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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Decatur, AL

We have 2 pre-k schools in Decatur, AL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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La Petite Academy Child Care-Decatur

2122 Westmead St SW Decatur, AL

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Preschool
La Petite Academy in Decatur AL is a licensed daycare center providing educational services to infants, toddlers, preschool and pre-k. They promote academically challenging program to help the kids explore new ideas. The Center is open on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy

3802 Spring Ave Sw Decatur, AL

Child care
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is an early childhood education center that offers Christian-based academic programs for school-age children. The company serves the Decatur, Alabama community and is open to kindergarten up to fifth-grade elementary students. The company is fully accredited by SACS, and they also provide...
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Pre-k programs in Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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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