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Just Like Home In-Home Daycare
5.0
Olivia is great! She watches my 2 year old son and my 3 year old daughter when I am called into work. She is wonderful with my kiddos and they love her! I feel very comfortable when they are with her and know that they are well taken care of and safe. I highly recommend Olivia for an in-home...
- Kristy M
MUSE Academy
5.0
This is a fabulous new private school in Fort Greene with strong music and arts focus. Preschool program for ages pre-k 3 and pre-k 4, kindergarten and elementary school. Led by former professor at Columbia and Juilliard and first-rate teachers, small class sizes, personal touch.
- Crocker C.
K & K Family Child Care
5.0
How much do I love this daycare? Well, Kristol, who runs it, is amazing. She's been such a resource to me as I've parented my high-energy first child. My daughter adores her, to the point of wanting to sit in her lap instead of mine when we've run into each other at community events. Kristol somehow...
- Florence E
GRANDMA'S HOUSE CENTER
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 taken by his teachers to tend each...
- Care member
Fareeha's Daycare
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 found this daycare through care.com...
- Kriti A.
Pre-k schools in Sterling, IL
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 watches my 2 year old son and my 3 year old daughter when I am called into work. She is wonderful with my kiddos and they love her! I feel very comfortable when they are with her and know that they are well taken care of and safe. I highly...
Kristy M
MUSE Academy
126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
MUSE Academy is an independent private school in Brooklyn. Opening in September 2018 for Pre-K3 through Grade 2, MUSE Academy fills a critical need for high quality, humanist education. We seek to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active...
5.0
"This is a fabulous new private school in Fort Greene with strong music and arts focus. Preschool program for ages pre-k 3 and pre-k 4, kindergarten and elementary school. Led by former professor at Columbia and Juilliard and first-rate teachers, small class sizes,...
Crocker C.
K & K Family Child Care
105 Llanos Street, Verona, WI
4.2
(5)
The mission of K & K Family Child Care is to provide comfortable, secure, and nurturing quality child care, and encourage and support children as they expand their knowledge in each domain of learning (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and moral) by maintaining a safe, high-quality environment...
5.0
"Our family was extremely happy to have our daughter in Kristol's care from infancy through kindergarten. Kristol and her family felt like a part of our family. Our daughter was safe, happy, nutured, and learning throughout her day. The empathy, understanding, and...
Julie
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
"Such a beautiful building, teacher and staff are so kind and loving to my son, they teach kids, with certified teachers. The owners are willing to help out in anyway possible, love the family vibe they give off. Best experience ever!!"
Care member
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
"I entrusted my daughter with Ms. Fareeha and her staff two years ago and never once regretted it. She provides excellent care to the children along with a great curriculum! She is great with communicating with the parents and we get tons of photos and videos of our...
Ifrah A.
The Big Barn Preschool
888 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL
5.0
(5)
The Big Barn Preschool is a small educational preschool with a homey environment! We offer care to children ages 3-6. We offer three unique programs:
Part time:
5 hour or less for:
3 years old Preschool
-4 years old
-Pre-K
-Full Day
3 years old Preschool
-4-year-olds
-Pre-K...
5.0
"We love the Big Barn Preschool! The teachers are amazing and both our kids love them so much! The child to teacher ratio is small so the children get a lot of 1:1 help/attention, which is something my son really needs. My son is 5 and my daughter is 3 and they have...
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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
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.
Little Playschool Pre-K
6908 Hospitality Circle, WEST KNOXVILLE, TN
5.0
(3)
KNOXVILLE'S ONLY PRESCHOOL WHERE...
- Children cook organic, farm-fresh, minimally processed meals in child-sized kitchens
- Holistic Health Curriculum with daily gardening, nutrition, cooking, mindfulness, fitness
- Indoor and outdoor classrooms
-Indoor exercise areas
- Mother Goose Time...
5.0
"5 stars! 100%! My kids absolutely love it here and adore Ms. Molly! 10/10!
"
salvador C.
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
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
"I can't say enough about this school. My son was there since he was 2! The most amazing owner who cares so much for your children like they were her own. If I could give 100 stars I would. You will be so happy you chose this school!!"
Sheila L
The Lifespan Development Centers
500 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
We provide an academic based full day preschool and child care. Our staff of professional educators provide your family with the highest quality curriculum accompanied with compassionate care, strong values, and ongoing communication about your child's learning progress.
We offer nursery,...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lifespan Development Centers. I think I visited every child care facility in Delaware prior to my son being born! I wasn't sure what I was looking for during the visits. When I walked into Lifespan, I knew it was...
Sam
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.
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
"They a very professional and truly amazing with my children. I feel like my kids are very safe and comfortable at this child care center. I highly recommend "
Care member
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
"Nikki is wonderful. She has been my inhome sitter whenever I've needed care for the past 4 years with both of my kids. I trust her completely and know my kids are in good hands. What I really love about Nikki is just how genuine and caring she is. She treats the...
Ishona C.
Miss Abby's Daycare
6710 S Holland Way, Littleton, CO
5.0
(1)
I'm a stay at home mom to two sweet and sassy twin toddlers. I received lead-teacher certification from my years of education and experience, and taught Pre-K for three years prior to having my twin daughters. I am looking to expand my practice in a more intimate, family-centered environment. With a...
5.0
"Abby is absolutely wonderful with children. Kindness and patience are some of her gifts. Her love of crafts and reading come out to play when she works with littles. She is full of knowledge and love for both children and their parents. I strongly recommend her for...
Lorie K.
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
"Wow. What a school… first off, my child RUNS inside every single
Morning. She wakes up asking if she can go to school today. I can’t fathom why anyone would leave a negative review about this woman or her school. From what I’ve seen, she needed to go away for a...
Care member
Little Sprouts Watertown
150 Coolidge Ave, WATERTOWN, MA
5.0
(5)
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 offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.
Located on...
5.0
"I trust this message finds you well the admin. Together with staff of little sprouts Watertown.
We are delighted to have you as our kid’s day care.
Your commitment is proven unparalleled and for the experience both children and families, we are 101 percent...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents!
My name is Christina, but the littles call me Tina. I’m the proud owner of Christina’s Learn and Play, a play-based family home daycare, where I provide a nurturing, supportive, and enriching environment for children to thrive. With 16 years of experience in Early Childhood...
5.0
"She treats our daughter like her own. They are like family. My daughter loves her. She is very insightful. "
alexis X.
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...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Sterling, IL
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Sterling, IL?
Pre-k programs in Sterling, IL 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 Sterling, IL?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Sterling, IL, 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 Sterling, IL?
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 Sterling, IL 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 Sterling, IL?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Sterling, IL 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.