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Primrose School at Bulverde Road
5.0
We have been at this Primrose for just over a year and we have only had positive experiences. The Director of this location is the reason we stay--she knows every child, takes time to communicate and be involved with the teachers. We feel safe with all the staff and appreciate everything the owners...
- Deanna S
Community Extension Programs
5.0
Great place for children. Caring Staff!
- Erin
Clifton School
5.0
Our 13 month old has a blast at The Clifton School. He absolutely adores his teachers and the director! The school is clean, sanitary and well staffed. All of the teachers are fantastic and I absolutely cannot recommend them enough! We love the Clifton School.
- Care member
Hazel River Kids Care & Preschool
5.0
We absolutely love the ladies at Hazel River Kid's Care. I have one child in preschool and one in after-school care and I am so happy that we found it here! My preschooler has made a TON of improvement in her kindergarten readiness in the last few months and she comes home talking about the lessons...
- Jessica M.
Engaging Young Minds Academy Inc.
5.0
I Love EYM! My daughter Aubrey is learning how to read, and write and how to channel her energy into something more constructive like learning. My daughter is very high energy so i was worried in the beginning about how she would do in VPK, but I must say, It's been a great year thus far. My...
- Tashima W.
Summer camps in Ames, IA
Primrose School at Bulverde Road
18207 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX
4.6
(9)
Welcome to Primrose Preschool at Bulverde Road, the leader in educational child care. Our vision is to deliver the best and most trusted early childhood education and child care services for families in San Antonio. We are a new, full-service childcare facility that is an integral partner within the...
5.0
"I highly recommend Primrose School of Bulverde. They take on a balanced learning approach that works great for my daughter. The curriculum is based on actual research of child development. Each day I am notified through the Primrose app on my phone of what my...
Lesley M.
Community Extension Programs
7632 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ
5.0
(2)
Community Extension Programs, Inc. (CEP) is a non-profit 501 ( C ) (3) corporation that started in 1970. We offer Preschool, STEMazzzing Summer Camp, Out of school time (breaks&holidays) and community education programs. We are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health and Services (DHS) and we...
5.0
"Great place for children. Caring Staff!"
Erin
4.7
(15)
The Clifton School serves children 6 Weeks - 5 Years. We also offer our Clifton Explorers Summer Camp for children entering 1st Grade - 5th Grade. We are passionate about instilling a love of learning in children through exciting, hands on, developmentally appropriate, theme based experiences. It...
5.0
"We love the school! R's doing so much better at home now. He is learning a lot at school. Thank you!"
Care member
Hazel River Kids Care & Preschool
14383 Hazel River Church Rd., Culpeper, VA
5.0
(2)
Hazel River Kids Care & Preschool is a religiously exempt day care facility available for ages 21/2-11. We offer both Summer Day Camp, Before & After School Care, and Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Sessions throughout the year.
Our primary goal at Hazel River Kids Care is for children to feel safe...
5.0
"We absolutely love the ladies at Hazel River Kid's Care. I have one child in preschool and one in after-school care and I am so happy that we found it here! My preschooler has made a TON of improvement in her kindergarten readiness in the last few months and she...
Jessica M.
Engaging Young Minds Academy Inc.
5029 Greenway Drive North, Jacksonville, FL
5.0
(2)
Engaging Young Minds Academy Inc. is a Preschool through Kindergarten program that caters to kids age 2-12 with an After-school component for our school aged students. We also offer tutoring services for students who need additional support. We are also enrolling now for Summer Camp 2021.
We pride...
5.0
"I Love EYM! My daughter Aubrey is learning how to read, and write and how to channel her energy into something more constructive like learning. My daughter is very high energy so i was worried in the beginning about how she would do in VPK, but I must say, It's...
Tashima W.
Kreative Kidz Theatre
19 Town Square, Plymouth, MA
5.0
(1)
Kreative Kidz camps are fun, high-energy programs that allow young people to fully engage their imaginations as they experience the thrill of creating live theatre. From learning the basic techniques of acting for the stage, to developing improvisation and physical comedy skills, to putting it all...
