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1.Tierra Encantada - Worthington
8360 N High St COLUMBUS, OH
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Tierra Encantada of Worthington provides high-quality childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is conveniently located just off U.S. Route 23 (N High Street), at the intersection with Dillmont Drive. At Tierra, we care for the whole child, nurturing their cognitive development with our research-based curriculum while providing nourishing meals from around the world made from scratch daily. Our Spanish immersion environment allows children to learn Spanish naturally, the way they…
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Laura M. says "They are so great with my son. They have custom activities. The communication is incredible."
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2.Tierra Encantada of Powell - NOW OPEN!
10726 Sawmill Parkway POWELL, OH
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Tierra Encantada is coming to Powell! Our center will provide high-quality childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. At Tierra, we care for the whole child, nurturing their cognitive development with our research-based curriculum while providing nourishing meals from around the world made from scratch daily. Our Spanish immersion environment allows children to learn Spanish naturally, the way they learn English at home, so they leave our program bilingual. From first words to fluency,…
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Laura M. says "They are so great with my son. They have custom activities. The communication is incredible."
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3.Morning Star Learning Academy LLC
1586 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD COLUMBUS, OH
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At Morning Star Learning Academy, we believe the early years are the most precious—a time for wonder, growth, and joyful discovery. As a premier Columbus, OH child daycare center, we've designed an intimate learning environment where small class sizes allow our passionate educators to nurture each child's unique spark.
Our play-based curriculum blends hands-on exploration with foundational learning, incorporating:
✨ STEAM-inspired activities to ignite curiosity
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Josephine M. says "I can’t say enough good things about this center. My daughter was here until she started kindergarten, and they took wonderful care of her—from making sure she ate well to staying on top of every need. Now, my son is attending, and he absolutely loves it. In fact, he’s usually having so much fun that he doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day! Seeing how happy he is gives me total peace of mind that he is in the best hands."
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4.Kiddie Academy of Westerville
72 WESTERVIEW DR WESTERVILLE, OH
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4 mi
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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5.Kiddie Academy of Powell
2069 SUMMIT VIEW RD POWELL, OH
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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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6.7068 - La Petite Academy of Columbus
909 POLARIS PKWY COLUMBUS, OH
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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.…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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7.7075 - La Petite Academy on Polaris Parkway
130 POLARIS PKWY WESTERVILLE, OH
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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…
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Clara 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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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8.Lightbridge Academy of Powell - COMING SOON!
4074 Powell Rd POWELL, OH
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Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts…
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9.Enchanted Care Learning Center Delaware
7376 Gooding Blvd DELAWARE, OH
6 mi
Enchanted Care Learning Center Delaware preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Whether they're engaged in imaginative play with…
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10.Enchanted Care Learning Center Powell
8761 A Moreland St POWELL, OH
6 mi
Join us for our Summer Open House events on July 29, 9-11 AM | July 30, 4:30-6 PM | and August 1, 10 AM-12 PM. Get a firsthand look at the fun, learning, and friendships filling our classrooms this summer, plus a sneak peek at the exciting school year ahead.
Enchanted Care Learning Center Powell preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering…
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11.7071 - La Petite Academy on Valley Quail Blvd S.
4426 VALLEY QUAIL BLVD S WESTERVILLE, OH
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6 mi
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…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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12.6193 - Tutor Time of Dublin
6365 EMERALD PKWY DUBLIN, OH
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Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful,…
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Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics: Care for your child: Above all things, we wanted to make sure our daughter was as loved and care for as if she was with family. The staff at Tutor Time exceeds this expectation. Her teachers have all demonstrated genuine love and care for the person my daughter is, not just overall compassion for children (which is important…
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13.7072 - La Petite Academy of Hilliard
3710 RIDGE MILL DR HILLIARD, OH
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7 mi
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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.…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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14.A Place to Grow Academy
6760 DISCOVERY BLVD DUBLIN, OH
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No Waitlist! Trusted by Dublin Families for Over 25 Years
Finding the right daycare is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. You want more than a daycare—you want a place where your child is loved, supported, and treated like family. That's exactly what we've been providing to Dublin families for over 25 years.
As a family-owned and operated childcare center, we offer something that large franchise daycare centers simply can't: a personal touch, long-term staff, and a…
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Care Member says "My boys have LOVED their time at A Place to Grow Academy over the past three years. They have especially enjoyed summer camp and look forward to the activities and field trips! As a mom, there is no better feeling than knowing your children are in a loving environment where they are genuinely cared for. I would highly recommend APTG to families looking for quality care at any age!"
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15.Enchanted Care Learning Center Hilliard 2
4388 Davidson Rd HILLIARD, OH
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Enchanted Care Learning Center Hilliard 2 preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 3 years to Kindergarten. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Whether they're engaged in imaginative play with…
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16.Enchanted Care Learning Center (Westerville)
1243 COUNTY LINE RD WESTERVILLE, OH
7 mi
Join us for our Summer Open House events on July 29, 9-11 AM | July 30, 4:30-6 PM | and August 1, 10 AM-12 PM. Get a firsthand look at the fun, learning, and friendships filling our classrooms this summer, plus a sneak peek at the exciting school year ahead.
Enchanted Care Learning Center Westerville preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment –…
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17.Enchanted Care Learning Center Hilliard
4392 Davidson Rd HILLIARD, OH
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Enchanted Care Learning Center Hilliard preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 3 years to Kindergarten. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Whether they're engaged in imaginative play with…
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18.Kiddie Academy of Gahanna
1341 CHERRY WAY DR GAHANNA, OH
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7 mi
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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19.Kiddie Academy of Dublin
6055 AVERY RD DUBLIN, OH
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8 mi
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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20.7660 - La Petite Academy of Powell
7560 SAWMILL PKWY POWELL, OH
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Check out our school-age program reduced rates!
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.…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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Tierra Encantada - Worthington
They are so great with my son. They have custom activities. The communication is incredible.
- Laura M.
Tierra Encantada of Powell - NOW OPEN!
They are so great with my son. They have custom activities. The communication is incredible.
- Laura M.
Morning Star Learning Academy LLC
I can’t say enough good things about this center. My daughter was here until she started kindergarten, and they took wonderful care of…
- Josephine M.
FAQs for finding preschools near you in Waterloo, IA
In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Waterloo, IA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Waterloo, IA. 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 Waterloo, IA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Waterloo, IA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Waterloo, IA, 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 Waterloo, IA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Waterloo, IA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Waterloo, IA 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 Waterloo, IA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
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