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Lily Pads Early Learning Center
5.0
We loved Lily Pads! We recently left due to a move out of state. Our little one started in March of 2021 at 5 months old. As first time parents, the transition to daycare can be overwhelming but the staff was great! The teachers kept our little one thoroughly engaged with arts, story time, and...
- Natasha B
Your Child's World Learning Center, Inc.
5.0
I've had nothing but great experiences with YCW! When I was in a situation they worked with me in spite of. They went outside they normal procedure to help me a few times. Very grateful. I'm sure they helped others at some point.
- Brenda S
A To Z Preschool
5.0
I love the facility and the staff. They are very nurturing to the kids and my 3 children have been going there for 6 years. I have no problems with there work ethics and if a problem resides they do not hesitate to call the parent and inform them. I love that. Most daycares allow you to find out...
- Darcel W
Treehouse Learning Center
5.0
It's hard letting your little ones go for the first time, but i put my full trust in tree-house learning daycare. I'm not going to lie i was skeptical at first but after a little while of my two young children going there i realized how truly amazing this daycare center is!!! they treat the kids as...
- Hayley S
Kids Are People Inc.
5.0
My son has been attending Kids Are People (KAP) for 2 years now and we are very happy and blessed with our experience with them. As a new parent also new in the area, had no family member or friend around, finding the best childcare was incredibly hard. After several options we tried, we found KAP....
- Ryu
Child care centers in Santa Maria, CA
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.
5.0
"We love Lily Pads. Our daughter has been going for a few months now, and in this short time we've seen her grow and change for the better - from learning new words to putting toys away to coming home with a treasure trove of new songs and games.
We signed up...
Carl B
3.4
(5)
Your Child's World Learning Center, Inc. is a family participation center. We believe in the premise that a child greatly benefits from receiving love and support from the whole community. On a daily basis, your child will receive love, encouragement, positive guidance, enrichment activities,...
5.0
"Your Child's World is a great place! The staff are supportive to my family's needs and my child loves going daily. I feel very safe sending my child because of the staff, the building cleanliness and how they communicate through the procare system when I need them."
John B
5.0
(4)
We are a full service center offering child care from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our center begins teaching at the age of 6 weeks. We presently teach using the creative curriculum. The children learn while they play. In addition, our children in the Pre-K class participate in the Kindergarten...
5.0
"I love the facility and the staff. They are very nurturing to the kids and my 3 children have been going there for 6 years. I have no problems with there work ethics and if a problem resides they do not hesitate to call the parent and inform them. I love that....
Darcel W
4.2
(5)
Treehouse Learning Center is a quality learning center located in Gahanna, OH. Our mission at Treehouse Learning Center is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate atmosphere, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, and create. At Treehouse Learning Center, we believe...
5.0
"It's hard letting your little ones go for the first time, but i put my full trust in tree-house learning daycare. I'm not going to lie i was skeptical at first but after a little while of my two young children going there i realized how truly amazing this daycare...
Hayley S
Kids Are People Inc.
7 Apple Tree Lane, Scarsdale, NY
5.0
(12)
Kids Are People Inc. is a licensed Group Family Daycare Center, providing full day child care.
Open Year Round!! - Monday thru Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm, extended hours available.
*Accepting Children from 18 months to 5 years old.
Experienced and Certified Staff.
Located within the confines of a...
5.0
"My son has only been at Kids R People for a few months, and in the few months he has flourished immensely. He is only 2 1/2 and is so happy everyday to go to school. Even when I pick him up he is full of joy, which is a huge relief for me. Each week he comes home...
Shanda C
5.0
(6)
We have a few spaces left for 9/2019 in our 3s and Pre-K 4s classrooms.
St. Paul's Child Care Center provides for the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of children, living Christian values, in a safe and healthy environment.
We are a New York State licensed...
5.0
"St Pauls is an extremely well run and organized daycare. Every member of staff is truly caring and attentive to each child.
I have my 2 most precious and important people attending every day and I feel lucky that they're in such a great environment.
The layout...
