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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
Nikki's Child Care
5.0
Nikki has been caring for for my 5 year old grandson since he was 2 months old. She is his second mother at his second home!! She provides a safe, nurturing, fun, well equipped and consistent environment for HER kids. She has been a true blessing to our whole family thru our daughter's illness...
- Lynne M.
Full Heart Child Care
5.0
Beautifully renovated facility, real-time updates with pictures of all the fun they're having, detailed curriculum, all organic food & amazing teachers! Lots of love fills this place!
- Mandy F.
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.
Love-A-Lot Learning Center
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 defeated. I was just about to give up...
- Penelope D.
Pre-k schools in Santa Cruz, CA
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
Nikki's Child Care
88 Santina Drive, Manchester, CT
5.0
(10)
I'm a mother of seven children ages ranging from 18-29. I was a Pre-K aide for seven years until my daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. Since then, I have been watching other people's children in my home. I'm very flexible and will try to accommodate you in anyway I can. As you can see, I am very...
5.0
"Whenever I tell my son it is time to go to Ms. Nikki's house, he runs to the door with excitement. He has been going there since he was only two months old. She takes great care of him. With me being a first time mother, she has offered suggestions that make...
Jessica G.
Full Heart Child Care
1300 N. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY
5.0
(2)
Full Heart Child Care is a brand new child care facility with a full day preschool and Pre-K program. We offer quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. We follow a comprehensive curriculum and our features include both an indoor and outdoor play space, open concept classrooms,...
5.0
"Beautifully renovated facility, real-time updates with pictures of all the fun they're having, detailed curriculum, all organic food & amazing teachers! Lots of love fills this place!"
Mandy 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
"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
(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!
"
Lisa W.
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
"What a breath of fresh air to have high-quality care in the Treasure Valley! We come from Seattle’s pre-K care standards and found Primrose shares these values and upholds a high bar across their teachers and ownership/leadership. Our experience thus far has been...
Jasi H.
J's Lincoln Logs
169 Red Haven Drive, North Wales, PA
5.0
(14)
A GOOD START WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
J's Lincoln Logs prepares children for kindergarten and beyond, with the skills and confidence needed for a lifetime of academic success.Our Pre-K program helps children advance skills in core pre-academic areas such as literacy, math, and science, as well as in...
5.0
"Words can express how grateful I am to Anisa for the love and care that she showed to both of my sons. My boys are teenagers now and the bond our family still has with Anisa is unlike anyone you will ever find at another day care center. She no doubt helped me...
Shannon 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
"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...
Kriti A.
Kidstown Learning Center, Inc.
6995 Charleston Shores Blvd, Lake Worth, FL
5.0
(2)
Kidstown Learning Center is an affordable daycare that provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment that acknowledges cultural diversity. We offer preschool programs from six-weeks old to 5 years old, free voluntary pre-K (VPK), before and after school care programs, winter, spring...
5.0
"This seems to be a really good school"
Lady M.
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.
CAROLINA BAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2927 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC
5.0
(3)
We are a Christian Child Develop Center running for 40+ years! Many of our staff have been working at the Center for 15+ years and adore these kids. We provide free lunch and snack for kids 2+ and a wonderful preparatory curriculum for 4K or Kindergarten. We have a brand new, state of the art,...
5.0
"We love Carolina Bay! We have 1 daughter that just finished and 1 that 1 year left. The teachers and staff are experienced and love our kids so much. Our kids talk about them regularly. We definitely recommend Carolina Bay!"
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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
"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...
Care member
Day Dreamers Early Learning Center
33 Indian Rock Road, Windham, NH
5.0
(3)
NEW Childcare center in Windham, NH. Enrolling new students ages 8 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten.
5.0
"Our original daycare closed their doors for good during the pandemic, and as working parents we had to act fast and were skeptical and anxious about finding the right caregivers for our children during this unprecedented time.
We were very pleased when we toured...
Talia C.
Children Count Child Care
5304 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL
4.0
(1)
I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...
4.0
"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"
Renee J.
Edna's Fun Family Daycare
22131Advantage Run, San Antonio, TX
4.0
(4)
Registered Family home childcare. Safe educational environment. Great creative Pre-K curriculum basic develp. Skills. Arts & Crafts, Reading time, circle time, Out door play, Naps, Homework Assistance. Nutritious meals, CPR& 1st Aid certified. ENGLISH & SPANISH. Siblings discounts & Drop ins...
5.0
"My son loves going to spend the day with Miss. Edna and all his friend at "school" , is what he calls it. Lol He is always excited to go and always tells me what he did for the day! He is three, will be for in February!"
Shay Y.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL
920 W. 6TH STREET, ONTARIO, CA
5.0
(4)
We are a small, year round, faith based preschool for children 2 years - Pre-K. We assist with potty training. We offer 3, 4 & 5 days per week; half days, extended days, or full days. It is mandatory for Pre-K students to attend a minimum of 5 half days. Our program focuses on developing fine and...
5.0
"They have been amazing the entire time our daughter has been enrolled there. She has been attending for 2.5 years and it has been great! She has learned so much in her time there. The teachers and staff are such nice people. We really love Redeemer Lutheran...
Maryann W.
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.
Miss Mae's Pre-k
2337 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS
5.0
(3)
At Miss Mae's Pre-K, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique program incorporates a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child's best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. We are...
5.0
"i love kids i would love to help kids to do school work and i can watch them too when their mom and dad is out"
Katherine H.
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
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.
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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.