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The Anchor Early Learning Center
5.0
My granddaughter is 4 and has been at The Anchor ELC since she was 8 weeks old. BEST daycare EVER!! They are loving, kind, and TEACH these kids academics and the love of Jesus! HIGHLY recommend. I have seen some negative reviews....must be parents that did not tell the truth about their child upon...
- Michelle
Themba Creative Learning Center LLC
5.0
I enrolled my almost 2 1/2 yr old daughter in Themba last month and am excited to see how she is absorbing their curriculum. For example, when I picked her up the other day and handed her a container with a snack for the ride home, she looked at the cover and said, "that looks like an octagon". I...
- Michelle T
Cornerstone Learning Center
5.0
We have been going to Cornerstone Academy for 1.5 years and have no plans to change. Our daughter is so loved, spoiled, and we'll taken care of. The communication is wonderful and the updates keep me informed of what's going on. We have been impressed with the care received.
- Dani H
Transportation Children's Center
5.0
My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!
- Rosalba S
Canton Day Care Center, Inc.
5.0
Our oldest has attended Canton Day Care since she was 18 months old. She loves it and the staff is wonderful. I know she is in good hands while I'm at work.
- Clara F
Child care centers in Ames, IA
3.4
(5)
The Anchor Early Learning Center is a faith-based childcare center that loves children ages 8 weeks to 5 years. We use ABeka curriculum starting at age 18 months. We are currently seeking full time childcare providers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be non-smoking, pass a...
5.0
"my child has been a student since she was 2, she is now 6 and is aging out. She loves going to school everyday. The teachers are caring and patient with each child. Very pleased to have my child somewhere I feel confident and have never had any concerns about...
Kristi
5.0
(3)
Themba Creative Learning Center LLC is a Nationally Accredited result driven learning center that focuses on exceeding parents' expectations everyday. Themba services children ages 6wks-4yrs old and provides before/aftercare services to school age children. In 2015 Themba was one of three finalist...
5.0
"I enrolled my almost 2 1/2 yr old daughter in Themba last month and am excited to see how she is absorbing their curriculum. For example, when I picked her up the other day and handed her a container with a snack for the ride home, she looked at the cover and said,...
Michelle T
4.0
(4)
Cornerstone Learning center was started to offer a warm loving place for your child while you are at work. All of our friends will be loved, nurtured, and protected as one of our family. We have designed our program full of fun and educational activities for all
5.0
"Torrey is one of the nicest and easiest people to work with. My daughter has made leaps and bounds in her growth in the past 4 months at Cornerstone Academy. We are currently going to Torrey and plan to stay with her for the foreseeable future. Thanks to the...
Nate H
5.0
(2)
The Transportation Children's Center, a non-profit child care facility, in downtown Boston, provides full day Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs year round. Open to the general public, the center is available to children 3 months through age five. The center is open from 8:00...
5.0
"My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!"
Rosalba S
5.0
(1)
It is our mission to provide a safe environment that delivers all the love, encouragement, and nurturing your child deserves. We provide quality care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age at our center. The Center is licensed through the Office of Children and Family Services, and we are certified...
5.0
"Our oldest has attended Canton Day Care since she was 18 months old. She loves it and the staff is wonderful. I know she is in good hands while I'm at work."
Clara F
5.0
(14)
Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"We feel so luck to have found Ms. Kim! Our daughter started with her at 15 months. We were worried about her transitioning to care outside of our house, but she adjusted very well and quickly with the help of Ms. Kim's warm, welcoming, and confident style. Our...
Lauren C
Abc Panda Child Care
1762 Lake Street, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(3)
We are center focus on the learning developing of the children with an emphasis on activities and teaching drills, even for very small children. Love and Care
5.0
"My family and I would highly recommend Karla. She is sweet and very loving; as well as she helped to set a good learning foundation for our son who is now almost 3 years old. He still remembers his friend "Ar-La" and misses his activity time with friends. As new...
Fernanda M
5.0
(1)
The Discovery Center Pre-School and Childcare is a hometown, non-profit preschool and child care center established in 1976 that has been dedicated to providing a quality program to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We believe children learn by doing and need to learn how to make choices. Therefore...
5.0
"The Discovery Center is an AMAZING environment for children to learn and grow! My son LOVED his experience there!"
Lyndsay F
4.1
(8)
Home of the Super Kidz Childcare Center, we provide nutritious meals. Home of the Super Kidz teaches from creative curriculum; we have smaller classroom setting to give our children lots of one on one time. Our 4-5 year old classroom prepares each child for Kindergarten. Our after school children...
5.0
"HOME OF THE SUPER KIDZ CHILDCARE CETER, have the best teachers they are very professional, the teachers make me feel like my children are in a safe environment, this children center is one the best daycares in Fayetteville NC"
Tess M
5.0
(1)
Happy Angels Childcare Center offers extensive childcare learning solutions for families seeking full-time/Part-time (30-40 Hours a week). Our adult to child ratio is 4:1. We provide care and education to children while their parents work during the day in our Daycare Center. Our goal is to...
