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927 MARION AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI

4 mi

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We are so glad that you are interested in more information about St. Mary Catholic School and Preschool! We are located at 927 Marion Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307. Our Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms are wonderful, warm, and loving environments with educators that are ready to cultivate your child's natural curiosity about the world. At St. Mary Catholic School, your child will not only grow academically and socially, but also spiritually. Our Preschoolers and Kindergarteners joyfully…
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
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941E.76th Street Newaygo, MI

18 mi

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130 S Muenscher Street Howard City, MI

19 mi

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Natural Wonders is a leading innovator in the childcare field, specializing in using a natural curriculum. Natural curriculum includes lesson plans and planned activities that revolve around the world, how it operates, natural processes such as growth, birth, death, the ecosystem, recycling and caring for pets and animals. Children prepare for further education by gaining experience and self-confidence through real-life experiences and hands-on activities. Lessons are taught such as:…
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Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

8757 OAK RIDGE DR HOWARD CITY, MI

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20 mi

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I have been running my daycare for 20 years now. I offer a safe and fun environment where we play, learn and reach milestones in a family home setting!
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Whitney H. says "Kylie is a great daycare provider. Our daughter is always happy. She comes home happy, and she looks forward to going to her daycare. She has made great friends there. It is a really good environment. I can't say enough good things about her."
In-Home daycare
Developmental (play-based)

3773 Bennington Dr. Cedar Springs, MI

31 mi

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Hello my name is Renee and after 6 years of teaching 1st grade I have decided to follow my heart and open a home daycare. I have two small children of my own and want to continue my love of education with them, as well as with other children from my home. I will be providing children with engaging activities that promote early literacy and math skills through art, music and play.
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Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

572 South State St Sparta, MI

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37 mi

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Sowing Seeds Child Care Center is a Christian-based daycare and learning center for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. We offer loving care for infants with a ratio of 1:3 to 1:4 depending on demand. We have a thriving toddler room for children 18 months-2 and a half and an awesome young preschool program for 2 and a half years and up. We have a Preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds with a teacher who is very mindful of kindergarten preparation. The children are engaged in art and…
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Abigail H. says "We have been sending our daughter here for just over a year and love it! The amount she has learned and grown in the short time she has been there is astronomical. It is a great place to send your child"
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Faith based
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Outdoor/nature

222 S Sheridan Dr Muskegon, MI

41 mi

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8827 Jewell NE Comstock Park, MI

43 mi

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Please note: Infant care is NOT provided or available at Shanda's Home Daycare. Shanda's Home Daycare is NOT registered with the state of Michigan to accept children under 12 months of age. https://www.facebook.com/shandahomedaycare

3305 E. Blanchard Rd Shepherd, MI

45 mi

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540 Russwood St NE Grand Rapids, MI

46 mi

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Welcome to NorthPointe Christian Elementary and Preschool! Our school starts at 3-year-old preschool and extends through 12th grade. Our early childhood programs include: flexible preschool for 3s and 4s, young 5s, and three and five day kindergarten. NorthPointe also offers before and after school care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As an elementary school, we understand the importance of these years as an essential time for developing spiritual, academic, and social growth. Our academically…
Kindergarten
Preschool
Faith based
Academic

302 N Lavinia Ludington, MI

47 mi

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Little One's is a licensed faith based daycare caring for children 3 and up .Drop ins welcome!

17550 Woodland LN Nunica, MI

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48 mi

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Updated 2-1-24 I have room for one infant, prefer not crawling yet. Woodland Friends is an in-home daycare focused on providing quality, faith- based care for children aged 0-6. I offer a smaller setting in a homey atmosphere with flexible hours. I have a valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate with an early childhood endorsement. After having my daughter in January 2016, I decided to use my education to raise her and provide other families with care. My house is on a private…
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Shelby L. says "My son has been going to Woodland Friends since March 2019 (he was 3 months old). Alicia is friendly and knowledgeable with all questions I ask of her regarding developmental milestones. They spend a lot of time outside (weather permitting) playing, going for walks, watching the chickens, and the occasional venture out to the library."

108 Grove Avenue Alma, MI

49 mi

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Bright Beginnings Home Daycare provides nurturing and educational child care to families in Alma and surrounding areas.

947 W Broadway Ave Muskegon, MI

50 mi

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

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Kylie's Daycare

Kylie is a great daycare provider. Our daughter is always happy. She comes home happy, and she looks forward to going to her daycare. She…

- Whitney H.

Sowing Seeds Child Care Center

We have been sending our daughter here for just over a year and love it! The amount she has learned and grown in the short time she has…

- Abigail H.

Woodland Friends Daycare

My son has been going to Woodland Friends since March 2019 (he was 3 months old). Alicia is friendly and knowledgeable with all questions…

- Shelby L.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Big Rapids, MI

Pre-k programs in Big Rapids, MI 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 Big Rapids, MI, 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 Big Rapids, MI 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 Big Rapids, MI 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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