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We have 4 pre-k schools in Waterloo, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Caywood's Youth Center Inc

221 Bradford Ln Waterloo, IL

Child care
Preschool
Caywood's Youth Center Inc. in Waterloo, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center for children from infants to pre-kindergarten. They are open every Monday to Friday, 6AM to 6PM. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...
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Child's World Preschool

200 N Main St Waterloo, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Established in 1996, Child's World Preschool is a ministry of St. Paul U.C.C. Their curriculum includes academics and fosters the children's spiritual growth as well. Located in Waterloo Illinois, programs offered are childcare, preschool, and kindergarten.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool

227 North Goodhaven Columbia, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a DCFS licensed preschool. We exist to assist the young child's spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development. We believe that children learn through active play. Our environment is set up with many hands-on activities for children to explore on a daily basis. Our staff...

Jamie says "We love the care both of our children have received at this preschool. The teachers are so loving and truly care for each child. Our children were so well...

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Sara K.

478 Wilson Dr Columbia, IL

I am a stay at home mom to a 17 month old daughter and looking to start an in-home daycare. I absolutely love working with kids and I am super excited about this opportunity. Since I am able to do this in my home I am able to be flexible with each parents needs while keeping the price affordable! I am currently available to take...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Waterloo, IL

Pre-k programs in Waterloo, IL 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 Waterloo, IL, 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 Waterloo, IL 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 Waterloo, IL 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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