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1000 SHAKESPEARE AVE STRATFORD, IA

8 mi

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The Stratford Early Learning Center is a four-star center under Iowa’s Quality Rating System, administered under the Department of Human Services. The Stratford Early Learning Center (ELC) is a child care center licensed through the Iowa Department of Human Services to serve up to 60 children aged birth through school-age. While the center primarily cares for children through age four, on breaks and during the summer the clientele extends through elementary school aged children. The mission of…
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410 Thomas Street CALLENDER, IA

13 mi

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Tatie’s Playhouse Daycare Center is a warm, family-focused childcare program dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. The center supports early childhood development through age-appropriate activities, structured routines, and positive social interaction, helping children grow emotionally, socially, and cognitively. With a strong emphasis on safety, learning through play, and open communication with families, Tatie’s Playhouse creates a caring space where…
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1315 S 24TH ST FORT DODGE, IA

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17 mi

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Welcome to Community Early Childhood Center, a non-profit child care facility organized and run by a Board of Directors and two Early Childhood Education Teachers. We have been licensed center in Fort Dodge for over 50 years. The center collaborates with the United Way, the Department of Human Services, Promise Jobs, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program in order to provide high quality child care at an affordable rate to families in our community.
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Amanda R. says "They have very caring staff and treat all the kids as their own kids. They have nutritious, healthy, new snacks that vary day to day. They do a lot of extra fun activities that I could never get from an in-home day care and the experience of being around kids their own age is invaluable."

145 NE Dartmoor Drive Waukee, IA

46 mi

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Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center is Waukee's Premiere Educational and Care Center offering Sign Language, Spanish, Yoga, and an Extensive Preschool/ Pre-k Educational Curriculum. We offer care for infants to school aged children with a before/after school care program. Call and schedule an appointment for a tour today!!!

298 58th Ct West Des Moines, IA

50 mi

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY CHILDCARE in my West Des Moines Home I currently have 1 openings for a child age two or older and I will have an infant opening starting February 3, 2020. I have a BA in Child Development and am State Registered with 20+ years experience. My hours are Mon-Fri 7am to 5:30 pm. References available.

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Dayton, IA

Pre-k programs in Dayton, IA 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 Dayton, IA, 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 Dayton, IA 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 Dayton, IA 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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