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1.PRECIOUS MOMENTS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL LLC

2957 CENTER POINT RD NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

6 mi

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Our goal is to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for preschool children with focus on the individual child's age and ability to stimulate your Childs brain in your Montessori blended program. We are the only preschool in Iowa to offer Show Choir included in your tuition.
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Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)
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1430 14th St. MARION, IA

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2 mi

St. Joseph Catholic School’s Early Learning Center offers quality caregiving for families that need childcare for children ages 3 and up. We encourage families to visit the program to meet the experienced, faith-filled and educated caregivers and see the facilities where they provide care. Certified by the Department of Human Services, program details include: · Wrap-Around Childcare for Ages 3-5 · Before- and After-school Childcare for school-aged kids (Kindergarten through Age…
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Levi K. says "We’ve had our daughter there for over 2 years now. I would definitely give them a 5-star review. From the first day we joined, they’ve been so welcoming. They are welcoming every day when we drop Emma off and when we pick her up. I love all the fun activities that they get to do, the themed days that the kids get to participate in, and their genuinely caring approach."
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

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1445 MOUNT VERNON RD SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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7 mi

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Alicia S. says "My son has been going to We Care Daycare for almost 2 years now. We Care Daycare has been a blessing for me and my family! They are caring, understanding, very flexible, and communication is perfect! In a neighborhood that is needed for daycare I feel confident in leaving my child at daycare knowing that he is safe and cared for with love!"

143 29TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

9 mi

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At ExCel, we are committed to redefining excellence in child care and early education. Our mission is to provide an educational focused, safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child can thrive. Our passion for fostering excellence and shaping the next generation is the core of what we do in an effort to make all our children school ready.
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911 Owen ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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10 mi

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***I only have afternoon and evening hours available until September 2026.*** The app only allows me to put 11:59pm but I am available until about 12:30 am. I am a Child Development Home daycare provider with 30+ years in the childcare field. I have an Early Childhood Education Degree and many continuing education classes. I believe in allowing children to learn through play. I offer music time, fine motor and large motor skills play as well as outdoor play when the weather permits. We…
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Tori W. says "Jeanne demonstrates immaculate care for my two and a half year old. We have been with her for about 6 months now. She plays a vital role in my child's early development. She cares for each child as they are her own."
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In-Home daycare
Outdoor/nature

3001 Muscatine Ave Iowa City, IA

27 mi

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Stepping Stone Preschool offers high quality, affordable preschool education with an emphasis on kindergarten readiness and parent involvement. Stepping Stones is an early childhood education program designed to nurture the development of the whole child. Preschool activities stimulate intellectual, physical, social, emotional and pre-academic growth. Programs promote students abilities in the areas of listening, following directions, concentrating, remembering, and expressing increasingly…
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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 1 reviews of the 13 listed pre-k schools

St. Joseph Childcare

We’ve had our daughter there for over 2 years now. I would definitely give them a 5-star review. From the first day we joined, they’ve been…

- Levi K.

We Care Daycare Inc

My son has been going to We Care Daycare for almost 2 years now. We Care Daycare has been a blessing for me and my family! They are…

- Alicia S.

Jeanne Roethler

Jeanne demonstrates immaculate care for my two and a half year old. We have been with her for about 6 months now. She plays a vital role in…

- Tori W.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Marion, IA

Pre-k programs in Marion, IA 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 Marion, IA, 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 Marion, IA 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 Marion, IA 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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