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Recent preschool reviews in Lake Station, IN

Portage Township YMCA

5.0

Both of my children attended the pre-k academy and enjoyed every minute of it. Transition into Kindergarten was much easier and they are both straight A students (2nd & 1st grades)! Thank you Portage Y!

- Erin R

Wright's Learning Academy

5.0

I am highly pleased with the Wright Learning Academy and my kids LOVE it. They are very reliable, professional, loving to the point that my kid does not want to leave. I HIGHLY recommend this daycare to anyone.

- D. T

Purdue University Calumet Charlotte R. Riley Child Center

5.0

I am a Purdue University Alumni and a parent of two children. Both my children attended Charlotte R. Riley child center at Purdue University Calumet. I have nothing but great things to say about this center. The teachers are friendly, caring and there is always open communication between the...

- Trina B

SunnySide Home DayCare

3.0

I am not able to get into contact with this daycare. I am currently looking for childcare and the wrong number is listed.

- Stephanie M

Hattie's Daycare and Preschool

5.0

very organized, the children are always happy. my daughter Is one years old and the minute we step through the daycare doors she gets so excited and runs to play with the children. The owner Mrs. Hattie is the sweetest woman in the world that only has the best interest for the children. I've never...

- Mary A

Preschools in Lake Station, IN

Head Start Evans

2915 E 35th Ave, Lake Station, IN

Costimate: $164/wk

Head Start Evans located in Lake Station IN offers early head start program for the qualified families of the community. It provides comprehensive early childhood and readiness programs designed to assist children in the enhancement of their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual abilities....

Portage Township YMCA

Portage Township YMCA

3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

Starting at $65/mo

3.0

(2)

The Portage YMCA Preschool Academy is a nine month program for children, 3-5 yrs old, who are one or two years away from kindergarten. Our dedicated teachers help children reach their full potential in an academically structured environment. They work closely with the Portage Township School...
5.0
"Both of my children attended the pre-k academy and enjoyed every minute of it. Transition into Kindergarten was much easier and they are both straight A students (2nd & 1st grades)! Thank you Portage Y!"

Erin R


Wright's Learning Academy

Wright's Learning Academy

315 West 35TH Ave., Griffith, IN

Starting at $145/wk

4.0

(4)

We are a loving, caring, nurturing, and learning home in Griffith, Ind currently accepting applications for children, ages 2yrs. - 12 yrs old. Limited spaces available. We have qualified teachers with CPR/FIRST AID, CERTIFICATE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEGREES. We offer healthy meals and snacks daily. We...
5.0
"Very pleased with our experience and highly recommend the Wright's Learning Home Academy for childcare services. Our son stayed home with mom for nearly two years before we considered daycare. As you can imagine readying ourselves for the change was tough. We...

Boone G


Purdue University Calumet Charlotte R. Riley Child Center

Purdue University Calumet Charlotte R. Riley Child Center

2250 173rd Street, Hammond, IN

Costimate: $125/wk

5.0

(1)

Purdue University Calumet Charlotte R. Riley Child Center is a campus child center and laboratory school. Enrollment is open to the public. Our child center provides preschool/prek and kindergarten programs to children of students, staff, faculty, and to the community. The Charlotte R. Riley Child...
5.0
"I am a Purdue University Alumni and a parent of two children. Both my children attended Charlotte R. Riley child center at Purdue University Calumet. I have nothing but great things to say about this center. The teachers are friendly, caring and there is always...

Trina B


SunnySide Home DayCare

SunnySide Home DayCare

6634 Tanglewood Dr, Hammond, IN

Starting at $150/hr

4.7

(7)

Gentle, Loving and experienced First Aid/CPR Certified Fingerprint Card Early Learning Lessons Nutritious Meals Monday-Friday
5.0
"Best home daycare I have ever sent my babies to. She was very hands on, actually played with the kids instead of just having the kids watch actives. She does a lot of art and crafts they make home made play-doe to puzzles and make none bake goodies."

