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DELAWARE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2280 MARYSVILLE ROAD DELAWARE, OH

3 mi

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Penguin Crossing Academy

7166 GOODING BLVD DELAWARE, OH

5.0(2)

8 mi

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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Day Care
Preschool
Find childcare near you at Penguin Crossing Academy, an educational daycare in Delaware, OH offering age-specific childcare programs for children of all ages. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare near you that focus on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Read our childcare reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Penguin Crossing Academy to find the best daycare for your child!

Care Member says "I simply love this center. I was a bite skeptical at first, mainly because being away from my son at 4months was terrifying but the staff made my...

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enchanted learning

270 Richards Circle Delaware, OH

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Heather B says "I had to return to the workforce after 3 wonderful years with my one and only child. I'd never experienced daycares before but had interviewed a few...

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Kimberly's Learn & Play-care

1303 Curve Rd. Delaware, OH

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Current daycare spot available... Kimberly @ 419-961-7974. Please call or text for questions!! Pre-check out our home/daycare environment on fb @ Kimberly's Learn &amp; Playcare Prices: $175 full-time *$25, morning -12p.m.........afternoons $25, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. *Drop-in...$50 full day *Full day...$50 *SAC Before school $50 weekly/$10 per morning. About me... I'm 48 yrs. old, happily in my 14th year of safe accident/incident free childcare &amp;19th year of serving as a volunteer of Jr. Church, Sunday School Teacher &amp; AWANA Leader! Our home is a tremendously fun, safe, fresh &amp; clean, learning environment with crafts &amp; structured school time. Dependable child play-care, kid friendly home! Registered with Action For Children *BCI &amp; Fingerprints approved *First Aid &amp; CPR Certified *Non Smoker/No Pets *Excellent current daycare parent &amp; community references! Please check out my Facebook page @... Kimberly's Learn &amp; Play-care
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Kiddie Academy of Lewis Center

7166 Gooding Blvd Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

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Kindergarten
Preschool
Kiddie Academy of Lewis Center: A place to learn. A place to grow. Our Vision -- A community that shapes and inspires children for the future. Our Mission -- Awakening possibilities through Life Essentials . Kids find happiness. Parents find peace of mind. As a parent, you see your child growing every day, perhaps too fast. And we are not talking about height markers on door frames. At Kiddie Academy, we never take a single moment of your child's growth potential for granted. We feed your child's curiosity and instinct to learn with days filled with age-appropriate activities designed to treat every experience as an opportunity to learn. Community Begins Here. Our passion is to deliver the highest quality childcare possible. This passion, and our 30 years in business, has earned us a leadership position in education-based childcare. It's what has drives us to positively shape the lives of children, families and communities everywhere. Experience a positive, fun early learning center which helps your child learn and prosper! Visit our academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and play on our playgrounds. We provide care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials educational philosophy. The smiles you'll see on our children's faces will delight you. The words from our children's parents will impress you. We realize the tremendous level of trust you place in a childcare provider. You want your child to thrive in an environment that's as clean, safe and nurturing as your home. Kiddie Academy is more than daycare. We set the standards for safety, education and trust. Just ask the Kiddie Academy parents of Lewis Center, OH -- they are our best references. Our Curriculum: The Kiddie Academy Curriculum From the time your child wakes up until the time he or she goes to sleep at night, there are countless opportunities for learning and growing. Our caring, observant, responsive educators stay constantly involved in every aspect of your child's day, so they can help facilitate "teachable moments" When children learn at their own pace, they are capable of incredible growth.This is the core philosophy of our Life Essentials curriculum and these are the Life Essentials your child will utilize long after they leave Kiddie Academy.
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Flutter-bye

57 Oakwood Drive Delaware, OH

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Meals and snacks are included with the exclusion of formula and jarred baby food. I offer dependable care at reasonable rates in a stable, safe and fun environment. Before and after school care as well as full time placement is available. Multi-child family discounts. First and second shift preferred. I am located less than half a mile from Dempsey Middle School, close to the Delaware County Fairgrounds right off of Pennsylvania Avenue. I've worked with children for almost 20 years while raising my kids and have worked with children from all walks of life, including children with physical, psychological and social disabilities. I have been formally trained as an EMT-I and have undergone other medical training. I've also worked with elderly dementia patients in their homes as well as within a facility. My home is very relaxed and informal. The activities are fine tuned to meet the needs and interests of the children who are here. For those who are in preschool I do offer classroom type instruction focusing on letter shapes and sounds, vocabulary, writing, and crafts. We spend a lot of time outside learning and playing. It is my mission in life to provide the best care possible for children, whether they are mine or yours!
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Lowla's Crib

