Preschool Booklet - Helpline Center

2020-2021

1000 N. West Ave., Suite 310

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Preschool Booklet

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Need Help Paying for Pre-School?

Questions on Developmental Screenings?

Looking for Birth—3 Resources?

There are a number of options available to families

needing child care, financial assistance, those in-

terested in having their little ones screened for de-

velopmental needs, or seeking early childhood sup-

port. Please contact the 211 Helpline Center—just

dial 211—and ask to speak to our Child Care

Specialist. We can connect you to resources in

your area!

Child Care Resources

Note: the information provided in this guide does not

constitute an endorsement by the 211 Helpline Center. All of

the information contained herein is reported by the institutions

themselves. Parents/guardians are responsible for assessing

and monitoring the quality of each program and selecting the

one that best fits their needs.

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Choosing a Preschool Program... Choosing a preschool program that is right for your child is an important

decision. This checklist is designed to help you in selecting a preschool

program for your child. When selecting an appropriate preschool program, it

is important to consider your needs as well as the needs of your child(ren).

We urge you to visit several facilities to inspect and interview the preschool

director and/or teachers, to find the best fit for your family:

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR... ▪ Are policies and procedures clear and communicated to parents?

▪ What is the child/staff ratio?

▪ How long has the preschool been in operation?

▪ What is the philosophy of the preschool program?

▪ Are the hours flexible?

▪ Is there a penalty or fee for picking up my child late?

▪ What are the policies if my child is sick?

▪ What would a typical day be like for my child?

▪ Is the preschool closed any certain days? (holidays, vacations, etc?)

▪ How many other children are enrolled?

▪ Can I drop in and visit unannounced?

▪ Do the children understand the routine and rules?

▪ Do the children initiate interactions with the teachers?

▪ Does the environment fit your child’s personality?

▪ Are there regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences?

EVALUATING THE FACILITIES/STAFF ENGAGEMENT ▪ Child-sized furniture is available for younger children

▪ Enough space is available for play time

▪ Safe outdoor play area is accessible

▪ Variety of materials/play activities are available for every age group

▪ Offers multicultural books and activities for learning

▪ Teachers keep parents informed of activities and child’s participation

▪ Teachers communicate with the parents about any accidents or illnesses

▪ Teachers spend time with the children and talk to them

▪ Staff members handle behavior problems appropriately

▪ Staff know CPR and First Aid

▪ The other children seem happy and get along with the teachers

▪ Activities help children explore and understand language

▪ Children’s creativity is encouraged

▪ Self-help skills are emphasized

▪ Teachers follow through with rewards and punishments

▪ Teachers praise children; do not criticize or humiliate

▪ Teachers have received adequate education and in-service training

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Preschools: Table of Contents Preschools Page

Abiding Savior Academy ............................................................................ 6

Adventure Academy Daycare ...................................................................... 8

Apple Tree Children’s Centers .................................................................... 9

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Christ the King ................................. 10

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Holy Spirit ........................................ 11

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: St. Katharine Drexel ........................ 12

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: St. Lambert ...................................... 13

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: St. Mary ........................................... 14

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: St. Michael ....................................... 15

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire .................................................... 16

Bright Eyes Daycare ................................................................................. 17

Campus Learning Center .......................................................................... 18

Canton Area Preschool & Childcare Center .............................................. 19

Central Baptist Preschool .......................................................................... 20

Creative Steps Childcare Center ............................................................... 21

EmBe Junior Kindercollege and Kindercollege .......................................... 22

First Baptist Preschool .............................................................................. 23

For the Love of Children ............................................................................ 25

Go Kid’s Daycare and Learning Center ..................................................... 26

His Ark Christian Child Development Center ............................................. 27

Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool & Extended Care ..................................... 28

Hope Care Preschool & Kindergarten ....................................................... 30

KIDZ ACADEMY ....................................................................................... 31

Kidz Cottage Learning Center ................................................................... 32

Kinder Academy ........................................................................................ 33

Lil Troopers Learning Center ..................................................................... 34

Little Tykes University ............................................................................... 35

Little Wings Preschool, LLC ...................................................................... 36

Lutheran Social Services of SD Childcare & Education Services .............. 37

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Preschools: Table of Contents Preschools Page

