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We have 5 pre-k schools in Apple Valley, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Gingerbread Learning Center

15749 Olalee Rd Apple Valley, CA

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Preschool ages 2 to Kindergarten. Child Care 24 months through age 12. Before and After school programs and off-track programs. OPEN 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Established in 1986, Wanda's Preschool & Daycare is an early childhood care and education specialist located at 18144 Symeron Road, Apple Valley, California. The state-licensed facility offers childcare and preschool for children ages 2 to 5 years, in a safe, secure and nurturing environment and can accommodate 38 children.
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Hernandez Family Childcare

15086 Tuscola Rd Apple Valley, CA

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Hernandez Family Childcare located at 443 Sawtelle Avenue, San Diego, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Starr's Family Day Care

13312 Pauhaska Rd Apple Valley, CA

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Starr's Family Day Care located at 13312 Pauhaska Road, Apple Valley, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from six AM to eleven PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Nancy R

22427 Hurons Ave. Apple Valley, CA

I offer a loving, family atmosphere in my home. I serve nutritious meals and snacks including infant formula. My preschool program will prepare your child for kindergarten. We have lots of fun doing arts and crafts. The yard is fenced with shade trees, grass, and play equipment. It's important to me that you go to work knowing...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Apple Valley, CA

Pre-k programs in Apple Valley, CA 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 Apple Valley, CA, 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 Apple Valley, CA 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 Apple Valley, CA 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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