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BKids Daycare + Preschool
5.0
We've been at BKids about a month now. Loved how easy the enrollment process was and that there were no extra fees. Everyone is super nice and we can tell they all love our kiddo. He comes home clean and happy every day. Very happy so far!
- Care member
Smallfreckles Home Day Care
5.0
We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of attention and kindness. We highly recommend Small Freckles!
- Kristen D.
Sarita Thapa
5.0
Our little one loves Ama's Day care and we are fortunate to have Sarita Thapa for providing good care. Moreover, she instills good habits and does a fantastic job to excel not only socially but also academically. Our little one loves home cooked healthy means at Ama's Day Care. Sarita is creative...
- Meena T.
Kiddie Junction Daycare
5.0
Ranjana is a wonderful daycare provider. I feel confident sending our daughter, who started at 10 months, there. She truly cares for the children under her care. She is flexible and willing to work with parents, which usually isn't the case with bigger centers. I am pleased with our decision to...
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Olathe Christian Church Preschool Care
5.0
My daughter LOVED OCC Preschool! Her teachers were loving and class was fun! She was well-prepared for kindergarten after two years at OCC.
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Daycares in Columbia, SD
5.0
(4)
BKids by Bethany Athletic Club is a childcare center dedicated to providing high-quality educational and community-focused care for children aged 6-weeks to Pre-K. We are committed to cultivating a fun, safe, clean, and enriching environment for children to learn, laugh, and grow! This passion...
5.0
"We recently moved our son from a different daycare over to BKids and we couldn't be happier! When I used to drop him off at the old daycare every morning he would cry and grab on to me not wanting to let go. It was a stressful send off for both of us, every single...
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Smallfreckles Home Day Care
2834 Rosemary Ln, Falls Church, VA
5.0
(1)
We'll promise to take the best care of your kid. Our home daycare is new, comfortable, safe, clean atmosphere. Working Monday to Friday full time and part time, CPR & First Aid trained, State licensed for Home Day Care in Falls Church Age appropriate activities (reading,music, arts). We speak...
5.0
"We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of attention and kindness. We highly recommend Small Freckles!"
Kristen D.
Sarita Thapa
2104 Maleady Dr., Herndon, VA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Ama's Daycare with more than 20 years of experience in childcare.
A wonderful home based professional day care in a spacious area with plenty of natural light. All children age groups are welcome!
- Located at Maleady Drive, Herndon VA (near Worldgate)
- 20+ years of professional...
5.0
"Our little one loves Ama's Day care and we are fortunate to have Sarita Thapa for providing good care. Moreover, she instills good habits and does a fantastic job to excel not only socially but also academically. Our little one loves home cooked healthy means at...
Meena T.
Kiddie Junction Daycare
9435 Joppa Pond Rd, Parkville, MD
4.8
(23)
My name is Ranjana. I am a state certified and licensed daycare provider. I am also a mother of 2 children, ages 20 and 13. I am a dedicated daycare provider with more than 8 years of experience. I'm making a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment...
5.0
"Ranjana has been caring for our 2 & 1/2-year-old daughter for 3 months now. We had a second baby in March, and it has been a HUGE adjustment for our baby girl. We have been through some major regressions, as well as transitioning from 1 on 1 care to being with...
Michela M
5.0
(6)
OCCP/Care is a small Christian Preschool for potty trained 2 1/2-5 year olds. Our classrooms are Preschool for the 3/4 year olds and PreK for 4/5 year olds. We are a play based program and our instruction follows the Kansas Early Learning Standards. As this is usually a child’s first formal school...
5.0
"My daughter is in K this year but attended Olathe CC Preschool all last year. I literally cannot recommend this school enough! It got her ready for Kindergarten and the staff and values of the school are unmatched!"
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5.0
(1)
Birch Mountain Day School, Inc. was founded in 1995 based on the need for quality educational programming for young children. Located in Manchester, CT, we believe that what we offer is the best, balanced combination of education and day care. Our philosophy is that children come first.
Serving...
5.0
"My son went for years and it was just the best experience! We loved it there. It's a warm and trusting environment. and we always recommend them to other parents seeking care."
Heather H.
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...
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...
Kathern F.
5.0
(3)
Growing Children of Rhode Island is a daycare center in South Kingstown, RI, that promotes mutual respect, shared learning, problem solving and participation. This school seeks to consider the whole child not in isolation but in the context of the community, family, and school. We offer infant,...
5.0
"As a first time mom, it was so hard to trust someone with our child. Just felt overwhelming to learn so much about how everything works. The director made it such a smooth transition. Her teacher has been amazing at keeping me up to date daily. I love that she...
Mariah G.
Atkilt Woldemariam Daycare
1604 CRESCENT OAK ST, Wylie, TX
5.0
(1)
Atkilt Woldemariam's daycare home is State licensed childcare home located in Wylie TX with the capacity of 12 children age range of infants, toddlers ,prekindergarten and school age and we provide breakfast, lunch and snack
5.0
"My 1 year old daughter loves Atkilt and her family!! We have been sending her here a few months now and we are very happy we found her! My daughter was really shy at first and had never been to daycare before she turned 1 so I was nervous, but now she runs right in...