Precious Angels Learning Center .............................................................. 38

Risen Savior Preschool ............................................................................. 39

Peace Lutheran Preschool……………………………………………………..40

Sioux Falls Christian Schools .................................................................... 42

Sioux Falls First Learning Center .............................................................. 44

Sioux Falls Lutheran School ..................................................................... 46

Sioux Falls School District Head Start Program ........................................ 48

Stepping Stones Preschool and Enrichment Center .................................. 50

Tea Sprouts Preschool .............................................................................. 52

Tiger Tots Preschool ................................................................................. 53

United Childcare and Preschool ................................................................ 54

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Abiding Savior Academy

4100 S. Bahnson Ave.


Phone: 605-371-1876

Contact: Fay Fisher

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.abidingacademy.org

Ages Served: 3 years to 5 years

Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Junior Kindergarten starts Sep-tember 8, 2020.

Goals: A Classical Christian Culture Growing Mind, Body & Spirit

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2020

Registration Fee: $100.00 non-refundable

Fees: 3 year old: $115.00 per month

4 - 5 year olds: $155.00 per month

Junior Kindergarten: $250.00 per month

3 year old Tuesday and

Thursday

9:00am - 11:30am

OR

12:30pm - 3:00pm

4 - 5 year olds Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am - 11:30am

OR

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Junior Kindergarten Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:30am

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Abiding Savior Academy continued...

Educational Background and Experience of Preschool Di-rector and Staff: The preschool director has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and 35 years working with children. All teachers have degrees in elementary Education and Early Childhood.

Additional Information: Our objective is to prepare children for learning in a safe, Christian environment. We share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ with children and teach them in a way that is consistent with God’s Word. We provide a car-ing environment and offer loving start to your child’s education experience.

Abiding Savior Academy currently offers preschool through 8th grade.

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Adventure Academy Daycare

501 S. Rohl Dr.


Phone: 605-789-0551

Contact: Alexis Dieren


Website: Facebook.com/Adventureacademydaycare


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below

Goals: We are a Montessori-based program to help kids get ready for kindergarten. I believe that children learn best through their own discoveries made while playing. I set up my home in a way that makes sure children have plenty of safe and healthy oppor-tunities for active learning.

Fees: $3.55 per hour for children attending 30-50 hours per week

Additional Information: We are state-registered!

3 - 5 years Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm

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Apple Tree Children’s Center

East: 3309 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls

Phone: 605-275-2232

Valhalla: 4101 Valhalla Blvd., Sioux Falls

Phone: 605-361-7746

North: 700 N. Sycamore Ave., Sioux Falls

Phone: 605-332-5581

West: 6400 W. 43rd St., Sioux Falls

Phone: 605-361-9875

Website: http://appletreechildren.org/


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Program runs end of August through end of May.

Goals: Our Mission is to provide exceptional care, nurture and age appropriate learn-ing opportunities in the context of a Christ centered worldview. This mission is accom-plished through the dedicated effort of management and staff whose concern is for the welfare of the children entrusted to their care.

Registration Fee: $25.00

Fees: $172.50 per week

Additional Information: Apple Tree East is Montessori-based to best help kids get ready for kindergarten. The Apple Tree Children's Centers have been in the Sioux Falls area for over 30 years and have proven ourselves as a leader in both the childcare and preschool. Voted #1 in Preschool and Childcare for 10 years in a row by Sioux Falls Consumers through Local Best.

References available upon request.


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Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools:

Christ the King Elementary

1801 S. Lake Ave.


Phone: 605-338-5103

Contact: Jenni Struck


Website: https://ctk.ogknights.org/

Ages Served: 3 years to 5 years old

Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below.

Wrap-around care: 6:30am - 8:00am and 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Goals: To form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through gospel values and academic excellence.

Fees: Call for more information.

Additional Information: This program is affiliated with the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools and follows the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools’ school year calendar. Our pre-school program includes pre-readiness and readiness skills, fine and gross motor de-velopment and practice, language skill development, art, computers, music exploration, faith development and social interaction.


3 - 4 years old Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:00am


https://ctk.ogknights.org/

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Holy Spirit School

4309 S. Bahnson Ave.


Phone: 605-371-1481



Website: https://hsp.ogknights.org/



Wrap-around care: 6:30am - 7:45am and 2:45pm - 6:00pm.


