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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Pelham, AL

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

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SHEPHERD'S PROMISE CHILD CARE, INC.

2975 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL

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Developing young minds has never been about doing worksheets and sitting at a desk. Think back to the teachers you loved in school. Weren t they the ones who made the subject they taught come alive? We ve dedicated more than three decades to the safety, nurture and development of preschool children and the child care industry. Along with our proprietary Learn-At-Play , we use Frog Street Press , Handwriting Without Tears and other curriculum tools to aid us in creating an almost endless variety of learning opportunities that make children giggle with delight while they systematically acquire the skills that will make them successful in school and beyond. There s a reason kindergarten teachers love working with the children who graduate from Shepherd's Promise Child Care. We do more than help get kids ready for kindergarten, we help get them ready for life! Drop by for a cup of coffee! There's no substitute for your personal observation when it comes to a decision like this. We're proud of the impact we have on young lives and we'd love to show you around.
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Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC

5.0(4)

9 mi

2237 SUMPTER ST HOOVER, AL

Welcome to Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC! We are a 4-generation family owned and operated childcare center that was established in 1977. We believe that every child who attends Sugar N Spice is entitled to a positive, happy and healthy learning experience. We believe that all children should have FUN! We are committed to supporting families by maintaining open communication and encourage parental involvement in our program. Sugar N Spice is licensed and inspected by the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

Amy P. says ",I've been using their services for both of my kids for nearly ten years, and they are phenomenal. The entire staff—from the director and assistant director...

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Montessori Kids Universe Hoover

5.0(2)

9 mi

1325 ALFORD AVE HOOVER, AL

Montessori Kids Universe is a student-led educational program focusing on reading, writing, math, and character development. At MKU we create a curriculum designed especially for your child allowing them to progress through the subjects at their own pace. Every day at school your child will do at least one language and math job led by our Montessori Certified guides. They will spend 3 hours every day choosing jobs and lessons that move them closer each day towards reading, counting to 100, adding, subtracting, and refining fine and gross motor skills. We also specialize in introducing our students to different cultures worldwide. We will study a different continent every month. Your student will learn to become independent and self-driven to success. We offer a warm and inviting environment where every child receives love, support, and encouragement. The school day is from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m with the bulk of Montessori-inspired work cycles and student-led education during that time. After 4 p.m. we offer another curriculum called DAVINCI Kids, which is our S.T.E.A.M program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) examples of the subjects covered during these times are Dinosaurs, Pre-History, Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer, Robots, Bugs, and Geology. Our program also caters to working parents, we open every day at 6 a.m. and close every night at 6 p.m with the option of choosing the hours needed for your families' needs.

Devyn G. says "My son started two years ago shy and introverted, since starting here man has he really opened up and come out of his shell! They have taught him life...

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SUGAR N' SPICE DAY CARE & KINDERGARTEN, LLC

5.0(6)

9 mi

2237 SUMPTER ST HOOVER, AL

Welcome to Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC! We are a 4-generation family owned and operated childcare center that was established in 1977. We believe that every child who attends Sugar N Spice is entitled to a positive, happy and healthy learning experience. We believe that all children should have FUN! We are committed to supporting families by maintaining open communication and encourage parental involvement in our program. Sugar N Spice is licensed and inspected by the Alabama Department of Human Resources. Every child enrolled at Sugar N Spice is treated with love and respect - and provided the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities. We offer loving care that focuses on each child as a unique and wonderful individual, and in doing so, build self-esteem and respect for others. We continually promote the character traits of honesty, obedience, respectfulness, and self-control. Our most fundamental objective is to provide for your child a safe, clean and loving atmosphere that facilitates positive growth and development. We are open 6:30am to 6:00pm M-F... keeping children 6 weeks to 12 years old. We take both private pay and Child Care Central subsidy payments. Our after-school program picks up at the following Hoover Elementary Schools: Bluff Park, Shades Mountain, Green Valley, and Gwen.

Sachell S. says "I'd give them 10 stars if I could. I love this place and I would recommend it to everyone."

