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Pre-k schools in Amherst, NH
5.0
(2)
Little Sprout Preschool in currently an in-home preschool educating children ages 3 -5 years old. We have a preschool 3's and pre-k 4's class. We use the Core Knowledge for preschool curriculum along with Spalding for Preschoolers. Phonics is also incorporated into our daily curriculum to help...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Cooperative
School type:
In-Home daycare
Preschool
"I wouldn't send my child anywhere else . The director is very attentive to all the kids and alway there to work with the parents to overcome challenges . I also like that she has an individual curriculum plan for each child versus a common program for the entire...
Extremely S
St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
2541 EARL RUDDER FWY S, COLLEGE STATION, TX
Starting at $913/mo
State license verified
5.0
(2)
The Child Development Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish is open to children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten and seeks to nourish and grow them spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially. We strive to provide a variety of experiences using developmentally...
Philosophy: Faith based, Outdoor/nature, Academic, Developmental (play-based), Special needs
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"We have been here for a year now and have had no issues. The teachers and directors are kind, caring and involved with the children. They put the students first and it shows."
Haley C.
Smarties
1520 Martin Street, Winston Salem, NC
5.0
(1)
Smarties is a youth center owned and operated by a NC licensed teacher. Smarties provides before and after school care, parents nights out, summer camp, spring camp, drop-in childcare, and our newest service for the 2022-23 school year PRE-K CLUB.
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
"Smarties is an amazing learning Center. My son enjoys the staff and fun activites planned. Smarties is very affordable and special field trips and activitoes are not affects by the rate. Smarties is definitely a 5 star!"
Donita
4.0
(1)
I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...
"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"
Renee J.
5.0
(3)
We’re a half day morning preschool, offering pre-k, preschool and toddler classes.
Conveniently located in the Hyde Park/Oakley area of Cincinnati.
Professionally trained teachers, small class sizes, and bright and cheerful classrooms give each child the opportunity to learn and grow in a relaxed...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
"The preschool and toddler enrichment provide learning opportunities that enhance not only cognitive development, but also motor skills and social development. The children learn to work together as well as individually. They sing, exercise, and have fun learning...
Barbara S.
3.0
(2)
3 of 3 Star Quality Rated in the state of Georgia. 2 Georgia Pre-K programs.
state of the art building and playgrounds. Secured entrances. Highly qualified and trained staff.
Philosophy: Faith based, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"My toddler has attended this daycare for approximately a year. She has enjoyed going each day. The teachers seem attentive and have even hands in the classroom. In the last year, she has learned her letters and how to count among other things with some help of...
Margaret
Woodhome Pre-K Center, LLC
1776 East Joppa Rd., Parkville, MD
5.0
(2)
We offer a half day pre-k program, as well as full time daycare. We are open Monday-Friday from 7:00AM to 6:00PM.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"This was our first experience with child care. Our daughter was home for her first two years of life. Our daughter attached quickly to Ms Sunny, who has been wonderful with her! This center is very creative, our daughter brings home crafts almost daily and I love...
Katie D.
5.0
(1)
Childcare Center and Private School - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After School Transportation to and from Local Area Schools and Summer Camp serving the West Houston and Spring Branch Communities.
*Texas School Ready Certified.
*Texas Rising Star Certified.
*Experienced...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, International
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
"My kids attended the Alphabet Club from ages 5/7 months until they started Kinder. My daughter attended their schooler program and summer programs until she was in 3rd grade. The director, Chetna, and all of the teachers are extremely wonderful. I can't say enough...
Tami Y.
5.0
(2)
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience, serving children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten and offering a before and after school program.
As The Leader in Educational Child Care , Primrose partners with parents to help children build the...
School type:
Preschool
Kindergarten
"Fantastic school with caring and trained staff!"
Jessica C.
Pebbles Preschool & Kindergarten
4950 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV
3.0
(2)
We currently offer care for ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children. We believe all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We strive to meet the needs of working parents and their...
Philosophy: Faith based
School type:
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
"My son is in the 2 year old classroom. The teachers are full of energy to keep up with all the 2 year olds! They sing songs and play and do crafts and do great teachings. My son comes home always talking about all the stuff he did."
Lauren K.
4.0
(4)
Registered Family home childcare. Safe educational environment. Great creative Pre-K curriculum basic develp. Skills. Arts & Crafts, Reading time, circle time, Out door play, Naps, Homework Assistance. Nutritious meals, CPR& 1st Aid certified. ENGLISH & SPANISH. Siblings discounts & Drop ins...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Cooperative, Academic
School type:
Preschool
In-Home daycare
"We Love Miss Edna! Our 3 year old loves her too! Most importantly, I feel Miss Edna loves the kids she cares for!"
Scott L
5.0
(6)
Home care at Amiguitos in Gaithersburg, Spanish immersion license: 254861. Personalized care for your children with the tenderness and love of the mother, in a family environment, safe and comfortable. Open from 7:30 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. We implement age-appropriate games and are in constant...
