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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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Montessori, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Preschool
"My family feels so lucky that we were referred to Turtle Tales Preschool/Childcare by a friend! Becca and John have combined the best aspects of in-home childcares (family vibes, multi-age) and childcare centers (education, structure) together into one amazing...
Jennifer B.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF OXFORD
55 GATEWAY DR, OXFORD, MI
5.0
(1)
The Goddard School of Oxford is now enrolling Infants through Pre-K and School Age Summer Camp! Every child deserves a warm, welcoming environment where extraordinary awaits and discovery and learning can happen naturally. Our preschool's approach to learning is centered around play-based activities...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
"Morgan D-5, Her school is very clean. When you walk in the building, its a very positive atmosphere. The office staff and Ms.Laura are really great.
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Morgan D.
3.0
(2)
The Little Lighthouse has openings for our preschool program for the 2022-2023 school year. Our curriculum meets Core curriculum standards for the state of Maryland. We are a Conscious Discipline Center! Call (410) 750-0660 or email us to schedule a tour!
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"I had both my boys at the little lighthouse from infants until school. We LOVE them. The entire staff is competent and caring. They genuinely loved my boys and all the children there. I would recommend them a thousand times over. I interviewed so many people...
Trish K.
Academy Of Bilingual Children Spanish Immersion Childcare
1228 S 22 Street, Philadelphia, PA
State license verified
5.0
(13)
Group Childcare.
Registered and Licensed Family Daycare.
Bilingual environment.
Keystone Stars participating Program.
Lesson planning.
24 hour care.
A Spanish lesson everyday.
Healthy meals.
Imaginative play for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
After school and homework help.
Spanish classes for...
"Danessa was a GODSEND. I sent my daughter here from 5 months to 3 years and have not regretted it for a second. As a first time mom, it's hard to know what to look for in a daycare before actually sending your baby. Danessa made the transition from home with...
Sashenie H.
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...
Philosophy: Day Care, Reggio emilia, International, Academic, Montessori, Outdoor/nature & more
School type:
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
"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
Primrose School of Livermore
2901 Las Positas Road, LIVERMORE, CA
5.0
(1)
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age. The...
"The school has been great we have no issues so far I have no complaints they feed her good and she is really learning!"
Sanrio and Margarida A.
5.0
(2)
At Fruitful Beginnings Preschool children are encouraged through art, music, math, science, language, and social studies to discover their countless abilities. We promote the growth of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children, while responding to the needs of their...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Faith based
School type:
Preschool
"I loved the atmosphere and the teachers! Even though he was only there for a short time my son loved it as well! He was able to learn and play, and he was excited to go back everyday! We are sad that he starts kindergarten this fall otherwise, we would be enrolling...
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East Ithaca Preschool
1825 Slaterville Road, Ithaca, NY
4.3
(6)
East Ithaca Preschool is a play-based, nurturing environment led by our dynamic, experienced and patient teacher Mrs. Foote. We enroll children from the ages of two and a half through age six. Your child may attend five days a week, or Tuesday/Thursdays or Monday/Wednesday/Fridays. Children under...
Philosophy: Cooperative
School type:
Preschool
"This school is better than I could have possibly imagined-the kids LOVE Mrs. Foote and for good reason-she is caring, fun, Uber-dedicated, and prepares EVERY kid for kindergarten without them even realizing it. The school and Mrs. Foote has transformed our kid's...
Christopher C.
5.0
(1)
Building Kidz on 20th Ave is proud to provide our community high-quality toddler and preschool care. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their character,...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature
School type:
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
"New school, convenient location and kind staff."
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5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Tammy and I am opening a brand new Montessori Preschool in a home-based child care setting. The school is best suited for children 2.5 years and older and will provide an enriching educational experience for up to 8 students. In addition to being lead teacher and owner of the...
"We have had the joy of having Tammy be our nanny for our kids (5 and 3) for the past 4 years. She has always been instrumental in our kids' education and well-being, and we absolutely love her. Both our kids are intelligent beyond their years due to Tammy's...
Andrew R.
PART TIME PRESCHOOL ONLY!!! TLC PRESCHOOL
196 N. ASHWOOD AVE., VENTURA, CA
5.0
(3)
Part-Time preschool 8am-2pm. Our goal at TLC is to joyfully enrich and develop each child's potential mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Offering hands on experiences and discoveries inspiring children to be curious, eager learners.
Philosophy: Cooperative, Developmental (play-based), Faith based
School type:
Preschool
"My daughter loved TLC her teacher was lovely and made her feel safe and loved."
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AUGUSTA SCHOOL/SERVING THE STERLING AND ASHBURN VIRGINIA AREA
21480 PACIFIC BLVD STE 150, STERLING, VA
5.0
(5)
SERVING THE STERLING AND ASHBURN VIRGINIA AREA. Augusta School is an early education and childcare center located in Sterling, Virginia. The center is just over a mile from One Loudoun and convenient to Route 7 and Route 28.
