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565 TRACY RD WHITELAND, IN

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6 mi

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At Childtime of Whiteland we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Whiteland, IN. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families informed throughout the day with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 565 Tracy Road to see…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
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626 S MORGANTOWN RD GREENWOOD, IN

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10 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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4116 KILDEER DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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13 mi

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At La Petite Academy on Kildeer Drive, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Indianapolis, IN. 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…
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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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3824 S EMERSON AVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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16 mi

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At La Petite Academy on S. Emerson Ave, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Indianapolis, IN. 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…
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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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10708 ALLIANCE DR CAMBY, IN

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17 mi

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At Childtime of Camby we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Camby, IN. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families informed throughout the day with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 10708 Alliance Drive to see…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
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1950 North Graham Road Franklin, IN

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Kid City Academy (KCA) is state licensed and has been family owned &amp; operated since April 2009. KCA offers care &amp; education for students ages 6 weeks old until their 13th birthday. We have child care, year round preschool, before &amp; after care (to include transportation) for school age students, full day kindergarten, and an awesome Summer Camp.
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Cynthia B. says "Love this Daycare!! No worries about my child's growth and education. I can see it in real life when around other kids his same age that do not attend a daycare. The organization is amazing and makes things so much easier on both the children and parents."
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671 Greenway Street Greenwood, IN

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7 mi

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I am a licensed teacher with a love for teaching preschoolers. My preschool is a full blown classroom where the children learn preschool curriculum. My program is run all day with fun activities for each child so that they are ready for kindergarten at age 5. We are a LEVEL # PATHS TO QUALITY PROVIDER!!! Our preschool has won several grants to make our learning environment even better for the children. We graduated 8 preschoolers this year to kindergarten and all of them could read at least and…
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Debbie C says "I personally do not have any children who attend the pre school.However, I am a grandmother of two of the children who have attended and have now graduated to regular school. What I can say is this pre school is Amazing!! The curriculum is above and beyond what you would ever believe they do in pre school. The kids that attend here definetly have the upper edge with their education as they start 1st grade. Pre school is so-very important to develop a good base for their future.…
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733 KEEPSAKE RUN GREENWOOD, IN

8 mi

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Path to QUALITY Licensed in home childcare and preschool! We offer affordable in-home childcare and early preschool, with high quality facility standards. Extended hours before and after core hours and weekends available on individual basis. Looking for a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment for your infant? Enrolling now! Looking for an early preschool program taught by a licensed teacher? Enrolling now for February! Curriculum (and fun!) based, catering to children ages 2 to…
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5773 South 125 West Trafalgar, IN

10 mi

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626 S MORGANTOWN RD GREENWOOD, IN

10 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Greenwood is an educational daycare offering age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment.
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3438 W Smith Valley Rd Greenwood, IN

10 mi

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Rainbow Child Development Center's program has been developed to serve the needs of today's family. As a family oriented child development center, we assure a quality "home away from home." We provide an atmosphere where children are respected, staff are responsible, and parents are always welcome. The teachers and caregivers here have a goal to achieve a sense of community between home and center. We believe it is important for children to maintain a familiar and comfortable routine.…

3366 W FAIRVIEW RD GREENWOOD, IN

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The Children's Cottage Academy is a family owned child centered learning program. We focus on social skills and emphasize a respect for self and others in our daily interactions. Our hands on approach to learning allows children to "learn by doing" each day while playing, creating and exploring the world around them. Our 12 acres of land allows children to discover and embrace nature on a daily basis while feeding the birds, deer, and squirrels or just checking out the caterpillars…
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8830 Southpointe Drive INDIANAPOLIS, IN

11 mi

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Kid City USA – Southpointe is a vibrant early learning community where children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow with confidence. Our classrooms blend structured learning with joyful play, supported by a warm, highly trained team that truly knows child development. Families love our safe environment, engaging curriculum, and the excitement their child brings home every day. Come see why so many parents choose Kid City USA as their child’s second home.
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Cooperative

7909 MCFARLAND LN INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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12 mi

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At The Goddard School Southport, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School Southport is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment. We do offer a wide range of scheduling. We offer 2, 3, or 5 days and you can choose full days 7:00-6:00 or half days 9:00-1:00.
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Care Member says "The care and attention they show to the children is exceptional. The daily updates are fantastic, giving us peace of mind. Our child has started to genuinely enjoy going to school, which speaks volumes about the engaging and dynamic environment they provide."
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Academic

6108 Black Oaks Way Indianapolis, IN

13 mi

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Through a "family-oriented" childcare, my goal is to provide a safe, organized, clean, fun place for children. I am available to listen, to guide in play, to teach courtesy and respect while I meet your child's physical needs.

8046 East Southport Road INDIANAPOLIS, IN

13 mi

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Kid City USA is a place where kids can bee kids. We emphasize learning through play allowing children to learn life skills at their own pace with developmental appropriate lessons. Our teachers are highly trained educators, most with CDA credentials and some with Associates or Bachelors degrees in Early Childhood Education. We work towards constant professional development to help train our new and old staff in groundbreaking procedures and education.
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5701 ELMWOOD AVE STE E INDIANAPOLIS, IN

15 mi

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We are a family-based preschool. We offer care for children six weeks to twelve years old. Our teachers teach by playing. We use the Creative Curriculum and use those standard to assess our students bi-annually. We have three playgrounds for the older kids and one playground designated for our infants and toddlers. We also have a large gym that we use on rainy and cold days to get their little bodies moving. Each classroom is set up with centers: Math, Manipulatives, Art, Writing, Sensory,…
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Developmental (play-based)

10708 Alliance Drive Camby, IN

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15 mi

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them…
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Taylor G says "The staff are friendly and welcoming. My kids are excited to go to school each day and I feel confident that they are getting quality care."
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1442 Union St. Indianapolis, IN

18 mi

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Payton's Play Space is a space &quot;Where Children Learn Through Play&quot;. Children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old will be in a healthy, safe child care home to grow, learn and play. All children deserve nothing but the best environment which encourages curiosity and fun. Payton's Play Space is that place, we are open Monday-Friday 7am-6pm. We strive to be affordable for the working parent- $200 weekly flat rate for all ages. Please visit our website for information about our owner/lead…

1315 S SHERMAN DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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ELC has been in the child care business for over 50 years. We are rated as a Paths to Quality Level 4 provider and are nationally accredited through National Early Childhood Program Accreditation for over 10 years. We are a play based program with teachers setting up the environment, completing lesson plans and observing skill development. Children are the first priority. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and are closed on major holidays. Tuition is required to…
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 8 listed pre-k schools

1654 - Childtime of Whiteland

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share…

- Mary G.

Kiddie Academy of Greenwood

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

7023 - La Petite Academy on Kildeer Drive

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 Franklin, IN

Pre-k programs in Franklin, IN 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 Franklin, IN, 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 Franklin, IN 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 Franklin, IN 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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