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Busy Fingers Daycare
5.0
Daycare is one of the most difficult choices a parent will make. I always say that trusting someone with my most precious possession, my children, is the highest honor I can bestow. Trust me...you will not make a mistake by entrusting Busy Fingers Daycare with your children. This is hands down...
- Lisa
Shelly's Daycare
5.0
I have relied on Michelle's experience and advice throughout this first year of motherhood. Ever since the first day I went back to work, I have felt 100% confident my son is in good hands and well cared for. Michelle is genuine, reliable, and loving. And on top of all this, she is flexible with...
- Amy S.
Normandale Family Childcare
5.0
Our daughter has been going to Normandale Family Childcare since she was 8 months – she is now 2.5 years old. Every day when we drop her off she has a big smile on her face, and runs into Ms. Mina and Ms. Maryam’s arms. Normandale Family Childcare offers a loving and caring environment for our...
- Care member
Montessori Pathways Infant And Toddler Day Care
5.0
Laura was a great help when I tried to find a few days' help before my son went back to his Montessori school. Being a shy kid, my son actually got comfortable with Laura and her house fairly quickly. Although he only spent three days at Laura's house, I could see him being happy there in the long...
- Yanyan W.
Angels Day Care LLC
5.0
My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Monica’s daycare since she was four months old. She started full-time, and now that she goes to school, she goes to Angel’s Daycare part-time.
Monica has been great with my daughter. She provides a safe, fun, and caring environment for her kids. I’ve told...
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!
5.0
"We have seen tremendous growth in both of our children under the supervision of Irene and her staff. They are very caring and invested in the well-being of every child at Busy Fingers. The preschool program is topnotch. Busy Fingers provides us a piece of mind that...
Loving Daycare Provider with 25+ years' experience has immediate openings for an Infant/Toddler.
-Affordable Infant/Toddler Care Rates
-Close to I-74 (Just off SR267)
-Pet, Smoke & Drug Free Home
-Reliable & Dependable
-CPR Certified with EMT training
-Clean & Safe Environment &...
5.0
"My daughter is always happy and content with Michelle. Michelle will keep me updated on what is happening and will even check in afterhours to see how she is doing if she had issues during the day."
Welcome to Normandale Family Child Care!
We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth.
We will encourage learning through reading, writing,...
5.0
"Our daughter started with Normandale when she was 4 months and is now 3 years old. For the last 3 years Ms Maryam and Ms Mina have been so loving, caring, patient and treat her as if she was their family. They take time to help each child complete art projects and...
Montessori Pathways is a home day care. I have space for one child with a DOB as young as 6/2017 or I can enroll one child with a DOB between 12/2015 and 12/2016. However, I do keep a waiting list.
I use the MSU Academic Calendar for unpaid time off. Two weeks at winter break, spring break, the...
5.0
"In short Lora Gorth's day care was fabulous. I cannot recommend her strongly or highly enough. Laura has the skills, personality, and demeanor that are just perfect. Laura provides a loving, nurturing environment that encourages free thinking yet is disciplined....
Angels Day Care is a Home Daycare created by Monica Vergara. Monica has over ten years of experience in personal care, working with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Angels Day Care counts on professional staff who cares about the kids and the parents they serve.
"We...
5.0
"My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Monica’s daycare since she was four months old. She started full-time, and now that she goes to school, she goes to Angel’s Daycare part-time.
Monica has been great with my daughter. She provides a safe, fun, and caring...
Child care provider for infant and toddlers. I will be using music, singing and dancing to make the experience of the kids fun and artistic, lots of arts and crafts all in Spanish and English and in a caring and loving manner. It is my goal to make the kid's experience very safe, loving and fun at...
5.0
"We haven't attended the daycare but employed Norma as a part-time nanny several years ago for our newborn daughter. Norma's ease with children, endless energy and loving nature made me feel instantly comfortable as a parent. I know she will shine as the leader of a...
A childcare provider that assumes responsibility for the care, growth, and development of children in their parent's absence. A daycare that meets the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and more. Infants need continuity of caregivers to form strong loving relationships that help them feel...
5.0
"Beginner Steps has been a great daycare choice for our family. Our son started at 3 months old and although going back to work was hard, I have never doubted that he is in great hands. Strong focus on developmental milestones and having fun which is important to...
Millhopper Montessori School, LLC
MOTTO: At MMS, our family of professionals is big enough to offer a complete curriculum, and small enough to know your child.
MISSION: The mission of Millhopper Montessori School, LLC, is to provide education that is integrative, evolving, and grounded in respect...
5.0
"They have been great. Our kids have learned a lot. They have been developing very well and we are happy with their progress. "
The original Horizon Education Center in North Olmsted offers year-round programming for children aged 6 weeks to 14 years of age and a safe supportive environment for children. It has earned the highest quality Gold Rating from the State of Ohio's "Step Up to Quality Program. It offers...
5.0
"Horizon creates a safe and loving atmosphere for children and families "
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...
Kid City USA preschool is a childcare and early education center that provides a safe
and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow. Our programs are designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate activities and curriculum. We...
5.0
"We love this school and the new staff, they are really awesome!"
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, MA
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...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...
Atkilt Woldemariam's daycare home is State licensed childcare home located in Wylie TX with the capacity of 12 children age range of infants, toddlers ,prekindergarten and school age and we provide breakfast, lunch and snack
5.0
"My 1 year old daughter loves Atkilt and her family!! We have been sending her here a few months now and we are very happy we found her! My daughter was really shy at first and had never been to daycare before she turned 1 so I was nervous, but now she runs right in...
We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care.
We believe learning begins through play!
Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the...
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...
Welcome to Affordable In-Home Daycare (AIHD) – voted the Best Childcare Agency in Fairfax City for the last 5 Years!! AIHD is an LLC run by Theresa Stephens who has a Virginia State License, a Fairfax City Business License, an Infant and Toddler Endorsement from the Virginia Department of Social...
5.0
"Theresa gives my daughter the personalized and individualized attention she needs at times, as she is special needs. Theresa went above and beyond to meet and accommodate her needs. We highly recommend her!"
Trinity Preschool is a whole-child and family focused ministry, founded in 1980, that strives to assist our little ones to reach each milestone of their developmental growth and preparing our young learners with a strong educational foundation, while instilling them with the gospel message of Jesus...
5.0
"Trinity Preschool is a wonderful place where children not only learn and grow but are also given the incredible opportunity to know and love the Lord. It’s a nurturing environment where their faith can blossom along with their education."
Our focus is relationship driven while preparing your kids for our amazing preschool program. We have 6 teachers on staff with many years experience along with tons of love for the kids. We use creative curriculum to practice our alphabet, letter sounds, counting, along with singing, free choice...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful !!! My daughter has been going here since 6 months of age , now 3 years :) every day I pick her up she is happy , clean , and safe . Tracy and her team are fabulous. Highly recommended- "
We’re an award-winning early education center located steps from Braintree transit station. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.
Infants, Toddler, Preschool, After-School, Summer Camp. Blended Curriculum includes Montessori & Whole Language Methods. Impeccable Record with Childcare licensing!
5.0
"If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! My son started at this school when he was 8 weeks old, back in January of 2013. He went through every classroom at the school and graduated from Pre-K in the summer of 2018. Due to the high level of education taught at...
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FAQs for finding toddler daycares near you in Columbia, IL
What is the average age range for toddler daycare near me in Columbia, IL?
Toddler daycares near you in Columbia, IL typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.
What is the curriculum for toddler daycare near me in Columbia, IL?
Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Columbia, IL may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.
How do I choose a toddler daycare near me in Columbia, IL?
Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Columbia, IL can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.