Augusta School was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide quality...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"Augusta is an amazing school to send your kids. We started at 6 months with our 2 youngest and only took them out because we moved. All of the teachers and staff are so loving and caring. Both of my kids love school and learning because of the foundation Augusta...
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5.0
(5)
Get the best of both worlds in one place!
A family child care with the structure of a day care center environment.
Child Care for ages Newborn to 7 years
Open 24 hrs/ Closed on Major Holidays
Infant and Toddler Care
Preschool
Before & After School Care
Transportation
Summer & Winter...
"Nana was such a blessing to my family when we first moved here from Texas.My husband and I are first time parents moving across the country with a 5 month old infant and had little luck finding an affordable ,good center we could trust with our infant child. After...
Kiana W
Busy Fingers Daycare
17 E. San Miguel Dr., Chula Vista, CA
5.0
(3)
We are a preschool for toddlers and Kindergarten preparation.
Before and after school pickup available from Cook Elementary and Hilltop Elementary.
We are open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday.
Tutoring available!
Ask about our evening care!
"I was looking for quality care/preschool for my four year old and my neighbor told me about Busy Fingers. I was excited that they were just down the street from my house, which made it very convenient for me. They are all great with the kids. I love that they get...
April M
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"This seems to be a really good school"
Lady M.
5.0
(4)
Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great...
Philosophy: Montessori, International, Academic
School type:
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
"All three of our children attended Casa dei Bambini with our youngest (3) still there.
The experience has been wonderful. The teachers are warm and caring and each of our children were able to learn and engage at their own rate. The two graduates developed a real...
Care member
Pebbles Preschool & Kindergarten
4950 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV
3.0
(2)
We currently offer care for ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children. We believe all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We strive to meet the needs of working parents and their...
Philosophy: Faith based
School type:
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
"My son is in the 2 year old classroom. The teachers are full of energy to keep up with all the 2 year olds! They sing songs and play and do crafts and do great teachings. My son comes home always talking about all the stuff he did."
Lauren K.
5.0
(2)
Bebe Preschool had been operated since 2009. Offer bi-lingual program, English and Vietnamese in preparation for TK and Kindergarten readiness. Three main meals are provided. Teacher:students ratios of 1:4 (am) or 1:6 (occasional pm). Accept subsidized programs. Balance Learn and Play. Build...
Philosophy: Academic, Outdoor/nature, International, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
"Ms.Lisa and her team really take care of the kids like their own. The school is super cultured and they are incorporating this into the childrens and opens them up to learning more about diversity."
Tuhan '.
Z's Home Daycare
12502 La Manana St., San Antonio, TX
5.0
(3)
Welcome to our Nature Based Preschool. Our program's mission is to teach and care for All. No matter their ability or background we treat everyone with respect, worth and patience. Love, Laughs and Learning is what we do best.
Our Licensed Family Childcare program offers a Bilingual Curriculum in...
"My experience with Z's Home Daycare has been absolutely amazing! This was the first daycare my daughter had been to outside of family so I was really really nervous. I had talked to several other day cares but Mrs. Z's stood out the most. From her warm family...
Kristin P.
5.0
(6)
Welcome to Building Block of Ocala Preschool (BBO Preschool), a unique and creative program for children from 1 through 11 years of age. BBO is an accredited Gold Seal Program that provides a safe and high-quality childcare experience. Our teachers and staff provide a nurturing atmosphere of love...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Child care
"My daughter has been there for the last 3 1/2 years and just graduated from their VPK program recently and I couldn’t be any more proud and appreciative of BBO Preschool caring and teaching my disgusted as much as they have. "
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Recent preschool reviews in Clarinda, IA
Turtle Tails Preschool and Childcare
5.0
Having our kids in Turtle Tales has been absolutely of the most valuable, consistent positive influences in our kid's lives. I'm amazed how many life skills that are learned and reinforced here, how many fun facts they learn from Mr. John about volcanos, weather, history, animals and all sorts of...
- Caleb V.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF OXFORD
5.0
Morgan D-5, Her school is very clean. When you walk in the building, its a very positive atmosphere. The office staff and Ms.Laura are really great.
- Morgan D.
Little Lighthouse
5.0
I had both my boys at the little lighthouse from infants until school. We LOVE them. The entire staff is competent and caring. They genuinely loved my boys and all the children there. I would recommend them a thousand times over. I interviewed so many people and places that I thought I would...
- Trish K.
Academy Of Bilingual Children Spanish Immersion Childcare
5.0
Danessa was a GODSEND. I sent my daughter here from 5 months to 3 years and have not regretted it for a second. As a first time mom, it's hard to know what to look for in a daycare before actually sending your baby. Danessa made the transition from home with mom/grandma to daycare such a natural one...
- Sashenie H.
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
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Clarinda, IA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Clarinda, IA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Clarinda, IA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Clarinda, IA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Clarinda, IA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Clarinda, IA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Clarinda, IA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Clarinda, IA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Clarinda, IA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Clarinda, IA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.