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THE BIG BARN PRESCHOOL
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 really like because there is a lot of...
- vicky K.
Family Child Care
5.0
Fantastic family day care! As a first-time mother not really having a clue about what to do, Elizabeth and Noemi basically filled in all the gaps, and I'm eternally grateful for them! Our daughter has been there for over two years now, and they've cultured a healthy and nurturing environment where...
- Val O
Angel's Playground Daycare
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 kindergarten & she still will ask when...
- Care member
Primrose School of Virginia Beach South
5.0
Not your ordinary child care. Teachers here are well-trained and very caring. The school owners are the best people I've ever met. They are very humble and professional. Highly recommended!
- Diona R
Gurukul Learning Center
5.0
As a first-time mom in a pandemic, it was a tough decision to send my only daughter off to daycare. However, she has been attending Gurukul Learning Center for almost a year now and it was the best decision I have ever made and I am so happy I chose this particular family-run facility. She started...
- Becky W
Pre-k schools in Decatur, IL
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.
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
"The owner and teachers are awesome very caring and nurturing. My daughter loved going to Family Child Care Amiguitos , They make learning fun for kids in a very structured learning environment. I'm impressed and highly recommend them.."
Maria C.
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
Primrose School of Virginia Beach South
1989 Fisher Arch, Virginia Beach, VA
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...
5.0
"Fantastic school with caring and trained staff!"
Jessica C.
Gurukul Learning Center
317 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA
5.0
(1)
Gurukul Learning Center is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. We provide excellent Child Care and Early Education to children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age through our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K day care programs. Visit our website...
5.0
"As a first-time mom in a pandemic, it was a tough decision to send my only daughter off to daycare. However, she has been attending Gurukul Learning Center for almost a year now and it was the best decision I have ever made and I am so happy I chose this particular...
Becky W
Honey Tree Day Care
561 Route 20, Cairo, NY
5.0
(1)
Small private day care open since 1991. Director is Gigi Panarello M.S. El Ed Hours of Operation: M-F 7 AM -5:30 PM. Pre-K for 3's and 4's and Toddler Time is included in all tuition rates. NYS Registered. Well trained staff.
We do not offer Pre K only (1/2 days)
5.0
"Honey tree has been such a blessing! Going back to work with my little ones was hard at first especially since I've had a hard time trusting anyone but family with my kids but the staff is awesome! Very attentive to each child. What a relief it is to know my kids...
Sarah
Kids World Family Day Care
7503 Alta Cuesta Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
5.0
(1)
Kids World Family Day Care
Family Child Care Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
In Home Family Child Care provides professional, quality care for your little ones.
We open 24 Hours.
We offer fun learning activities in a positive, supporting and family environment.
We are enrolling Children, 6...
5.0
"This is a wonderful place for our child The child care is reliable, nice people my kids learn a lot they are ready to go to kindergarden, very nice people."
Sati K.
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! "
Care member
Kiwicherie's Home Daycare
11700 Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA
5.0
(1)
Experienced former nanny and Pre-K teacher available for a family seeking full-time care of children aged six weeks to Pre-K.
I provide a structured day with story time, song time, and art, as well as indoor and outdoor play. Balancing hugs and fun with good manners and discipline, my parents...
5.0
"Cherie watched our daughter from age 6 months until recently when we transitioned to preschool at age 2. She was the first non-family member to watch our child, & will always hold a place in our hearts for the love, care & kindness she provided for our little girl...
Elizabeth S.
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
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.
Just Like Home In-Home Daycare
4221 E Ray Rd Apt. 2025, Phoenix, AZ
5.0
(8)
An advanced In-Home Daycare that prepares the children for Pre-K or Kindergarten. With plenty of toys, activities and learning my daycare is up to par or above with any other local preschool at a fraction of the cost and in the comfort of a home where a child can truly flourish. I currently have one...
5.0
"Olivia is the only daycare provider that I trust 100% with my daughter. She has such a warm heart and her home is a comforting place for children to play, learn, and grow! Olivia is so accommodating and helpful, and will always be my first call when in need of a...
Emily S
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
"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.
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."
Care member
The Big Barn Preschool
888 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL
5.0
(5)
The Big Barn Preschool is a small educational preschool with a homey environment! We offer care to children ages 3-6. We offer three unique programs:
Part time:
5 hour or less for:
3 years old Preschool
-4 years old
-Pre-K
-Full Day
3 years old Preschool
-4-year-olds
-Pre-K...
5.0
"My son is going off to Kindergarten in the fall. We will dearly miss The Big Barn (wish he could stay many more years). It has been an amazing journey each of the teacher's treat each child like their own. So much caring and patience and love. So glad while I'm...
Care member
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 *.
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.
Second Baptist Kindergarten
2504 Moody Rd., Warner Robins, GA
5.0
(1)
We are a Christ-centered preschool with a safe, nurturing environment. We utilize the Abeka curriculum to provide a quality education for young children. Our classes are half-day for K-2 through K-5.
5.0
"Tuition is less than what's estimated here. 5 day week 3K and 4K is 150.00 a month , 5 day K5 is 165.00 a month 3 day a week is 120.00 a month and 2s 2 days a week I believe is 65.00 a month. Come check us out!"
Angela
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
"I immediately walked in and had this good vibe, everyone seemed so happy, the teachers seemed so happy."
Kim G
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Decatur, IL
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Decatur, IL?
Pre-k programs in Decatur, IL 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 Decatur, IL?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Decatur, IL, 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 Decatur, IL?
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 Decatur, IL 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 Decatur, IL?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Decatur, IL 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.