53 Toledo St Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

Hello: (As of March 2015 I'm full) may have an opening starting August when school starts again but on limited hours.Which is great for a back up. My name is Sandra and my oldest daughter is Tiffany. We have teamed up to provide Childcare in my home. There is still more remodeling to do but I'm excited that I'm now Licensed by the State. Signed up at JFS and Action for children. I have a fire inspection completed and required classes, with updated classes to come. Our CPR, First Aid, and trainings are up to date. I have a single family home with a nice big fenced in yard. Most of my weekend is set aside for improvements inside and outside of the home. But one of us can still provide services if needed on the weekend with early notice. Our main purpose in life is to be "Happy. Healthy. Wealthy. Wise." Self awareness with love is key,I believe children have a voice. I've raised 5 children and provided childcare for over 15 years then 13 year of watching disabled children. I'm now going back to my other passion of childcare. My daughter Tiffany took childcare at DACC and loves this interaction as much as I do. I have one opening for AM age 2-11 and a 2 openings on 2nd or third shift, I provide for private and county children. While only 6 at a time are permitted, it allows more one on one time. I'm located in Delaware city on the west side. Let me know if you would like to meet and see if we're a match. Meals are included. We are walking distance to a nearby park. Love to visit the zoo and hoping to visit Cosi this summer. Located off 36 west meals are included with full/part/and hourly. All shifts have some openings. Estimate pricing is: 24.9 hrs=$120 part time 25hr=full time $150 hourly $7 (this does vary with age of the child and summer time). Tax Deductible as well. Thank you and be blessed. Tiffany 740-972-2975 or Sandra 740-972-4954, call or text.
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Kelsey Hughes

68 Madison Ct Delaware, OH

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I recently moved to Delaware, Ohio and will be starting at home child care at the beginning of August. I have a bachelor's in nursing with critical care nursing experience in a hospital so I can handle essentially any dietary or medical need that your child may have. I have taken nutrition classes and offer nutritious snacks and meals for my kids. I also know a wealth of information about breastfeeding and newborn care, part from being a nurse and part from my own experience and the love I have for newborns and children! I have three children, ages 1, 2 1/2 , and 4 1/2. If I can find the right families, I would love to do part time (Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am-5:30 pm), so that I can still take my children to the park, zoo, etc during the week. But, I am willing to add all day Friday if I can't find a few families that fit a part-time schedule. I live on a quiet street in a subdivision on the West side of Delaware that has a fenced in backyard. Because of my hope for part-time clients, I will be charging hourly instead of weekly. I charge $5/hr for first child, $8/hr for the second. If more than two children, we can discuss a rate. My ultimate goal is not to run a big daycare filled with tons of kids, but to just have a few children here that I can really focus on and give the love and attention they need! I'm very energetic and love to physically play with my kids and to help them come up with creative games and crafts. I discipline using fair warnings in a calm tone, and creative consequences (i.e. you threw the toy, now the toy is put up.) I will work with parents on any issues that may arise and keep them well informed of child's progress. I also love teaching when time permits and have many pre-K learning books as well as access to ABCMouse.com to help your child learn about the world around him! As a fair warning, I do have two large dogs. They are behind a tall gate or outside while children are here. Although they have no type of aggressive history, simply for insurance purposes, I will never allow the dogs to be with the children unless I am escorting them outside or into their area. If you have concerns about the dogs, please voice them! You can text or call me if you would like to set up an interview. 419-202-2565.
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LITTLE BUCKEYE LEARNING CENTER - DELAWARE

664 W CENTRAL AVE DELAWARE, OH

2 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Little Buckeye Learning Center was founded in 1971 and over the past 50 years has earned the love and respect of thousands of children, parents, and the communities we serve. Since our beginning, Little Buckeye Learning Center has grown and evolved to provide all the benefits of our changing culture and technology, while always remaining true to our core passion of providing our children and families with the absolute best care and education available in the daycare industry. We have four operating locations that are ODJFS-licensed, Step Up to Quality rated, USDA Food Program certified, and most of all – devoted to the care and education of every child enrolled at our centers. Everything we do is designed around what your child needs for optimal development and growth. Our teachers are held to high standards and receive annual professional development. All teachers are CPR and First Aid trained. We are passionate about we do; this is our calling and we are thrilled to become a part of your world. We aim to exceed your expectations as we build a close relationship with your family.
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House

