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Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
5.0
Fantastic daycare. Director is great. Very professional and cares about the children. Teachers have generally been amazing. I have two children here, infant and a 4-year-old who has been here for the past several years. So grateful for them.
- Anonymous
Caterpillar Clubhouse
5.0
This is my child's 2nd month at Caterpillar Clubhouse and my wife and I are EXTACTIC over the development and socialization that we have seen with our 1 year old in such a short amount of time. Coming from a full time nanny to a daycare was a huge change for the entire family, but the staff really...
- Philip G
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.
5.0
The Mara Center has helped my child reach her milestones. Their curriculum has helped her learn so much! She is always so happy to go to school and it's all because of their amazing staff!
- Maria
Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center
3.0
Sweet Kiddles is a great day care. There is a reason for the 3 stars. Ever since my son started attending daycare he has been sick. He has had pink eye twice. I witnessed another child drinking from his bottle when I picked him up for the day. They are no longer open on Sundays and Holidays. They...
- Ashley W
Little Acorns Children's Center
5.0
Little Acorn's is amazing! Such a loving and caring environment that encourages my son to explore and learn. This is his third week in the toddler room and he is already learning so much - new vocabulary, cognitive and social skills. The staff is exceptional and do a great job with the children. I...
- Kristyn L
Child care centers in Decatur, IL
3.5
(8)
A licensed child care center with open enrollment for children of ages 18 months to 5 years.
5.0
"Absolutely amazing facility and faculty! My son absolutely loves it here! They all treat him like hes their child with such love and compassion! I'm SO grateful for this daycare! It's such a piece of mind to fer pictures and notes throughout the day!!! amazing!"
Amanda
3.8
(16)
The CATERPILLAR CLUBHOUSE provides quality childcare for children of working parents in a safe, supportive, family environment. The center provides enrichment experience for children from 6 weeks to 5yrs of age and also serves as a Before and After school Program and Summer Camp.
The CATERPILLAR...
5.0
"Caterpillar Clubhouse was my daughter's first time going to childcare at 3.5 years old. In the time she was there, she developed a passion for independent reading; familiarized herself with several scripture passages and bible stories; and learned sign language. In...
Jeany
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.
390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ
Starting at $1210/mo
5.0
(3)
The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the Meadowlands YMCA facility. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age-appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of...
5.0
"My daughter has attended the Mara center since she was 6 weeks old and is currently 3. It's amazing to see her grow and love her teachers, every time it's time for her to transition to a new room each room impresses me more and more! The facility is very clean and...
Valeria
4.5
(4)
Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare center is the only flexible childcare center in NEO! We offer weekly PT and FT childcare packages as well as drop-in childcare by the hour, 7 days a week. We are open until 9pm Mon-Thurs, 11pm on Fri and Sat.
5.0
"I toured several child care centers in the area when we decided to put my two year old daughter in daycare part time. We made the right decision by choosing Sweet Kiddles. SK earned a five star rating for the following reasons:
-cleanliness
-security
-good range...
Kelly
5.0
(3)
Our Year Round Day Care enrollment is still on.
Our center provide a safe and loving environment for children ranging from 3 months to 8 years old to explore, have fun and learn. Children will enjoy many small group activities, multicultural enhancements, extra curriculum learning opportunities...
5.0
"Brand new. Very spacious. I especially like the indoor playground. My baby loves here."
Yufen L
5.0
(2)
We are a licensed Group Child Care Center in Eau Claire and enroll children ages 6 weeks - 12 years. Our focus is to help your child succeed in every way they can by teaching and promoting self help skills, independence, and respect. We partner with the Eau Claire Area School District for our 4...
5.0
"We love the Kiddie Patch for our 4mo old and 2 year old. They are organized, and have great learning plans while allowing the kids to play independently. All staff are knowledgable, friendly and very attentive to the children. I have also had to use the full time/...
Cortney S
5.0
(4)
My name is Shan, I am the founder and owner of Play date parents night out. We provide evening care for children ages 3-6 years old for parents who would like to enjoy an evening out on the town, but need reliable evening child care. We are open Friday and Saturday evening 6:00pm-11:00pm. Saturday...
5.0
"I first used this service in February, but didn't write a review because I wanted to get a feel of her services again before I base my review on just one play date. I was pleased again. My child had arts and crafts, some worksheets. Ms.Shan even sent me pics from...
