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The Learning Ladder
5.0
Love Love Love!!!!! I am so happy at choosing this daycare. Mrs. Danny. & her staff welcomed my daughter's with open arms love & comfort. Words cannot describe how happy I am everyday with no worries in the world to being my daughters to there second HOME. Mrs. Danny is very on point with everything...
- Jessica P
Wonder Minds Montessori School
5.0
We love Ms. Archana and Wonder Minds Montessori!
She is brilliant as a Teacher and manages a wonderful nurturing setup.
Over a very short period she has managed to inculcate such love for learning in our son. Everyday he is thrilled to go to school and is so proud of his School, Friends and his...
- Santhana M
East Ithaca Preschool
5.0
We are forever grateful for EIP! Both of our boys attended/still attending. The growth they have both made is remarkable and the EIP community truly is family from the teachers to the parents to the students. I highly recommend EIP as a preschool to any family!
- Ayree C
Formative Years Growing & Learning Center
5.0
Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!
- Megan P
Sunny Day Preschool and Daycare, Inc.
5.0
My kids love this daycare. Really nice and Helpful stuff ,great location , very clean . My daughter gets help with her homework ( she is in after school program) and my son is learning new things every day ( pre-k class) plus they do a bunch of projects!
Highly recommended
- R. W
Preschools in Sumter, SC
5.0
(1)
We offer Infant/Toddler and Preschool programs. We open at 6 am and close at 8 pm. Our program is in Brooklyn, NY. Our Director is a certified NYC Teacher and School Administrator. Our children play outside in our fully fenced, safe, backyard.
5.0
"Love Love Love!!!!! I am so happy at choosing this daycare. Mrs. Danny. & her staff welcomed my daughter's with open arms love & comfort. Words cannot describe how happy I am everyday with no worries in the world to being my daughters to there second HOME. Mrs....
Jessica P
5.0
(5)
Wonder Minds Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Home though the state of Texas. We are in Cypress on Hwy 290 and Cypress Rosehill Road.
- Affordable Prices & Discounts
- Warm, Caring Atmosphere
- Clean,Safe Environment
- Fun Learning Experience
- Summer Programs.
- Preschool - 3 to 6...
5.0
"I started sending my daughter to Wonder Minds Montessori a month ago. Initially I was skeptical about moving her from a regular school to a home certified montessori. But my husband and I are so happy with the decision to move her to Wonder Minds.
-The biggest...
Sonal V
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
"East Ithaca Preschool is incredible! My son is about to return for his third year and he loves the teachers and is never ready to come home at the end of the day. As a parent, I love how much love and care goes into building the school community - I've made...
Liz H
5.0
(1)
Providing quality Preschool and Childcare since 1986 in Ames, IA. Creative Curriculum based classrooms starting at age 6 weeks through 12 years. We also offer an Ames School District 4 year old Preschool program through the SWVPP and provide all day care.
5.0
"Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!"
Megan P
5.0
(1)
Preschool and Daycare offering care for children from Infant through school age.
5.0
"My kids love this daycare. Really nice and Helpful stuff ,great location , very clean . My daughter gets help with her homework ( she is in after school program) and my son is learning new things every day ( pre-k class) plus they do a bunch of projects!
Highly...
R. W
5.0
(3)
The Toddler Learning Center has been around for 20+ yrs.
We specialize in children of ages of Infant,Toddler and Preschool.
Our Educational program is a multi layered program which includes the Montessori method as well.
5.0
"The Toddler Learning Center has been a lifesaver for our family.
We have been here for several months now and it has been nothing but amazing for my son 3yrs old and my daughter 12 months old.
The teachers are very caring and unbelievable loving to our...
Max L
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Tammy and I am opening a brand new Montessori Preschool in a home-based child care setting. The school is best suited for children 2.5 years and older and will provide an enriching educational experience for up to 8 students. In addition to being lead teacher and owner of the...
5.0
"Miss Tammy is an amazing, patient, loving teacher who truly goes above and beyond to ensure that her students receive the best education possible. As well as, engaging students to explore and question their world.
She is able to make even the most complex topics...
Catherine M
5.0
(2)
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy provides programs for children ages 12 months - 5 years old and School Aged children Kindergarten-5th Grade.
We have the following programs available for our community:
1. Morning Preschool Program for children ages 1 year to 5 Years.
Monday - Friday -...
5.0
"New Hope Faithful Friends Acadmey is wonderful. My Son loves Ms. Glenda and hes so happy when I pick him up from class. We are in the afternoon preschool class and he is learning so much. I could not be happier. WAY TO GO MS. GLENDA and STAFF. We love you and we...
MaggieAnn S
4.6
(10)
MORNING ONLY OPTION JUST ADDED FOR PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K!!
Organic food options, 6 weeks-6 years, preschool and pre-K program!
Owned and directed by a special education teacher, strong emphasis on art education, multi-cultural literature, nature, and more!
We play outside EVERY day, and siblings have...