Sarah T.
5.0
(2)
5.0
"We’ve been at PREP since August of 2017. This daycare is amazing! We’ve become quite close with the teachers and the owner, Miss Tonya. When we started our tenure at PREP, my older daughter was placed in the toddler room. Her teacher was amazing; she really helped...
Gabriel V.
My Little Home Day Care
6620 Belford Rd, Baltimore, MD
5.0
(1)
My little home day care is a place where your children form part of our family Call or Text me 443-226-5990
email mylittlehomemd@gmail.com.
We have license 254002 approved by Maryland state.
5.0
"The best space for your children's"
Mercedes P.
Learning Home Day Care
4732 Wermuth Way, Woodbridge, VA
5.0
(5)
A place to learn, play and grow.
Single family home with a fenced large yard for playing.
Prince William County Permit.
CPR/First Aid certified.
Non-smoking, no pets.
Activities include reading ,writing, arts and crafts.
Sensory and motor skills.
Circle time, sing and dancing with nursery...
5.0
"Learning home day care is everything I had hoped to find for my two boys. Ms. Naheed is the best by far, she is flexible with what days worked best for me and my family. I didn't want to take my boys to a day care facility because they don't have one on one with...
Ciara H.
Medina Family Daycare
849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(4)
Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...
5.0
"If I could give 100 stars, I would. Medina Family Daycare cared for both my daughters (now age 10 and 6) with so much love and intelligence and I credit these ladies for my children's success. My 10 year old still misses their home cooked meals and just yesterday...
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Precious Seeds Daycare
2432 S. 126th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK
3.5
(11)
Precious Seeds In-home Daycare is the perfect place for your little one to play, learn and grow.
We offer a safe and loving environment for children, ages 18 months to 10 years of age. Their days are sure to go by quickly with fun activities, enriching curriculum and, of course, laughter and...
5.0
"When my son went to precious seeds, he just blossomed! Ms. Shannon and family taught more than ABCs, they taught kindness. Every day he would be repeating kind things he had obviously overheard about other children there. They were teaching him to be kind and...
Sarah B
Preschooler's Play Central
6824 Esther Lane, Cincinnati, OH
5.0
(11)
I am currently accepting children for my family daycare. I have 31 years of experience. I am accepting newborn babies for the fall. I charge $50.00 a day for children 2 and under and $45 a day for 2 and up.
5.0
"We have used Stacy for the past year, and she has been absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old son and 4 year old daughter. Stacy is warm and welcoming, and I always feel good about leaving our children in her care. Stacy always keeps me updated on how our...
Shelby K.
World Of Smiles Clarksburg Day Care
23312 Brewers Tavern Way, Clarksburg, MD
5.0
(4)
We are a home daycare (also known as family daycare or in-home daycare) located in CLARKSBURG, Maryland. We have a large license, we are a team that specializes in childcare for children, ages one month to six years old. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child,...
5.0
"The caretakers Mariel and Jeanine are the sweetest. Whenever I come to pick up my son he is always busy having fun or snuggled with either of them reading a book. I would highly recommend this day care."
Donna Z.
5.0
(2)
At Smart Kids Stream Academy your child is treated with love, care, and respect. We provide a fun learning environment for all age groups supervised by CPR/First Aid trained teachers. The facility also provides breakfast, lunch, and snack for the children. For additional information, please call the...
5.0
"It has been a smooth transition for my now 3 year old and I love the teachers!
"
Brittany C.
5.0
(1)
Next Steps Learning Center is a childcare facility and 4-Star Parent Aware rated program that provides care for infant, toddler, and preschool children. Our facility boasts generous sized classrooms that provide a nurturing, enriching atmosphere where children explore and grow personally in a group...
5.0
"Next Steps Learning center has cared for all 3 of our children and the care is top notch! They have low turnover in teachers because the owners care and take care of their employees. You can except a healthy environment, great education, loving and dedicated...
Shelly D.
Little Achiever's Day Care
8 JACQUELINE COURT, Port Jefferson Station, NY
5.0
(3)
Little Achiever's Day Care is a privately owned group family day care licensed by New York State that provides high quality child care for children ages 6 weeks till 12
years old. Little Achiever's day care focuses on each child's individual needs such as their emotional, social, developmental,...
5.0
"My daughter was indeed well taken care of. This place was simply amazing. Due to childhood trauma that I endured I was determined to find a place where my child was safe. Thank God I found this place. Yamileth the owner showed me safety measures that were in place....
Karisa P
Happy Smiles Day Care
59b timrod dr, Worcester, MA
5.0
(1)
As a licensed Family Child Care Educator, my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home, where they can...
5.0
"My daughter had fun everyday in this welcoming environment and it was great to see how she grew over the year we went to Happy Smiles. There is room for kids to play inside and outside so nice days are not wasted indoors only."
John C.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Columbia, SD
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Columbia, SD?
Daycare centers near you in Columbia, SD offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Columbia, SD?
Daycares near you in Columbia, SD provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Columbia, SD?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Columbia, SD for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Columbia, SD?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Columbia, SD include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.