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5.0
(1)
The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...
"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....
Chris S
3.0
(6)
Programs
Childcare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age, as well as an after school program for school aged students. Half-day programs are also available.
Feels Like Home
Our facility is designed to be a home away from home, where a child can feel safe and loved,...
Philosophy: Academic, Outdoor/nature, Montessori, Reggio emilia, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"We have had our oldest son at Dogwood since 2018. We now have both children attending.
The ownership, director, teachers and staff have always gone above and beyond to ensure our children have the best experience.
We appreciate the constant communication when...
Matthew N.
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.
5.0
(7)
We serve infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and first through third grade students. We offer before and after-school care, as well as a dynamic theme-based Summer Camp! Contact us for a tour at office@cmsaa.org or call (734)332-9600. Come in and feel the Christian Montessori School...
Philosophy: Faith based, Montessori
School type:
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
"We love CMSAA for the superb curriculum, the positive environment and the excellent staff!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
We are home to a premier Early Childhood Education (ECE) program that welcomes potty-trained children starting at the age of 3. We provide full-day and half-day options for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten. Call us at 952-918-1840 for a private kindergarten experience in the...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), International, Cooperative
School type:
Kindergarten
Preschool
"I am very impressed with The International School of Minnesota's program and its teachers. My child loves to come to school each day (and has since he started in Preschool last year) and does not want to leave each day. I look forward to many more years here at...
Momof3
5.0
(1)
Montessori Building Blocks has all levels of learning and achievement levels. From Preschool to full day Kindergarten. We love to see the little ones learn and grow in a safe, clean and caring environment. We have also integrated the highest level of Coivd-19 safety protocol. Call or email for a...
Philosophy: Montessori, Developmental (play-based), Academic, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
"Miss Eve took care of my oldest son for about 3 years, and my youngest son for about a year, and we loved her! She communicates well with parents and plans fun activities for the kids. She worked with me to help potty train my oldest and rid him of his pacifier...
Theresa R.
5.0
(2)
We are a hands-on nature based center that encourages children to use the natural sense of exploration and play to further their learning. We offer care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. We also offer before and after school care for School Age children, as well as care on days their school is...
Philosophy: Reggio emilia, Outdoor/nature, Montessori, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
"Early Learning Childcare of Evergreen is the best there is! The teachers are second to none and have so much care, compassion, and dedication to help each child grow and thrive. Their curriculum, hands on experiences, and teaching methods truly prepared my daughter...
Care member
Joyful Montessori
70 Kukui St. Unit F, Wahiawa, HI
5.0
(4)
Aloha, my name is Kimberly.
I am a certified Montessori preschool teacher with a bachelors degree in early childhood development from Liberty University. I have over ten years of childcare experience with various age groups. I am fun, loving, energetic, and enjoy teaching children using the...
Philosophy: Montessori, Academic, Faith based, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"We're a military family in Hawaii temporarily and attending Joyful Montessori with Ms Kim. My two children (3 and 2) love their teacher and their school! They come home worn out and excited to tell me all about their work. The setting is beautiful and there are...
Caitlin H.
5.0
(1)
Primanti Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Whittier serving the cities of La Habra, Buena Park, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights and La Mirada. Our Infant Program starts Infants from 6-Weeks. Our Montessori Program includes Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Transitional...
Philosophy: Academic, Montessori, International, Outdoor/nature
School type:
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Kindergarten
"Primanti Montessori Academy not just offers the best program for kids to learn, it also provides a warm & educational environment for toddlers to grow! The staff are good and the classroom is well organised with great activities to engage the children. Highly...
Ella G
Gimme A Break Sitters Daycare
7230 Foxwood Fair Ln, Humble, TX
5.0
(2)
Gimme A Break Sitters, is a licensed home daycare company that tailors to the child's need. We offer a full preschool curriculum, provide before school and after school care, transportation. We also offer babysitting services during the weekend. Give us a call!
Gimmie a Break Sitters Daycare...
Philosophy: Special needs, Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
In-Home daycare
"We used their baby sitter services and my 4 year daughter has so much fun. She LOVED Jasmine, one of the teachers/care givers, and her son ! They are very professional and caring. We received fotos and updates throughout the day. My daughter ran in without...
Gina B.
Primrose School of Castle Rock
5885 New Abbey Lane, Castle Rock, CO
4.6
(10)
Primrose School of Castle Rock is "The Leader in Educational Childcare." Primrose is a Nationally Accredited Private Preschool serving children 6 weeks-12 years of age. We partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. It is our main goal to help...
