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We have 17 pre-k schools in Independence, MO! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Eastwood Learning Center, Llc

12500 E US 40 Hwy Ste P Independence, MO

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Please don't apply for position unless you have a profile in the family registry and your 5yr fingerprints completed. We offer affordable childcare in an environment where your child feels like he or she is at home and loved. Making sure your child is prepared for Pre-K and Kindergarten is our focus. We are ramping up to...
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Child care
Preschool
Starshine Preschool is an early childhood education facility that is operated by the Independence First United Methodist Church. The company is state-licensed to provide its services to infants up to pre-kindergarten children. Based in Independence, Missouri, Starshine Preschool operates from September through May and is open...
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First Step Academy, LLC

19401 24 Hwy E Independence, MO

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are a full service childcare center that is also a preschool. We focus on age-appropriate lessons to help the children get ready for kindergarten. We are open 6am to 6pm.
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7037 - La Petite Academy on NE 81st Terrace

9071 NE 81ST TER KANSAS CITY, MO

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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7719 - La Petite Academy of Liberty

1004 WILSHIRE BLVD LIBERTY, MO

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We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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The Kiddie Depot Daycare LLC

2603 E 28th St Kansas City, MO

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Child care
The Kiddie Depot not only offers childcare, but we are a Learning Center. Our children begin learning in a pre-school setting once they turn 2 years of age. We operate 24 hours for parents that work Non-Traditional hours, and offer Saturday drop-in care.
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Noah's Ark academy(Cathy)

6127 North Chelsea Ave Kansas City, MO

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
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I am licensed with the state of Missouri and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. We are a Christian based daycare and preschool that works daily to build individual responsibility, teamwork, and kindness. Along with integrating moral character, we work with all of our children to teach them their ABC's, 123's, and...
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Outreach Christian Education

2900 N.E. Cates Kansas City, MO

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
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Outreach Christian Education has three locations. Each location is unique in its style but the same in its core philosophies and Biblical standards. Outreach Christian Education (OCE) prides it self in our ability to love and care for the family. It is our goal to provide families with a safe, caring, loving, Bible-centered...
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Tara M

1455 NW Foxboro Road Blue Springs, MO

5.0(5)
I have actively 11 years of experience, but have been involved helping, mentoring, babysitting, etc. throughout the last 24 years. Childcare and being a mom is my full-time job. I am very dependable. I work with two teachers if I have an appointment during summer months to watch the kids in my absence. I have a great home for...

Michelle E. says "I have nothing but admiration and gratitude for Tara and the environment she provides for the kids. It is so refreshing to see my daughter at the end of...

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Montessori Day School of Blue Springs

1505 NW Mock Ave Blue Springs, MO

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Montessori Day School of Blue Springs located at 1505 North-West Mock Avenue, Blue Springs, Missouri, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...

Tarian K. says "We couldn't be more pleased in the care that our children receive at this establishment. After receiving bad care at another facility, we are happy to...

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Montessori Day School Blue Springs

1505 NW MOCK AVE Blue Springs, MO

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Child care
Preschool
At the Montessori Day School we offer programs for children 6 weeks through private Kindergarten. We have five classrooms to meet the challenging developmental needs of your child: Infant classrooms for ages 6 weeks to 23 months Pre-primary classroom for ages two to three years 2 primary classrooms for ages three to six...
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We Care Childrens Ministry

4725 Ne Lakewood Way Lees Summit, MO

Child care
We Care Children’s Ministry is a child care service provider that is operated by the Wood Chapel United Methodist Church. The company is based in Lees Summit, Missouri and offers full-time programs for pre-kindergarten children up to school-age kids of up to twelve years old. We Care Children’s Ministry also provides summer camp...
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Carol K

1803 Sunset Ave Blue Springs, MO

Extensive background of childcare and elderly healthcare.
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Lakewood Montessori School

951 Ne Wildwood Dr Lees Summit, MO

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Lakewood Montessori School provides a childcare program in Lee's Summit, Missouri. 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 using the Montessori method of education. The...
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Kiddie Depot LLC

3609 Park Ave Kansas City, MO

1.0(1)
Preschool
Kiddie Depot LLC is a locally based preschool that offers full-time early education programs designed for pre-kindergarten children. Located at 3609 Park Avenue, the company serves the residents of Kansas City, MO. Kiddie Depot LLC has a maximum capacity of 35 children.
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Canada's Child Care Center

5717 Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO

Child care
Preschool
Canada's Child Care Center in Kansas City, MO creates an enriching curriculum to pre-school kids from 0 to 12 years old every Mondays to Fridays. They feature a state-licensed and safe atmosphere where the students can grow and learn morally, socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. They teach using developmentally...
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Mother's Day Out

1405 W Main St Blue Springs, MO

Child care
Preschool
Mother's Day Out, a ministry of the First Baptist Church in Blue Springs, offers a wide range of child care and development programs for babies up to kindergarten children. The company uses a Christian-based curriculum that focuses on fostering self-confidence, developing decision-making and problem-solving skills, and...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Independence, MO

Pre-k programs in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO, 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 Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO 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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