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We have 9 pre-k schools in Gary, IN! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Hattie's Daycare and Preschool

1108 Oaklahoma Gary, IN

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Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
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This childcare receives federal assistants to serve healthy meals to your children. Good nutrients today means a strong tomorrow. Meals served here must meet the nutrients requirements established by the USDA child and adult food program. We serve three meal a day and two snacks. We also have nap time at 1130 a.m. after lunch...
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People's Daycare provides a childcare program in Gary, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. People's Daycare welcomes infants through pre-K children and is open...
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Love's Nursery & Crafts

6612 Madison St. Merrillville, IN

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
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Childcare and early learning center that crosses the educational domains. Providing care and nurturing to children ages 0-preschool/ages newborn-5. Full-time childcare, part-time after-school care & tutoring. Half-days are permitted, and nights are accommodated upon request. After-School care and Summer care is...
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Montessori Children's World LLC

1205 W Lincoln Hwy Ste 1 Merrillville, IN

Preschool
Montessori Children's World offers child development programs that are based on the teachings of Maria Montessori. They admit preschoolers and kindergarten children who are between the ages of three and six years old. The company serves the Merrillville community in Indiana, and their programs are offered on half-day and...
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Rachel B

7340 Vale Dr. Schererville, IN

I am a licensed elementary teacher with 11 years in the classroom. I have been rated highly effective and am CPR certified. I taught 5th grade for 4 years and kindergarten for 7. I am the mother of 2 well behaved children. I am looking to watch a few children in my home. My children will make excellent playmates for your little...
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Hobart Learning Center

568 E 2nd St Hobart, IN

Child care
Hobart Learning Center practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe can children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness when placed in a conductive environment.
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Sweet Pea Preschool

1086 Breuckman Dr Crown Point, IN

Child care
Preschool
Sweet Pea Preschool is a child care facility located at 1086 Breuckman Dr. Crown Point, IN. Their goal is to ensure that your child is ready for kindergarten. Their curriculum includes alphabet, numbers, fine and gross motor skills. Also, they help to build their self-esteem though stories and projects.
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Geminus Head Start XXI

3001 W 77th Ave Merrillville, IN

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The Geminus Head Start in Merrillville, Indiana provides a comprehensive child development program designed to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. This program supports underprivileged children to enhance their school-readiness skills in order for them to be successful learners in the future. It offers services in education,...
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Creative Minds Learning Land

401 N Colfax St Griffith, IN

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Creative Minds Learning Land practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe can children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness when placed in a conductive environment.
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Pre-k programs in Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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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