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LITTLE TYKES LEARNING CENTER

1422 E CENTRE AVE PORTAGE, MI

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starting at
$996/mo
Faith based
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to the Little Tykes Learning Center family! Our goal is to be a "home away from home" for your child. We help children to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our structured, faith based, creative program teaches children how to interact with other children, develop cognitive and language skills, acquire...
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0669 - Gilden Woods Portage

1518 E CENTRE AVE PORTAGE, MI

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a...
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Oakland Child Development Center

6325 OAKLAND DR PORTAGE, MI

State license verified

starting at
$1260/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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CDC shares your family values, and has created special daycare and preschool programs that ensure a positive experience for all children. Our programs nurture the enthusiasm, confidence and early skills of your child! It is our philosophy that each child will learn because our staff makes learning a fun and exciting...
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Bullfrogs & Butterflies Christian Learning Center & Preschool

5902 South 12th St Portage, MI

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Bullfrogs & Butterflies is a privately owned and operated child care facility dedicated to the highest quality programming and care for all children. First opened in 2004, Bullfrogs & Butterflies operated as a franchise for nine years before the owner decided to go out on their own in 2013 to offer a more hands on...
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Family Center For The Arts

6136 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage, MI

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Otis Montessori Academy

810 East Centre Avenue Portage, MI

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The mission of Otis Montessori Academy is to provide children of all races, religions, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds a method of education which facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and skills needed for participation in today's society. The school is dedicated to encouraging good citizenship within its students by...
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Child care
Preschool
The Little Tykes Learning Center provides a childcare program in Portage, Michigan. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Little Tykes Learning Center welcomes infants...
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Sandy Denzel

1804 Carlsbrook Ln Portage, MI

Child care
Sandy Denzel offers a warm and secure environment promoting the fullest possible development of the whole child. The center's goal of educating children is to provide them with a foundation of competence and confidence to function independently throughout their lives.
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Teresa Crawley

2824 Rolling Hill Ave Portage, MI

Child care
Teresa Crawley offers a warm and secure environment promoting the fullest possible development of the whole child. The center's goal of educating children is to provide them with a foundation of competence and confidence to function independently throughout their lives.
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Melissa Lynn Leach

3826 Florinda Ave Portage, MI

Child care
Located in the state of Michigan, Melissa Lynn Leach has been in the child care industry since the year 1994. It is a center-based facility that offers child care and early education programs for young children. Its programs include full-time and full-day services. The daycare is operational every Monday through Friday.
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Robin Lynne Cotie

1904 Lauralwood Ave Portage, MI

Robin Lynne Cotie offers a warm and secure environment promoting the fullest possible development of the whole child. The center's goal of educating children is to provide them with a foundation of competence and confidence to function independently throughout their lives.
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Otis Montessori Academy

810 E Centre Ave Portage, MI

Otis Montessori Academy (is an early childhood education center that offers Montessori-based programs for young children. The company is based in Portage and is fully licensed by the state of Michigan. Otis Montessori Academy has three classrooms with child-oriented and age-appropriate facilities to support children’s healthy...
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Candy's Daycare

6133 Andover Woods Road Portage, MI

I have two openings for end of August at my licensed home daycare near 12th Street and W Milham in Portage. Over 10 years experience. Clean and safe home in a nice neighborhood with both inside and outside play, table time and toys for both small and large motor skills. Have your child join Candice with playmates Ryan, Joey,...
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Kathy Irwin

2205 W Osterhout Ave Portage, MI

Child care
Kathy Irwin owns and operates a licensed home-based childcare center that serves the community of Portage MI. It offers a nurturing environment and provides appropriate activities that enhance children's developmental abilities. The home center has a capacity of six children and operates Mondays through Fridays.
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Annie Laurie Home Daycare

5814 W Heverly Dr Portage, MI

Child care
In-Home daycare
Annie Laurie Home Daycare located in Portage MI is a home-based childcare center that offers a caring environment for children. It provides age-appropriate care and activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The home center offers full-time services to a maximum of 6 children at the same time.
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SHAMROCK MONTESSORI CENTER INC

7508 Oakland Dr Portage, MI

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
SHAMROCK MONTESSORI CENTER INC in Portage, MI follows the Montessori method that has a multi-sensorial approach. They offer a place where the families celebrate diversity and feature daily outdoor plays, Spanish classes, gardening, and music/movement. They also provide a curriculum including sensorial exercises, art, practical...
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Nazarene Wee Care Center & Nursery School

5625 Oakland Dr Portage, MI

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Nazarene Wee Care Center and Nursery School located at 5625 Oakland Drive, Portage, Michigan, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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FRIENDSHIP CORNERS

10527 Dandale St Portage, MI

Child care
Friendship Corners believes early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Preschool children are receptive and creative. The center's goal is to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend
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JOYCES DAY CARE

6848 Amberly St Portage, MI

Child care
Joyces Daycare is a licensed home-based childcare provider that serves the community of Portage MI. It offers a nurturing environment and provides appropriate activities that enhance children's developmental abilities. The home center has a capacity of six children and operates Mondays through Fridays.
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Dawn Slager

323 Schuring Rd Portage, MI

Child care
Dawn Slager operates a home-based childcare center that serves the community of Portage MI. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. This childcare facility is an ideal place for children to grow, develop and meet new friends.
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Child care centers near you in Portage, MI 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.

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 Portage, MI 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.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Portage, MI. 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.

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