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Recent preschool reviews in Chesterton, IN

Portage Township YMCA

5.0

Both of my children attended the pre-k academy and enjoyed every minute of it. Transition into Kindergarten was much easier and they are both straight A students (2nd & 1st grades)! Thank you Portage Y!

- Erin R

Aunt Essie's Child Care

5.0

Essie and Rocky provide extraordinary dedication and care. My daughter just turned 1 and has been attending since she was 9 weeks old. As a parent who has never had a child in daycare I will admit I was very nervous, but the love they showed my daughter will never go unnoticed. They sent me pictures...

- Care member

Field Station Cooperative Preschool

5.0

Love this school. The teachers love to teach and the environment is perfect for antsy curious kids

- Rebecca S

Kids Kollege

4.0

My son went there for about 2 years and the girls that work there were wonderful!

- Amanda N.

Preschools in Chesterton, IN

Growing Kids Learning Center

Growing Kids Learning Center

1828 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN

Growing Kids is a state licensed, accredited, and quality rated child care and preschool. We offer state of the art safety and security features designed into each center. Each building has only one entrance - monitored and locked (But there are lots of exits, in case of emergency). Playgrounds are...

La Petite Academy of Chesterton, IN

La Petite Academy of Chesterton, IN

131 Venturi Dr, Chesterton, IN

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Cindy's Daycare provides a home childcare program in Chesterton, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Cindy's Daycare welcomes...

Portage Township YMCA

Portage Township YMCA

3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

3.0

(2)

The Portage YMCA Preschool Academy is a nine month program for children, 3-5 yrs old, who are one or two years away from kindergarten. Our dedicated teachers help children reach their full potential in an academically structured environment. They work closely with the Portage Township School...
5.0
"Both of my children attended the pre-k academy and enjoyed every minute of it. Transition into Kindergarten was much easier and they are both straight A students (2nd & 1st grades)! Thank you Portage Y!"

Erin R


Aunt Essie's Child Care

Aunt Essie's Child Care

808 Concord Rd, Valparaiso, IN

4.7

(15)

Childcare - 24 / 7 availability - Normal hours 6am - 5 pm Porter County/Liberty Twp. Please see the reviews at the bottom of this profile. Provider Experience: Was Licensed with State of PA Home Child Care for 23 years, before relocating to Indiana in 2009, and have been caring for...
5.0
"Essie and Rocky truly love every child that they care for. They become a family and will attend soccer games, sporting events, birthday parties, etc. They are who we trusted when as first parents, we had to find care for our 4 month old. Essie is constantly asking...

Ashley S.


5.0

(1)

Field Station Cooperative Preschool is located at 399 Howe Road, Porter, Indiana. The school offers pre-kindergarten and summer camp programs for children up to twelve years old. The early education program is filled with activities that enhance the children's classroom experience, developing the...
5.0
"Love this school. The teachers love to teach and the environment is perfect for antsy curious kids"

Rebecca S


Kids Kollege

700 North Waverly Rd, Porter, IN

4.0

(1)

Home Daycare setting, we provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. We offer preschool and kindergarten readiness activities. We are state licensed with a combined 10+ years of experience.
4.0
"My son went there for about 2 years and the girls that work there were wonderful!"

Amanda N.


Noah's Ark Nursery School

2205 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN

Noah's Ark Nursery School provides a Christian early education experience designed for preschool kids. The facility is located in Valparaiso, Indiana and accepts 40 students who are between the ages of three to five years old. They implement a hands-on curriculum grounded on Christian beliefs and...

Portage Preschool

6605 Portage Avenue, Portage, IN

Portage Preschool aims to provide a safe and caring environment for young children. It utilizes the holistic approach that focuses on every child's development and learning. The Preschool provides curriculum-based lesson plans that involve kindergarten readiness. Its operational hours is Monday...

Busy Bees

5499 Clem Rd, Portage, IN

Busy Bees is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.

Kaitlin Home

6301 Osage Rd, Valparaiso, IN

My name is Kaitlin Loehmer. I'm a mother of two looking to take on a couple of kids in my home to watch. My son is 2 and my daughter is 6 weeks old. While pregnant with both children I worked at Growing Kids in Chesterton. I worked in the infant room up to the after school room. I am CPR certified,...

The Portage Child Care LLC

6078 Robbins Rd, Portage, IN

The Portage Child Care LLC in Portage, Indiana, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from two to five years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims...

Crossroads Academy Childcare & Preschool

2386 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

We are a faith based Preschool and Childcare facility housed and supported within Crossroads Family Church in Portage, IN. As we prepare littles for kindergarten we also teach them Christian values and to love God. We offer structured learning with curriculum, organized play time, snacks and even a...

Discovery Playhouse Learn

3008 Peterson St, Portage, IN

The Discovery Playhouse in Portage, Indiana, is a state licensed facility established in the year 2011. They offer child care services, before and after care for infants to school age children. They offer a safe environment with CPR and First Aid trained staff. Services are available in full-time...

Discovery Camps

3210 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN

Discovery Day Camp offers theme-based summer camp programs for school-age children. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, the company admits kindergarten and first to sixth grade elementary students. The company’ mission is to provide children with a well-rounded camping experience that supports the...

Shananagans Daycare

413 Sherman Dr, Valparaiso, IN

I have a state licensed daycare in my Valparaiso, Salt Creek Commons, home. All meals included, crp certified, state monitored, fenced in yard. union township school bussing available. open 6am till 6pm Monday thru Friday. 12

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