family owned-run-oriented program. Give your child the opportunity of becoming bilingual and enhance his/her possibilities for the future. By learning a second language your child's possibilities are endless.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
"Our oldest started at Mariposa Childcare Center in 2019 when she was still an infant, and from the start, we have been so impressed with the care our children have received. The teachers are kind, patient, and attentive. Our girls (5 and 3 yo) love going to school...
Lisa W.
5.0
(2)
We are a hands-on nature based center that encourages children to use the natural sense of exploration and play to further their learning. We offer care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. We also offer before and after school care for School Age children, as well as care on days their school is...
Philosophy: Reggio emilia, Outdoor/nature, Montessori, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
"Early Learning Childcare of Evergreen is the best there is! The teachers are second to none and have so much care, compassion, and dedication to help each child grow and thrive. Their curriculum, hands on experiences, and teaching methods truly prepared my daughter...
Care member
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...
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"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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Recent child care center reviews in Essex, IA
Essex Child Center Inc
5.0
As a child I attended the Essex Child Center, and had a wonderful experience. Now, as an adult I have been an employee of the center as well! It is a fantastic place to work, and one day I will bring my children to this center as well. The director is wonderful to work for, and I will trust them...
- Austine N.
Newbies & Tots Discovery Center
5.0
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.
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
Intergenerational Learning Center
5.0
Our almost 2 year old daughter has been enrolled at ILC since 4 months, and she has thrived here. All of the teachers are so kind, loving, and helpful - my daughter asks for her teacher by name every morning because she gets so excited to spend the day with her! We appreciate the extra time and...
- Care member
Learning Tree Academy 3
5.0
Learning Tree Academy is AMAZING! My daughter has learning so much from the teachers here! I couldn't ask for a better environment for her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Essex, IA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Essex, IA?
Child care centers near you in Essex, 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 Essex, 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 Essex, 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 Essex, IA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Essex, 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.