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Recent pre-k school reviews in Columbia, SC
Park Place Children's Center
5.0
We have had at least one child enrolled at Park Place since 2010 and have always been satisfied with the care and quality of the program. My kids have loved it and my oldest was well prepared for Kindergarten.
- Adriane P.
Highlands Academy
4.0
Overall, our experience at Highlands has been wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers! They truly are wonderful and care for the kids. My youngest daughter started there at 3 months old and has really thrived. Our oldest daughter started in November of 2019. She stayed through...
- Erin S.
Krystal's Home Child Care
5.0
Krystal is an amazing, caring, passionate, remarkable,
respected and empathetic home child care provider who cared for both my boys. As both a first time mother and someone who works in healthcare, Hayden was only 2 months old when he remained in her capable hands. You couldn't possibly secure...
- Dana E.
Let's Learn Together Childcare
5.0
Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids.
- Kasia M
ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
5.0
Amazing teachers one of the best schools around. The kids are well mannered and its a great environment.
- Adrianna M.
Pre-k schools in Columbia, SC
Park Place Children's Center
205 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC
5.0
(2)
Park Place Children's Center is a nationally accredited pre-school offering excellent care and education for children from six weeks old through K4. An After School Program is also available for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Park Place offers small class sizes, professional and...
5.0
"This preschool is by far the best school my children ever attended! The teachers are loving and really care about your child. The owner is amazing as well! Just tour and you'll see how clean, bright, safe, and inviting the school is. Park Place is wonderful in...
AB
4.0
(1)
***Drop in care is not available at this location---
Highlands Academy operates with a strong mission to provide a high quality school environment for professional parents in the Downtown Denver and surrounding areas. We provide care and education to children from 6 weeks to 5 years old in a full...
4.0
"Overall, our experience at Highlands has been wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers! They truly are wonderful and care for the kids. My youngest daughter started there at 3 months old and has really thrived. Our oldest daughter started in...
Erin S.
Krystal's Home Child Care
901 E Sage Rd, Wasilla, AK
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am a 33 year old experienced child care provider and mother to six children of my own. I am excited to offer not only a loving and affectionate environment but also a fun and structured learning based setting for pre-k kiddos. I currently have my CPR and First Aid certification and as a...
5.0
"Krystal has a beautiful ability to connect deeply with children. I have seen this unique gift play out many times before my very eyes. She has a way of speaking to and playing with children in a way that captures their attention and garners their trust. Children...
Brittany G.
Let's Learn Together Childcare
11 Water St., Arlington, MA
5.0
(2)
We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care.
We believe learning begins through play!
Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids."
Kasia M
ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1900 WILLOW LAKE ROAD, DISCOVERY BAY, CA
3.0
(4)
We are a non-profit, faith based, private school. We serve the Discovery Bay, Byron & Brentwood Communities. We offer Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten through 5th Grade. We also offer morning and afternoon extended care as well as homework club for our Elementary students.
5.0
"My child loves it!! Caring and kind staff. "
Sabrina
MUSE Academy
126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
MUSE Academy is an independent private school in Brooklyn. Opening in September 2018 for Pre-K3 through Grade 2, MUSE Academy fills a critical need for high quality, humanist education. We seek to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active...
5.0
"This is a fabulous new private school in Fort Greene with strong music and arts focus. Preschool program for ages pre-k 3 and pre-k 4, kindergarten and elementary school. Led by former professor at Columbia and Juilliard and first-rate teachers, small class sizes,...
Crocker 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.
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
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
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
"Both of our kids have attended Harvest for about four years. We're only familiar with the Preschool program, but we couldn't be more pleased! Everyone of the teachers we've had have been fantastic and have had a genuine love for our kids. We switched over from a...
Whitney G
Precious Moments Montessori Daycare Preschool
2957 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
(2)
Experienced, loving Childcare professionals. Our Supervisor has been at this location for over 10 years and our Pre-K Teacher is celebrating her 28th year!
Montessori, Preschool and Daycare services to cater to all types of students.
-$160 Weekly tuition Ages 2-5
-Summer Dance Program and...