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
"Both of our boys currently go to Primrose. Our youngest is in the infant room at Primrose CR and his brother is in the Early Preschool 1 room. Our oldest son started Primrose in the infant room in 2013 and we have never regretted our decision to send him here. We...
Shauna W.
The Goddard School of Alexandria
1703 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
4.9
(31)
The Goddard Schools are the #1 rated private preschool system in the United States with over 530 schools nationwide. Our school will serve infants through Pre-K students.
We are located at 1703 N Beauregard St. The school is currently being constructed and we plan to be up and running between...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Academic
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"The infant program at Goddard Alexandria West is outstanding! Being our first child, we were very nervous to leave our 3.5 month old in a new place, but the school, teachers and staff quickly became our home away from home. We feel so comfortable having our son...
Care member
5.0
(9)
The Morgan School provides a child-centered environment, and our program focuses on the development of the whole child. The Morgan School is independently owned and operated by a licensed, degreed educator who has a passion for children and teaching; The Morgan School is not a bottom-line driven,...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
"My two children attended the before and after program for many years. They also attended the awesome summer camp program. The field trips were super fun and well organized. "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Ace Tots Preschool in Stockton, CA serves ages 18 months to 6 years. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and educational environment. Our Preschool is an academics based center and focuses on providing children with an age-appropriate curriculum. Our Preschool building is 6,700 sq ft on 1 acre lot....
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature
School type:
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
"We love everything about Ace Tots! The staff is so nice to our children, and the facility is always clean and organized. If you need a dedicated, caring, and highly skilled child care facility, this is the place! They've certainly been a blessing to our family."
Wendy
The Discovery Years - Berryessa
1411 Piedmont Road, SAN JOSE, CA
5.0
(1)
With over 30 years of experience, The Discovery Years offers exceptional preschool and daycare programs. Our dedicated teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities designed to prepare children for school. Each day includes enriching activities such as story time, circle time, free play,...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
"I love the staff they care for the kids and treat them like their own babies, They provide lunch and the parents provide the snacks. I highly recommend the center to other families. I love this center so much that I am sad my oldest is starting school soon.
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Harriette M.
4.4
(7)
At Meadows Montessori school, we believe that learning is a journey! Begin that journey with us.
Montessori method, in a nutshell, is a joyful, child led adventure into learning. Movement, exploration and curiosity are the norm, rather than sitting and memorization. In addition to group...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Academic, Montessori, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
"My daughter loves her Pre-K class! She brags about how much fun she has with Ms. Harper and Ms. Cindi and looks forward to school each day. The afterschool activities offered each day as well as the dance classes on Thursdays are a bonus!"
Lanae S
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, Faith based, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
"It's a great center the teachers there are wonderful they do a lot of fun things with the kids. I would recommend them to other local families because the care is one of a kind.
"
Naomi X.
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Mile stone learning Academy I'm a home base child care provider that will provide a preschool environment for your little ones.
Each day your child mind will be Stimulate with a Educational program that I have set it place to accommodate each child's age.
Each day your child will...
Philosophy: Academic, Faith based, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
"Milestone Learning Academy really has blessed my family! Mrs. Kelley is an amazing teacher who my kids love so much and learning so much with her everyday!"
Maricela G.
Englewood Childcare Center
10 Grand Avenue Lower Level, Englewood, NJ
5.0
(1)
New Preschool for children ages 2.5-6 school-age program pen M-F from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Extended hours available. After school program for children ages up to 13yo. License Daycare; certified teachers. CPR and First aid certified. Safe and clean environment. Daily educational activities. Free...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, Academic
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"This place is great . The staff is very friendly and the daycare is very clean everything is new and well care. The right place for me to leave my child , I feel very calm knowing my child is in a safe place."
Luz C.
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.
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Recent preschool reviews in Spirit Lake, IA
Kelly's After-school Kids
5.0
Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there. Another thing we really like is all...
- Chris S
Dogwood Lane Children's Academy
5.0
We have had our son at Dogwood Lane for about a year. We absolutely love the staff and the environment. They send us regular updates, and strive to implement interesting curriculum for every age level.
- Sidney C.
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.
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5.0
We love CMSAA for the superb curriculum, the positive environment and the excellent staff!
- Care member
The International School of Minnesota
5.0
The children are happy to attend and look forward to be there every day; the activities are diverse and vary by week, plus there is more than onw option available per day, like nature explorers and science camp
- Eduardo Z
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Spirit Lake, IA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Spirit Lake, IA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake, IA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Spirit Lake, IA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake, IA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Spirit Lake, IA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake, IA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.