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1.Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC

2237 SUMPTER ST HOOVER, AL

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23 mi

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Welcome to Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC! We are a 4-generation family owned and operated childcare center that was established in 1977. We believe that every child who attends Sugar N Spice is entitled to a positive, happy and healthy learning experience. We believe that all children should have FUN! We are committed to supporting families by maintaining open communication and encourage parental involvement in our program. Sugar N Spice is licensed and inspected by the Alabama…
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Amy P. says ",I've been using their services for both of my kids for nearly ten years, and they are phenomenal. The entire staff—from the director and assistant director to the teachers and other team members—is amazing. They genuinely care about the families and children. Their curriculum has been especially impactful; my youngest just started kindergarten and is already excelling at a first or second-grade level."
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2825 US-31 PELHAM, AL

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15 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Pelham, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Pelham, AL. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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2330 JOHN HAWKINS PKWY HOOVER, AL

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19 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Hoover, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Birmingham, AL. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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53 Leah Lane CALERA, AL

6 mi

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School for Amazing Kids, Calera offers nurturing care for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus before- and after-school care and Summer Explorers for school-age children. Our Learn-at-Play™ approach makes learning fun, and our Pre-K uses the same curriculum as the Shelby County School System. Serving families for over 40 years. Schedule a tour today!
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105 Plaza Circle Suite 100 Alabaster, AL

9 mi

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Mission: Vinehouse Nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner. As caregivers and educators, we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. Our childcare experience is designed to promote each child's own individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Committed to the families we serve, we strive to…
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8033 HIGHWAY 119 ALABASTER, AL

9 mi

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341 1ST ST SW ALABASTER, AL

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11 mi

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“At Little Cubs Learn and Play Daycare, we provide a nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our dedicated staff focuses on early childhood development through structured learning, play-based activities, and individualized attention. We offer a safe, clean, and stimulating facility designed to foster creativity, social skills, and a love for learning. Our program emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring that every child, including those with special needs,…
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Latara H. says "They are very accommodating. Not just for the parents but also for the children. The staff is so very kind and caring with the children. They make sure my youngest is always included. She loves going there everyday. They take great care of the children and do little celebrations for them. They are great!"
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61 Wetherly Club Drive ALABASTER, AL

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11 mi

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The love of learning starts here! School for Amazing Kids, Weatherly offers nurturing care for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus before- and after-school care and Summer Explorers for school-age children. Our Learn-at-Play™ approach makes learning fun, and our Pre-K uses the same curriculum as the Shelby County School System. Serving families for over 40 years. Schedule a tour today!
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Care Member says "This school is truly AMAZING! I have 2 kids, 6 and 3, that attend here and have developed so much since they started! My 3 year went from quiet openly speaking with her teachers, playing her friends and learning new things everyday! My 6 year old is known for not being able to express her emotions appropriately and at daycare she was taught multiple ways to cope with her emotions and that truly meant so much to me! Thank you for loving and caring for my kids!"
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209 Village Parkway HELENA, AL

13 mi

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The love of learning starts here! School for Amazing Kids, Dearing Downs offers nurturing care for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus before- and after-school care and Summer Explorers for school-age children. Our Learn-at-Play™ approach makes learning fun, and our Pre-K uses the same curriculum as the Shelby County School System. Serving families for over 40 years. Schedule a tour today!
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5141 HIGHWAY 17 HELENA, AL

14 mi

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The love of learning starts here! School for Amazing Kids, Helena offers nurturing care for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus before- and after-school care and Summer Explorers for school-age children. Our Learn-at-Play™ approach makes learning fun, and our Pre-K uses the same curriculum as the Shelby County School System. Serving families for over 40 years. Schedule a tour today!
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110 HIGHWAY 337 CHELSEA, AL

15 mi

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5412 US Highway 280 Birmingham, AL

18 mi

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151 Narrows Pkwy Birmingham, AL

18 mi

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Cahaba Valley Learning Center located in Birmingham, AL is a preschool that aims to provide a high-quality child development environment for the parents and children. We offer professional yet nurturing educational programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
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6 Abbott Sq. Birmingham, AL

18 mi

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Hilltop Montessori School is located on seven acres in the beautiful town of Mt Laurel, conveniently located off Highway 280 near Greystone. HMS is proud to be the only school in Alabama that is accredited by The American Montessori Society, The Southern Association of Independent Schools, AdvancED and The National Council of Private School Accreditation. Our early childhood program is also licensed by The Department of Human Resources. Hilltop's mission is to light the flame of learning to…
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808 LAY DAM RD CLANTON, AL

19 mi

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2901 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, AL

22 mi

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The Saint Mark Early Learning Center and 5K promotes learning for children, ages 6 months to 5 years. Our goal is to provide quality care and a creative learning environment in a loving, Christian atmosphere. We are a ministry of the Saint Mark United Methodist Church and we are licensed through the Alabama Department of Human Resources. We are open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we follow the Vestavia school system schedule. We are closed in June and July. The…
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Cooperative

1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Birmingham, AL

26 mi

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We are a brand new Christian child care center looking to add amazing children, ages 6 weeks- 5 years old to our family!
Preschool
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Faith based

225 S Davis Ave Sylacauga, AL

29 mi

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Mom-eze is a state licensed child care facility. Teachers have background checks and are cleared through CA/N registry. Mom-eze uses the Christian Based program ABeka for instruction. Call or come by today to view the center.
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Faith based

970 Forestdale Blvd Birmingham, AL

34 mi

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Robbie's Miracle is now enrolling babies as early as six weeks. All new beds and mattresses, clean, spacious, and loving environment! Located in the beautiful Forestdale area, we specialize in children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 3 listed pre-k schools

Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC

,I've been using their services for both of my kids for nearly ten years, and they are phenomenal. The entire staff—from the director and…

- Amy P.

7369 - La Petite Academy of Pelham

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

7362 - La Petite Academy of Hoover

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Calera, AL

Pre-k programs in Calera, AL 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 Calera, AL, 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 Calera, AL 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 Calera, AL 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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