Fees: Tuition rates are based on the number of half-days attended. See website or call for more information.

Additional Information: For questions, please call our Admissions Coordinator at 605-575-3358


3 - 5 years old Monday - Friday 7:45am - 2:45pm

https://hsp.ogknights.org/

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St. Katharine Drexel Elementary

1800 Katie Ave


Phone: 605-275-6994



Website: https://skd.ogknights.org/







Additional Information: The school was built in the Fall of 2008 to meet the growing needs of families on the West Side of Sioux Falls. Key components of the preschool curricu-lum include: pre-readiness/readiness skills, fine and gross motor skill development and prac-tice and social interaction. There is an opportunity for outdoor play in a fenced in area. Ex-tended Learning and STRETCH Club are offered till 6:00pm for an additional fee.


3 years old Tuesday/Thursday 7:45am - 10:45am

4 years old Mon/Wed/Fri 7:45am - 10:45am

5 years old Monday - Friday 11:45am - 2:45pm

Extended Learning and

STRETCH Club

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm

https://skd.ogknights.org/

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St. Lambert Elementary

1000 Bahnson Ave


Phone: 605-338-7042



Website: https://stl.ogknights.org/







Additional Information: Extended learning and after school care options available. Extended learning is an optional, enriched child care program that provides onsite care beyond preschool hours. It is offered Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm. Community, faith and excellence are the cornerstone of our quality programs. Tours are available and encouraged. Contact the school office.



https://stl.ogknights.org/

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St. Mary Elementary

2000 S. 4th Ave.


Phone: 605-334-9881










Additional Information: Extended learning and after school care options available. Extended learning is an optional, enriched child care program that provides onsite care beyond preschool hours. It is offered Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm. We have a quality, dynamic and successful program. Our community of learning is positive and nurturing.




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St. Michael Elementary

1610 S. Marion Road


Phone: 605-361-0021










Additional Information: Key components of the preschool curriculum include: pre-readiness/readiness skills, fine and gross motor skill development and practice, lan-guage skill development, art, computer/technology, music exploration, faith develop-ment, and social interaction. Extended learning and STRETCH Club are offered until 6:00pm for an additional fee.


3 years old Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:00am


OR

12:00pm - 3:00pm



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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire

2001 E. 8th St.

Sioux Falls, SD

Phone: 605-338-8061

5015 S. Crossing Place

Sioux Falls, SD

Phone: 605-334-1133

Contact: Front Desk Staff


Website: www.abidingacademy.org



Goals: The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is to nurture, education and enrich children and youth for lifelong success.



Additional Information: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is the area’s on-ly non-profit dedicated exclusively to serving youth from 4 weeks to age 18.




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Bright Eyes Daycare

7101 S. Minnesota Ave


Phone: 605-275-2232

Contact: Mandy Petersen


Website: www.brighteyesdaycare.com



Goals: Bright Eyes Daycare provides exceptional quality child care and education while focusing on the importance of active engagement and a playful spirit in children that develops positive self-esteem. The early years are vital to instilling a positive per-spective toward learning. At Bright Eyes, our education program is top-notch. We be-lieve in giving outstanding, personal attention to children while keeping parents in-formed of their child’s daily activities and developmental progress. Our teachers create a positive and fun learning environment that builds confidence and an individualized sense of self.


Additional Information: Care is provided to ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our preschool program is part of our weekly care.



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Campus Learning Center

2001 S. Summit Ave.


Phone: 605-274-4701

Contact: Judy Knadel


Website: http://www.augie.edu/campuslife/dean-students-office/campus-learning-center-child-care

Ages Served: 12 months to 5 years old


Goals: It is the mission of the Campus Learning Center to provide quality care and age-appropriate education to children in an environment of love and respect for God and all of his children. It is also CLC’s goal to instill a sense of belonging, independ-ence, mastery, and generosity in the hearts of our children.

Fees: $192.00 for 1-3 years of age.

$178.00 for 3-5 years or age.

Additional Information: The Campus Learning Center is a small children's center and preschool that holds about 35 children. It has 4 certified teachers and a director with a Master's Degree in Special Education. The center is available as a working ex-perience for about 30 Augustana college students who qualify to be teachers aides.



