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Angel's Playground Daycare
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 kindergarten & she still will ask when...
- Care member
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
Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - Ogontz Avenue
5.0
The education is great. He learns, retains and brings the knowledge home with him.
- Delores T.
Kids World Family Day Care
5.0
This is a wonderful place for our child The child care is reliable, nice people my kids learn a lot they are ready to go to kindergarden, very nice people.
- Sati K.
GROWING CHILDREN OF RHODE ISLAND
5.0
As a first time mom, it was so hard to trust someone with our child. Just felt overwhelming to learn so much about how everything works. The director made it such a smooth transition. Her teacher has been amazing at keeping me up to date daily. I love that she comes home exhausted from how well they...
- Mariah G.
Pre-k schools in Santa Cruz, CA
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...
Care member
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
Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - Ogontz Avenue
7604 Ogontz Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Starting at $1200/mo
5.0
(1)
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and...
5.0
"The education is great. He learns, retains and brings the knowledge home with him. "
Delores T.
Kids World Family Day Care
7503 Alta Cuesta Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
5.0
(1)
Kids World Family Day Care
Family Child Care Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
In Home Family Child Care provides professional, quality care for your little ones.
We open 24 Hours.
We offer fun learning activities in a positive, supporting and family environment.
We are enrolling Children, 6...
5.0
"This is a wonderful place for our child The child care is reliable, nice people my kids learn a lot they are ready to go to kindergarden, very nice people."
Sati K.
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
"As a first time mom, it was so hard to trust someone with our child. Just felt overwhelming to learn so much about how everything works. The director made it such a smooth transition. Her teacher has been amazing at keeping me up to date daily. I love that she...
Mariah G.
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 the only daycare provider that I trust 100% with my daughter. She has such a warm heart and her home is a comforting place for children to play, learn, and grow! Olivia is so accommodating and helpful, and will always be my first call when in need of a...
Emily S
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 *.
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
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
4.8
(4)
We are a learning center that provides preschool, pre k, and kindergarten. We are also a childcare center that provides care for ages 12 months to 11 years old. Our goal is to make sure your child learns, and is in a safe environment. They get lots of one-on- one attention, love, development for...
5.0
"Grandmas house has next to raised my son the last 2 years. Teaching him essential skills from potty training to learning letters and numbers. Hes been taught about sharing snd expressing his thaughts and feelings through his choice of words. Kindness and care is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
We are an early education center located in Rockford Minnesota. Our center offers bright and engaging classroom environments serving students from infants through pre-kindergarten. Our program is committed to providing individualized and inclusive care for all students, and features low ratios,...
5.0
"My infant son is there and loves his two teachers and I love the low ratio!"
Michael *.
ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1900 WILLOW LAKE ROAD, DISCOVERY BAY, CA
3.0
(4)
We are a non-profit, faith based, private school. We serve the Discovery Bay, Byron & Brentwood Communities. We offer Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten through 5th Grade. We also offer morning and afternoon extended care as well as homework club for our Elementary students.
5.0
"My child loves it!! Caring and kind staff. "
Sabrina
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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Our Mission: More Than the Standard of Care
At Busy Blossoms LLC, we’re dedicated to going beyond the standard of care for children, families, and staff. We create a nurturing environment where children thrive through a well-rounded curriculum tailored to infants through pre-K, led by skilled and...
5.0
"Amazing center! Was so impressed with how clean and beautiful it truly is! The teachers and staff have various years of childcare experience and are highly educated! I love how personable the entire management team is! From the owner Jessica to the director Lyndsey...
Care member
Kingdom Daycare
1575 E. High St., Lima, OH
5.0
(1)
We are a loving daycare/preschool/pre-K. In our infant /toddler room we have partnered with WOCAP to give better quality of service to our children. We accept anyone from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday. We also have partnered with Bath bus transportation...
5.0
"Loving, caring, kind staff who work to see each child succeed no matter what level they are at!"
Rachel G.
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.
Alphabet Club
14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX
5.0
(1)
Childcare Center and Private School - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After School Transportation to and from Local Area Schools and Summer Camp serving the West Houston and Spring Branch Communities.
*Texas School Ready Certified.
*Texas Rising Star Certified.
*Experienced...
5.0
"My kids attended the Alphabet Club from ages 5/7 months until they started Kinder. My daughter attended their schooler program and summer programs until she was in 3rd grade. The director, Chetna, and all of the teachers are extremely wonderful. I can't say enough...
Tami Y.
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
"THATS MY RATING!!!
First in for most, I want to thank Grade Club Preschool & Daycare for giving my daughter the opportunity to be part of their awesome program as well as the beautiful in-home facility that they have., thanks for accepting her. I had to do my...
Kayla F
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
"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,...
Mega B.
Precious Moments Montessori Daycare Preschool
2957 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
(2)
Experienced, loving Childcare professionals. Our Supervisor has been at this location for over 10 years and our Pre-K Teacher is celebrating her 28th year!
Montessori, Preschool and Daycare services to cater to all types of students.
-$160 Weekly tuition Ages 2-5
-Summer Dance Program and...
5.0
"Awesome daycare center. Teachers have been there for 30 years! Show Choir is the best."
Diana
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Santa Cruz, CA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Pre-k programs in Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Santa Cruz, CA, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
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 Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Santa Cruz, CA 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.