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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in East Amherst, NY

We have 12 pre-k schools in East Amherst, NY! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Ms. Michelle's Pre-K Academy

4750 North French Road East Amherst, NY

< 1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We offer fun and nurturing morning preschool programs for children, ages 2-5. We provide great learning opportunities tailored to each individual child's strengths. A wonderful place to be a kid and an affordable school for parents at a tuition rate of only $19 a day! We offer small class sizes of 10 children with 2 nurturing teachers with over 35 years combined experience. The teachers consist of experience teaching toddler, preschool, UPK and Kindergarten classrooms as the lead teacher upon receiving their Bachelor's, Masters and NYS certification in education. We provide a nurturing and structured program preparing your little ones academically and socially for Kindergarten. It's the perfect way to allow your children to grow, while also having plenty of time to spend with you at home before they go off to school.
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Little Star Child Daycare & Pre-k

5 MacArthur Dr Williamsville, NY

3.7(3)

4 mi

I'm committed to providing high quality childcare in a home environment. I believe family childcare offers children the opportunity to learn and grown with children of different ages in a supportive, family like atmosphere. I believe children learn best through play and hands-on experiences. I strive to provide positive learning activities for each child. I also work to help each child develop self-confidence and positive social skills. I value the opportunity to work closely with each child for several years. I sincerely believe this practice provides continuity and stability for each child and allows me to better nurture and support each child as he/she draws and develops.

Iram K. says "Our kids attended little star child day care service last summer. Mary is great with children and always give full attention to kids, very loving person. We...

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EduKids - CrossPoint

600 CrossPoint Parkway Getzville, NY

3 mi

About EduKids: For those who seek the best high quality early childhood education in Western New York, EduKids offers innovative programs led by a caring, dedicated staff, facilitated by state-of-the-art education centers, which combine to provide your child with a safe and nurturing home away from home. The success of EduKids is due to its strong curriculum and educational programming as well as its nurturing, devoted staff. Our trained caregivers understand each child s growing wonderment and expanding imagination and cater to each individual with love, attention, challenge and support. Our high standards and accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) prove that our programs and environments are appropriate, engaging and safe. We go the extra mile to provide extraordinary care for your child. About CrossPoint EduKids: Opened in 2001, our CrossPoint location can be found in the beautiful Business Park located at North French Road and Millersport Highway, right next to the 990. This EduKids center provides a carefree and conveniently located childcare program for countless employees of the business park. The loving and attentive staff in the infant suite welcomes your little one each day, while our esteemed preschool and kindergarten readiness program provides enriching daily activities and play opportunities. These facets combined with the rigorous standards of the NAEYC curriculum create the ultimate home away from home for your child. This location (along with our Williamsville center) is also a proud, integral part of the Williamsville UPK program. Elizabeth Cercone, CrossPoint Center Director I received a Bachelor s Degree in Psychology, as well as Social Sciences from the University at Buffalo in 2001 and in 2006 I received my Masters in Business Administration from Medaille College. I started in the Early Childhood field in 2000 and have experience working in the classroom with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I became the Director of EduKids CrossPoint in 2010. I enjoy what I get to do every day. Interacting with families and helping to meet all their needs is one of the best parts of my job. In 2012, my husband and I were lucky enough to welcome a healthy baby boy into the world and I love that he is able to come with me every day - I'm proud to say he's an EduKid! It is great that I get to watch him grow and see how much he learns each day. I feel it also helps me to ensure that the best car
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Edukids - Cheektowaga North

777 Maryvale Dr Cheektowaga, NY

8 mi

Child care
About EduKids: For those who seek the best high quality early childhood education in Western New York, EduKids offers innovative programs led by a caring, dedicated staff, facilitated by state-of-the-art education centers, which combine to provide your child with a safe and nurturing home away from home. The success of EduKids is due to its strong curriculum and educational programming as well as its nurturing, devoted staff. Our trained caregivers understand each child's growing wonderment and expanding imagination and cater to each individual with love, attention, challenge and support. Our high standards and accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) prove that our programs and environments are appropriate, engaging and safe. We go the extra mile to provide extraordinary care for your child. About Cheektowaga North EduKids: Since 2006, the Maryvale EduKids has been located in the Heritage Center. Our Maryvale EduKids Center offers a warm infant suite, exciting and safe toddler environments, and state-of-the-art classrooms, all facilitated by a highly trained, tenured staff. All of these factors combine to create Western New York's most recommended preschool and kindergarten readiness program. Our center also encourages your child to engage in rich play and learning activities during our after-school program. This prestigious NAEYC Accredited site features expansive indoor and outdoor playgrounds and is the proud location of the Maryvale and Cleveland Hill UPK programs. About Amber Redinger, Maryvale Center Director: Children have always been a great inspiration for me. In 2006 I received my Bachelor's of Science from Buffalo State College and always dreamed of working in a setting where I could impact children. In 2007 I started with EduKids as a Teacher Aide in the younger toddler classroom. Through the years I grew with the program becoming the Lead Teacher in the older toddler classroom and eventually selected for the EduKids Management Trainee Program. In 2013 I became the Center Director at Niagara Falls Boulevard, and in 2016, I transferred over to the Maryvale Center. I am proud to say that I have been with EduKids for 10 years and have truly loved every minute of it!
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Kid's Kampus Child Care Center, Inc.

193 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, NY

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Kid's Kampus Child Care Center, Inc. in Buffalo, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The centre provide child care for families and kids from infants, waddlers, toddlers, pre-k, and after school program.
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Smiling Faces Home Child Care

397 Warwick Ave Buffalo, NY

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Smiling Faces Home Child Care in Buffalo, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and School Age Program.
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Discovery Kids Child Care

150 Stahl Rd Getzville, NY

3 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Located in Getzville, New York, Discovery Kids Child Care provides children the opportunity to achieve their full learning potential. The center offers infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age programs in a stimulating and nurturing atmosphere that provides a variety of hands-on learning materials and activities. Discovery Kids Child Care's developmentally appropriate programs prepares children physically, emotionally and cognitively for their entry into kindergarten.
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World of Discovery Preschool

1836 Maple Rd Buffalo, NY

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
World of Discovery Preschool is an educational center in Buffalo, New York offering early childhood learning programs geared towards kids between the ages of two to four years old. The company uses a structured, play-based curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten and foster a love for learning.
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Main Street Children's Academy

6320 Main St Williamsville, NY

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Main Street Children's Academy is an educational facility that serves the community of Williamsville NY. It offers a loving and nurturing environment and provides comprehensive early childhood programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartens. The Academy promotes balanced learning to make sure that children will develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually.
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Jackson Pond Preschool

1389 Ransom Rd Lancaster, NY

10 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Jackson Pond Preschool located at 1389 Ransom Road, Lancaster, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from nine AM to three-forty-five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Kid's Kampus

205 Yorkshire Rd Rm 144 Tonawanda, NY

10 mi

Preschool
Child care
Kid's Kampus is a state-licensed child care center that offers various services for young children. The company offers early care, preschool and pre-kindergarten learning programs, and after-school care. Based in Tonawanda, New York, Kid’s Kampus aims to support the natural and complete development of every child.
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Tot's of Fun Day Care

133 S Transit Hill Dr Depew, NY

10 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Tot's of Fun Daycare located at 133 South Transit Hill Drive, Depew, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in East Amherst, NY

Pre-k programs in East Amherst, NY 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 East Amherst, NY, 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 East Amherst, NY 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 East Amherst, NY 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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