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Canton Preschool & Childcare Center

220 S. Bartlett St.

Canton, SD 57013

Phone: 605-558-1300

Contact: Jessica Green


Website: http://www.cantonsdpreschool.com/

Ages Served: 2 years - 6 years old

Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. We offer all day learning.

Goals: Our goal is to have your child “school” ready. Emotionally, socially, along with their writing, reading, and word recognition. We have learning centers where the chil-dren “play” while learning. Every activity we do is based on the weekly theme and letter of the week. We offer a lunch room and gym to teach children how to transition in the hallways, like they will need to do in an elementary setting.


Fees: 5 days a week: $174.00

4 days a week: $164.00


Additional Information: We offer the Brightwheel application, FREE to parents. This is where their child’s day is recorded and where messages can be sent. We are able to send pictures and videos of their child throughout the day. We also offer LIVE video streaming of each classroom. This gives many parents the reassurance that they can check in on their child, any time of day. Many out of state family members are also able to log in and see the child throughout the course of the day.



http://www.cantonsdpreschool.com/

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Central Baptist Preschool

3100 W. Ralph Rogers Road


Phone: 605-336-2303

Contact: Melissa Ludens


Website: www.cbcschool.org

Ages Served: 2 1/2 years to 6 years old

Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Check out our website for more detailed information.

Extended care: 7:30am - 9:00am and 11:30am - 5:30pm.

Goals: Central Baptist School is an outreach ministry of Central Baptist Church. The mission of the school is to provide quality education in a caring Christian environment and to minister to our students and their families regardless of the religious beliefs of church attendance pat-terns. All staff members are to be role models of Christian living, to be witnesses to Jesus’ love through routine experiences, to be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and to maintain pro-fessional relationships with staff, students, and their families.

Fees: Please call or check our website for tuition prices.


2 1/2 - 3 years

Panda Classes

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:30am

OR

1:00pm - 3:30pm

3 - 5 years

Preschool

Classes


OR

1:00pm - 3:30pm

4 - 5 years

Pre-

Kindergarten


OR

1:00pm - 3:30pm

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Creative Steps Childcare Center

6115 E. Silver Maple Circle


Phone: 605-271-5427

Contact: Amanda Perrion


Website: Not available



Wrap-around care: 6:30am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 6:30pm.

Goals: Our Mission is to provide a safe and education environment for each of the children. We will provide an interactive and enriching environment for learning and growing, as well as suitable curriculum for all ages.

Fees: $170 per week

Call for more information

Additional Information: We will provide an interactive and enriching environment for learning and growing, as well as a suitable curriculum for all ages. There will be open communication between staff members and parents.



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EmBe Junior KinderCollege and

KinderCollege

3510 W. Ralph Rogers Rd.


Phone: 605-362-9438

Contact: LaToria Horan


Website: https://www.embe.org/program/embe-preschool/



Wrap-around care: 6am - 6pm Monday through Friday.

Goals: EmBe works to provide your family with the best services available in order to prepare your child for Kindergarten and a lifetime of learning.

Fees: $189 per week

Additional Information: Junior KinderCollege is for children who are at least three years old, ful-ly potty-trained and able to use the restroom independently and will attend Kindergarten in two years. Children in Junior KinderCollege are engaged in a valuable play-based learning environment guided by a certified teacher. Instruction is inquiry based, meaning children are finding answers to their ques-tions driven by the teacher. We understand that each child who begins Junior KinderCollege will come in with different abilities. They will work one on one with their teacher at the level best suited for them.

KinderCollege is for children who are one year away from kindergarten and is fully potty-trained and able to use the restroom independently. It is not a prerequisite to have attended Junior KinderCollege before entering KinderCollege. The curriculum is expanded by adding a more in-depth focus on litera-cy. Each lesson begins with a story and all activities are centered around that story. Children will have the opportunity to use their multiple intelligences to navigate their way through activities. This will ena-ble the child to be exposed to math, science, language and fine/gross motor skills.


3-5 years Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm

https://www.embe.org/program/embe-preschool/

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First Baptist Preschool

1401 S. Covell Avenue


Phone: 605-336-3294

Contact: Sheena Christensen


Website: http://www.firstb.org/programs


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Follows the school year calen-dar.

