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Nature's Nursery School
5.0
The small group size allows every child to have one on one time with the loving and thoughtful teacher.
- Laurie D
SMART START LLC
5.0
SMART START Young Learners is the most amazing preschool and we are beyond grateful that Miss Mary and Miss Francesca came into our lives 7 years ago. All 3 of my daughters have attended and my youngest is currently attending! They have become like "family" to us! The communication is superb. We...
- Tracy K
Touching The Hearts Of Children Day Care
3.0
1 CHILD FULL TIME AND OTHER CHILD PART TIME.
- EVA
Jigna's Child Care Learn & Grow
5.0
I can't recommend Jigna enough! She is so great at taking care of our son! We've been sending my son (now 19 months) to Jigna's Child Care Learn & Grow for a little over 7 months. Jigna provides regular updates multiple times a day, is very considerate of our requests and flexible with care options....
- Snigdha P
Grandmas Owl House Daycare
5.0
100% recommend !!! Ms Renee is amazing with my girls . Had a horrible experience prior to her and my girls and I could not be happier to have found her. Words can't express how grateful we are to have found her .
- Laura J
Preschools in Portland, MI
5.0
(1)
Nature's Nursery School is an outdoor preschool program based in and inspired by
Waldorf Early Childhood Education where children are 'nurtured in nature.' Parents may choose two or four day per week enrollment for the school year for children ages two years nine months and to five years old. We...
5.0
"The small group size allows every child to have one on one time with the loving and thoughtful teacher."
Laurie D
5.0
(2)
SMART START is a licensed preschool providing our young learners with quality education, enrichment and care.
5.0
"My Daughter has attended Smart Start for over a year and I could not rave more about the quality of care and education they provide. I work in education and have continually been blown away by how Mary and Francesca create their curriculum and structure their...
Sophia S
Karlyn's Little Blessings Home Daycare (State Licensed)
8851 Creekside Way, Springfield, VA
Starting at $270/wk
5.0
(1)
State Licensed,
MAT Certified,
CPR/First Aid Certified,
USDA Food Program Approved,
10 plus years experience.
*Before/After Care, Full/Part-Time care, Preschool/Toddler Care, before and after school care.
*Preschool curriculum.
* Loving family day home with emphasis on individualized care for...
5.0
(10)
Touching the Hearts of Children Day Care offers quality family home childcare. Our goal is to make a difference in the hearts of children by creating a special place with the atmosphere of a home in which your child will grow and be developed intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. We...
5.0
"I'm an employee @ Touching the Hearts of Children Daycare. I wake up in the morning looking forward to come to work and be apart of the children's lives, seeing there smiles. It's a place where you can bring your children to learn and also feel like they are at...
Mrs. L
5.0
(5)
-Family Child Care, Preschool & After-school care in Pleasanton.
-State Licensed Family Child Care.
-Timings are 8 am till 6 pm.
- Close to Vintage Hills Elementary school.
-Warm, welcoming and safe home environment.
-Hot vegetarian lunch (option). snacks, organic milk & fresh fruits served....
5.0
"My son was is Learn & Grow for about 20 months ( untill he was ready to explore bigger crowd of kids). We started when my son was 2 years and 3 months with Ms. Jigna. I opted for my son to have breakfast and lunch at preschool itself. Ms.Jigna offered very healthy...
Nirmala S
5.0
(3)
While we are a small in home daycare we pride ourselves on ensuring that your child receive all the benefits that going to a large private daycare provides and that they develop the close bonds that being part of a small child care family offers and make lasting friendships.
School age children...
5.0
"We love Grandma's Owl House Daycare. Renee is amazing. Our son asks to go, even on the weekends. He sees it as his second home. He can be very stubborn, but Renee is very patient and kind with him. I have no worries when he is there. They have preschool time, and...
Heather W
5.0
(3)
We are a school readiness preschool that serves families with children ages 2-10 in the city of Buena Park. Potty training is available for 2-3-year-olds. Children are engaged in daily age appropriate activities that are fun and stimulating to their development. A set curriculum is followed by...
5.0
"What an amazing place! All teachers are very professional yet so very caring and loving. You can drop your kids off and know that they are in good hands. My daughter learned so much and where I was having issues potty training they were a HUGE help and my daughter...
Alma O
5.0
(2)
Since 1972, Epiphany Lutheran Nursery School has offered an exceptional preschool experience in a loving Christian atmosphere in the West End of Richmond, Virginia. The dedicated purpose of Epiphany's Nursery School Staff and Board of Directors is to provide a group life in a nurturing setting which...
5.0
"My son loves going to school here and it was great that he could start with just one morning at 12 months - it's like he has always been there! He loves the teachers and the after school opportunities!"
Cheryl B
5.0
(2)
Kidstown Learning Center is an affordable daycare that provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment that acknowledges cultural diversity. We offer preschool programs from six-weeks old to 5 years old, free voluntary pre-K (VPK), before and after school care programs, winter, spring...
5.0
"This seems to be a really good school"
Lady M
4.7
(10)
I have been a licensed daycare provider for 30 years in Colorado. I have a Large Home Daycare license. My daycare is a 2 provider daycare. My daughter does it with me, she is a 2-4yr old teacher and has worked in many local child development centers. We love children and offer a home away from home...
