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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare
5.0
It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well, lucky for us, there isn't one thing we don't LOVE about Michelle's daycare. Michelle and her co-teachers, Carolina and Paz, are just absolutely...
- Mega B.
DESTINY'S LEARNING ACADEMY
5.0
Destiny's Learning Academy has been in our family for years. My 19 year old attended, he started there at 8 years old. I have 6 children and they all have attended. I have never had any incidents or problems. Our six year old is still attending. They all have loved it there.
- Marisal T.
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
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.
Premier Early Learning Center
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
Pre-k schools in Ottumwa, IA
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
"I highly recommend Michelle's family day care. My daughter was with Michelle since she was 7 months old. My son who is 8 years now, went to Michelle too. We love Michelle, she is very caring, always cheerful, very trustworthy and great with kids. The helper...
Rima K.
5.0
(1)
Destiny Learning Academy (DLA) is a Christian, 5-star childcare facility that has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years. We proudly serve families across the Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, and surround areas with two convenient locations right off 21st and 169. At DLA, we offer a unique,...
5.0
"Our son has been attending for four years now. They have excellent staff and a great facility. Over all they have taken great care of our child. "
Sarah K.
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
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.
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
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
(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
"The staff at Childsplay Learning center are so thoughtful and you can really see how much they care for the children. One of the reasons we like it here is every time you walk through the doors, they are so calm and welcoming, it's a small thing but it really means...
Uchendu I.
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.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy
4240 GETTYSBURG AVE N, NEW HOPE, MN
5.0
(2)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy (HTLA) strives for academic excellence in a Christian environment. HTLA offers excellent educational value. Tuition is lower than most private schools in the Twin Cities metro. Our small class sizes allow our teachers to focus on each child's individual need with...
5.0
"Very engaged teachers that care about the outcome, not just in their classroom but Academy as a whole. They are very involved, diligent, well prepared and happy to help the kids. I have been happy here and would recommend them!"
Matt H.
The Wunderkind
484 Bridle Ct, San Ramon, CA
4.8
(13)
Managed by a professional and an experienced pre-school / Kindergarten teacher of one of the most prestigious schools of the Bay-Area
Our mission is to impart value-based education by developing leadership qualities in a home-based environment.
Child-centered curriculum with planned learning...
5.0
"I cannot speak more highly of The Wunderkind. Our son started when he was 6 months old and was there for 2.5 years until we moved out of the area.
I cannot thank them enough for helping me to raise my baby while supporting our family along the way. Our son...
Samantha N.
St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
2541 EARL RUDDER FWY S, COLLEGE STATION, TX
Starting at $913/mo
5.0
(2)
The Child Development Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish is open to children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten and seeks to nourish and grow them spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially. We strive to provide a variety of experiences using developmentally...
5.0
"They communicate well and care for their kids.; overall they do a great job! With great prices. "
Leah D.
Princeton Pre-k & Childcare For Early Childhood Development
26 Normady Dr, Princeton Junction, NJ
5.0
(11)
Princeton Pre-k & Child Care is offering services for infants to children, 5+ years of age, in a home-based facility registered by the state of New Jersey, ensuring the environment and safety of your children per recommended regulations. Please come and see for yourself how we are providing quality...
5.0
"Our two year old toddler absolutely loves this place! We had heard about experiences from other parents regarding children often getting sick in daycare centers with a commercial setting. So we delayed putting him to a daycare center until he was 18 months old. We...
Nivejeetha S.
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.
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
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.
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
Love & Learning Family Childcare
7416 Setting Sun Way, Columbia, MD
5.0
(1)
I am a professional Family Child Care provider in Columbia, MD. Licensed by Maryland State Department of Education with over 12 years of experience in this field. I have completed MMSR certification, 90 hours infant & toddler certification along with 45 hours school age curriculum. I am also First...
Little Sprouts Dedham
280 Bridge Street, DEDHAM, MA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, MA
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...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...
Alex L.
5.0
(3)
We are a faith based childcare center at New Life Church in downtown Toms River providing quality care and pre-school for families in our community. Our classrooms are designed to offer fun, interesting and creative learning opportunities for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We have a large...
5.0
"As a single mother who had her child during COVID, pricing for daycare had seemed to be impossible to afford along with the right values. I looked into all the known schools and between their rates and strict schedule, and long waiting list I began to feel...
Penelope D.
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
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ottumwa, IA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Ottumwa, IA?
Pre-k programs in Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Ottumwa, IA, 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 Ottumwa, IA?
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 Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Ottumwa, IA 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.