Wrap-around care: 7:00am - 9:00am and 11:30am/12:00pm - 6:00pm Monday - Thursday. Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm.

Goals: The Children’s Center is an outreach ministry of First Baptist Church that exists to provide quality education along with enrichment activities for children. The Center provides a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which children may develop their God given gifts and talents.


Fees: Caterpillar Class: $230 per month or 17 ACH payments of $121.76

Before Care (7:00am - 9:00am): 5 days a week: $80.00

After Care (11:30am - 6:00pm): 4 days a week: $289.00

Before and After Care: 3 days a week: $268.00



Caterpillar

Class

3 - 4 years old

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 11:30am

Butterfly Class

4 - 5 years old

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

http://www.firstb.org/programs

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First Baptist Preschool

Fees: Butterfly Class: $273 per month or 17 ACH payments of $144.53

Before Care (7:00am - 9:00am): 5 days a week: $85.00

After Care (12:00pm - 6:00pm): 5 days a week: $345.00

Before and After Care: 3 days a week: $258.00


Full Time: 5 days a week: $415.00

Additional Information: A daily snack is provided in the tuition cost. Children must be potty-trained before attending classes. After care includes a daily hot lunch.

Children in the Caterpillar Class must be 3 by September of that school year.

Children in the Butterfly Class must turn 4 by March preceding the school year.


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For the Love of Children

3700 S. Westport Ave.


Phone: 605-362-8851

Contact: Marsha Kirschman


Website: www.ftloc.net



Goals: Our center provides a well-rounded learning environment for each child. Our teachers make lesson plans that follow themes for each week, which include art, out-side time, free time, group time, and circle time, and other activities.


Fees: 3 - 5 years old: $150.00 per week

Additional Information: Each room is full of age-appropriate activities that are fun and engaging. In our rooms, the children are participating in circle time in which they sing songs and practice numbers, colors, shapes, and other learning activities appropriate for their age. Each classroom goes outside, plays in the room, and does art.

There is a transport for Head Start from our location to Pettigrew and Robert Frost.


3-5 years old Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

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Go Kid’s Daycare and Learning Center

6820 W. 26th St.


Phone: 605-323-0320

Contact: Tracy Lumley


Website: https://www.churchatthegate.com/daycare


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Program starts September 1, 2020 and ends August 31, 2020.

Goals: Go Kids Daycare and Learning Center aims to provide a high quality, Christ-centered program for children ages 4 weeks to 5th grade. Children are encouraged, nurtured, and taught using play-based curriculum along with age appropriate learning activities. Our mission is to see children thrive in a safe and loving atmosphere growing kids God’s way.



Additional Information: We have a formal preschool curriculum in the morning with play based learning in the afternoon to reinforce the morning’s lesson. This may in-clude a science experiment, outdoor play, art, music, or field trips.

Go Kids Daycare provides quality childcare for infants-5 years old, sibling discount, meals and snacks prepared on-site, play based/biblical curriculum, staff who are loving and nurturing, indoor gymnasium for large motor play during inclement weather, and an outdoor playground. We accept Child Care Assistance.



https://www.churchatthegate.com/daycare

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His Ark Christian Child Development Center

5500 W. 26th St.


Phone: 605-361-7200

Contact: Jill Skots



Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Program is year-round.

Goals: Providing a safe harbor in which all can grow in Jesus.


No registration fee. There is a fee of the first week’s tuition that is

non-refundable to hold your child’s spot.

Additional Information: We serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Transportation is provided for before and after school program only for Oscar Howe, Hayward, Petti-grew, and Discovery schools.


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Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool

& Extended Care

1300 S. Sertoma Ave.


Phone: 605-362-1947

Contact: Tricia Murphy


Website: https://www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org/preschool-2



Extended Care: Preschool program 7:00am - 5:30pm. Part-time Preschool Age Ex-tended Care for 2 - 3 days per week 7:00am - 5:30pm.

Goals: We are committed to providing the children of Holy Cross and the community with educational, Christian-based preschool, extended-care, and school-age programs. We invite all children into God’s kingdom to come discover, imagine, and explore with us!