5.0
"I just love this camp it is so much fun! But not just to me to everyone who is in my group!!!"
Juliette G
Take A Break Playcare
2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children.
We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...
Jonathan M.
Primary Colors Early Childhood Center LLC
18605 SCHOOLCRAFT, Detroit, MI
5.0
(1)
Primary Colors is a full-service childcare facility providing quality care and education to children ages birth to 5 years of age including children with special needs. We offer flexible enrollment options and accept CDC payments. We are a participant in the CACFP and provide two meals and two...
5.0
"My son started her here in December 2019, I'm very happy with there services and he loves the staff."
Charreka S
Miss Karen's Child Care
751 Clifford Ct, Baldwin, NY
5.0
(2)
We are currently enrolling preschoolers for summer camp 2023 and for the 2023 - 2024 school year!
Give your child a head start on learning!
NYS Licensed.
Private Setting.
Trained Staff.
Preschool Curriculum.
Kindergarten readiness.
5.0
"My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They also do the cutest crafts!"
Lauren S.
Ms. Bethany's School of Cooking
Virtual In Home Classes, Evanston, IL
5.0
(2)
Ms. Bethany's School of Cooking is an online cooking school that is growing to in-person classes as well! I'm here to teach the next generation to be confident cooks.
I offer virtual classes, summer camps as well as local in-home birthday parties and private events. I offer an array of menu...
5.0
"My daughter took a cooking class Miss Bethany offered for children. Anyone with young children knows how hard it can be to keep them engaged and still having fun! Miss Bethany did a wonderful job communicating with the groups of 6/7 year olds. She broke down the...
Laura T.
5.0
(1)
All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center, Kings Mills/Mason offers
Creative Curriculum, cameras to watch your child in the classroom and on the playground, before and after school care with transportation, Summer Camp, special events for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Trunk or Treat and...
5.0
"I have had my daughter in All About Kids for 2 years, from 8 weeks old. I love the staff at this center and how family feeling it is. I don’t think I would ever trust leaving my child another place, besides here. I love the procare app they use to update about my...
Candice S.
Creative Solution Childcare Services
4645 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL
5.0
(1)
Our mission is to provide quality early childhood education for children in the surrounding community. We offer a full day program that starts at 7AM to 6 PM. We provide breakfast, lunch, and snack. We accept children from 3 to 5 years of age and we have a VPK program. Our program was previously...
5.0
"Love the environment!
Teachers really know their job and the classrooms are kept clean. My child loves all the staff members."
Anonymous
Posimoto After School & Summer Camp
7701 Temple Terrace HWY, Temple Terrace, FL
5.0
(3)
We are not just an after school program, we are a mentoring program too!
Posimoto After School is derived from Posimoto-Changing Faces, a nonprofit organization in Temple Terrace at Temple Park that provides free mentoring for at risk youth on Saturdays, while giving them the tools needed to be...
5.0
"My little niece goes there and she loves it. They tech her a lot of things that she with need and use in the future. I love there one on one youth mentoring program. A lot of volunteers always come out to do sports and helping them with homework. Also the price is...
Anthony H
Tiny Explorers Home Childcare
512 Bluebonnet Dr, Aurora, IL
5.0
(5)
Updated 6/7/16.
Current Availability:
***** I do NOT have any infant availability until August, 2017. *****
- 1 Full-time space (Ages 2+ only).
About Carlee (The Owner): I have a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and have worked in many different settings with children...
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Carlee as one of my daughter's very first caregivers. As a first time mom, I was extremely nervous about returning to work and Carlee made the process so much easier. My daughter adores Carlee and I always received a detailed account of...
Lindsay
The Learning Tree Academy
119 S 46 St, Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(1)
The Learning Tree Academy is a Childcare/ Preschool located in West Philadelphia. We offer Childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We offer summer camp and pick ups and drop offs to surrounding schools. We have monthly field trips, Daily activities and a structured environment. We have small...
