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We have 11 pre-k schools in Amherst, OH! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Lindsey's Little Lambs

50187 Telegraph Rd Amherst, OH

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Hello! My name is Lindsey, and I am the owner and childcare provider for Lindsey's Little Lambs, LLC, which I have run since 2017. I am a licensed teacher and my program is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. I have a 4 year old daughter and an infant son who are also in childcare. I have 13 years of...
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St Paul Lutheran Pre-School in Amherst, Ohio seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Country Day School

45960 N Ridge Rd Amherst, OH

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Country Day School is a childcare and educational facility that provides programs designed to support children’s development and discovery of talents and abilities. The facility serves the Amherst OH community and accepts infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartens. The center encourages the academic and spiritual...
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Little Treasures Home Child Care

2549 W. 39th Street Lorain, OH

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Preschool
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In-Home daycare
Home Family Child Care Provider with 14 years experience. Licensed Pre-K teacher - Nationally Accredited by National Association of Family Child Care - Chosen Ohio Child Care Provider of the Year by the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children - State Licensed- First Aid and CPR certified - FBI and Ohio Background...

Michael C says "Debby has been an important -- and special -- part of our daughter's life for nearly four years. Exceptionally creative, caring and attentive, Debby has...

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Kiddie Kollege Inc

5526 Detroit Rd Sheffield Village, OH

Child care
Kiddie Kollege, Inc. provides an ideal place where children can grow and develop. It offers a half day pre-school and a full-time day care program in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. The school provides opportunities for children to gain skills they need for future academic success and develop a lifelong love of learning.
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Michelle's Kiddie Kingdom

1624 Nichols Ave Lorain, OH

Preschool
Child care
Michelle's Kiddie Kingdom provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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Park Place Early Learning Center

524 Park Pl Elyria, OH

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Park Place Early Learning Center provides full and part-time child care services for young children. Additionally, it offers preschool programs that include kindergarten readiness. Located in Elyria, Ohio, the Center accepts children six weeks up to ten years old. It aims to provide an exceptional education in a safe and fun...
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VERMILION YMCA CHILD CARE CTR

320 Aldrich Rd Vermilion, OH

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
VERMILION YMCA CHILD CARE CTR in Vermilion, OH develops kindergarten and preschool students emotionally, mentally, socially, and physically every Mondays to Fridays. Their teachers provide state-licensed teaching strategies that promote growth and learning with active involvement. They feature an atmosphere that is well-planned...
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Horizon Activities Center

10347 Dewhurst Rd Elyria, OH

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Horizon Activities Center is a daycare services provider in Elyria that offers a variety of early childhood and supplementary programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten up to grade 6 children. The center uses the Creative Curriculum for its toddler and preschool programs, and they focus mainly on encouraging...
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First Cong Co Op Pre-School

330 2nd St Elyria, OH

Preschool
Child care
First Cong Co Op in Elyria, Ohio seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 26 children for preschool.
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HORIZON ACTIVITY CENTER INC

233 Bond St Elyria, OH

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Horizon Education Centers is a company that offers quality child care, early learning and kindergarten readiness, before and after-school program and summer camp. One of its centers is conveniently located at 233 Bond Street, Elyria, Ohio. The center offers a fun and enriching activities designed to stimulate and develop...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Amherst, OH

Pre-k programs in Amherst, OH offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Amherst, OH, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Amherst, OH typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Amherst, OH programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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