2 years old Friday 9:00am - 11:30am

3 - 4 years old Monday/Wednesday 9:00am - 11:30am

3 - 4 years old Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am - 11:30am

4 - 5 years old Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am - 11:30am

4 - 5 years old Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-K (4 year old)

Program

M/T/W/Th 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Pre-K (5 year old)

Program

M/T/W/Th 1:00pm - 3:30pm

https://www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org/preschool-2

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Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool

& Extended Care continued…


Fees: 2 years old: $57.00 per month

3 - 4 years old: $118.00 per month

4 - 5 years old: $160.00 per month

Pre-K (4 years old) Program: $209.00 per month

Pre-K (5 years old) Program: $209.00 per month

Extended Care Preschool Program: $164.00 per week*

Extended Care Part-time Preschool Program: 2 days a week: $73.00 per week*

3 days a week: $104.00 per week*

*Princes include both preschool and extended-care. No additional monthly payment needed.

Additional Information: Children 3 years and older must be potty-trained. We believe that each child is a precious gift from God molded into the unique individual that he/she is. We foster an environment for children to develop life-long skills through learning about the Word of God and providing developmentally appropriate activities in each classroom. Children are actively involved in their learning process through structured play, interaction with others, various teaching approaches and the opportunity to make individual choices. Together with families we provide a strong foundation for your Child’s future through faith and education.


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Hope Care Preschool & Kindergarten

1700 S. Cliff Ave.


Phone: 605-367-1108

Contact: Matt Krohse


Website: https://hopesiouxfalls.org/hopecare/




Goals: The goals of HopeCare are to provide a safe, enriching, and recreational pro-gram conducive to learning and social interaction with a structure. In addition, we aim to encourage children to pursue their interests and develop friendships, independence, and confidence. Hope Care also desires to create, and maintain, a stimulating and lov-ing environment for children to flourish in this challenging society, using their God-given gifts and talents.

Fees: 3 - 4 years old: $157.50 per week

4 - 5 years old: $152.50 per week

Additional Information: When you join the Hope Care family, your child will grow leaps and bounds with us while we learn through play that God loves each and every one of us. Our teachers promote Christian values through a multitude of learning expe-riences. Supervised learning, play and social opportunities with a Christian emphasis are provided through this program. Curriculum includes daily devotions, language arts, social experiences, color awareness, number recognition, reading readiness, and arts and crafts, balanced by a variety of play activities.



https://hopesiouxfalls.org/hopecare/

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KIDZ ACADEMY, LLC

1600 S. Sycamore Ave.


Phone: 605-332-5005

Contact: Randi Melton


Website: www.kidzacademysiouxfalls.com



Goals: Here at KIDZ ACADEMY our goal is to provide exceptional love and care for your child along with preparing them for life and the challenges of elementary school. KIDZ ACADEMY provides a fun and loving academic program for our children. We be-lieve children are never too young to learn whether it be by fundamentals or by play. We believe children need a balance of both types of learning.


Fees: 3 years - 5 years old Full-Time: $166.00 per week (4 - 5 days)

Part-Time: $160.00 per week (3 days or less)

Additional Information: When your child is registered in our program you are not just our client you are part of our family. We love, teach and care for each of your children as if they were our own. Our pre-school class provides more of an academic learning environment and exposes children to concepts such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and color formations. Hooked on Phonics is introduced to the children along with social skills such as manners and stranger safety. Children are taught academic concepts through stories, fingerplays, games, art workbook pages, and life lessons. We accept private pay, state pay, and company pay.



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Kidz Cottage Learning Center

1100 S. Main St.

Lennox, SD 57039

Phone: 605-647-5437

Contact: Kalie Hanisch

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://kidzcottagelearningcenter.com/


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: We run all-day preschool Mondays through Fridays from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Goals: At Kidz Cottage Learning Center, we are dedicated to provide quality child care for all families in the community in a warm, nurturing, loving and educational envi-ronment.


Fees: 5 Days: $150.00

4 Days: $127.50

3 Days: $102.50

Additional Information: At Kidz Cottage Learning Center our vision is to enrich family and community through early education.



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Kinder Academy

5612 W.. University Trail


Phone: 605-271-3590

Contact: Jennifer Schuette


Website: https://www.mykinderacademy.com/


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: Program begins August 31, 2020 and ends May 28, 2021. See below.