5.0
"Wonderful experience with Greater Heights Childcare. They were a blessing to me, Very affordable as well"
Amina A
3.0
(2)
Extended Love Child Development Center is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee in Pleasant Prairie. Our center has a purpose. It is our purpose to provide an optimal environment for young children to develop their emotional, social, physical and intellectual self. "An Extension of Love...
5.0
"The dedicated staff and vision of their center is above all others. Quality and personal attention to their families makes them the right choice. Excellent and close to the interstate in the quiet, low traffic neighborhood makes it safe, yet convenient for...
Ann R
5.0
(1)
We are a childcare that has 2 locations. Our Lil' STEAMERS located at 382 S. Cleveland Ave. is our early childhood education center for ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. Our STEAM Works program located at 20 West Washington Street provides services to ages 5 to 15 years old for before & after school...
5.0
"I have had absolutely an amazing experience working with The Beacon House. My daughter went there and I was more than pleased. She brought things home she crafted, she learned so much extra knowledge that to this day she still talks about. Sadly my daughter changed...
Payton D
3.0
(1)
Eagle Pointe Preschool offers a Christ-centered learning environment that allows children to grow & develop. We are a fully licensed child care center and member of the Georgia Childcare Association.
Our smaller family-centric environment encourages parent involvement and long-term...
3.0
"Search states that they have openings, however there is a waitlist for toddlers."
Lacye G
5.0
(2)
Precious Cargo Kids Center is a child care facility located in West Jordan, Utah. It is a licensed center that offers day care services for children. It aims to provide quality programs to serve its students better. The Center has a maximum capacity of accepting up to twelve children. Its...
5.0
"Kim is the best of the best. She goes out of her way to plan fun activities for the kids and loves them all as her own. You won't find anyone better."
Vanessa F
5.0
(2)
We are a fun play based drop-in childcare center. We are fully licensed and follow all DSS laws and regulations. We provide care by the hour, the day, the week or full time-whatever you need! We also have a great summer camp and after school program. Feel free to call us at 864-252-4252 or email...
5.0
"We have a membership to giggles on Pelham road. It is our favorite! My son runs in at full speed every morning with a huge smile ready to play! I can never say enough great things about them!!"
Jillian K
5.0
(1)
Kidding Around Child Care Center was created not only to meet the child care needs of Middle Tennessee, but to also enrich and uplift children. Our center offers programs geared to meet the needs of children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Children of all ages and backgrounds are given the freedom to...
5.0
"My child attended Kidding Around Daycare and it was really great. She was able to learn all her ABC's, 123's and more. The daycare owner was very educated, sweet, and professional and really has a way with children that makes the kids feel at home. I can tell she...
Rachel
Our Neighborhood Child Development Center
1015 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA
Starting at $1375/mo
5.0
(1)
Our Neighborhood Child Development Center provides the highest quality care and education for children, zero to eight years old. Our Neighborhood is a full day Reggio inspired educational program. We operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, to accommodate working families. Our...
5.0
"I have been working at Our Neighborhood for the past 5 years and it is by far the best job I have ever had. This school supports a partnership between the teachers and parents to provide quality, respectful care for the children. I am pregnant and am enrolling my...
Katie B
4.2
(5)
in home childcare. I provide childcare in my home not a daycare center
5.0
"I will start by saying that I have already written a review on Susan as she is absolutely amazing and bringing my son to her is the best decision I have made. After reading the review from Kailey and as the mom of the child mentioned on her review (real classy...
Kelley
5.0
(2)
I am the owner of MOMA'S LOVING CHILD CARE This is an in-home registered center, and I have four years experience. I have training in infant safety, early childhood professional, creative art ideas to motivate children, diversity in the classroom, and child food program of Texas. We provide...
5.0
"Both of my children having been going here since they were infants. My kids love her and I trust her more than anyone with my children. I'm grateful for her and the way she treats them! Couldn't be more happy"
Courtney H
5.0
(4)
*ENROLLING NOW WITH LOWER TUITION! For infants and toddlers in our child-care center, Full-Time or Part Time!*
Located minutes away from Schools in the River Hill, Fulton Area!
I am a qualified and licensed Maryland Day Care provider with CPR, First Aid, and SIDS certification and have many...
5.0
"Our 15-mth-old and has been at Clarksville Daycare for about 6mths. As nervous first-time parents, we started her out part-time (3 days per week) to ease our daughter into it, but quickly transitioned to full-time as our daughter is so clearly happy there. The...
Jessica R
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Ames, IA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Ames, IA?
Child care centers near you in Ames, IA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Ames, IA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Ames, IA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Ames, IA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Ames, IA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.