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Mais Daycare
5.0
Hi i you want to talk about Mais Daycare it's absolutely the best daycare anyoneHe will ask for their children they take care of my two twin boys but now they are in school and you can find the love the good food the excellent care and they are very nice people that are always there I was never...
- Rawan A.
New Horizon Academy - Maple Grove, MN
5.0
Our son is 9 now and has been a part of this family since 2 years old. He has been with Ms. Mel for years now and if your child is lucky enough to have her you know just how special she is. From Ms. Rhonda getting him on his first pre-k bus (and calming our tears- forever grateful), Aimee driving to...
- Jess B.
Haleema Blessing Daycare Inc
5.0
I am blessed to have my son in this daycare haleema blessing daycare very helpful and professional thank you so much for everything you do to my son
- Asmaa A.
Starfish Academy
5.0
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 *.
Marthas Daycare
5.0
Martha is the most loving and trustworthy person. Our son went to her daycare when I went back to work after maternity leave. Now he is 9 yo and we trust her to watch him if we need a sitter. She treats him like family. We know when he is with Martha he is safe, well fed 😊, and loved. We love you...
- Care member
Daycares in Elma, IA
Head Start
319 Oak St, Elma, IA
Head Start provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
Mais Daycare
6610 W 73rd Ave, Arvada, CO
5.0
(4)
Mais Daycare goes beyond just day care. We have been providing home child care since 2015 from infants to kindergarten-age children. We are inspiring and encouraging children to play, learn, experiment and get messy while ensuring they become confident, joyful, and well mannered.
Mais Daycare...
5.0
"Mais Daycare has been a godsend to me. My daughter has been going since she was 9 wks old, and she is so happy and well cared for. I can go to work and not worry about her. Really great daycare"
Ruth R.
New Horizon Academy - Maple Grove, MN
16750 91st Avenue North, MAPLE GROVE, MN
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...
5.0
"Our son is 9 now and has been a part of this family since 2 years old. He has been with Ms. Mel for years now and if your child is lucky enough to have her you know just how special she is. From Ms. Rhonda getting him on his first pre-k bus (and calming our tears-...
Jess B.
Haleema Blessing Daycare Inc
572 92nd Street 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
This is a group family daycare for children from the age of 1 to 12 years old. Anyone who wants his or her child to attend this home day care, I want to let them know that this is a friendly and safe environment. Children will also be given home education and fun activities to do. I have experience...
5.0
"I am blessed to have my son in this daycare haleema blessing daycare very helpful and professional thank you so much for everything you do to my son"
Asmaa A.
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...
5.0
"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 *.
Marthas Daycare
12000 block Cijon Street, SAN DIEGO, CA
5.0
(9)
We are a licensed Family Home Daycare with a loving and educational environment. We provide all the meals breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Everything is home made nothing frozen or from a package. We teach our children in Spanish and English. We have been doing Daycare for 40years. We do dance,...
5.0
"Martha's daycare is a very loving environment for kiddos! Being new parents my husband and I were nervous about sending our son to a daycare and have him just be "a number" in the normally large number of kids that needed care. We heard about Martha's daycare...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Lily Pad at Metro Park is conveniently located in Alexandria, Virginia, one block from the Franconia Springfield Parkway. We have been in the community since 2010 and as our families can attest, we are well known for our lovely home-like environment and dedicated long term staff. Lily Pad uses the...
5.0
"Our daughter has been there since she was an infant, and Lily Pad has always been great. The staff is friendly, she learns so much there, and the administration is very responsive to questions or issues. They are also flexible with payment methods and schedules!"
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UNITED FAITH COMMUNITY DAY CARE CENTER
6934 LONG BEACH BLVD., LONG BEACH, CA
5.0
(1)
Our classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. Using proven teaching strategies. They make sure that every student finds a path to success. United Faith’s Daycare, Educational, Performing Arts, Music & Video production, and Youth Program work closely with each Student to design their...
