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Grade Club Preschool & Daycare Center
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 WAS THE BEST. The friendly staff is...
- Chadwji T
Little Playschool Pre-K
5.0
Molly has poured her heart and sould into Little Preschool. Our girl has been thriving since starting about a month ago. She is also eating better than she ever has before. 10/10 would recommend!
- Care member
Fareeha's Daycare
5.0
Our daughter absolutely loves Ms. Fareeha and all the teachers in this establishment. She has been there for almost 2 years now and there hasn't been a day when she complained about not wanting to go, which makes drop off in the morning a delight. We initially found this daycare through care.com...
- Kriti A.
CHILDWORKS, INC.
5.0
I absolutely love this center . They have a made me and son so welcomed being that I’m a first time mom it was very hard for me . They keep me updated throughout the day on his daily routines which I love the most and also sends pictures and videos . They also do activities with the infants and...
- Care member
New Horizon Academy - Champlin, MN
5.0
We absolutely adore New Horizon Academy. The staff are kind, patient, friendly, and fun, and we know they are providing excellent care to our little one. We especially love to see the pictures they take of her adventures throughout the day and appreciate that she is also learning so much from the...
- Caitlin W.
Pre-k schools in Ottawa, IL
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
Little Playschool Pre-K
6908 Hospitality Circle, WEST KNOXVILLE, TN
5.0
(3)
KNOXVILLE'S ONLY PRESCHOOL WHERE...
- Children cook organic, farm-fresh, minimally processed meals in child-sized kitchens
- Holistic Health Curriculum with daily gardening, nutrition, cooking, mindfulness, fitness
- Indoor and outdoor classrooms
-Indoor exercise areas
- Mother Goose Time...
5.0
"5 stars! 100%! My kids absolutely love it here and adore Ms. Molly! 10/10!
"
salvador C.
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
"We could not be happier that Fareeha and her team care for our baby girl. The second we met her we felt right at ease with her. As first time parents, we were very nervous to leave our 4 month old with someone new but Fareeha is so loving and motherly. She sends...
Kristen F.
CHILDWORKS, INC.
6215 LITCHFORD RD, RALEIGH, NC
5.0
(1)
Our preschool offers care as early as six weeks up to school-age. Our center provides a loving and home-like environment. We have discovered that at preschool, children build a strong foundation in social, pre-academic, and general life skills that will give them a leg up in school and beyond. At...
5.0
"I absolutely love this center . They have a made me and son so welcomed being that I’m a first time mom it was very hard for me . They keep me updated throughout the day on his daily routines which I love the most and also sends pictures and videos . They also do...
Care member
New Horizon Academy - Champlin, MN
9051 White Oaks Trail, CHAMPLIN, MN
5.0
(1)
Welcome to the Champlin, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! Our school is located off Highway 169 at the intersection of Elm Creek Parkway and Jefferson Highway. We have been serving Champlin children and families with high-quality daycare and preschool programs since 1995. With beautiful classrooms,...
5.0
"New Horizon has amazing director and always makes sure my daughter has everything she needs. The teachers there are very nice, and I never have to worry when my daughter goes to daycare."
Jenna A.
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
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.
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.
5.0
(1)
Primrose School of Fort Collins is a curriculum based pre-school and child care facility. We have been operating in the Fort Collins area since 2007 providing premium educational child care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Our staff are highly trained early childcare educators with many years...
5.0
"The human contact with them is great! They are so kind and nice and it feels like a community! "
Monica 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
5.0
(3)
Our mission...
is to serve families in the community by providing high quality care for their infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k children in a safe, supportive, exciting, and nurturing environment so that they can grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, and will come to...
5.0
"The staff here are friendly, engaged, responsive, and invested in the well-being of every child here. The culture is open and communicative, and the kids are treated like individuals in progress who deserve respect, and not tiny problems to be solved. We've...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Welcome to ChildsPlay Learning Center where your child's happiness and development are our top priorities. We are part of Early Achievers Program. Our experienced and nurturing staff provide a safe and a loving environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We also have a Pre-Kindergarten Program...
5.0
"My daughter has been a student at Childsplay Learning Center since she was about 8 weeks old. My baby has learned so much, developed relationships with all of her teachers, has friends that she goes to "school" with and enjoys all the activities. I honestly do not...
Krystle V.
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
"Both of my children having been going here since they were infants. My kids love her and I trust her more than anyone with my children. I'm grateful for her and the way she treats them! Couldn't be more happy"
Courtney H.
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.
Education From The Heart
5519 Gaumer Ave, Pennsauken, NJ
5.0
(1)
We are a Family Childcare Center located in Pennsauken, NJ. Our maximum ratio is 1 adult to 5 children however, we always have 2 adults present. We offer transportation to and from the center as well as, before school pick up/drop off and after school pick up. We also offer tutoring for K-3rd grade...
5.0
"I've been sending my 2 year old son a short time however Miss Shirley and Miss Kathy are wonderful! The center is clean with LOTS of toys and fun things for the children to do. I also love that Shirley has a strong background in early education so she is always...
Melissa G.
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 *.
Pebbles Preschool & Kindergarten
4950 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV
3.0
(2)
We currently offer care for ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children. We believe all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We strive to meet the needs of working parents and their...
5.0
"My son is in the 2 year old classroom. The teachers are full of energy to keep up with all the 2 year olds! They sing songs and play and do crafts and do great teachings. My son comes home always talking about all the stuff he did."
Lauren K.
5.0
(2)
Grace Preschool is a brand-new facility serving families with children ages 18m- 5 years. Please see our tour schedule to schedule a tour today! We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that allows students to gain relatable experiences through a balance of student and teacher led...
5.0
"Grace Preschool is amazing! We adore it. The staff is friendly and inviting, and when your child attends, you truly feel like part of the family. With the school being new, the class sizes are small, which is exactly what we were looking for. The director, Frankie,...
Care member
The Goddard School of Alexandria
1703 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
4.9
(31)
The Goddard Schools are the #1 rated private preschool system in the United States with over 530 schools nationwide. Our school will serve infants through Pre-K students.
We are located at 1703 N Beauregard St. The school is currently being constructed and we plan to be up and running between...
5.0
"Ms Michelle is fantastic! She knows the families inside and out and loves every child in her classroom! "
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
"Brighter beginnings has been such a wonderful daycare for our little one. She has gone there since she was just 2 months old and they have shown her so much love and caring it has been great. The teachers are so friendly and attentive to all the kids and it's truly...
Jenna L.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ottawa, IL
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Ottawa, IL?
Pre-k programs in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, IL?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, IL?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Ottawa, 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.