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2603 RIVERSIDE DR PAINESVILLE, OH
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At Childtime of Painesville we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Painesville, OH. 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 2603 Riverside Dr…
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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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Lil Sneakers University was established to provide an early learning experience for children 6 weeks to 13 years of age. We are here to treat your child with love and respect in a clean, safe environment. Lil Sneakers wants to be the cornerstone in the foundation of your child's life by providing a positive influence and teaching him/her the skills he/she will need throughout life's journey. We achieve these goals by hiring caring and loving professionals.
Our staff recognizes the…
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4 Convenient Locations!
North Mentor Campus
9220 Lakeshore Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060
440-257-6600
South Mentor Campus
7464 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060
440-942-8694
Willoughby Campus
37912 Third Street
Willoughby, OH 44095
440-951-3596
All Stars Summer Camp
9230 Lakeshore Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060
440-257-6601
Little Scholars' philosophy is to provide a nurturing and secure environment where children can explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. The foundation of our program…
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6970 HEISLEY RD MENTOR, OH
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Dedicated To Children Early Learning Center has proudly served the Mentor, Ohio community since 2001, providing quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Licensed for up to 81 children, we create a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where curiosity, creativity, and confidence can flourish.
More than just childcare, we’re a consistent partner in your child’s journey—from infancy through the school years. With age-appropriate programs, engaging activities, and compassionate…
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Care Member says "We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this daycare ! Our child has grown so much—socially, emotionally, and academically—since starting here. The caregivers are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids' well-being. We love the structured daily routine, the creative activities, and how much communication we receive throughout the day. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is in a safe, nurturing environment where they are happy and thriving. We…
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Welcome to The Sandbox Daycare – Where Little Minds Grow and Big Imaginations Soar!
At The Sandbox Daycare, we believe childhood should be full of wonder, creativity, and hands-on learning. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where your child feels safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.
From fingerpainting masterpieces to early learning activities that spark curiosity, every day at The Sandbox is filled with opportunities for growth. We focus on…
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Care Member says "Sandbox daycare is a great place for your child to get a great experience. Your child will get a good learning experience. The staff there is awesome. Smiles and hugs are what you will receive at the end of the day when picking your child up from The Sandbox Daycare. What do you got to loose, give them a try !!!!!!!"
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6135 HEISLEY RD MENTOR, OH
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At Creative Explorers our mission is to offer children a nurturing, positive learning environment while simultaneously offering hands on exploration by focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at a developmentally appropriate level. Our staff focus on scaffolding each individual child's learning and abilities from infancy through preschool.
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Megen C. says "The center is super clean the staff is super, friendly - I have not had a bad experience!"
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We're an award-winning early education center located across from Classic Buick of mentor Ave in Painesville township. We are a creative learning-based center that guides our children towards learning in an engaging playful environment that promotes exploration, cognitive challenges, and healthy well being.
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301 E ERIE ST PAINESVILLE, OH
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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…
Amazing Minds Learning Center provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow through play and direct experiences. We help each child develop his or her skills and interests while encouraging strong family involvement and sound guidance! We offer a top of the line music classroom, sewing class, a special Disney room, and many more great things.
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Care Member says "My daughter attended this childcare facility for years, so I was excited when they expanded to a larger space at Amazing Minds Learning Center. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The prices are within my budget. Best of all my daughter never wants to leave. They created a safe and fun environment that you can't help but love! They also helped prepare my daughter for learning at every grade level. There's no other choice for my child care needs."
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We are Kid Friendly Academy, we are located in Willowick, Northfield, and South Euclid Ohio. Our center offers separate classrooms for each age group. Safety locks on all doors. Your child will feel safe and get plenty of one-on-one attention. We use the ProCare app to send you pictures and videos of your child's daily activities. We prioritize providing quality care for our families. We are open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. We provide free diapers, wipes, formula, transportation and meals. There…
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Stepanie W. says "Both my kids went and now only one attends there for about 4 years. I have a great relationship with them. Things were shut down during Covid and we couldn't go inside, but they did very good, it is safe and they're always clean, really no problem with them. I didn't like the director at first but the teachers are amazing. Only downfall is the reason that my oldest doesn't go there anymore as they stopped transportation which was a bit of an inconvenience to us, but other than…
Park Learn & Play is a childcare center where young scholars began the start of there future. Our childcare center takes pride in reassuring that our children get the best learning opportunity while building friendships with their friends and teachers.
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2860 BISHOP RD WILOUGHBY HLS, OH
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Aja .. says "Infinite Learning Enrichment Center is not just a drop off and leave, they really care for the kids and it shows. My daughter is 4 yrs and was with the owner at a previous center, so we've known her for a long time."
My childcare center offers full-time care for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. We offer before and after care for school age children during the school year. Transportation is provided for all Euclid students. There are CDA licensed teachers for each classroom with prior experience in childcare. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served every day with the addition of two snacks. We use creative curriculum, which offers developmental appropriate learning that highlights four main categories, social…
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Britney S. says "Jays education stood out to me due to the convenience and the amount of care and attention his staff puts into each child."
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201 ALPHA PARK HIGHLAND HTS, OH
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Victoria L. says " I have two kids there. The kids are always taken care of and there are plenty of activities. They are happy there. "
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We specialize in discovery learning through educational, imaginative play, we call Eduplay. Kidtown kiddos experience Eduplay every day in the center’s indoor playspace that is a replica of a town and features various custom-made playhouses to explore. Kidtown’s full-time, part-time, and daily services cater to the age groups we call Sprouts (Infants), Cruisers (Toddlers) and Explorers (Preschoolers) up to age 5. Kidtown will soon provide before and after-school care for school-age kiddos ages…
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0564 - Childtime of Painesville
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…
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Dedicated to Children Early Learning Center
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this daycare ! Our child has grown so much—socially, emotionally, and academically—since…
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The Sandbox Daycare
Sandbox daycare is a great place for your child to get a great experience. Your child will get a good learning experience. The staff there…
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Mentor, OH
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Mentor, OH?
Pre-k programs in Mentor, OH 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!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Mentor, OH?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Mentor, OH, 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.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in Mentor, OH?
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 Mentor, OH 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!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Mentor, OH?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Mentor, OH 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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