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The Wunderkind
5.0
Absolutely recommend The Wunderkind. It was recommended to me by a co-worker and I could not be happier with my daughters experience. It is far more than just a daycare, my daughter made very obvious strides in her learning development while here only a few days a week. My daughter loved each...
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SPARK ACADEMY
5.0
I like that they try to keep the same students together. It helps with their nerves and being in different classrooms.
- NANCY S.
SPRINGS OF LIFE - ACADEMY
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 been growing in this center and...
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TIR NA NOG CHILDCARE
5.0
Both if my children started TNN at 3 months in the infant room. My oldest just graduated PreK. As a new Mom is was scary to leave my baby at a daycare but TNN reassured us of everything. The staff are amazing, they do loads of activities and crafts. Outside playtime every day and celebrate all of...
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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.
Pre-k schools in Ottumwa, IA
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
"The Wunderkind was a recommendation from a family member. We were very apprehensive to send our daughter to a home based daycare during the pandemic but Ms.Kumud did a fantastic job to ease us in. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food provided was...
Varsha R
5.0
(1)
Spark Academy is a state-of-the-art, early childhood education program designed to nurture all children 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten.
Featuring an unparalleled educational environment, engaging curriculum and warm setting, Spark Academy uses a mixed-income model to ensure all children are...
5.0
" I like that they try to keep the same students together. It helps with their nerves and being in different classrooms."
NANCY S.
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...
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TIR NA NOG CHILDCARE
217 West Central St, NATICK, MA
5.0
(4)
Tir Na Nog Childcare is inspired by the enchanting Irish folklore of “The Land of the Young,” a mythical place where happiness, youthfulness, and endless joy thrive. In this magical land, no one ever grows old, and beauty and wonder are boundless.
At Tir Na Nog Childcare, we are dedicated to...
5.0
"Both if my children started TNN at 3 months in the infant room. My oldest just graduated PreK. As a new Mom is was scary to leave my baby at a daycare but TNN reassured us of everything. The staff are amazing, they do loads of activities and crafts. Outside...
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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
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.
5.0
(3)
****We only offer full day preschool care, we do not offer half day preschool at this point**
***We are open Mon-Thurs, closed Fridays***
Turtle Tales is a Licensed Family Childcare operating like a Multi-Age Preschool / Pre-K where all ages are kept together to get the full spectrum of...
5.0
"Our daughter has been going to the family run Turtle Tales in Saint Paul for 18 months now and we're delighted with how it has been going. Becca and John are kind, sweet-natured people with lots of character. They keep the children happy and entertained, which...
Jonathan W.
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
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We've had a wonderful experience at this school. The staff are incredibly nurturing and attentive, creating a supportive environment for our child. The facilities are clean and well-organized, making it a great place for kids to learn and grow."
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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
"My daughter has attended Love-A-Lot Learning Center since 2022. She loves going to school and always comes home talking about her day and how much fun she has. It's a blessing to know she is being cared for in such a loving environment!
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Lisa W.
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.
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.
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
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.
Primrose School of North Meridian
4818 North Elsinore Ave, MERIDIAN, ID
5.0
(2)
Brand-new, comprehensive pre-school in Meridian, ID! Primrose Schools has been providing the highest level of care and early education for nearly 50 years and ours is the 1st in Idaho. Full proprietary curriculum (we are a pre-school, not a daycare), provide all meals and snacks (chef on site in a...
5.0
"’m more than happy to share my family’s experience at Primrose, which has been nothing short of wonderful.
Starting with the curriculum program, we have been so impressed with the level of quality and intention that goes into their curriculum. Our children have...
Kelly F.
Salzar Family Child Care
8430 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.
5.0
"We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!"
Mayra S.
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
"The infant program at Goddard Alexandria West is outstanding! Being our first child, we were very nervous to leave our 3.5 month old in a new place, but the school, teachers and staff quickly became our home away from home. We feel so comfortable having our son...
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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...
Academy of Play
892 E Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA
5.0
(1)
Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest...
5.0
"Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...
Andrea O
Mount Paran Christian School Preschool
1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw, GA
5.0
(2)
Preschoolers at Mount Paran Christian School learn through creativity and play, and can't wait for hands-on STEAM exploration each week. Faculty are 100 percent degreed and state-certified teachers who love and nurture faith in God in the hearts of their students. Teachers engage students in STEAM,...
5.0
"Best kept secret in West Cobb. My kids thrived in reading, math, STEAM, Spanish, and more at the "big" school too. Football game tailgates for our family were a blast."
Tiffany W.
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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.