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Preschools in Merrillville, IN are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

KAD AKADEMY LLC

We Love it here. They are so good with the kids. It’s been pretty smooth sailing so far.

- Care member

Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

SunnySide Home DayCare

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.

Top Preschools Near Merrillville

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Love's Nursery & Crafts

6612 Madison St. Merrillville, IN

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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 Summer care is...
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Their First Day (c) Child Care

1910 W 60th Place Merrillville, IN

Hi, I'm La Tanya and I'm happy to be here at Care. I am a wife and mother of four almost grown boys. Child care has been a part of my life for more than ten years and I've loved being a part of budding young sprout's development. I had the opportunity to run and operate a child care center from my home in Hawaii over seen by...
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Good Shepherd Daycare

9000 Taft St. Merrillville, IN

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Faith based
Child care
+ 1 more
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.
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Cassie's Care

5410 Lincoln Street Merrillville, IN

1.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
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Montessori Children's World LLC

1205 W Lincoln Hwy Ste 1 Merrillville, IN

Preschool
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 offered on half-day and...
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Child care
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 offers services in education,...
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ABC Preschool Fun Center

8101 Polo Club Dr Merrillville, IN

Preschool
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.
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In Home Daycare

6890 East 85 Ct Merrillville, IN

My sister and I do child care out of our home in merrillville. We have years of experience watching kids of all ages. We are both very active and love to have fun, being outside, playing games, swimming, going to parks, doing crafts. Also we both are excellent drivers and very safe we can do pick ups and drops offs, taking kids...
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Village Park Child Care

7440 Broadway Merrillville, IN

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Village Park Child Care offers caring and attentive care to the children in its charge. The center provides childcare services of the highest quality. They specialize in assisting childhood development and truly care about the well-being and education of the children they supervise.
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Bright Beginnings Academy

216 E 90th Dr Merrillville, IN

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bright Beginnings Academy in Merrillville, IN offers the children an opportunity to receive positive influences while having fun and feeling safe. They focus on developing the students intellectually while providing a foundation for future success. They feature a structured curriculum in an imaginative atmosphere while unlocking...
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Honey Loving Child Care

644 E 53rd Ave Merrillville, IN

Child care
Preschool
Honey Loving Child Care is an establishment situated in Merrillville, IN that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts children in the surrounding areas ranging from 0 to 12 years old. This child care center started operating in the year 2010 and is accommodating a...
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The Green Dwarf

1330 W 90th Ave Apt 202 Merrillville, IN

Child care
Preschool
The Green Dwarf provides a nurturing, caring, loving environment in which the child can learn emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and cognitively. They prepare children with the basic skills and concepts for formal academic learning. Children have experiences in large and small muscle development, music, art,...
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Village Park Child Care, Inc.

7440 Broadway Merrillville, IN

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Licensed child care in Merrillville, In. Service M-F, 7am until 6:30 pm. Enroll children 8 weeks to 12 years of age. Degreed teaching staff providing developmentally appropriate curriculum,field experiences and extensive outdoor activities year round.
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KAD AKADEMY LLC

1440 SHEFFIELD AVE DYER, IN

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1040/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
We are a 24/7 Childcare Center that offers over 70 different schedule options for families. We have created schedules in order to fulfill your non-typical 9 to 5 work hours. You will get to customize your own schedule. Our facility offers ESTEAM curriculum from infancy to 5 years of age. Our staff provides loving and nurturing...

Care Member says "We Love it here. They are so good with the kids. It’s been pretty smooth sailing so far. "

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Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

1000 N MAIN ST CROWN POINT, IN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy of Crown Point, IN 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...

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....

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SunnySide Home DayCare

6634 Tanglewood Dr Hammond, IN

4.0(7)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
International
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Gentle, Loving and experienced First Aid/CPR Certified Fingerprint Card Early Learning Lessons Nutritious Meals Monday-Friday

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

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Kiddie Academy of Munster

10419 CALUMET AVE STE A MUNSTER, IN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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...

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....

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WONDER YEARS LEARNING CENTER

1838 45TH ST MUNSTER, IN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Wonder Years Learning Center - Northwest Indiana’s #1 Voted Best Childcare Center in the Region. We’re excited to give you a sneak peek of what you and your family can experience with us. Our convenient Munster location serves children 6 weeks to 12 years old by offering a series of developmental programs from...

Emily C. says "What initially drew me towards the idea of sending my child there was the camera access. My child’s safety and well-being is priority, and they definitely...

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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 Center is accredited by the...
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Creative Minds Learning Academy

401 N Colfax Griffith, IN

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Merrillville, IN

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Merrillville, IN. 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 Merrillville, IN for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Merrillville, IN, 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 Merrillville, IN.

When looking for a preschool near you in Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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