"Amigitos is a loving and nurturing daycare that makes the children feel like they are at home. We had our two preschool age children here for almost two years and our kids loved their experience. Our kids were encouraged to grown and learn -- both Spanish language...
Colleen S.
5.0
(10)
K and J Infants Garden Childcare is a fun, and secure environment where kids will have an opportunity to learn, and experience childcare at its best! Singing, arts and crafts will be para art of your child's daily routine.We also offer healthy meals, and snacks which provides the necessary...
"My Daughter went to this Daycare because of Korytt. When Korytt opened up her own Daycare we made sure to follow. She is loving and caring and has taught my 2 year old so much. She can actually count to 20 and can identify her letters and number out of order....
Fabian G.
5.0
(2)
We provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational and social environment for the children in our care. We follow the state of Idaho statutes which define the child-to-teacher ratios for each age group. Our teachers establish age-appropriate curriculum in each classroom, with a strong...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"I love brighter beginnings. I took my older daughter here when she was a baby and she was testing at a first grade level in the first month of kindergarten! I loved it so much I now bring her little sister there. My youngest baby has been here since 6 weeks old. I...
Chanelle W
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:
Child care
Preschool
"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 *.
CAROLINA BAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2927 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC
5.0
(3)
We are a Christian Child Develop Center running for 40+ years! Many of our staff have been working at the Center for 15+ years and adore these kids. We provide free lunch and snack for kids 2+ and a wonderful preparatory curriculum for 4K or Kindergarten. We have a brand new, state of the art,...
Philosophy: Academic, Outdoor/nature, Faith based, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Day Care
"We love Carolina Bay! We have 1 daughter that just finished and 1 that 1 year left. The teachers and staff are experienced and love our kids so much. Our kids talk about them regularly. We definitely recommend Carolina Bay!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Great Starts and Loving hearts at Mary's Little Lambs Pre-K Childcare.
***Call 240-376-0000 Day/Evenings****
Teacher/Pediatric CPR/First Aide and Special Needs experienced and Certified.
Licensed in both Day and Night Time Care. Please inquire.
Mary's Little Lambs Pre-K/Nursery is a licensed and...
School type:
In-Home daycare
"We love Mary! She's had both of my daughters for over a year now, and they've progressed very well. It's great that she incorporates learning as well as play into each day. I always feel that they are safe and cared for. She's very educated and always willing to...
Ashley W.
4.8
(4)
We are a learning center that provides preschool, pre k, and kindergarten. We are also a childcare center that provides care for ages 12 months to 11 years old. Our goal is to make sure your child learns, and is in a safe environment. They get lots of one-on- one attention, love, development for...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Special needs, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
"Grandmas house has next to raised my son the last 2 years. Teaching him essential skills from potty training to learning letters and numbers. Hes been taught about sharing snd expressing his thaughts and feelings through his choice of words. Kindness and care is...
Care member
Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare
Kent Street, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(3)
Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a
4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and...
"I highly recommend Michelle's family day care. My daughter was with Michelle since she was 7 months old. My son who is 8 years now, went to Michelle too. We love Michelle, she is very caring, always cheerful, very trustworthy and great with kids. The helper...
Rima K.
5.0
(1)
Little Genius Academy provides a nurturing environment for children and an unprecedented level of training to their teachers, which redefines early care and education programs! We are committed to providing an environment that fosters healthy cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. We...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Cooperative
School type:
Child care
"I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in education, the new technology keeps parents in the loop, and most of all - I know my children are well taken care of...
Elizabeth C.
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Recent pre-k school reviews in Amherst, NH
Little Sprout Preschool
5.0
I wouldn't send my child anywhere else . The director is very attentive to all the kids and alway there to work with the parents to overcome challenges . I also like that she has an individual curriculum plan for each child versus a common program for the entire class . My kid has a hard time over...
- Extremely S
St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
5.0
They communicate well and care for their kids.; overall they do a great job! With great prices.
- Leah D.
Smarties
5.0
Smarties is an amazing learning Center. My son enjoys the staff and fun activites planned. Smarties is very affordable and special field trips and activitoes are not affects by the rate. Smarties is definitely a 5 star!
- Donita
Children Count Child Care
4.0
My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to
- Renee J.
Hyde Park Preschool & Toddler Enrichment
5.0
My grandson had a wonderful experience at Hyde Park Preschool. He was always excited to attend and was greeted each day with kind, caring and enthusiastic teachers. The facility was always clean, secure and well equipped with developmentally appropriate materials. He was intellectually stimulated,...
- Pam D.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Amherst, NH
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Amherst, NH?
Pre-k programs in Amherst, NH offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Amherst, NH?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Amherst, NH, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in Amherst, NH?
Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Amherst, NH typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Amherst, NH?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Amherst, NH programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.