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Academy of Play
5.0
Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were so nice as well and all the kids...
- Andrea O
Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - Ogontz Avenue
5.0
The education is great. He learns, retains and brings the knowledge home with him.
- Delores T.
Elite Childcare & Learning Ctr Llc
5.0
We have been blessed to have such awesome in home care for our baby boy. Jackson begin attending elite childcare at 7 months he is now 14 months. We have been most impressed with Sherrice's amazing ability to teach Jackson words that are far beyond his scope.
- Marcie D.
The JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center
5.0
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
Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare
5.0
It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well, lucky for us, there isn't one thing we don't LOVE about Michelle's daycare. Michelle and her co-teachers, Carolina and Paz, are just absolutely...
- Mega B.
Pre-k schools in Charlottesville, VA
Academy of Play
892 E Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA
5.0
(1)
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest...
5.0
"Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...
Andrea O
Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - Ogontz Avenue
7604 Ogontz Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Starting at $1200/mo
5.0
(1)
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and...
5.0
"The education is great. He learns, retains and brings the knowledge home with him. "
Delores T.
Elite Childcare & Learning Ctr Llc
3808 Meadowview Dr, Lithia Springs, GA
5.0
(1)
Elite provides affordable & loving care to toddlers, ages 12 mos- 48 mos that includes Pre-K prep with consistent exposure to ABC phonics, vocabulary (sight words), numbers & counting, colors, shapes, math and so much more!!
At Elite, you little one is treated with kindness, love, and respect that...
5.0
"We have been blessed to have such awesome in home care for our baby boy. Jackson begin attending elite childcare at 7 months he is now 14 months. We have been most impressed with Sherrice's amazing ability to teach Jackson words that are far beyond his scope."
Marcie D.
The JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center
851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL
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...
5.0
"I can't say enough amazing things about the JCC. The education my two preschool daughters receive are unlike any other preschool we researched in the area. And the variety of full time and part time options for enrollment make it very easy to find the right...
Autumn A.
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...
5.0
"It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well, lucky for us, there isn't one thing we don't LOVE about Michelle's daycare. Michelle and her co-teachers,...
Mega B.
Primrose School of North Meridian
4818 North Elsinore Ave, MERIDIAN, ID
5.0
(2)
Brand-new, comprehensive pre-school in Meridian, ID! Primrose Schools has been providing the highest level of care and early education for nearly 50 years and ours is the 1st in Idaho. Full proprietary curriculum (we are a pre-school, not a daycare), provide all meals and snacks (chef on site in a...
5.0
"’m more than happy to share my family’s experience at Primrose, which has been nothing short of wonderful.
Starting with the curriculum program, we have been so impressed with the level of quality and intention that goes into their curriculum. Our children have...
Kelly F.
Grade Club Preschool & Daycare Center
1605 Turtle Bay Loop, Leander, TX
5.0
(15)
Grade Club Preschool & Daycare is more than just a daycare! We offer a Pre-K program, foreign classes, and a nationally accredited curriculum! We are currently accepting applications for newborns to 5 years old, including After-Schoolers. Pick-up is not provided from local schools at the moment in...
5.0
"SIMPLY THE BEST, REALLY!
"We looked at many different day cares before deciding on GCP. I mean who wouldn`t right? Our little bundle of joy only deserved the best, and from the moment we walked into the GCP in Leander, TX, her mother and I were positive that THIS...
Chadwji T
5.0
(3)
Laurel Woods Kids Playhouse is a licensed in-home daycare and preschool located in North Laurel, MD. We offer high-quality care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 6 years old, including those with special needs. Open year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, we...
5.0
"We had a great experience with Ms. Tahira. She cared for our daughter for two years, from the time she was one years old. Her daycare was always kept very clean and organized and my daughter loved her and the other children. I also noticed a major growth in my...
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Harvest Christian Academy Preschool
7200 Denton Hwy, Watauga, TX
5.0
(7)
Harvest Christian Academy Preschool is a licensed and accredited preschool. We are committed to providing Kingdom Childcare and Education to our surrounding communities. We offer services for infants, 6 weeks - Preschool 5. We are a Kindergarten Preparatory that offers age based curriculum in a safe...
5.0
"I love Harvest...all the teachers care immensely...the children are the highlight of my day...I love seeing them smile and "get it" whatever "it" may be!! God has and is blessing our school daily...I pray for our families and I'm praying for all of our future...
Holly
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...
4.0
"They are very welcoming and very kind and friendly. I trust them with my child and they are always very great with communication.
They do send daily pictures.
They do not do daily papers, (a daily activity/mealtime/summary log) - this is the only reason I am...