5.0
"We have had three children over the past five years, and counting, attend Lynda's Daycare. From the beginning, we have been extremely satisfied with the level of care provided for each of our children at every stage of learning and development. Our children have...
Skyler A
4.2
(5)
East Ithaca Preschool is a play-based, nurturing environment led by our dynamic, experienced and patient teacher Mrs. Foote. We enroll children from the ages of two and a half through age six. Your child may attend five days a week, or Tuesday/Thursdays or Monday/Wednesday/Fridays. Children under...
5.0
"This school is better than I could have possibly imagined-the kids LOVE Mrs. Foote and for good reason-she is caring, fun, Uber-dedicated, and prepares EVERY kid for kindergarten without them even realizing it. The school and Mrs. Foote has transformed our kid's...
Chris C
5.0
(20)
Hi. I'm Kelly. I am a daycare provider and have 19 years experience. I am California State licensed and CPR/First Aid certified.
I care for children infant to school age.
I have readied 100+ kids for Kindergarten with my in-home preschool curriculum. I love to see kids grow and learn.
Your child...
5.0
"As a single mother in a new city, Ms. Kelly was a God send. She took care of my girls for 4 years and I owe it to her that my girls learned manners, right from wrong, respect, and how to get along with little kids because of her.
It is obvious Ms. Kelly loves her...
Annalisa D
5.0
(1)
Private Preschool providing care for children, infants -Elementary.
The fundamental goal of our teaching staff and faculty is to assist in the education and care of each child. Our staff is dedicated to teaching, simultaneously demonstrating love, compassion, and understanding. The Christian...
5.0
"Family oriented and loving staff. Love this school."
Mom
4.6
(10)
I've been a childcare provider for 30+ years and have worked with hundreds of preschool and school-aged children.
I have taught at public and private preschools, public elementary schools, and family daycare centers including Santa Clara Unified schools, Bowers, Washington Open, Wilson,...
5.0
"Caring, flexible, communicative, no-drama: those are just some of the words that come to my mind when I think of Karen. Our then 4 year old attended her small preschool and I couldn't be more thankful I found Karen. Our child would come back home bubbling to tell...
Nidhi J
5.0
(2)
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience, serving children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten and offering a before and after school program.
As The Leader in Educational Child Care , Primrose partners with parents to help children build the...
5.0
"Not your ordinary child care. Teachers here are well-trained and very caring. The school owners are the best people I've ever met. They are very humble and professional. Highly recommended!"
Diona R
Christine Snow/ Star Scholars Preschool & Child Care
379 N. Procyon Place, Star, ID
Costimate: $156/wk
5.0
(6)
Star Scholars Preschool & Child Care is an inclusive Preschool that also offers all-day child care for children, ages 1-8, and before/after school care for children Kindergarten-3rd Grade. Our hours are 7 am- 6 pm, Monday-Friday. We also provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks and a wonderful,...
5.0
"It has been a few years but we always feel good about leaking our kids with her when we needed to."
Joseph S
5.0
(2)
Kiddie Garden Preschool is a Christian Preschool located in downtown Redwood City. We offer full and part-time care at affordable rates. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We offer a year-round program with rolling enrollment.
Our Preschool program cares for...
5.0
"I was a Teacher Aide at this preschool!
Because of a dip in enrollment I was laid off.
However, I must say that I loved working at Kiddie Garden Preschool!!
Every day is started with time in chapel...singing spiritual songs and learning about God's love!
The...
Ester S
5.0
(10)
CHILD CARE WITH PRESCHOOL FOR ONE REASONABLE RATE
1 full time opening for a 5 year old child
2 before school openings for children who attend Washington Academy in Belvidere, IL
I am a certified teacher and loving mom who has 24 years experience working with and teaching children. I...
5.0
"We have been very blessed to have Ms. Kim as our daughter's daycare provider for the last year. When we started, Ms. Kim welcomed us with open arms and made sure our daughter had a smooth transition with starting a new daycare. She provides a loving, warm, and...
Abby
5.0
(3)
Small quality in home day care, preschool and after school care. Preschool curriculum is learning through play and based on State Department of Education preschool standards.
Daily schedule:
8-9am Breakfast: cold and hot cereal, fruit and milk
-Circle time; sing and go over the alphabet,...
5.0
"First, let's just say we LOVE Mrs Judy! She is an absolute miracle worker. We have been going to her since our son was About a year and a half, he will be 4 this summer. A week after being with Judy he was counting to 10, we couldn't believe it, so we asked him to...
Carol A
3.7
(3)
Your child will have positive academic and social experiences at our private preschool in Pitman, New Jersey. At Bright Beginnings West Private Preschool, we offer quality early education and kindergarten learning at reasonable rates and have been in business for 40 years. Our goal is to provide a...
5.0
"My son has been going to this school for 2 years and my husbamd and I couldnt be more pleased. Great"
Melissa K
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portland, MI
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Portland, MI?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Portland, MI. 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 Portland, MI for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Portland, MI?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Portland, MI, 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 Portland, MI.
How can I find a preschool near me in Portland, MI?
When looking for a preschool near you in Portland, MI 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 Portland, MI who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.