5.0
"My daughter came to LTHCC at 9 months old after a terrible experience at another daycare. I was hesitant to trust another daycare but Jillian and her staff were so reassuring and took such good care of her, she stayed at LTHCC until she began kindergarten. Even...
Lesley M
5.0
(2)
We are excited to have you join our school community. Our school is founded on being an affordable yet thorough welcoming environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning in your children.
Our teachers are trained and experienced. Ms. Cheryl is a certified teacher for early education in...
5.0
"We cannot say enough about the supportive staff, rich curriculum, and amazing peers at Garden Ridge Preschool. Our son has attended for 2 years and enjoyed every minute. Any day he is not at GRP he is talking about GRP! As a long time child educator myself I can...
Jennifer
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)
Here at T&C Playhouse our goal is to offer affordable daycare for parents and a fun, happy, and safe place to learn and grow at. We know that every child that comes to us to be watched is different and also learns differently so it is our goal to help them grow and learn to the best of our ability....
5.0
"We came across T&C Playhouse by pure luck and couldn't be happier. Our son has been with them since he was about seven months old. Christina and Tiffany take care of him as if he was one of their own. They are consistent about finding time to make it to the park...
Will
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
"This will be our sons second year. He loves coming here! We call it fun school because it's not just daycare he learns a lot too. They have worked on his name, numbers, and abcs. They also were a blessing helping with potty training. Looking forward to another year...
Morgan
5.0
(2)
Redeemer Lutheran Nursery School (RLNS) is a non-profit Christian school in which all of the tuition is used for the program in which your child is enrolled.
Our purpose is to provide children, ages 2.5 through 5 years old, with a Christian based preschool program which will enable him or her to...
5.0
"My son has had amazing growth over the past year at Redeemer Lutheran Nursery School! They work on all sorts of topics, letters, colors, shapes and working with friends! It was the best decision we made sending our son to this school! Excited for what the rest of...
Sarah
5.0
(6)
Hortin Child Development Center will enrich the lives of children ages 2-5 and their families by providing full-time quality care and education in an affordable, nurturing environment.
We are a small school which gives us the opportunity to know each child as an individual.
Call or stop in for a...
5.0
"Our son had a wonderful experience at Hortin. He got a great eduction and loved his Pre-K teacher. He is in 2nd now and still wants to stop by and visit Ms. Jessica. I wish we had known about Hortin sooner so our son could have attended from an earlier age."
Melanie J
5.0
(1)
We offer Toddler and Preschool programs starting at 18 months of age in our beautiful 10 acre garden campus. Our Montessori programs are the only ones in the Charlottesville area accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Our teachers...
5.0
"We asked our friends and visited dozens on childcare providers in Charlottesville. We couldn't be happier that we chose Mountaintop!"
Jarrod M
4.2
(5)
Enrolling Adventurous Preschoolers ages 2-7!
-Located on 5 amazing acres of natural land!
-Certified National Wildlife Federation Habitat
-Featured Preschool with Natural Start Alliance
-Eco-Healthy Certified Preschool
-Science rich curriculum "Growing up Wild"
-NC Toxic Free certified...
5.0
"Puddle Jumpers has been great for our son. He's been enrolled for roughly six months now. He gets to run, play, and move all while learning outdoors. This is a great option if you don't want your kid stuck in box all day."
Lindsey H
5.0
(3)
Londonderry School is a Preschool through Eighth Grade Private Academic School
Full and Part Time Preschool
Full Day Kindergarten
Elementary Grades 1-8
Before/After School Child Care
High Quality Education in Harrisburg s Back Yard
Londonderry's mission is to help each child reach his/her...
5.0
"My son attended Londonderry from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, and last year he graduated from college summa cum laude. Londonderry encourages critical thinking, creativity and respect for others. The teachers are there because of the nurturing environment...
Carole
K.I.D.S. Academy Kids Introduced to Developmental Skills
300 E Horizon Dr, Henderson, NV
Starting at $155/wk
5.0
(6)
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...
5.0
"As the mother of five children, ranging in age from 2 to 22, I feel I can give an honest and objective review of KIDS Academy. My two youngest currently attend KIDS Academy in the toddler program and the summer program. As a family we have known the director, Ms....
Marlo G
5.0
(2)
We are a Montessori school that accepts children currently from 6 weeks of age through 9th grade. We offer early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, and high school education. We celebrate and foster independence as well as embrace group and peer learning.
5.0
"The Montessori Method of teaching has created in my children a real spirit of independence and discovery! The teachers are wonderful and the environment is warm and welcoming. My children love to attend Liberty Eagle Academy, and I look forward to watching and...
Tami G
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Sumter, SC
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Sumter, SC?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Sumter, SC. 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 Sumter, SC for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Sumter, SC?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Sumter, SC, 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 Sumter, SC.
How can I find a preschool near me in Sumter, SC?
When looking for a preschool near you in Sumter, SC 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 Sumter, SC who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.