Casey T.
5.0
(9)
MasterKey Academy is a Texas Rising Star -4 Star accredited early childhood learning program that also includes academic support after school for K—5th grade. Our teachers provide a quality learning experience that promotes language, literacy, and critical thinking through discovery-type learning...
5.0
"The staff, admin and care givers are wonderful and understanding. Our infants teacher is so loving and caring. She keeps track on my infants feeds, naps, activities and more. I appreciate all the support and service they provide. This preschool is really clean and...
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4.8
(4)
We are a year-round licensed Christian childcare center. Our teachers are dedicated to early childhood education and follow lesson plans and daily schedules. We serve snacks at school and lunch comes from home. Our classrooms have a low teacher to child ratio (7 or 8 children and 1 teacher)....
5.0
"Amazing childcare center and facilities. You can tell the teachers and staff really care about the kids and take time to teach them at many different stages and abilities. I'd highly recommend this to any parents in the area."
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Princeton Pre-k & Childcare For Early Childhood Development
26 Normady Dr, Princeton Junction, NJ
5.0
(11)
Princeton Pre-k & Child Care is offering services for infants to children, 5+ years of age, in a home-based facility registered by the state of New Jersey, ensuring the environment and safety of your children per recommended regulations. Please come and see for yourself how we are providing quality...
5.0
"I wanted to mention that I made the best decision in life by sending my 4 month old son to Princeton Prek and childcare center ! Shabana and Azfar are very kind hearted people and do very well with kids ..I was so anxious to leave my baby And they took absolute...
Swathi P.
Bright Starts Learning Center
16786 N. Rail Dr., Conroe, TX
5.0
(8)
Let your child GROW with us! We offer FULL TIME childcare with preschool and pre-k curriculum included. We even offer tot school for children 12 months to 3 years. We have a very unique program incorporating activity-based learning which keeps children interested and involved. We do Yoga, dance,...
5.0
"My children have attended Bright Starts Learning Center for the past two years. When we started my daughter was 5 and son was almost 4. Ashley is a fantastic teacher and homeschooled my children for Kindergarten. Chloe excelled under Ashley's instruction and she...
Staci M.
I LOVE KIDS
7726 Solomen Run Dr, Blacklick, OH
5.0
(1)
Totschool/Preschool for ages 2-4. Daily learning using different techniques as not all children learn the same. Program is for Pre-K readiness and potty training support. The focus is on the whole child and building a relationship between caregiver and parents to support the overall development of...
5.0
"Excellent care & communication with parents! Not just a daycare but a structured day full of learning & activities. Been sending our little to I LOVE KIDS for the past 3 years & I would do it all over again!! Couldn't ask for better care & preparation for...
Danielle
5.0
(9)
It Takes A Village Academy Center was created to address the needs of parents and their children. Our goal is to provide a high-quality Early Education experience in a nurturing, safe, and enjoyable environment. Our programs are designed to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally,...
5.0
"We have been with It Takes a Village from infants to now preschool and have nothing but positive experiences with each classroom. Every staff member is so knowledgeable and is there to support our child in every developmental stage thus far! "
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Family Child Care
12217 Morning Light Terr, Gaithersburg, MD
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...
5.0
"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.
THE BIG BARN PRESCHOOL
888 S ROSELLE RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL
5.0
(2)
THE BIG BARN PRESCHOOL FACILITY provides a loving and nurturing learning environment that enhances intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Children, who are special gifts from God, are to be loved, respected, and offered challenges that foster interactive learning. Our goal...
5.0
"The school provides a caring and loving environment for my child. He’s had noticeable improvements from what he learns at the school through projects, songs and activities. They do promote manners, integrity, and fairness. They have small class sizes which I...
vicky K.
Kidstown Learning Center, Inc.
6995 Charleston Shores Blvd, Lake Worth, FL
5.0
(2)
Kidstown Learning Center is an affordable daycare that provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment that acknowledges cultural diversity. We offer preschool programs from six-weeks old to 5 years old, free voluntary pre-K (VPK), before and after school care programs, winter, spring...
5.0
"This seems to be a really good school"
Lady M.
Little Sprout Preschool
2217 W. Potter Drive, Phoenix, AZ
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...
5.0
"Little Sprout preschool is a unique blend of strong academics, kinder readiness, hands on skills and a fun learning environment that most schools strive for, but never get to. The director is very attentive to the needs of the children, and kids hop into school...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Charlottesville, VA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Charlottesville, VA?
Pre-k programs in Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Charlottesville, VA, 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 Charlottesville, VA?
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 Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Charlottesville, VA 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.