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KERRI'S KIDSVILLE/BABYVILLE LLC

4.0(3)

1 mi

3559 SOUTH AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

Kerri's Kidsville/Babyville LLC was established in November of 2002. We use Creative Curriculum, which is posted weekly in each classroom and we have weekly infant individual goals posted as well. Creative Curriculum focuses on the teacher's role in how children develop and learn, the learning environment, what children learn, and the caregiver's role in the process. This is provided at the center through blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking, gardening, computers, and outdoor activiites. We operate on the philosophy of treating others the way we would want them to treat us.

Emma W. says "I love Kerri's. My son has been going there since he was 7 weeks old and we've never had any issues. Kerri loves all of the kids like they're her own, and...

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Cooperative
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Preschool
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SAFE N SOUND PLAYGROUND, INC.

3216 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

3 mi

Established in 2005. The mission of our center is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to learn and socialize with others, while parents can have the peace of mind knowing their child is safe and sound. We would love for your family to become a part of ours here at Safe N Sound Playground Preschool & Daycare! We offer care for ages newborn through Pre-K in nine fully licensed classrooms. If you are searching for care, please apply on our website at safensoundplayground.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Tigers Learning Center, LLC

2.0(3)

6 mi

718 South Scenic Springfield, MO

Our Services: We offer premium child care services for an affordable rate. Our center is structured like a classroom to prepare your child for kindergarten. We have an instant background checking system in the lobby for all of our visitors, a digital key code magnetic locking door, security cameras, and a large commercial playground. We provide nutritious meals that meet the USDA standards as well as a safe environment. We offer up to date technology and equipment to keep your child prepared for the future. We are located just 13 minutes from Republic off of Sunshine and Scenic! Visit our website and Facebook page for current discounts! Payment Forms: Cash, Check, Debit/Credit Card, Automatic Withdrawal. ASK ABOUT OUR REFERRAL AND MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNT PROGRAM. STATE ASSISTANCE ACCEPTED.

Nicole T. says "Love this place!!! Hinestly think Kristina is the nicest childcare owner I have ever came in contact with. Location is great and teachers ha e been very...

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7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

5.0(1)

4 mi

1714 S ENTERPRISE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

5.0(2)

2 mi

2937 S Claremont Springfield, MO

The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative services include their password-secured Kiddie Cams that allow live remote viewing capability for parents, their LuvNotes system, which is an electronic communication system that allows teachers to send secured, individualized reports, photos and videos of each child to their parents throughout the day, a Red Carpet morning drop-off service and secured entry. These unique characteristics and distinctive services differentiate Little Sunshine's Playhouse as the premier preschool/childcare concept.

Mikayla D. says "I work for Little sunshines, this location specifically and I absolutely love it! I will never work at another childcare center! Such an amazing...

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University Child Care Center

5.0(2)

5 mi

500 South Ave. Springfield, MO

University Child Care Center (UCCC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973. UCCC is a parent-participating, developmental program emphasizing the "whole child." Our program is licensed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Child Care and accredited by Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth. Our center features excellent child-to-adult ratios, experienced lead teachers with early childhood degrees and a partnership with Missouri State University's early childhood program. Hourly rates and flexible scheduling are available. At University Child Care Center, we help children spread their wings.

Lynn S. says "My daughter attended UCCC when she was younger and we loved it! The staff are caring and communicative. The curriculum offered is fun and educational. I...

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Discovery Garden Montessori SC

5.0(1)

2 mi

1515 S National Ave Springfield, MO

The mission of Discovery Garden Montessori School is to provide students in the Springfield area with the opportunity to acquire an education based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. This philosophy places an emphasis on independent learning, mixed-aged classrooms, and mutual teaching. This school will actively recruit and serve all children in hopes to attract a culturally, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse group of students. Our goal is to nurture, inspire and support each child's individual development with an enriched and welcoming community. We continually strive to foster strong academics, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, and a child's innate love of learning. These principals help make our children's introduction to education a purposeful start to a journey of lifelong learning. We offer four different classrooms. The Toddler Community is from ages 16 months to 3 years. The Primary room is from ages 3-6. Our Elementary room is from 1st grade to 5th grade.

Kailey Y. says "I can't say enough great things about the benefits of a Montessori education. The school has a great diversity. We've loved seeing our daughter grow...

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Parents Cooperative Preschool

4.0(16)

3 mi

2434 E Battlefield Road Springfield, MO

Founded in 1977 by a small group of mothers, Parents Cooperative Preschool emerged as their vision of a parent involved educational opportunity. This vision has grown over the years into a unique program for children. The basis of this vision was parental involvement. This allows the parents a distinctive look into the child's world of learning. PCPS believes that children, parents and teachers grow and learn together! Every child is unique! We believe that learning comes from the love of learning. This love shines through with the help of our dedicated teachers and parents as they guide the students through a program based on their age, interest and needs. Children learn from their environment! We want their world to be filled with wonder and awe as we encourage them and build on their natural strengths. This type of learning environment helps the children grow emotionally, intellectually, socially and physically at a rate that is most comfortable to them.

Care Member says "Parents Cooperative is a wonderful find in this area! The school is committed to quality early-childhood education that focuses on the children as...

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Developmental (play-based)
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Kindergarten
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Grow to Know Preschool

4.0(2)

2 mi

2747 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO

Grow to Know is a Christian Preschool located in Schweitzer United Methodist Church. We provide care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, and school age care during school breaks. Hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm. Currently looking for teachers' aides to assist in caring for the children.

