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1.7501 - La Petite Academy on Garners Ferry Rd

7460 GARNERS FERRY RD COLUMBIA, SC

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18 mi

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At La Petite Academy on Garners Ferry Rd, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Columbia, SC. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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912 HAZELWOOD RD COLUMBIA, SC

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17 mi

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Learn 2 Lead Academy is here to love, nurture and train your child how to lead. We want each child to succeed and learn at their own pace. As a smaller center we provide more one on one attention. Our motto is "Your Children are our Family."
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San B. says "I have known the director of Learn 2 Lead Academy for nearly 20 years. She is a dedicated, trustworthy, and compassionate leader who has built a team of caregivers who genuinely care about children. Everyone at Learn 2 Lead Academy has a heart for service and consistently provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow and thrive. The program focuses on both educational development and social-emotional support, helping children build strong…
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Developmental (play-based)
We are a Christian based program at SouthEast Community Church. Our 2-year old and younger program follows the WeeLearn curriculum published by the Baptist Press. Our three and four old curriculum is based on the Memoria Press Classical Education curriculum for pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten respectively. We have large, bright classrooms and three grass playgrounds. See our website for pictures and details (scdconline.org). We accept SC ABC vouchers.
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Faith based

801 PEPPER ST COLUMBIA, SC

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19 mi

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Victory Learning Academy's mission is to hold a team that demonstrates professionalism and nurtures children from ages six weeks to 12 years, educating infants, preschool, school-age children, and children with special abilities in a wide range of childcare programs. VLA partners with local interventionists to bridge the gap in learning for our students with special abilities. VLA supports the students' learning curve by providing a variety of activities, exercises, nature, gardening, and…
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Care Member says "My baby love going to daycare. The staff is great and they are very good with the children. My daughter been with them since she was 2 months and now she’s 2 years old."
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Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic

6408 Bridgewood Road Columbia, SC

22 mi

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Program Focuses on Hands-On, Active Learning Weekly ABC Enhanced - B level Child/Teacher Ratios aligned with National Association of the Education of Young Children Standards LifeCubby App for Parent Communication Licensed By DSS #16556 Open Door Policy For Parents Key Pad Entry Security Cameras in All Rooms Weekly Lesson Plans Annual Training for All Staff, Exceeding DSS Requirements All Staff Trained in CPR/First Aid and Handling of Bloodborne Pathogens
Preschool
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Faith based

1122 Monticello Street West Columbia, SC

24 mi

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Turner Child Development Center is a child care provider/learning center for children ages 6 months to 12 years of age. We have a 4K program under First Steps, in which we are currently enrolling students. We are also an ABC Quality center. If you are interested in our services, please contact us for more information.
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Preschool
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

873 Kingsbury Drive Sumter, SC

27 mi

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Itsy Bitsy Steps Learning Center offer loving care and family friendliness to all! We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

2041 Clemson Columbia, SC

28 mi

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What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools…
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204 Wise Ferry Road Lexington, SC

30 mi

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We accept children 6 wks to 12 years of age. Monthly lesson plan that is age developmentally appropriate.
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Preschool

1461 Gregg Hwy Aiken, SC

47 mi

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We are a 4 k provider we accept first steps SC vouchers and private pay
Preschool
Special needs
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

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7501 - La Petite Academy on Garners Ferry Rd

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

Learn 2 Lead Academy

I have known the director of Learn 2 Lead Academy for nearly 20 years. She is a dedicated, trustworthy, and compassionate leader who has…

- San B.

Victory Learning Academy

My baby love going to daycare. The staff is great and they are very good with the children. My daughter been with them since she was 2…

- Care member

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Saint Matthews, SC

Pre-k programs in Saint Matthews, SC 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 Saint Matthews, SC, 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 Saint Matthews, SC 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 Saint Matthews, SC 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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