Goals: We are a passionate group of educators and caregivers that love working with families to develop happy, healthy, well-rounded children.



Additional Information: Our Preschool Program implements a research-based curric-ulum providing a high-quality learning environment to develop children’s confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills promoting positive outcomes. Components of the curriculum cover literacy, mathematics, science & technology, social studies, English and Spanish language development and art. The innovative engaging curriculum pro-vides our teachers the flexibility to evaluate and support children’s individual needs. Our program is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for each child to excel moving forward into Kindergarten. Our environment hopes to promote and en-courage lifelong learners! Call to schedule a tour!


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Lil Troopers Learning Center

1400 S. Duluth Ave.


Phone: 605-212-7364

Contact: Jenny Bonnema


Website: http://www.liltrooperssf.com/




Goals: To provide developmentally appropriate practices that focus on the social, emo-tional and physical needs of each child. Allowing children the opportunity to explore, experience, and above all succeed!

Registration Fee: $35.00 one time for new family

Fees: Call for information

Additional Information: Preschool is part of regular care. Only children enrolled with the daycare will be able to participate in the preschool program.


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Little Tykes University

720 S. Sycamore Ave.


Phone: 605-906-0363

Contact: Corri Poore


Website: littletykesuniversity.com

Ages Served: Birth - 6 years old

Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Matches school year calendar.

Goals: By developing a routine that includes practical and repetitious application of core concepts, such as mathematics, literacy, science, art, and guided discovery, each child can be prepared for a successful school career. We aim to promote a lifelong love of learning.



Additional Information: Little Tykes University is a curriculum based preschool pro-gram. Each month follows a particular theme. Each week is a sub category of the par-ticular theme. The lesson plans provided target a group of children from 2 to 6 years old. In addition to the curriculum, special effort is made to find books, short videos, and games that support the topics. In addition, each scholar is frequently observed to en-sure retention of the presented themes. Our curriculum includes outdoor play, literacy, math, science, culture, art, music, dramatic play, and development of fine and gross motor skills. State funding accepted.

Birth - 6 years old Monday - Friday 7:15am - 5:30pm

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Little Wings Preschool, LLC

5629 W. Mandy Circle


Phone: 605-413-1487

Contact: Mel Wehrkamp


Website: www.littlewingspreschool.com


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Program runs from August 31, 2020 to May 14, 2021.

Goals: At Little Wings we strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally ap-propriate environment that stimulates social, emotional, and academic growth!

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2020


Fees: Preschool $125.00 per month

Pre-K $160.00 per month

Additional Information: Our program is a small setting that makes it ideal for one on one attention with each child. There are no more than 10 children in each class.


Preschool Tuesday/Thursday 8:15am - 11:15am

OR

12:15pm - 3:15pm

Pre-K Mon/Wed/Fri 8:15am - 11:15am

OR

12:15pm - 3:15pm

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Lutheran Social Services of SD

Childcare & Education Services

3400 E. 49th St.


Phone: 605-371-8770

Contact: Melissa Halling


Website: https://www.lsssd.org/what-we-do/child-adolescent-services/childcare-education/preschool-program.html



Goals: Our full-day of early childhood education fills your young children’s day with creative activities and engaging preschool curriculum. With Southern Hills Preschool program, your young children will be provided with a stimulating learning environment that will help prepare them for kindergarten and instill a love of learning. Our experi-enced and well-trained staff ensure a positive learning experience for the entire family. Southern Hills Preschool offers a progressive preschool curriculum that builds onto the strengths of our young students. Lessons are planned to encourage development in the following areas: social & emotional development, verbal & linguistic skills, artistic creativity, social studies, science & nature, logic & mathematics, physical & kinesthetic movement, and Bible stories.


Additional Information: The Program Director has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Preschool teachers have either a Bachelor’s degree or CDA. Take a look at our website for more information!


https://www.lsssd.org/what-we-do/child-adolescent-services/childcare-education/preschool-program.html

https://www.lsssd.org/what-we-do/child-adolescent-services/childcare-education/preschool-program.html

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Precious Angels Learning Center

4109 S. Southeastern Ave.


Phone: 605-339-1083

Contact: Cayla Rush


Website: www.preciousangelslearningcentersf.com



Goals: Our mission is to provide an environment that is an extension of the home, put children first and build relationships with families to exceed their expectations and em-power children to gain independence and social/emotional intelligence. We provide high quality care making safety and cleanliness a top priority. We empower children by providing a fun, loving, and structured atmosphere while emphasizing our Christian val-ues.