Emily M says "Staff and school are great! The diet served is high in sugar. Like go girt and animal crackers together for a snack. Or Froot Loops and applesauce for...

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Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care

5.0(1)

3 mi

540 W Crestview St Springfield, MO

Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care in Springfield, Missouri, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to twelve years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.

Amy says "Angie is wonderful with kids of all ages. I've seen her with special needs children also. She's very patient with everyone and takes the time to listen to the...

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

201 E Cardinal Springfield, MO

2 mi

The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative services include their password-secured Kiddie Cams that allow live remote viewing capability for parents, their LuvNotes system, which is an electronic communication system that allows teachers to send secured, individualized reports, photos and videos of each child to their parents throughout the day, a Red Carpet morning drop-off service and secured entry. These unique characteristics and distinctive services differentiate Little Sunshine's Playhouse as the premier preschool/childcare concept.
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Panda Playhouse Family Daycare

2240 W Warren Ct Springfield, MO

3 mi

Teachers! Teachers, this is the perfect daycare for your kiddos. Open August 10th - May 31st Closed Spring Break (same week as Springfield Public Schools) Closed Summer Break (June -August 10th). No tuition is charged during daycare summer closure. Full at this time, you may be added to a wait list if interested. Ages 18mo -5 years. Tuition: $90.00 a week part time ( must attend 3 days) $130.00 a week full time Open Hours: 6:45 am -4:45 pm Contact: 417-838-4871 to set up interview. Feel free to text or call for any questions.
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La Petite Academy of Springfield, MO

1714 S Enterprise Ave Springfield, MO

2 mi

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 can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.
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Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare

2345 12 W. Kearney St. Springfield, MO

13 mi

New daycare facility just opened. Nationally accredited pre-school program offered, along with sign language, speech therapy if needed, scholastic reading club, visits from the library, plus more added soon! All teachers have worked in the school systems. Healthy menus include breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigdreams2015. Please check it out!
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Just 4 Kids

2020 E Kerr St Springfield, MO

13 mi

Loving care for your child/children, age appropriate activities, outdoor activities, reading, singing, games, fun for all, not a lot of tv or video game time. group and individual play time. Safe, clean, and respectful environment. Healthy meals and snacks, nice on-site playground, fun learning activities. Fremont Elementary School District Ages 3-? Willing to work with your budget and work hours, can do overnights if needed. Full- time, part time, before and after school, or just for a night out for Mom and Dad. Am awaiting state licensing but not worried, was previously licensed, let it expire and went to full time work, am now wanting to return to providing in home child care.
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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool of Springfield at Claremont

2937 S CLAREMONT AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

4 mi

At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.
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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool of Springfield at Chestnut

2826 W CHESTNUT EXPY SPRINGFIELD, MO

6 mi

At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.
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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool of Springfield at Cardinal

201 E CARDINAL ST SPRINGFIELD, MO

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.
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A Touch Of Nature Quality Child Care, Inc.

622 S PICKWICK AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

5 mi

A Touch of Nature Quality Child Care is located at 622 S. Pickwick Avenue. It is fully licensed by the state of Missouri and is small enough to allow the teachers time to interact on a one on one basis with the children attending there. All staff members are fully screened by the state, and strive to make a warm and happy environment for all the children. A Touch of Nature is committed to fully preparing the children for school and fillings their days with social and cognitive experiences.
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PEAPOD BRENTWOOD LLC

2115 S BRENTWOOD BLVD SPRINGFIELD, MO

4 mi

Peapod Learning Center was founded in February of 2008 as a licensed family childcare home serving 8 infants 0-24 months. We were part of the Start-Up and Expansion program through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, created to increase the number of high quality early childhood education programs in Missouri. Peapod created a nature rich learning environment that combines trained early childhood educators with engaging indoor/outdoor learning spaces and gardens. The children flourished in this space and parent enthusiasm quickly led to a lengthy waiting list through word-of-mouth recommendations. As our families began to grow, we sought out additional spaces where we would be able to continue to accommodate everyone’s needs. In 2018 we purchased Peapod Brentwood, licensed and accredited through Missouri Accreditation. We also purchased Peapod Farm, a licensed family childcare facility serving up to 10 children ages 0-6. Our programs utilize Project Construct as our curriculum, DRDP as our assessment piece, and several nature curriculums including MDC’s Nature Revealed, Getting Little Feet WET (Water Education for Teachers), Growing up WILD, and Project Learning Tree for early childhood. We are a nature-based preschool where experimentation and creativity are encouraged through hands-on, minds-on, blended outdoor and indoor activities utilizing our outdoor classrooms and play-based multiple intelligence centers. We tailor our instruction for the developmental needs of each child and reach children across all modes of learning to maximize their success. In March of 2020, Peapod’s Farm and Nature Schools were honored in the Showcase of top programs in the state by DESE, at the Conference on the Young Years.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Springfield, MO

Preschools in Springfield, MO are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 57 listed preschools

KERRI'S KIDSVILLE/BABYVILLE LLC

I love Kerri's. My son has been going there since he was 7 weeks old and we've never had any issues. Kerri loves all of the kids like...

- Emma W.

Tigers Learning Center, LLC

Love this place!!! Hinestly think Kristina is the nicest childcare owner I have ever came in contact with. Location is great and teachers ha...

- Nicole T.

7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Springfield, MO

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

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Springfield, MO, 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 Springfield, MO.

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

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