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Smart Minds Home Preschool & Day Care
5.0
We love Natasha! Our little guy started here when he was about 8 months old and oh how he has grown. Learning and playing... I have nothing but great things to say. Most important I always knew my baby was happy and safe
- Jennifer A
Like Home
5.0
Jo's Home offers a safe, family friendly, and intentional learning environment for children. Jo not only educates the children and prepares them for schooling. Jo creatively instills life, social, and pratical skills specific to their age group. Jo has an innovative teaching approach for our son...
- Patricia K
The Discovery Center
5.0
The Discovery Center is an AMAZING environment for children to learn and grow! My son LOVED his experience there!
- Lyndsay F
Rooted Academy
5.0
This is an excellent facility. My son has been attending since May and I have zero complaints!
- Sabrina W
Heritage Learning Academy
5.0
My son has been enrolled at Heritage Learning Academy since August 2012 and we love this school. The management has been excellent to work with and we have never had any issues. My son loves his teachers and they seem to genuinely care about my son. He is almost two and knows his shapes, colors,...
- Allison B
Preschools in Shelby, AL
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...
3.4
(5)
Smart Minds preschool & daycare:
This is a home-based preschool.
* Age group 1 month & up.
* After-school care with homework assistance.
Open Monday through Friday, 6am to 6 pm
* Child care setting for social, cognitive, and physical development.
* Warm, healthy meals and snack to provide a...
5.0
"When my husband and I were looking for a daycare for our 9-month old son. Our previous daycare provider had retired, and we had been to so many, and we weren't satisfied. One day, as I was calling around, a woman at a different daycare told me that she knew of a...
Laurie R
5.0
(4)
Like home Childcare has openings for preschool, and before / after school care for children on the Navarette school bus route.
My daily preschool activities include; circle time, beginning reading, numbers & basic math, science & geography, arts & crafts, gross & fine motor skills, building...
5.0
"There is no contact info for this user - any idea how to contact them? Thanks!"
Hillary D
5.0
(1)
The Discovery Center Pre-School and Childcare is a hometown, non-profit preschool and child care center established in 1976 that has been dedicated to providing a quality program to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We believe children learn by doing and need to learn how to make choices. Therefore...
5.0
"The Discovery Center is an AMAZING environment for children to learn and grow! My son LOVED his experience there!"
Lyndsay F
5.0
(2)
Rooted Academy is a Christian Preschool, Kindergarten and Daycare! We provide loving and safe child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our program's focus is to provide quality child care, a safe fun environment, along with a top notch educational Christian curriculum (ABeka). We have a...
5.0
"This is an excellent facility. My son has been attending since May and I have zero complaints!"
Sabrina W
3.0
(2)
Heritage Learning Academy is a private preschool providing care to children 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Our curriculum is designed to teach children the skills needed to succeed in school and in life.
5.0
"My son has been enrolled at Heritage Learning Academy since August 2012 and we love this school. The management has been excellent to work with and we have never had any issues. My son loves his teachers and they seem to genuinely care about my son. He is almost...
Allison B
5.0
(1)
Jubilee Prep is a Christian based college preparatory Academy using Abeka curriculum for Toddlers through Second Grade. We also provide extended care service with bus pick up and drop off for elementary and middle school students within 5-10 miles radius from our school location.
5.0
"JCPA gave my daughter an early start in reading and math skill. Each time we have family reunion people are often amazed at how well she can read at such an early age. To me JCPA rate excellent!"
JubileePrepAcademy C
5.0
(1)
Montessori Daycare at Simi Valley Montessori Preschool can make this necessity easy for both you and your children. With trained Montessori instructors and a comprehensive Montessori curriculum, your child will receive more than just supervision. Your children will spend their day engaged in...
5.0
"Long Term employed teachers. Loves the kids and makes them feel at home."
Roshini W
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
(1)
Uptown Little Birds Micro School and Day Care provides a safe learning environment in a small, safe, warm family environment that promotes creative exploration of the world, education, health, nutrition, and safety along with individualized attention from experienced professionals.