Kiki
3.0
(3)
24 Hour Child Care Center
4.0
"Tender Hearts is a very good child care to bring your children,or child its very clean with qualify Teachers that loved the children at Tender Hearts Child Care"
Jamenia A
5.0
(2)
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 is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids."
Kasia M
5.0
(1)
Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood...
5.0
"We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff are so caring and thoughtful. They've put together a program that teaches confidence, independence, kindness, and resilience...
Kelsey R
3.0
(2)
KIDZ Child Care Center is a licensed, insured daycare & preschool center. We accept children 6 weeks to 12 years and provide both full and part-time care.
5.0
"I love love love it. Everyone is just so friendly and lovely with the kids. Couldn't ask for something better. My kids age 2 and 1 really enjoying being there. Thank you so Much."
Christina P
5.0
(10)
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral...
5.0
"I love this center. The staff is very professional with educational background in early childhood. This center is always clean. And if you are looking for a center please go and check out this center.they have two one in Temple Hills.and Oxon Hill.I give both...
Linda J
Julie's Daycare/StoryBook Academy
Location 1 6005 Pembroke Place, Indianapolis, IN
Starting at $210/wk
4.7
(15)
We have 2 convenient locations:
6005 Pembroke Place
4615 Vera Drive
StoryBook Academy is a home-based learning center. We offer care for infants - 5 years. Our program offers a special approach to early childhood education by combining center-based education specifications with the home-based...
5.0
"Amazing daycare!! Love love it!! My little girl is loving and learning alot!! Thank you Miss Julie!"
Tammy M
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
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
"Themba has an excellent reputation in the community for providing an exceptional experience from beginning to end. Themba offers all meals and diapers and wipes. The children are exposed to Mandarin, Spanish, Music, Art, Dance, Science, Organic Gardening, French,...
Jameela A
4.4
(8)
Omega's Dream Childcare, LLC
We are accepting applications for our amazing in-home childcare center located in the South Dallas area! We provide safe and quality childcare for families who are in need of childcare. We are a three star Texas Rising Star program that offers a educational...
5.0
"I am so very impressed with Omega's Dream. Ms. Darlisa is awesome! She cares for and loves on each child, just like the child was her own. Great communication between staff and parents."
Kellye H
5.0
(4)
Academia ELZE offers personalized care in a Spanish Immersion setting. We implement a child centered approach to engage all students in active learning. With low ratios and experienced staff, our program is tailored to meet the needs of all our students. Now Enrolling 6 weeks to 5 years old.
5.0
"The staff at Academia Elze provides excellent early childhood education for my daughter in a nurturing environment. My toddler is always happy to be there with her teachers and friends. It gives me peace of mind to know that l can go to work and not worry about...
Paula
5.0
(7)
St. Paul's Child Care Center
"Where we care for your child, body & soul."
Ask about our 3K & 4K programs at St. Paul's Lutheran School!
Tuition options for FT or PT up to 5 days a week.
3K rates start a $1,750 per year for 2 days 1/2 days and up to $3,600 for 5 days 1/2 days for...
5.0
"Highly recommend! The staff is wonderful and care for your children as their own. They're flexible, and will always do what is best for your child! I've had nothing but amazing experiences with St Paul's."
Jenny
5.0
(2)
Children's Playhouse Daycare, Inc. is a warm, family oriented childcare center with a professional atmosphere.
We have two locations. Our Infant/Toddler location is located right next to our preschool location.
Both locations include all meals. Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon Snack are served...
5.0
"Excellent facility, Great program for children, Warm, clean and educational. Highly recommended."
ChildrensPlayhouse D
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
3.0
(2)
Blue Skies and Butterflies is a different kind of center, much different than the big corporate centers you typically see in our area. We have a beautiful campus with large mature trees and a lot of green grass for the children to play and experience nature.
We have several large outside play...
5.0
"Love this center. My son has been coming here since he was 5.5 months old & he'll be two this upcoming November. Such a fun & creative place. Love the staff."
Brittany G
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Santa Maria, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Santa Maria, CA?
Child care centers near you in Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria, CA?
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 Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Santa Maria, CA. 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.