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St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
5.0
They communicate well and care for their kids.; overall they do a great job! With great prices.
- Leah D.
SAFARI KID
5.0
A New & Clean environment with very good curriculum and care for the kids! My Boys thoroughly enjoyed their after school program! Very friendly and well trained staff! Highly recommended preschool and after school program in Allen area.
- Raghav
Kidstown Learning Center, Inc.
5.0
Had had both my kids at Kidstown for years, so we have enjoyed everything from the infant class through VPK. The team is excellent and very welcoming. The curriculum is great and still allows for kids to be kids. We love this school!
- Evelina G.
Cleveland Nature School House
5.0
As first-time parents coming out of the pandemic, we wanted to find a preschool where our 3-year-old could be social, be outside and grow in a loving environment. Cleveland Nature House surpassed our expectations, and we later sent our younger daughter when she was 2.
Miss Lana has created a...
- Care member
Bright Starts Learning Center
5.0
I love Bright Starts Learning center! My son has been going there for a year and a half now and absolutely loves it! Bright Starts provides a positive environment for learning and growth. Ashley is an awesome caregiver and teacher! The activities and lesson plans are great and really help the...
- Tami M.
Pre-k schools in Shady Side, MD
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
"We have been here for a year now and have had no issues. The teachers and directors are kind, caring and involved with the children. They put the students first and it shows."
Haley C.
SAFARI KID
1402 Dempsey Road, Milpitas, CA
5.0
(3)
Safari Kid provides infant and toddler care, preschool and After School Program. Safari Kid focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. We celebrate kids' natural potential and desire...
5.0
"A New & Clean environment with very good curriculum and care for the kids! My Boys thoroughly enjoyed their after school program! Very friendly and well trained staff! Highly recommended preschool and after school program in Allen area."
Raghav
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
"Had had both my kids at Kidstown for years, so we have enjoyed everything from the infant class through VPK. The team is excellent and very welcoming. The curriculum is great and still allows for kids to be kids. We love this school!"
Evelina G.
Cleveland Nature School House
3500 Fenley Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH
5.0
(2)
WELCOME to the Cleveland Nature House!
Pre-K & Nature-Based Kindergarten
Enrolling Now for 2022-2023, Call to Apply
Ages:
*PRE-K 3-4 Yr. Olds [Potty Trained]
*Kindergarten 5 yr olds.
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Kindergarten and Pre-K...
5.0
"Our son started attending Cleveland Heights Nature House twice a week at the beginning of the year and has grown in vastly different ways, many of which I credit Miss. Lana with. She is attentive, gentle and kind. The way she welcomes her friends each morning and...
Sarah G.
Bright Starts Learning Center
16786 N. Rail Dr., Conroe, TX
5.0
(8)
Let your child GROW with us! We offer FULL TIME childcare with preschool and pre-k curriculum included. We even offer tot school for children 12 months to 3 years. We have a very unique program incorporating activity-based learning which keeps children interested and involved. We do Yoga, dance,...
5.0
"My children have attended Bright Starts Learning Center for the past two years. When we started my daughter was 5 and son was almost 4. Ashley is a fantastic teacher and homeschooled my children for Kindergarten. Chloe excelled under Ashley's instruction and she...
Staci M.
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
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.
Smarties
1520 Martin Street, Winston Salem, NC
5.0
(1)
Smarties is a youth center owned and operated by a NC licensed teacher. Smarties provides before and after school care, parents nights out, summer camp, spring camp, drop-in childcare, and our newest service for the 2022-23 school year PRE-K CLUB.
5.0
"Smarties is an amazing learning Center. My son enjoys the staff and fun activites planned. Smarties is very affordable and special field trips and activitoes are not affects by the rate. Smarties is definitely a 5 star!"
Donita
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
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
"Ednas daycare it's one of the most dedicated reliable awesome clean & perfect for my two kids. They've been there for over 3 years & my children love it. Home Daycares provide more attention, good manners, healthy food, education, & my kids barely get sick."
Adriana A
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
"When came from a negative experience and this daycare has been such a positive experience. Its well run and very clean. I love the playground area. It is partially shaded and had this great built in look out station, with a safety rail and my daughter loves it! The...
Josephine D.
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.
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 great, she takes her time with our little guy and stays on his level. She is very attentive and observant. She leaves us feeling like we are leaving our son who is 1 with FAMILY. She has become a member of the family"
Rick 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
5.0
(3)
North Laurel Little Explorers is a licensed in-home daycare and preschool located in North Laurel, MD. We offer high-quality care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 6 years old, including those with special needs. Open year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, we...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Ms. Tahira since 2021 and she has always loved it. She comes home happy everyday and looks forward to the next time she can go back to daycare. I've always felt like my daughter was very loved and cared for and I would highly recommend...
Care member
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
"They have been great! They have done a great job with our daughter!"
Melissa E.
Gulzarin E's Family Child Care
4610 Spinnaker Way, Discovery Bay, CA
5.0
(6)
For Infants: Safe areas for playing and learning. Brain games for the fast growing brain of infants. Lots of holding and loving individual attention. Music to soothe and entertain. Quiet sleep areas. Feeding based on Your Pediatrician s guidelines.
For Toddlers: Age appropriate toys and...
5.0
"Sam and Geez took care of my both my children for several years and were like an extended family. The provide a safe and nurturing environment where kids can play, grow and explore. My kids looked forward to going to Daycare and I would say that it is with Geez...
Inez B.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Shady Side, MD
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Shady Side, MD?
Pre-k programs in Shady Side, MD 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 Shady Side, MD?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Shady Side, MD, 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 Shady Side, MD?
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 Shady Side, MD 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 Shady Side, MD?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Shady Side, MD 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.