We are a small...
5.0
"I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his...
Luna
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
5.0
(1)
It is the goal to provide all of the children at Little Bitty Preschool a safe, nurturing, Montessori inspired environment, where they can grow and learn. Each child should leave well prepared for elementary school and have a solid foundation to gain the skills necessary to become a successful and...
5.0
"My daughter (21 months) has been going to Little Bitty since she was about 6 months old. Becky is an amazing care giver and I feel completely comfortable leaving my munchkin with her. She has worked with her on developing so many skills, including sign language....
Meghan R
5.0
(3)
We are also looking to hire teachers. We are filling up with children and need more teachers! The benefits of working with Memorable Moments is that there is a discount on child care, paid training, and your working with an amazing team of staff and children.
We are a child development center...
5.0
"Memorable Moments and their staff were absolutely amazing in the early education of my daughter! She was happy, safe, well cared for and well educated in my absence which is all a mom could ask for when she has to turn her child over to someone else and go to work...
Katie E
5.0
(2)
We offer a developmentally appropriate part day preschool program for children 9 months to Pre-K. We offer Pre-K Enrichment for the half day program at Carnegie Elementary. We also offer an After School program for Carnegie Elementary through 5th grade.
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about this place. The teachers, the location, the families, and most of all the love!! Everyone loves being there; even the students."
Stephanie G
5.0
(1)
My name is Lori, and I have been doing daycare for over 20 years. I currently watch K-5 grade children before and after school, on holidays and summer months. I am open 7 a.m-8 a.m., before school, and 2-6 p.m., after school, providing transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities...
5.0
"Lori was my son's before/after school care provider from 5th grade until he was able to drive himself to and from school! He had plenty of kids to spend time with of different ages. Lori has homework time, play time, snack time. It is great that she can get the...
Ruth L
4.3
(6)
I have CDA and first aid CPR certifications and I have 45 hour of infant and toddler. I have 90 hour with preschoolers. I worked with Montessori school more than six years. I love to work with kids, its more than a daycare I prepared the kids for school. I work on gross motor skill and gross motor...
5.0
"Sadia is great with the kids. My son has been at her daycare since he was 1. They are always doing art work and learning activities. Numbers/letters/sight words in the morning, art work in the afternoon, and educational tv/music at the end of the day.
My son...
Jamilia T
4.7
(12)
Cordelia Before N After School Childcare Features:
Home Based Large Childcare Facility Located In Cordelia / Green Valley Fairfield
Drop off to and from school! School age Children
core state standard books and materials
reading, spelling, sentence building, and vocabulary and writing skills...
3.0
"Hello my name is Teresa. Im a mother of four me and my husband work and are in need of care for are one year old son. Je'fani is very active, if you are interested in careing for are son please feel free to get back with me.... Thank you"
Teresa T
5.0
(10)
With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a...
5.0
"My son started going to Andino's when he was 8 weeks old. Somebody referred her to me. I was very scared and nervous but I took him there and cried the whole day he was there. I called to see how everything was and Isabel told me it's great. Well with that being...
Gina S
4.8
(20)
For over 30 years, The Young School has prepared young people for their future through an innovative preschool education program. The Young School pioneered the Cottage learning environment for infants through Pre-K.
Children become part of a nurturing community where they are active participants...
5.0
"We have been at ease and very happy with the Young School at Meadow Creek ever since our 2 yr old daughter started there at only 9 weeks old. And as she has transitioned to other classrooms as she grows, it has been an easy process. From meetings with the parents,...
Daiana G
5.0
(3)
We offer a positive, child-centered preschool experience, where kids have opportunities to play, explore, experiment, create, enjoy learn and socialize.
5.0
"Visit us soon, we know that our place will be the ideal for your children"
Joanne C
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Shelby, AL
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Shelby, AL?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Shelby, AL. 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 Shelby, AL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Shelby, AL?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Shelby, AL, 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 Shelby, AL.
How can I find a preschool near me in Shelby, AL?
When looking for a preschool near you in Shelby, AL 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 Shelby, AL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.