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Sonshine Learning Center Covington
4.0
We love SLC! My daughter's teacher does a great job communicating with us and meeting her needs. We also love that we receive updates throughout the day so we can see when she's eating and napping. We also get fun little notes and pictures as well. The facility itself is safe and quiet. Everyone is...
- Care member
Fairmount Hill Childcare
5.0
ill be so happy to work with this family and baby
- Pauline P.
Evergreen Learning Center
5.0
From the day our kids walked into this school they had smiles on their faces. The teachers and staff became family to us and we met so many life long friends. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking.
- Care member
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
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.
Pre-k schools in East Peoria, IL
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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Fairmount Hill Childcare
272 Fairmount Ave. 1, Hyde Park, MA
5.0
(1)
Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular,...
5.0
"ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"
Pauline P.
5.0
(2)
Our Infant through Pre-K program is designed to help guide the development of the whole child by helping each child develop skills in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to provide a loving, creative, enriched environment for your children to grow and learn in. Evergreen...
5.0
"Our oldest daughter is finishing up two years at ELC and we just started our youngest a month ago. We have been so pleased with the level of care our girls have received and how much they learn and enjoy their time at school. Cassie does a great job of balancing...
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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
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 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...
Dana E.
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 great, she takes her time with our little guy and stays on his level. She is very attentive and observant. She leaves us feeling like we are leaving our son who is 1 with FAMILY. She has become a member of the family"
Rick A
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.
Little Dreamers Academy
176 Finis Springs Drive, Cornelia, GA
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.
4.0
"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
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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K & K Family Child Care
105 Llanos Street, Verona, WI
4.2
(5)
The mission of K & K Family Child Care is to provide comfortable, secure, and nurturing quality child care, and encourage and support children as they expand their knowledge in each domain of learning (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and moral) by maintaining a safe, high-quality environment...
5.0
"Our family was extremely happy to have our daughter in Kristol's care from infancy through kindergarten. Kristol and her family felt like a part of our family. Our daughter was safe, happy, nutured, and learning throughout her day. The empathy, understanding, and...
Julie
5.0
(3)
Here at Little Lamb Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth and development of our little ones ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks all the way through the pre-kindergarten age. Our precious little ones flourish from receiving a Christ-centered education of...
5.0
"My two children attend Little Lambs Preschool in Bayonne, NJ. Both started when my daughter was 18 months ( now 3 yrs old ) in their Toddler room and my son started at 3 months old ( now 20 months ) in their Infant room. I have had a great experience with this...
Courtney P.
Fareeha's Daycare
Woodlands At Goose Creek, Leesburg, VA
5.0
(10)
We are an at home licensed daycare facility for infants, toddlers and preschoolers from 8 to 5. (DURING COVID). Monday through Friday. Wonderful program for preschoolers and toddlers. Special care for infants. Highly trained assistants. Many happy parents. Provider has experience with Montessori...
5.0
"I entrusted my daughter with Ms. Fareeha and her staff two years ago and never once regretted it. She provides excellent care to the children along with a great curriculum! She is great with communicating with the parents and we get tons of photos and videos of our...
Ifrah A.
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
SPRINGS OF LIFE - ACADEMY
2385 ACADEMY PL, COLORADO SPGS, CO
5.0
(1)
We provide a family-like atmosphere for students and parents, that nurtures long-lasting cherished relationships. We have two convenient locations in Colorado Springs, East Uintah and Academy/Maizeland. Both locations offer infant daycare, toddler daycare, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and...
5.0
"My children have been in Springs of Life since 2022. They all love their teachers and I love how communicable the staff are. They always fill me in on anything that took place during the day and have fun arts and crafts for my children to take home. My youngest has...
Care member
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
"Masterkey is amazing!
They are very patient with my son and have helped him improve in every aspect!
I’m truly grateful for such a wonderful preschool! "
Care member
Brighter Beginnings Learning Center
1463 E Star Drive, Meridian, ID
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...
5.0
"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
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in East Peoria, IL
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in East Peoria, IL?
Pre-k programs in East Peoria, 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 East Peoria, IL?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in East Peoria, 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 East Peoria, 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 East Peoria, 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 East Peoria, IL?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in East Peoria, 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.