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1.7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

1714 S ENTERPRISE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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11 mi

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At La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Springfield, MO. 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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201 E. Cardinal St. SPRINGFIELD, MO

15 mi

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse® of Springfield at Cardinal opened in 2009 and is one of four Little Sunshine's Playhouse locations in the Springfield area. As a trusted daycare and preschool in Springfield, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. We understand your family's schedule needs may be different, which is why we offer flexible childcare and preschool enrollment options to fit your needs: Full-Time — Monday through Friday Part-Time — Monday,…
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Reggio emilia

3216 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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16 mi

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Established in 2005. The mission of our center is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to learn and socialize with others, while parents can have the peace of mind knowing their child is safe and sound. We would love for your family to become a part of ours here at Safe N Sound Playground Preschool & Daycare! We offer care for ages newborn through Pre-K in nine fully licensed classrooms. If you are searching for care, please apply on our website at safensoundplayground.com. We…
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Care Member says "My child absolutely loves it here! Aside from the safety, great communication majority of time, the attentiveness, the learning, and the willingness to take feedback, my child’s excitement is almost enough on its own. He adores his teachers and I appreciate that they make him feel safe and loved. "
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4070 E State Hwy CC Fair Grove, MO

7 mi

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Fair Grove, MO: Engaging, exciting, Christian, infant-toddler-preschool care As a Missouri licensed in-home childcare provider and a teaching mother of 25 years, you can be confident your child will be well cared for and educationally encouraged at their age level. Our daily schedule, tailored to stimulate your young one's development, includes daily reading, music, discovery play, and tactile times, along with outdoor activities and age-appropriate learning activities. Basic sign language…

4070 E STATE HIGHWAY CC FAIR GROVE, MO

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8 mi

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Exciting adventures await those who become a part of our friend family! Our facility is situated on 30 private acres that feature many delightful trails meandering through the woods, which ignite intrigue and inquiries in the minds of children. Discoveries become the center of attention as all rush to experience for themselves the subject of interest and pleasant discussions concerning their observations abound. Whether they are running down the hill or debating which animal left the scat…
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Abby D. says "Hello! Susann Buie is absolutely AMAZING! She has been taking care of my 3 year old son since August of 2023. We found her through recommendations from friends who had been working with her for years. I called her upon realizing she had an opening and I was immediately impressed with her dedication to providing the best care possible. I was especially impressed by her focus on the importance of early reading interventions as well as learning through play. She refers to the kids…
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"Where quality child care greets you at the door." Marshfield Child Development Center (locally known as "MCDC") is a licensed child care facility providing care for pre-school and school age children ages 2-12. MCDC offers daily activities to help prepare children for kindergarten, along with offering educational and fun activities for all ages. Care for school age children is available both before and after school, and also full days when school is not in session -…
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622 S PICKWICK AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

11 mi

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A Touch of Nature Quality Child Care is located at 622 S. Pickwick Avenue. It is fully licensed by the state of Missouri and is small enough to allow the teachers time to interact on a one on one basis with the children attending there. All staff members are fully screened by the state, and strive to make a warm and happy environment for all the children. A Touch of Nature is committed to fully preparing the children for school and fillings their days with social and cognitive experiences.
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2937 S CLAREMONT AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

12 mi

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.

2937 S. Claremont Ave. SPRINGFIELD, MO

12 mi

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Springfield at Claremont opened in 2008 and was the second Little Sunshine’s Playhouse in Springfield, Missouri. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. Our all-inclusive monthly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
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2115 S BRENTWOOD BLVD SPRINGFIELD, MO

12 mi

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Peapod Learning Center was founded in February of 2008 as a licensed family childcare home serving 8 infants 0-24 months. We were part of the Start-Up and Expansion program through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, created to increase the number of high quality early childhood education programs in Missouri. Peapod created a nature rich learning environment that combines trained early childhood educators with engaging indoor/outdoor learning spaces and gardens. The…

2937 S Claremont Springfield, MO

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13 mi

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The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative services include their password-secured Kiddie Cams that allow live remote viewing capability for parents, their LuvNotes system, which is an electronic communication system that allows teachers to…
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Mikayla D. says "I work for Little sunshines, this location specifically and I absolutely love it! I will never work at another childcare center! Such an amazing management team! I absolutely love working here! There is so much room for growth and you are supported and valued as an educator!"
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1446 E LARK ST SPRINGFIELD, MO

14 mi

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2826 W CHESTNUT EXPY SPRINGFIELD, MO

14 mi

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.

2826 W. Chestnut Expy. SPRINGFIELD, MO

14 mi

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Springfield at Chestnut opened in 2002 and was the first of the four schools in the greater Springfield area. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. Our all-inclusive monthly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
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3559 SOUTH AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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14 mi

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Kerri's Kidsville/Babyville LLC was established in November of 2002. We use Creative Curriculum, which is posted weekly in each classroom and we have weekly infant individual goals posted as well. Creative Curriculum focuses on the teacher's role in how children develop and learn, the learning environment, what children learn, and the caregiver's role in the process. This is provided at the center through blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music…
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Emma W. says "I love Kerri's. My son has been going there since he was 7 weeks old and we've never had any issues. Kerri loves all of the kids like they're her own, and my second child has just started going there because I know he's in good hands."
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201 E CARDINAL ST SPRINGFIELD, MO

15 mi

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.

3093 S. Suburban Ave Springfield, MO

15 mi

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We provide quality child care for children ages newborn-6 years of age. Meals and snacks provided. Baby cereal provided. Parents of infants need to provide formula and baby food. Daily crafts and learning activities. Daily computer learning activities, and story time. The children get lots of individual cuddle time. Over 24 years of experience. CPR and First Aid certified! We are a mother/daughter team. 10 children to two adult ratio. Several references available (provided…

4910 N 21ST ST OZARK, MO

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17 mi

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.
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Alexis M. says "We are one of the founding families and have been with LSP since October 2016. All three of my children have gone there, two since birth. They are attentive and caring. They have a low turnover, in fact the same teacher who started with my son in the 2 year old room is the same teacher my daughter (4) currently has. I have never had any issues with the care or the staff. Originally, I was attracted to the beautiful facility (which has remained well taken care of these last…

4801 Town Centre Dr. OZARK, MO

17 mi

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Ozark has been a trusted part of the community since 2005, proudly serving as the 4th location in Southwest Missouri. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. Our all-inclusive weekly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Please note that we do not accept state…
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201 E Cardinal Springfield, MO

17 mi

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The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative services include their password-secured Kiddie Cams that allow live remote viewing capability for parents, their LuvNotes system, which is an electronic communication system that allows teachers to…
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

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7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

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.

SAFE N SOUND PLAYGROUND, INC.

My child absolutely loves it here! Aside from the safety, great communication majority of time, the attentiveness, the learning, and the…

- Care member

BUIE, SUSANN

Hello! Susann Buie is absolutely AMAZING! She has been taking care of my 3 year old son since August of 2023. We found her through…

- Abby D.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Strafford, MO

Pre-k programs in Strafford, 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 Strafford, 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 Strafford, 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 Strafford, 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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