Salia


Hattie's Daycare and Preschool

Hattie's Daycare and Preschool

1108 Oaklahoma, Gary, IN

Starting at $35/day

5.0

(1)

This childcare receives federal assistants to serve healthy meals to your children. Good nutrients today means a strong tomorrow. Meals served here must meet the nutrients requirements established by the USDA child and adult food program. We serve three meal a day and two snacks. We also have nap...
5.0
"very organized, the children are always happy. my daughter Is one years old and the minute we step through the daycare doors she gets so excited and runs to play with the children. The owner Mrs. Hattie is the sweetest woman in the world that only has the best...

Mary A


Love's Nursery & Crafts

Love's Nursery & Crafts

6612 Madison St., Merrillville, IN

Starting at $10/wk

Childcare and early learning center that crosses the educational domains. Providing care and nurturing to children ages 0-preschool/ages newborn-5. Full-time childcare, part-time after-school care & tutoring. Half-days are permitted, and nights are accommodated upon request. After-School care and...

First Academy

939 S Wisconsin St, Hobart, IN

Costimate: $193/wk

Daycare Ministry in Hobart. Provides care for ages 1-12. Offers before and after school care for Hobart school system.

Good Shepherd Daycare

Good Shepherd Daycare

9000 Taft St., Merrillville, IN

Costimate: $193/wk

We are open Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm We start at 6 weeks to 12 year's old. Staff have CPR , first aid training. We have a fenced in play ground and a playroom and gym for days that are cold. Path to Quality level 3.

Creative Minds Learning Academy

Creative Minds Learning Academy

401 N Colfax, Griffith, IN

Starting at $150/wk


Cassie's Care

Cassie's Care

5410 Lincoln Street, Merrillville, IN

Starting at $150/wk


Crystal Care

3723 Connecticut St, Gary, IN

Costimate: $114/wk

5.0

(1)

Crystal Care provides a childcare program in Gary, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Crystal Care welcomes infants through...
5.0
"they are so great with kids, the make sure they do they home work and everything."

Janel


Geminus Head Start XXI

3001 W 77th Ave, Merrillville, IN

Costimate: $161/wk

The Geminus Head Start in Merrillville, Indiana provides a comprehensive child development program designed to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. This program supports underprivileged children to enhance their school-readiness skills in order for them to be successful learners in the future. It...

Montessori Children's World LLC

Montessori Children's World LLC

1205 W Lincoln Hwy Ste 1, Merrillville, IN

Costimate: $174/wk

Montessori Children's World offers child development programs that are based on the teachings of Maria Montessori. They admit preschoolers and kindergarten children who are between the ages of three and six years old. The company serves the Merrillville community in Indiana, and their programs are...

Ann's Daytime Daycare

940 S Wisconsin St, Hobart, IN

Costimate: $193/wk

Ann's Daytime Daycare in Hobart, Indiana offers quality childcare services that suit the needs of parents and children. It is located at 940 S Wisconsin Street, providing children, from infants to school-age, with a safe, secure and nurturing environment. The facility has a capacity of ten children...

Portage Preschool

6605 Portage Avenue, Portage, IN

Costimate: $131/wk

Portage Preschool aims to provide a safe and caring environment for young children. It utilizes the holistic approach that focuses on every child's development and learning. The Preschool provides curriculum-based lesson plans that involve kindergarten readiness. Its operational hours is Monday...

Creative Minds Learning Land

401 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN

Costimate: $138/wk

Creative Minds Learning Land practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe can children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness when placed in a conductive...

ABC Preschool Fun Center

8101 Polo Club Dr, Merrillville, IN

Costimate: $155/wk

ABC Preschool Fun Center in Merrillville, Indiana seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children for preschool.

Divine Preschool & Childcare Academy, LLC

3613 Polk St, Gary, IN

Costimate: $126/wk

The Divine Preschool & Childcare Academy provides a licensed childcare program in Gary, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The...

Wee Rock

5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN

Starting at $95/wk

Wee Rock Childcare and Preschool offers a balanced early childhood experience to families in the Northwest Indiana area. By carefully blending traditional values with our Christian educational preschool curriculum and play opportunities, we develop the whole child: socially, physically, emotionally,...

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