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BEE CREATIVE CHILD CARE
5.0
The staff are wonderful with our grandchildren. They are very routine, which is important for the kids. Staff are loving, caring, and supportive. Watching our grandkids grow and learn is amazing, especially when everyone works well with each other and communicates any special wants and needs.
- Care member
Starfish Academy
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 *.
Little Dreamers Academy
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 the daycare. I would prefer they...
- Margaret
Moma'S Loving Child Care
5.0
Moma's Loving Child Care has been a part of our lives for over a decade! Nanny has taken care of both of our children from the oldest to the youngest. My 1st born was 10 months old when he 1st came and my daughter was just 3 months old. They are now almost 11 yrs old and 3 yrs old today! He was...
- Andrea W.
Honey Tree Day Care
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 are happy and safe and I don't have...
- Sarah
Pre-k schools in Mattoon, IL
BEE CREATIVE CHILD CARE
5252 HEATHERDOWNS, TOLEDO, OH
4.9
(13)
Welcome to Bee Creative Daycare!
At Bee Creative Daycare, we offer a nurturing and educational environment for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our classrooms are tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group, ensuring that every child receives the care and learning experiences...
5.0
"Bee creative is a great learning place my children are have been there for sum time both my children started attending before being able to talk so my children understand two languages that so amazing my children are excited to go to daycare one of my worries...
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 *.
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
Moma'S Loving Child Care
115 S Trego Court, Dallas, TX
5.0
(2)
I am the owner of MOMA'S LOVING CHILD CARE This is an in-home registered center, and I have four years experience. I have training in infant safety, early childhood professional, creative art ideas to motivate children, diversity in the classroom, and child food program of Texas. We provide...
5.0
"Moma's Loving Child Care has been a part of our lives for over a decade! Nanny has taken care of both of our children from the oldest to the youngest. My 1st born was 10 months old when he 1st came and my daughter was just 3 months old. They are now almost 11 yrs...
Andrea 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
5.0
(8)
Wisdom Tree Preschool was founded in 2014. Our school spans 3,000 square feet and has a sizeable onsite backyard with playground equipment. We are pleased to use the BrightWheel app at Wisdom Tree Preschool. Throughout the app, parents can view images of their kids throughout the school day with...
5.0
"I think this is a wonderful school where the teachers are genuinely caring and dedicated to helping the kids learn. I’ve seen such a positive change in my child, who went from resisting school in the first week to now eagerly socializing with friends and excited to...
Care member
5.0
(3)
North Laurel Little Explorers 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...
Care member
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
(4)
We are a full-day daycare in north central Colorado Springs. We offer care for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years.
Our facility offers a large indoor gym, cafeteria and two outdoor playgrounds in addition to oversized classrooms, ensuring the kiddos get lots of room to learn, play and explore.
We...
5.0
"We came to this school looking for a nurturing environment, and we were not let down. The director is well versed in her field, the teachers are knowledgable and compassionate, and the curriculum is taught through a fun learning style. My children are excited to go...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Our facility brings bright classrooms and two playgrounds fenced in. Your child will feel safe and get lots of attention and support. We are very family friendly and want everyone to feel loved and supported. Our goal is to be ready to for kindergarten.
5.0
"My children are treated as family and have learned so many new things since they have been attending Happy hearts learning center. "
Care member
Happy Trails
20775 Garden Road, Excelsior, MN
5.0
(2)
Fully licensed through Hennepin County, you can be assured that in my care, your child will receive a warm and supportive learning environment based on a mix of Montessori & reggio teachings, a day of enriching activities that incorporate nature and encourage creativity, food that is healthy,...
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Gretchen! She’s such a fun-loving, energetic, kind-hearted person who loves the kids whole-heartedly! We love that our daughter gets to interact with all age groups and be in a comfortable homelike setting. I love that they spend lots...
Care member
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
St. Paul's Child Care Center
761 King Street, Rye Brook, NY
5.0
(6)
We have a few spaces left for 9/2019 in our 3s and Pre-K 4s classrooms.
St. Paul's Child Care Center provides for the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of children, living Christian values, in a safe and healthy environment.
We are a New York State licensed...
5.0
"I have two children and we have been part of St. Paul's for 5 years. It is our home away from home and we love everyone who is part of the program. Each teacher they have had has made such an impact on our children; in learning and nurturing. They are all such...
Mackenzie G.
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.
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, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the...
Courtney F.
Princeton Pre-K & Childcare
59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ
3.0
(2)
Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the...
5.0
"My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...
Ashley T
Wonders Early Learning Center
2700 SW 3rd St., Corvallis, OR
5.0
(2)
Wonders Early Learning Center began as a Certified Home Care in 2009. We grew into a Certified Center in 2014, becoming the first center to serve South Corvallis.
We implement a National Standards Based curriculum called Mother Goose Time. We have a new theme for each month, which keeps our...
5.0
"Our daughters have been at Wonders ELC for the last 2 years from Littles class to Pre-K. I'm always amazed that after 10 hours a day in their care, they are always wanting to stay even longer! No tears at drop off since day 1. I'm impressed with the curriculum and...
Lois C.
Cleveland Nature School House
3500 Fenley Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH
5.0
(2)
WELCOME to the Cleveland Nature House!
Pre-K & Nature-Based Kindergarten
Enrolling Now for 2022-2023, Call to Apply
Ages:
*PRE-K 3-4 Yr. Olds [Potty Trained]
*Kindergarten 5 yr olds.
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Kindergarten and Pre-K...
5.0
"The location is in a good neighborhood with great scenery that you can't get any place else! Staff is kind, knowledge, and willing to work with your schedule."
Mithun R.
Ages & Stages
499 Main St, Hampstead, NH
5.0
(1)
Ages & stages is a licensed child care center located in Hampstead, NH. They offer both full day and part time programs for ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. They have available programs for infants, toddler, preschool and pre-k students. They provide and nurturing environment to maximize the brain...
5.0
"My son just graduated from Ages and Stages in June. He had attended this school since he was just three months old. When he first started, the caring and dedicated staff continuously soothed my worries about dropping off my infant. I felt comfortable leaving him in...
Kathy B.
Little Sprouts Watertown
150 Coolidge Ave, WATERTOWN, MA
5.0
(5)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.
Located on...
5.0
"The entire staff is experienced, professional, and communicative. There is low turnover, so everything runs really smoothly. It is a joy to be working with this staff and it creates so much confidence for us as parents to know our daughter is the beneficiary of...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Mattoon, IL
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Mattoon, IL?
Pre-k programs in Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, IL?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, IL?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Mattoon, 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.