5.0
"My daughter has learned so much from the teachers at Learnkng Tree. She has been attending for 4 years I am very satisfied"
Christina M.
SOARING EAGLES ACADEMY
5835 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Tamarac, FL
4.4
(7)
Brand new state of the art facility, a safe, nurturing learning environment. We offer care for ages 3 months to 10 years old. Free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten for 4 year olds. We offer after school care, we pick up from local area schools and Summer camp.
5.0
"Amazing teachers and the school is always clean what a wonderful school love that this school has a great aftercare as well"
Leslie
Alphabet Soup Learning Center
38375 Highway 42, Prairieville, LA
5.0
(1)
Alphabet Soup Learning Center is a Christian-based center accepting children from 6 weeks old to 5 years old. We also offer a before and after school program and a summer camp.
5.0
"My son has been at Alphabet Soup for almost 4 years and we love it. He has learned so much and has made some great friends. Sometimes he even throws a fit to come home!"
Jessica C.
Primanti Montessori Academy
10947 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier, CA
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...
5.0
"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
Lightbridge Academy
149 Rt. 130 North, East Windsor, NJ
5.0
(1)
From the first hello of the day, to the last good-bye , we want every child to feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development and education of your child.
It all begins with our Circle of Care philosophy, which empowers...
5.0
"My son attended pre-k here and has continued going there for their summer camp and before and after school care. The teachers are kind, loving and nurturing."
Diana G.
Paradise Place
404 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO
5.0
(2)
Why Choose Paradise Place?
We are a REGGIO EMILIA inspired play-based Preschool. The Reggio Emilia philosophy is an approach to teaching, learning and advocacy for children. In its most basic form, it is a way of observing what children know, are curious about and what challenges them. Reggio...
5.0
"This is a high-quality preschool with a director and teachers who are really knowledgeable, engaged and care about kids. I highly recommend them!"
Kris M.
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What are the benefits of attending summer camp near me in Ames, IA?
Summer camps near you in Ames, IA can be extremely beneficial for children. They offer a summer worth of activities that are structured, educational, and recreational. Through summer camp, kids get to develop life skills essential for personal development, such as conflict resolution and team building. Summer camps also facilitate access to experts in various fields including music, art, technology, and adventure activities. Beyond those traditional summer camp experiences, summer camps create long lasting friendships and a supportive community where participants can gain self-confidence and build independence. Aside from the social benefits of summer camp, children will also be provided with physical activity options which promote emotional wellbeing while aiding in supplementing academic education during summer vacation.
How can I find a good summer camp near me in Ames, IA?
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How much does it cost to attend summer camp near me in Ames, IA?
The cost of sending your child to summer camp near you in Ames, IA is null per hour on average. Summer camp costs vary widely based on the type of camp, length of stay, location, and other factors. Day camps tend to cost less than overnight ones that are located farther away from home. Prices for summer camps can range anywhere from several hundred dollars to a few thousand. In addition to the cost of tuition, there may also be fees for activities and materials. Before signing up, it is important to research what is covered by the fee and what you will need to pay extra for.
What is the purpose of summer camps near me in Ames, IA?
Summer camps near you in Ames, IA provide a summertime experience that is both educational and entertaining. Campers have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, from sports and art to science and more. They also get a chance to explore new interests in an engaging environment with peers and experienced staff. Summer camps also create an amazing atmosphere for campers to make friends, build confidence, learn teamwork, and enhance life skills like independence, problem solving and time management. Ultimately, summer camps are designed to offer children enriching experiences that go beyond the classroom setting.
What activities are offered at summer camps near me in Ames, IA?
Summer camps near you in Ames, IA offer a wide range of activities for children to explore and develop their skills. These activities can include sports, arts and crafts, theater or music, water or horseback riding, nature education and overnight camping. Camps generally organize both group and individual fun activities that teach participants new things while allowing them to have an entertaining summer experience. Additionally, summer camps serve as great opportunities for kids to develop social skills, learn team-building exercises, improve life values and gain valuable knowledge in a safe and nurturing environment.