5.0
"The name just says it all! Precious moments is such a lovely establishment. The education you get at a pricey school for an affordable price. My kids loved it so much they didn't want to leave!!! a true blessing to Cedar Rapids! Highly recommended"
Jennifer M
Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.
3142 E. 96th Place, Thornton, CO
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a personalized Head Start program in place with low teacher to child ratios? Same teachers always? You've found the right preschool! FUN and educational accredited curriculum. Curriculum rated 17 out of 17 scores!! COLORADO SHINES RATED and in partnership with Early Head Start...
5.0
"Bernice and Alexi are simply spectacular with my kids. She teaches them a curriculum during the year and my kids come home every day with a craft or a worksheet. My son just turned three and can already spell his name out loud and can write the letter R (the first...
Amanda G
Premier Early Learning Center
3450 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX
5.0
(1)
Research-based curriculum, professional experienced staff, low teacher to student ratio (80% of state max)
Safe, clean and secure environment. multiple cameras per room, key pad to enter building and biometric scanner to enter student areas.
Infants (4 weeks to 12 mo.)
Twos (2 years to 3...
5.0
"One of the best learning centers by far that I have experienced! I am in the educational field and love the curriculum and the love they give my child."
Gena
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
"When came from a negative experience and this daycare has been such a positive experience. Its well run and very clean. I love the playground area. It is partially shaded and had this great built in look out station, with a safety rail and my daughter loves it! The...
Josephine D.
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
"My son has been attending Michelle's daycare for over a year and he loves it. Michelle and the other teachers treat all the kids like their own. It's truly like visiting grandma's house. Michelle's daycare provides a wide array of toys, activities for the kids to...
Irina L.
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
"My daughter has been going to Ms. Tahira since 2021 and she has always loved it. She comes home happy everyday and looks forward to the next time she can go back to daycare. I've always felt like my daughter was very loved and cared for and I would highly recommend...
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Kingdom Daycare
1575 E. High St., Lima, OH
5.0
(1)
We are a loving daycare/preschool/pre-K. In our infant /toddler room we have partnered with WOCAP to give better quality of service to our children. We accept anyone from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday. We also have partnered with Bath bus transportation...
5.0
"Loving, caring, kind staff who work to see each child succeed no matter what level they are at!"
Rachel G.
Angel's Playground Daycare
2118 Dartmoor Dr, Joliet, IL
5.0
(2)
I am a Licensed Home Daycare. I provide a safe and loving environment for children 3mo-12yrs old. I offer am/pm snacks, breakfast and lunch.
I teach a basic curriculum that prepares children for Pre-K. We do lots of fun interactive activities and crafts.
We are a smoke and pet free home.
*I accept...
5.0
"I highly recommend Angels Playground Daycare, they received 2 meals and snacks in between. They have interactive play as well as learning lessons that prepare the little ones for Pre-k. It’s always clean and tidy. My daughter was enrolled up until she started...
Care member
5.0
(2)
At Priest Lake Christian Academy we are “Cultivating future kingdom leaders and disciples in Christ Jesus with a strong educational foundation.” Our academy educates students in grades Pre-K (2.5 years old and potty trained) through 6th grade. Our goal is to provide an educational program of...
5.0
"The staff is amazing! I know that they love my kids. My children get one on one care and attention, the class sizes are small and my children are learning so much. My kids writing, spelling, and counting has improved. We love it here! Highly recommend."
Adrienne L.
Discovery Point Midway
4015 Discovery Dr., Alpharetta, GA
5.0
(14)
We have been supporting families in North Fulton and Forsyth County area for over 14 years and are proud to be Quality Rated! This is how Infant Care, Preschool, Childcare AND Summer Camp SHOULD be! Our director has a background in child psychology and education and our owner is on site daily! We...
5.0
"Our childcare search was a long process, but once we walked into Discovery Point Midway the decision was made. We have two young children and have been going to Discovery Point Midway for a couple of years. We have always felt comfortable asking questions to the...
Kelly J.
Alphabet Club
14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX
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...
5.0
"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.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Columbia, SC
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Columbia, SC?
Pre-k programs in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Columbia, SC, 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 Columbia, SC?
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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Columbia, SC 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.
Ratings for Columbia, SC pre-k schools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pre-K Schools in Columbia, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools.