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The Adventures of Learning
5.0
We sent our son here for Preschool and he LOVED it! We had nothing but positive interactions with all the staff and we recommend them to everyone.
- Heidi B
Carol G.
5.0
Carol has been serving our family for over 3 years, and we love her! The kids are always happy to go there, and the oldest is very sad to have "graduated" into kindergarten. Carol is great with kids at every stage, and we have appreciated her knowledgeable perspective about their development. She...
- Tamara
Nancy's Day Care Center
5.0
If you have childcare needs and desire a loving, and nurturing, environment for your child Nancy @ NANCY'S DAYCARE CENTER is the provider that you want.
I met Nancy when I was pregnant with my daughter. I'm a ER nurse and she was in the ER with a child from her daycare who was being treated for an...
- Geraldine C
Sunnyfields Learning Center
5.0
My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring teachers. The teachers really care about the children. Plus our son has learned so much and made great friends. The owners are very friendly and hands...
- Meredith W
Tammy Caruso
5.0
My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning something creative to keeps the kids...
- Danielle R
Child care centers in Portland, IN
3.0
(2)
The Adventures of Learning Early Education Center is a licensed, independent early education center serving children six weeks to Pre-K. Our experienced teachers and staff provide a warm, loving environment that is paired with a curriculum to inspire learning, creativity, exploration, and individual...
5.0
"We sent our son here for Preschool and he LOVED it! We had nothing but positive interactions with all the staff and we recommend them to everyone."
Heidi B
4.5
(4)
I have a Bachelor's in Music. My Master's is in Early Childhood Education with Special Ed approval. Until budget cuts, I taught at an early learning center in West Chicago District #33. I have worked at day care centers and had a licensed family childcare for 10 years. I have re-licensed my home for...
3.0
"It was wonderful to meet Carol. She clearly enjoys caring for little ones and spends intentional time with the kids."
Melanie A
3.5
(13)
Nancy's Day Care Center is a home-based child care facility located in Springfield, VA. Our family child care program is run by Nancy Nell. We are open from 5:30am until 7:00pm (depending on previously agreed-upon hours) and care for children as young as 1 month of age through 12 years old,...
5.0
"If you have childcare needs and desire a loving, and nurturing, environment for your child Nancy @ NANCY'S DAYCARE CENTER is the provider that you want.
I met Nancy when I was pregnant with my daughter. I'm a ER nurse and she was in the ER with a child from her...
Geraldine C
Sunnyfields Learning Center
494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
5.0
(2)
Preschool and Child Care for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years old!
Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.!
*At Sunnyfields Learning Center, our objective is to stimulate our students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills at their individual developmental levels,...
5.0
"My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring teachers. The teachers really care about the children. Plus our son has learned so much and made great friends. The...
Meredith W
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18...
5.0
"My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning...
Danielle R
4.2
(6)
Lily Pads Early Learning Center Offering licensed care for children, six weeks to five years. Now accepting applications. We have both part-time and full-time openings.
3.0
"We did not have a great experience here. It seemed like there was a lack of leadership and oversight. The result was a hit or miss experience depending on the class your child is assigned to. There are some wonderful teachers here but the school overall needs to...
Parent
5.0
(5)
Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"She is amazing! My child was enrolled 4 months-4 years.. Josie is caring, compassionate and trustworthy. I highly recommend enrolling your child with her, she will exceed your expectations of child care."
Jacqueline P
3.0
(2)
Thank you for your interest in our center. This is a place where wonderful children come together with loving teachers to learn, play, and grow. At Steeplecrest Childcare, we believe in families first. Let us prove to you what that means.
5.0
"I couldn't think of a better place to have my kids. Especially at a time like now I feel my kids are so safe and well taken care of with everyone at Steeplecrest. I have 4 kids and have been in every class from infant to schooler and have been overly pleased with...
Jewel
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
"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
Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive
Shady Spring Drive, Gaithersburg, MD
Starting at $265/wk
5.0
(3)
Sunrise Early Learning Center a licensed childcare program in the State of Maryland and is located in Gaithersburg; where (Loving, Learning, Guiding) is experienced. Your child's new if not first childcare program where each child is treated with respect and dignity. At Sunrise, we develop high...
