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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

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

Field Station Cooperative Preschool

5.0

Love this school. The teachers love to teach and the environment is perfect for antsy curious kids

- Rebecca S

Kids Kollege

4.0

My son went there for about 2 years and the girls that work there were wonderful!

- Amanda N

Crystal Care

5.0

they are so great with kids, the make sure they do they home work and everything.

- Janel

Preschools in Portage, IN

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


Crossroads Academy Childcare & Preschool

2386 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

Starting at $135/wk

We are a faith based Preschool and Childcare facility housed and supported within Crossroads Family Church in Portage, IN. As we prepare littles for kindergarten we also teach them Christian values and to love God. We offer structured learning with curriculum, organized play time, snacks and even a...

The Portage Child Care LLC

6078 Robbins Rd, Portage, IN

Costimate: $132/wk

The Portage Child Care LLC in Portage, Indiana, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from two to five years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims...

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...

Discovery Playhouse Learn

3008 Peterson St, Portage, IN

Costimate: $131/wk

The Discovery Playhouse in Portage, Indiana, is a state licensed facility established in the year 2011. They offer child care services, before and after care for infants to school age children. They offer a safe environment with CPR and First Aid trained staff. Services are available in full-time...

Busy Bees

5499 Clem Rd, Portage, IN

Costimate: $131/wk

Busy Bees is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.

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


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.

Growing Kids Learning Center

Growing Kids Learning Center

1828 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN

Costimate: $167/wk

Growing Kids is a state licensed, accredited, and quality rated child care and preschool. We offer state of the art safety and security features designed into each center. Each building has only one entrance - monitored and locked (But there are lots of exits, in case of emergency). Playgrounds are...

Field Station Cooperative Preschool

399 Howe Rd, Porter, IN

Starting at $100/day

5.0

(1)

Field Station Cooperative Preschool is located at 399 Howe Road, Porter, Indiana. The school offers pre-kindergarten and summer camp programs for children up to twelve years old. The early education program is filled with activities that enhance the children's classroom experience, developing the...
5.0
"Love this school. The teachers love to teach and the environment is perfect for antsy curious kids"

Rebecca S


Kids Kollege

700 North Waverly Rd, Porter, IN

Costimate: $171/wk

4.0

(1)

Home Daycare setting, we provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. We offer preschool and kindergarten readiness activities. We are state licensed with a combined 10+ years of experience.
4.0
"My son went there for about 2 years and the girls that work there were wonderful!"

Amanda N


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


Noah's Ark Nursery School

2205 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN

Costimate: $140/wk

Noah's Ark Nursery School provides a Christian early education experience designed for preschool kids. The facility is located in Valparaiso, Indiana and accepts 40 students who are between the ages of three to five years old. They implement a hands-on curriculum grounded on Christian beliefs and...

Discovery Camps

3210 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN

Starting at $75/wk

Discovery Day Camp offers theme-based summer camp programs for school-age children. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, the company admits kindergarten and first to sixth grade elementary students. The company’ mission is to provide children with a well-rounded camping experience that supports the...

ABC Academy

480 West 61st Ave, Hobart, IN

Costimate: $193/wk

ABC Academy is a school. We do not like the words "daycare". The main difference between ABC Academy and an elementary school is curriculum. We can't teach algebra to four year olds, nor can they sit that long to try. We have been in business for 14 years and educated well over a thousand children...

Cindy's Daycare

1117 Morningside Dr, Chesterton, IN

Costimate: $181/wk

Cindy's Daycare provides a home childcare program in Chesterton, 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. Cindy's Daycare welcomes...

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...

ABC Bible School

401 Huber Blvd, Hobart, IN

Costimate: $193/wk

ABC Bible School is an early childhood education provider that provides children with a fun, friendly and nurturing Christian environment. The school is located at 401 Huber Boulevard, Hobart, Indiana. ABC Bible School is open Mondays thr0ugh Fridays, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

La Petite Academy of Chesterton, IN

La Petite Academy of Chesterton, IN

131 Venturi Dr, Chesterton, IN

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Creative Beginnings Child Care

6281 Willet Ave, Hobart, IN

Starting at $125/wk

The Creative Beginnings Child Care provides a licensed childcare program in Hobart, 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...

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