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Saint Mark Kindergarten

5.0(2)

8 mi

2901 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, AL

Saint Mark Kindergarten offers exceptional early childhood education to the "over the mountain" area. Our goal is to provide a positive environment in which the child will develop an interest in learning and a confidence in his/her own abilities, through cognitive and sensory activities that challenge the child in a developmentally appropriate manner. We work to enhance each child's awareness of God's love and to teach children to care for all of God's creation. Although it is not required of church based programs, Saint Mark chooses to be licensed by the State of Alabama as one way to maintain high standards. The staff members are mature, well-educated and highly experienced teachers. All members of the staff are required to have 12 or more hours of continuing education each year and most are CPR certified. Most importantly, all of our staff members are loving, nurturing Christians who enjoy being with young children. All students attend enrichment classes each week including Chapel, Music, Spanish, Move and Groove and Discovery Cove. 4 and 5 year old classes also attend computer class. Throughout the year, the classes have special visitors such as Fire Department, Police Officers, Dental Hygienists, artists, musicians, scientists and more! We also love to share what the children are learning with their parents with a Thanksgiving and Christmas program as well as Father's night, Mother's Day Teas and our Annual Art Show. Saint Mark hours are Monday-Friday 9am-1pm. We offer early care 7:00-9:00, stay and play from 1:00-2:00 and full care 7:00-4:30. Saint Mark Kindergarten aligns closely with the Vestavia Hills school calendar.

Stacy S says "Both of my girls enjoyed St. Mark and made lots of friends we still keep in touch with. They learned a lot that helped them transition to public school....

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Hilltop Montessori School

6 Abbott Sq. Birmingham, AL

7 mi

Hilltop Montessori School is located on seven acres in the beautiful town of Mt Laurel, conveniently located off Highway 280 near Greystone. HMS is proud to be the only school in Alabama that is accredited by The American Montessori Society, The Southern Association of Independent Schools, AdvancED and The National Council of Private School Accreditation. Our early childhood program is also licensed by The Department of Human Resources. Hilltop's mission is to light the flame of learning to achieve a lifetime of success and this is evident in this mission-driven atmosphere. Students not only receive individualized instruction, but they also have art, music and daily Spanish immersion. Highly trained and specialized faculty have internationally recognized Montessori certifications and truly care about all aspects of the student: social, emotional and academic. Rigorous standards and academics are offered in a beautiful, spacious academic setting where the development of the whole child is addressed. Known for a high standard of academics, preschool students engage in language, advanced math concepts, including the fundamentals of algebra and geometry. Most fluently read and thrive with this well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes the process of learning. Science, geography, history and practical life work, as well as global education, round out each learner's day. Current best practices in education such as project-based learning, differentiated instruction, global education and experiential learning all comprise the Montessori experience. Hilltop is a beautiful learning environment, sitting proudly on seven acres on a campus that is certified as a National Wildlife Habitat. Outdoor classrooms offer global education opportunities, raised garden beds grow edible plants, an apiary makes honey for the school's stakeholders and a state of the art community kitchen makes homemade lunches from scratch that are preservative free. Hilltop's early childhood program starts at 18 months and extends through kindergarten. Most students continue their learning through adolescence and parents are thrilled to have a partner in the parenting process throughout their child's development. For more information, review our website at www.hilltopmontessori.com or schedule a tour by calling 437-9343.
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Saint Mark Early Learning Center and 5K

2901 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, AL

8 mi

The Saint Mark Early Learning Center and 5K promotes learning for children, ages 6 months to 5 years. Our goal is to provide quality care and a creative learning environment in a loving, Christian atmosphere. We are a ministry of the Saint Mark United Methodist Church and we are licensed through the Alabama Department of Human Resources. We are open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we follow the Vestavia school system schedule. We are closed in June and July. The program focuses on each child's education through providing activities that enhance the spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional development. Children participate in Chapel, art, math, science, music, move and groove, Spanish, computer and much more. The staff are experienced teachers who focus on the development of each child.
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Sugar & Spice Day Care

2237 Sumpter St Hoover, AL

7 mi

Sugar & Spice Day Care is located at 2237 Sumpter Street, Hoover, Alabama and offers child care and kindergarten. It offers academically structured programs for kindergarten that ensures children's positive growth and development. Sugar & Spice Day Care is open from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-John Hawkins Parkway

2330 John Hawkins Parkway Birmingham, AL

4 mi

La Petite Academy Child Care-John Hawkins Parkway based in Birmingham, AL operates on weekdays from 6 AM to 6:30 PM and specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, and Before and After School Care programs.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Pelham, AL

Pre-K Schools in Pelham, AL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 9 listed pre-k schools

Sugar N Spice Day Care & Kindergarten, LLC

,I've been using their services for both of my kids for nearly ten years, and they are phenomenal. The entire staff—from the director and...

- Amy P.

Montessori Kids Universe Hoover

My son started two years ago shy and introverted, since starting here man has he really opened up and come out of his shell! They have...

- Devyn G.

SUGAR N' SPICE DAY CARE & KINDERGARTEN, LLC

I'd give them 10 stars if I could. I love this place and I would recommend it to everyone.

- Sachell S.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Pelham, AL

Pre-k programs in Pelham, AL 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 Pelham, AL, 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 Pelham, AL 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 Pelham, AL 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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