5.0
"My daughter has attended Sunrise for 3 years. It's the only pre-school I visited that the children actually do the projects. a lot of pre-schools have the teachers do the projects which didn't make sense for teaching. Also the structure of there classes is...
Joseph M
4.2
(5)
in home childcare. I provide childcare in my home not a daycare center
5.0
"Susan has been great for our family! My girls (age 3 and age 1) have been with Susan for about a year. She cares deeply for the kids, plays outside with them, provides a safe place for them to be for the day and is communicative with the parents. Her home is...
Laurel
The JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center
851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL
Costimate: $170/wk
5.0
(4)
Located in the heart of Maitland since 1973, the JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center is more than just a daycare, we are an award-winning, nationally accredited center for early learning. We serve children of all faiths, ages 8 weeks through Pre-K.
We design every learning...
5.0
"An outstanding learning and growing environment for the whole community. Will be forever grateful to the teachers and staff. A wonderful way for a child to spend important developmental years!"
Eric A
5.0
(1)
The Jewish Early Learning Center welcomes children ages 1 - 4 years and provides each child with a safe, warm environment. It uses the SPICES approach to education, which encourages children to develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively, emotionally and spiritually. The curriculum...
5.0
"A safe, warm, and loving environment for children to learn and grow!"
Meira
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
(9)
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. The early years of a child's life are very important for his or her development. This is why I am passionate about providing a safe and loving environment for all children in my program while encouraging social, emotional,...
5.0
"We had a great experience with Ms. Mary. Her day care is an ideal setting for kids to get ready for kindergarten. It has home away from home feeling. I always felt safe having my son in Ms. Mary's care. Great communication, transparency as well as affordability and...
Iryna K
5.0
(3)
Feathers Bilingual Academy, a full-time Spanish Immersion Center with an integrated curriculum, available for children ages sixteen months to five years old.
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our choice to send our daughter there! We wanted to provide a bilingual education and Feathers exceeded our expectations. The teachers are caring and very qualified. The space is great and the location is great. The director is very...
Paula
5.0
(5)
It is the Hope House Knowledge Center's belief that physical growth and emotional- social learning occurs in a holistic manner. Hope House Knowledge Center holds firmly that the balance of these attributes should be encouraged and stimulated by the environment. Hope House Knowledge Center's early...
5.0
"Best School, My children love it i have two there already and my new one just started on Monday!!"
Marcus
5.0
(2)
Beacon Center, in operation for 35+ years provides a warm, nurturing learning environment for children ages 18 months -7 years. Beacon Center offers both full and half day programs, an After School Program as well as Summer Camp. Beacon Center's experienced and friendly staff encourages learning...
5.0
"We enrolled our 3yo son at Beacon 4 months ago and couldn't be happier with our decision. Beacon is a warm, friendly, happy school filled with the kindest, most patient, and caring teachers. Our son is thriving there-he has made great friends, is excited about...
Megan
5.0
(1)
Little Lambs is a Montessori Early Childhood Education Center dedicated to fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning in children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years of age. The Montessori method is designed with mixed-age groups in mind and allows for a combination of group-led...
5.0
"This place is awesome!! They are extremely caring and flexible with schedules! Our baby has been going since she was 3 months old and she will be almost a year. She loves going and playing with the other kids."
Brandi C
5.0
(4)
Discovery Club House is an in home family childcare program. The indoor area is a specific, consistent place off the main house. LOCATION: Glenmoore PA, minutes from the historic Fairview Church or the West Nantmeal township building.
The Club House has an opening! Come join us for some fun...
5.0
"Lisa has been watching my son since he was 6 months old. He is now almost 2. As a new mom I was nervous leaving my son in someone else's care, but Lisa put me at ease! You can tell she truly cares about the children and has their best interests at heart. My son...
Katelynn R
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Portland, IN
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Portland, IN?
Child care centers near you in Portland, IN 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 Portland, IN?
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 Portland, IN 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 Portland, IN?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Portland, IN. 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.