123 Providence Lane Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

My name is Mallory and I am an in home daycare provider. I am married and have two kids. I live in a great neighborhood in Delaware. I am looking for full time and part time kids. Please contact me for any further questions you may have and I am looking forward to meeting you and your family! Thank you Mallory
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Mother Touch

328 Seatrain Dr Delaware, OH

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I have a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been a nanny for 5 years and have worked with children ages newborn - 12 years old. I now have 2 children of my own, 22 months old and 3 months old. My family and I live in a new home that is smoke free. We have two dogs who are friendly and love children. They will be separated from the children a majority of the day. I have decided to watch children in my own home recently due to lack of job security. My hours vary depending on what people need. I will accept 3 additional children other than my own making a total of 5. I say only 3 because I like to go places with the children. I love the library and parks. We do live within walking distance to a park. My rates are as follows: 1 child: $150 week for 40 hours. 2 children: $210 week for 40 hours. Children will be doing something different every week. We will have themes for each week and do activities accordingly. I would like to go to the library every week to pick out books with the children that go with our theme. Parents will be able to see what their children do everyday via a paper that will be sent home with them. It will have what they ate, when they napped and when they used the restroom (as a mother I know how important it is). Parents will also receive a letter every week letting parents know what we will be doing the following week. I will also offer a date night for parents once every other month from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Bullfrogs and Butterflies

859 Brittany Dr Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

Our goal is to provide a safe and loving environment in which children can learn and grow. We offer a multi sensory approach to learning. In other words we can get our hands dirty. A monthly theme will allow exploration on many topics. Story time, arts and crafts, and music will reinforce that months topics. We except children from age six weeks to 8 years. We do have part time care available.
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LIBERTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER

207 LONDON RD DELAWARE, OH

1 mi

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Willow Bee Child Care & Learning Center

28 LACKEY OLD STATE RD DELAWARE, OH

4 mi

We are a small, private center with a "home feel". Our buildings offer bright classrooms and the ratios are small, so you feel right at home! We offer care starting from infancy through school age. We have preschool, pre-k, and school-age summer programs, also.
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Chubby Cheeks Early Education Center

1201 US HIGHWAY 23 N DELAWARE, OH

1 mi

At Chubby Cheeks Early Education Center, we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. Our childcare experience is designed to promote each childs own individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a childs natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner.
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Dubil Daycare

2378 Lackey Meadows Dr Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

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Dubil Daycare offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 2378 Lackey Meadows Dr, the company serves families living in the Delaware, OH area. Dubil Daycare has served the community since they started in 2009.
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Grace Family Day Care & Preschool

375 Hills Miller Rd Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

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Grace Family Day Care & Preschool is a child care facility and early education provider in Delaware, Ohio that offers Christian-based programs to children ages 6 weeks to school age. The company’s mission is to provide children with programs that will address their holistic development and prepare them for life-long learning.
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Little Sheeps Daycare and Learning Center

23 N Union St Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Sheeps Daycare and Learning Center offers care and individual attention in a state-licensed and stimulating environment. They provide hands-on activities that promote skills development while allowing kindergarten and preschool students to explore and play. This child care facility in Delaware, OH features a developmentally appropriate curriculum with a maximum capacity of 41 children.
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Just Like Home Daycare

166 Curly Smart Circle Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

Hello, I am a mother of 2, ages 22 and 19. I love to travel, dinners and a movie. I love to get together with friends and family and especially love my time with my fur baby's. During business hours my dogs will not be around the kids. I have taken my living room and completely turned it into a daycare for a safe place for the children that are in my care. I have 22 years of experience and 5 yrs of preschool teaching. My daughter is 19 and will be my assistant. We will be open Monday-Friday from 6-6. Infants and up. My daughter will be available on weekends if needed. Meals will be provided.We will have school drop off /pick up within reason. I am a very professional and caring caregiver. Haley and I have references, we are a clean, safe non smoking childcare. So give me a call and let's get started. We cannot wait to hear from you.
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Spiegel Home Daycare

16 Weltergon Dr. Delaware, OH

< 1 mi

I am offering childcare in my home to a variety of different ages of children depending on your need. I have worked with children with disabilities for the last 10 years and prior to that I worked in child welfare. I also have 3 children of my own ages 6, 3 and 1. I have a loving and educational home with crafts, reading, outside play and all around fun!
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Delaware, OH

Daycare centers near you in Delaware, OH 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.

Daycares near you in Delaware, OH 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.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Delaware, OH 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.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Delaware, OH 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.

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