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Cadence Academy Preschool, Smyrna is an early education school which provides programs for children ages infant through fourteen years of age. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning opportunities.
Family and community are an important component at Cadence Academy Preschool. As a small preschool, families are an integral part of the program. Parents have…
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Kids University is a safe, nurturing early learning center dedicated to helping every child grow with confidence. Located in a comfortable and welcoming environment, our program is designed to support children academically, socially, and emotionally through hands on learning and personalized care. We offer bright classrooms, engaging age appropriate activities, and a team of caring educators who treat every child like family.
Parents love us because their children feel safe, supported, and…
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Learning Tree Academy (LTA) serves children from the age of 6 weeks to 12 years old. Children are provided with engaging activities which offer a variety of hands-on experiences geared toward meeting diverse learning styles of each individual. The teachers strive to provide each child with age appropriate exploration and student led activities. In addition, LTA uses a positive role model approach in a creative environment.
*We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can…
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Cadence Academy Preschool (formerly Tender Loving Kare), Odessa is an early Education School which provides programs for children ages infant through twelve years. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning opportunities.
Family and community are an important component at our school. As a small preschool, families are an integral part of the program.…
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915 BOYDS CORNER RD MIDDLETOWN, DE
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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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2356 DUPONT PKWY MIDDLETOWN, DE
17 mi
Cadence Academy Preschool, your childcare center in Middletown, DE is an early Education School which provides programs for children ages infant through fourteen years. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning opportunities.
Family and community are an important component at our school. As a small preschool, families are an integral part of the program.…
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We are a Fun, Learning School. We specialize in educating all children using different techniques and accommodations for each child's learning strengths. We teach and speak Spanish, and sign language and are implementing other languages. We accommodate IEP's and assess each child quarterly. We learn through play as well we have a school-like atmosphere to prepare our pre-k for kindergarten. We believe that it takes a village to raise a child and we are that village!!
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MARY M. says "My son is special needs and they are wonderful with him! The main person at the daycare has a degree in special education and has been doing it for over 30years. They are very understand ding for his needs! "
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Breanna B. says "They are a really good center! my kids love Hartly Family Learning Center, I love it to. I love the teachers the staff and supervisor I have nothing but good things to say about the Learning Center."
This Program Builds On The Preschool Curriculum With Emphasis On Kindergarten Readiness.
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Tiffany says "All my kids have been taught by Ms. Katie. My eldest is now 13, he had her when she was at another location. When I heard she opened up her own preschool, I jumped right on it and enrolled my daughter when she was 4. When my daughter was in kindergarten, her knowledge surpassed most of the other kids--she was highly prepared for Kindergarten. My daughter has to me motivated to do anything, but while at Ms. Katie's, she loved to learn, loved to read, paid attention, and…
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100 Patriot Drive MIDDLETOWN, DE
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Happy Place is a Christian based childcare where Christ is the core of everything we do! We serve children 6 weeks-12 years old. We offer full time and part time care, sibling discount, corporate discounts, referral discounts. We accept Child Care aware, assistance for military families and POC plus, for eligible families. Happy Place provides AM snack, lunch and supper at no extra cost. We are open all year around and only closed for major holidays. Give us a call or send an e-mail to schedule…
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Care Member says "Very nice and clean facility. They teach children Bible stories and implement age appropriate curriculum. Owners are very understanding and prices are very reasonable. Deffenatly recomend."
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Mercy Land Academy is a childcare center assisting children in exploring , discovering and cultivating
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210 CLEAVER FARMS RD MIDDLETOWN, DE
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Our mission is to provide exceptional early education services through a transparent partnership with our families and our community.
Live internet viewing included in our weekly tuition.
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We have a very open and loving environment and love the kids and families like they are our own extended family. We are open 6:00am and close at 6:30pm. We provide Breakfast, Lunch and an After Snack.
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Experienced nanny owned family day care.
Homey feel,lots of love,
Nurturing and educating "The Whole Child"
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Festus J. says "She is wonderful honest and reliable."
At Ducklings, we believe in teaching the whole child, placing play at the heart of our educational philosophy. Our carefully curated libraries and gyms complement our innovative “Here we Grow!” and “Off We Go!” Curriculums, which are skillfully designed to not just educate but also inspire the growth and development of each child entrusted to our care.
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Sally C. says "The teachers are knowledgeable, caring and understanding. When I pick up my daughter she does not wish to go home with me, which would make most moms sad but it just shows me how much she loves being there. We've been with them since they opened so about 5 months now. We really enjoy it there. "
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I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in child care for many years as an Assistant and Lead Teacher, in addition to having children of my own children. I opened my home daycare in 2013.
By integrating my experience, education and home environment, I will create a loving, safe, enriching experience for your child! Using play, we will build important skills for Social interactions, Language/ Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Music and Gross Motor.…
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Kiddie Academy of Middletown
My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…
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My son is special needs and they are wonderful with him! The main person at the daycare has a degree in special education and has been…
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Clayton, DE
In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Clayton, DE?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Clayton, DE. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Clayton, DE for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Clayton, DE?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Clayton, DE, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Clayton, DE.
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When looking for a preschool near you in Clayton, DE on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Clayton, DE who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
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