Bridget
5.0
(2)
License Family Home Day Care, loving and caring providers, 26 years of experience, we have ongoing training to bring the best to your child education, family environment, planned activities, educational program, A safe and loving environment, Your child will have the opportunity to be ready for...
5.0
"My son attends this daycare and truly loves going. She truly cares about her children. I couldn't have picked a better place for my son than this one. We just love her!!!"
Ms. T
5.0
(2)
Just open in the city of Chicago!
Rayito de Sol offers a unique alternative for parents and participants to integrate their childcare with bi-lingual language immersion in a licensed and accredited program.
Rayito de Sol offers award-winning child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years...
5.0
"This is not only the most beautiful school I ever visit but the quality of professionals is what got me. The concept of having my child learning Spanish while is in childcare sounds great to me! This place is a MUST to tour if you are looking for a Daycare or...
Albert C
5.0
(2)
We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including...
5.0
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....
Xiaojun W
5.0
(2)
The Hartwood Learning Center provides quality childcare in a hands on learning environment. Certified teachers at every age level put us a step above all other providers in the area. Schedule a private tour to see our program in action.
5.0
"We have truly enjoyed our time with Hartwood Learning Center. We know that when we drop our son off, he is getting the attention and care that he needs during the day. They have been very flexible and helpful for our family."
Alyssa F
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for 5 years. I have been babysitting for multiple children since age 15. I received my teaching assistant certification through the vocational program at Coventry High School. I began as an intern for the Little Oakers integrated pre-school, working with children of...
5.0
""I am a full-time, working mother in my early 40's with no family living locally so I need a reliable support system. Nicole has worked for me over 8 months (and still does) on a part-time basis (mostly weekends but some weekdays) to help watch my 2-1/2 year old...
Dina Y
5.0
(1)
I am a CA state licensed childcare provider with 10+ years' experience, also I am a wife and a mother to two beautiful kids. I provide a fun atmosphere where kids can be kids. I spend lots of time and pay attention to kids. My home is spacious and located in safe and quite neighborhood in west...
5.0
"Dinusha is a blessing! I couldn't be happier. My daughter lights up when she sees her. Dinusha is wonderful inside and out. She has a great heart and truly loves children. My daughter truly loves being with her. This is a women that you pray for to watch your kids....
Cordelia S
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...
5.0
"By far the best Family Child Care in the Valley. I even tried taking my kids elsewhere closer to home to save time on my commute but ended up bringing them back a few months later. My kids love this place. Its like a second home!!"
Angie
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
4.7
(7)
Scholars Academy Child Development Center is a licensed, certified, and insured child development center for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Consistently utilizing evidence-based assessments, our approach in early childhood development is able to determine the children's strengths and...
5.0
"I LOVE this Place! My son and I recently moved to Richmond, but before our move I came down from New York for a day to look at some apartments. In the Welcoming folder of one the Apartments complex was the Precious Tulip card. I called and Belinda was so welcoming...
Livzan M
3.3
(4)
Rock Spring Children's Center is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), child care organization with the mission of providing affordable, quality child care to families of the local community. It serves over 130 local families and employs over 30 dedicated and loving child care professionals. The Center meets its...
5.0
"Practically speaking, this is preschool is amazing. Formular, baby food, breakfast and snacks are included. They are open for 11 hours- all included in the tuition. Teachers are allowed to babysit.
Emotionally, the teacher turn over is almost nonexistent. They...
Sandra F
5.0
(1)
Luther's Little Explorers is a child care center located in Luther Memorial Church in South Saint Paul. We offer care for children from 6 weeks of age through their first day of kindergarten. We use The Creative Curriculum, a play-based curriculum aligned with kindergarten readiness standards....
5.0
"Great center, amazing teachers."
Jeff
5.0
(13)
Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I...
5.0
"Parentz View Child Care has been a huge positive in my daughters learning. Every since she started coming here, my daughters speech, actions and behavior has grown and matured tremendously. Nicole is so great with the her and very warming and attentive. I am so...
Laura K
5.0
(1)
We are a newly opened child care center with a at home touch. We started out as in home provider and then reached the capacity to start a center. We are very affordable and are here to meet every parents need. Our extended hours help with single parents, parents that work strenuous hours, and that...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Decatur, IL
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Decatur, IL?
Child care centers near you in Decatur, IL 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 Decatur, IL?
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 Decatur, IL 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 Decatur, IL?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Decatur, IL. 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.