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Happy Days Daycare

5.0

This daycare will always have our heart. My son was enrolled from age 1 to 5 and I was truly upset that he had to move on when Kindergarten started because this place was always like home to us. I have never felt so much love from all of the teachers and the way they loved and cared for my son was...

- Heather D

Hatchlings Academy

5.0

You just have too see and meet these amazing people. Their program is unique to each individual child. Never have I seen a 3 yr old stand by the door and smile and wave! "Bye Nana, I'm going to school. ". All about academics n adventures. Like leaving your child with family! We love "School"!!!!

- Kim B

Kid's Place

5.0

With Permission from Parent Survey: Jenna Hayes "Y'all are like Nike, you just do it! And, you do it well! We are so thankful (my child) has had such a great first impression of school. Kid's Place has exceeded all expectations."

- Janie F

Mrs. Vickie's Little School House

5.0

I worked for Vickie and she is a great employer and care giver. All the kids there love her and many have been there since infancy. She is a kind and loving person who really cares about children.

- Sharon M

Preschools in Mary Esther, FL

Our Little School House

505 E Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther, FL

Costimate: $130/wk

Our Little School House is an educational facility that serves the community of Mary Esther FL. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides developmentally appropriate programs that foster spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth among children. The school promotes good values...

Kid's Discovery

2265 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL

Costimate: $130/wk

Kid's Discovery in Mary Esther, Florida 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 up to 236 children for preschool and kindergarten.

Happy Days Daycare

Happy Days Daycare

8 Walter Martin Rd Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Starting at $100/wk

3.3

(7)

Happy Days Child Care is a family centric facility that strongly believes in partnering with the children's parents to yield the most successful learning environment possible.
5.0
"I love this daycare/school. My son went here for VPK and will continue to go here for aftercare while in Elementary School! The teachers are great and the owner is amazing and loves what she does! Noting but positive words from me!"

Erica S


Hatchlings Academy

Hatchlings Academy

133 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Starting at $215/wk

5.0

(1)

Hatchlings Academy provides an individualized approach to early education. This start with day one when our faculty begins assessing your child and the areas that they need growth. We then comprise a plan with you to decide the best path for success. We provide nutritious lunch and snacks throughout...
5.0
"You just have too see and meet these amazing people. Their program is unique to each individual child. Never have I seen a 3 yr old stand by the door and smile and wave! "Bye Nana, I'm going to school. ". All about academics n adventures. Like leaving your child...

Kim B


Kid's Place

Kid's Place

321 Racetrack Rd Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL

3.7

(3)

A One-Of-A-Kind program dedicated EXCLUSIVELY to 4-yr-old children enrolled in the VPK program. All children attend FREE. ALL family incomes qualify. Only 30 spaces available. No more than ten children per class, credentialed teachers. PROVEN KINDERGARTEN READINESS. Check out our Kindergarten...
5.0
"Debbie Bostwick Puntin: I highly recommend this pre-k. My grandson attended Kid's Place and I can tell you the faculty made learning so much fun for the kids, they think "outside the box" when it comes to teaching academics and social interaction. The children are...

Debbie B


The Children's Center

The Children's Center

343 Holmes Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $170/wk

We provide child care to children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age. We have part time care and full time care. After school children will have field trips available

First Baptist Church Preschool

First Baptist Church Preschool

9302 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL

Starting at $240/mo

Our goal is to extend the ministry of First Baptist Church of Navarre. In our day to day activities, we pray that the Lord is exalted. We are laying both a spiritual and and an educational foundation for our preschoolers the will allow them to grow and develop for years to come. We believe...

Youth Village, Inc

Youth Village, Inc

644 Anchors St. NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $170/wk

Youth Village, Inc is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located in Fort Walton Beach. It was formed in 1999 to create a safe place to provide various educational and recreational services to children in grades K-8 in our community. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment with...

Mrs. Vickie's Little School House

2279 Smallwood Dr., Navarre, FL

Costimate: $225/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"I worked for Vickie and she is a great employer and care giver. All the kids there love her and many have been there since infancy. She is a kind and loving person who really cares about children."

Sharon M


First United Meth Preschool

103 1st St Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Starting at $215/mo

First United Meth Preschool recognizes and respects the individuality of each child. The staff explores and encourages a child’s individuality by creating an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance. The school fosters the individual development of each child and enhance confidence and...

Childcare Network #40

644 - A Anchors, Fort Waltonc Beach, FL

Costimate: $170/wk

Childcare Network#40 is located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They provide high reach curriculum available to ages 6 weeks to 12 years old children. They keep their activities fun and stimulating to help your child learn and develop their physical being. They also offer before/after school and summer...

Grannys Daycare

643 Powell Dr Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $184/wk

Grannys Daycare is a child care in Fort Walton Beach, FL that features caring, safe, and all-inclusive surroundings for preschool children while developing family relationships. They allow the kids to explore and learn their environment in a relaxed and loving atmosphere. They are nurturing the...

Bundle of Life Protective Childcare Home

8149 Menorca St, Navarre, FL

Costimate: $225/wk

Bundle of Life Protective Childcare Home in Navarre FL commits to the families in offering developmentally appropriate guidance and care. They cultivate the kids' cognitive, social, physical, emotional, educational, and linguistic development. They provide state-licensed and holistic programs to...

All Stars Pre-School & Child Care

310 Woodrow St Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $142/wk

All Stars Pre-School & Child Care is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Fort Walton Beach FL. It offers a stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, mental, and physical abilities. The center promotes good...

Childcare Network #41

800 Falcon Place, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $170/wk

Childcare Network #41 is a daycare facility at 800 Falcon Place, Fort Walton Beach, FL with a focus on bringing children up to school-age quality early childhood education. Their facility maintains a safe and nurturing environment that children can call their second home.

Childcare Network #151

1883 Granada Street, Navarre, FL

Costimate: $225/wk

Childcare Network #151 is located in Navarre, FL. They offer high rich learning curriculum that maximizes your child's learning potential. They offer infant, toddler and preschool programs that will build your child’s educational foundation. They cater to 6 weeks old infants to 12 years old...

Montessori Learning Center

28 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw # 2, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Starting at $385/mo

Montessori Learning Center is an educational facility that provides programs designed to support children’s development and discovery of talents and abilities. It offers an enriching environment and uses child-centered curriculum that foster self-confidence and sense of freedom among children. The...

King Family Childcare Home

225 Echo Cir, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $170/wk

King Family Childcare Home is a child enrichment center conveniently located at 225 Echo Cir, Fort Walton Beach, FL licensed by the state of Florida. Their care center offers a child care curriculum in an interactive learning environment designed for children in their early preschool years.

The Wright Day Care, Inc.

136 Patrick Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $162/wk

The Wright Day Care, Inc. is a childcare and educational facility located at 136 Patrick Drive, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The center has a capacity of 75 children, and it operates from Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The center offers full-time childcare services and early childhood...

Childcare Network #142

108 NW Jet Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Costimate: $170/wk

Childcare Network#142 is located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They provide high reach curriculum available to ages 6 weeks to 12 years old children. They keep their activities fun and stimulating to help your child learn and develop their physical being. They also offer before/after school and summer...

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