5.0
"The staff is fair with all the students and families, they give quality care for all and the staff works well together in support of families."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Gill’s & Giggle’s is a Group in-home daycare that welcomes toddlers and preschooler-aged children. Our daycare follows a Montessori and Waldorf approach and boasts a spacious backyard for outdoor play. Program offers a blend of structured and independent play activities.
Tuition rates differ...
5.0
"Felicia and her team are amazing. They treat the children with kindness and care. They are very accomodating and understanding. Toddlers go thru a lot of ugly phases and she handles them all with grace. They take the time to educate the children and do a lot of...
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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.
New Horizon Academy - Champlin, MN
9051 White Oaks Trail, CHAMPLIN, MN
5.0
(1)
Welcome to the Champlin, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! Our school is located off Highway 169 at the intersection of Elm Creek Parkway and Jefferson Highway. We have been serving Champlin children and families with high-quality daycare and preschool programs since 1995. With beautiful classrooms,...
5.0
"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.
5.0
(7)
Academy at City Park is a daycare and preschool program that provides elite-level early childhood education and daycare services from 6 weeks through age 7. We are located between downtown Denver and Stapleton near Denver’s City Park Neighborhood. We offer full-time programs that are designed to...
5.0
"Professional and nurturing. Thoughtful and thorough. "
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Sanz Day Care
2001 Longmead Rd, Silver Spring, MD
5.0
(1)
Sanz Daycare is a Registered Home Day Care that provides many special offers for both Children and Parents. We offer an environment where kids can be kids, they learn, play and grow together. Please call for more information.
5.0
"Sanz Daycare has been a wonderful place to send my son for full-time care! The facility is clean and invites learning and creativity for many ages. The facility has different learning stations, toys for all ages, a separate napping area and eating area, and an...
Emily U.
Bambi's Day Care
4067 Adams Drive, Silver Spring, MD
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...
5.0
"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.
Nana's Tots In Home Daycare
369 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA
5.0
(4)
Multi-lingual Speaking Full Service, Licensed Home Day Care servicing Norwood area, and nearby cities with a focus on personalized, tailored care. Homemade organic meals are included in the price.
5.0
"I would highly recommend Nana's Tots in Norwood for anyone looking for an interactive, stimulating and caring environment for their infant/toddler/preschooler. The daycare is very nice and clean. Teachers are amazing! I have been very impressed with the variety and...
Inga Y
5.0
(4)
We are a full-day daycare in north central Colorado Springs. We offer care for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years.
Our facility offers a large indoor gym, cafeteria and two outdoor playgrounds in addition to oversized classrooms, ensuring the kiddos get lots of room to learn, play and explore.
We...
5.0
"From Deserae and Melanie (leadership) to every teacher, we are so grateful to have found Pikes Peak Preschool (PPP) in a very vulnerable time in our childcare journey. We took a chance to enroll our three year old son, who had previously struggled at two other...
Care member
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 grandson attended their day school and it was such an incredible experience for him. The teachers are professional, they have a great program and is just a wonderful experience."
Trisha B.
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.
Kelly's After-school Kids
34 Pershing Avenue, Ossining, NY
5.0
(1)
The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...
5.0
"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....
Chris S
5.0
(2)
We provide Preschool, Childcare and Afterschool care for ages 6 weeks up to 12 years of age. We are a fun and loving environment for your child or children. Michelles Daycare & Preschool has a dynamic curriculum focusing on the whole child’s social emotional, cognitive development, physical...
5.0
"They are great, my daughter is nonverbal autistic and she has some issues and everything that comes with an autistic child, they are just wonderful with her. Every single staff member has been incredible. We have been there since the fall of 2020. They staff and...
Chelsy M.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Elma, IA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Elma, IA?
Daycare centers near you in Elma, IA 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 Elma, IA?
Daycares near you in Elma, IA 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 Elma, IA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Elma, IA 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 Elma, IA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Elma, IA 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.