Registration Fee: None


Additional Information: Our preschool program is included in our daily care. Children will get to play outside, weather permitting. We place a strong emphasis on emotions and feelings to help children as they develop and to be able to express themselves safely and effectively. The early years of a child’s life are molding and shaping how a child’s brain, language, and social skills develop. Precious Angels’ purpose is to give parents a child care center that fulfills their expectations and aids in their child’s devel-opment; giving their child sound roots for a positive future.



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Risen Savior Preschool

1401 N. Main

Tea, SD 57064

Phone: 605-498-5050

Contact: Holly Hank


Website: http://www.risensaviortea.org/preschool


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Preschool program starts Sep-tember 8, 2020 and ends May 14, 2020.

Goals: The focus of our early childhood program is to create a caring environment, which fosters faith formation and education excellence for children 3 to 5 years of age. At Risen Savior Lutheran Preschool, we believe that children learn best through play and developmen-tally appropriate activities. We provide a warm and loving Christian environment where chil-dren can develop to their fullest potential physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually. Our experienced volunteers strive to deal with the children in a loving, Christ-like manner that builds self-esteem, nurtures faith and enhances relationships with other children and families.


Registration Deadline: September 8, 2020

Fees: Mon/Wed/Fri Class: $145.00 per month

Tues/Thurs Class: $105 per month

Additional Information: Class sizes are limited to 15 children aged 5 years old; and 12 children aged 3 to 4 years old. There is always one teacher and an aid in the class-room every day.


3 - 5 years Mon/Wed/Fri 8:15am - 11:30am

3 - 5 years Tues/Thurs 8:30am - 11:00am

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Peace Lutheran Preschool

5509 W. 41st St.


Phone: 605-361-3683

Contact: DeAnna Dreesman



Days and Hours of Preschool Program: Begins September 2020 and ends May 2021.

Goals: Children learn by doing hands on activities and through play. Through activities children explore, discover and experience their world. They learn readiness skills to prepare them for future learning. We also tell Bible stories. This preschool provides a positive and stimulating Christian environment that encourages growth in all areas of development: spiritual, social-emotional, physical and intellectual.


Registration Deadline: September 1st, 2020

3 years old Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am - 11:30am

OR

12:30pm - 3:00pm

4 years old Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am - 11:30am

OR

12:30pm - 3:00pm

4 years old Tuesday/Thursday 12:30pm - 3:00pm

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Fees: 3 year old: $100 per month

4 year old: Mon/Wed/Fri $130 per month

4 year old: Tues/Thurs $100 per month

Additional Information: We do not provide before/after school care or any type of transportation. Our e year old class focuses on social-emotional development and an introduction to basic academic skills. Our pre-k session focuses on strengthening their social skills and kindergarten readiness skills. More information will be sent out to fami-lies enrolled at the end of July 2020. Enrollment is currently taking place. To register or set up a tour, families may contact DeAnna via email or by giving her a call.


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Sioux Falls Christian Schools

6120 S. Charger Circle


Phone: 605-334-1422

Contact: Michele Baker


Website: https://www.siouxfallschristian.org/pre-school/


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: Program begins August 27, 2019 and ends May 18, 2020.

Wrap-around care: 8:30am until 3:00pm. Kid’s Corner offers before and after-school care from 6:45am - 8:30am and 2:55pm - 6:00pm.

3 year old Monday - Friday 8:30am - 11:00am

OR

12:30pm - 3:00pm


OR

12:30pm - 3:00pm


OR

8:30am - 3:00pm

3-5 year olds

Preschool Spanish

Elective

Mon/Wed/Thurs 11:00am - 11:45am

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Goals: Our early childhood (preschool) Christian education program is designed to strengthen your child’s spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. We do this by providing a nurturing setting where you child can establish happy relation-ships with their peers and grow confident in who God has created them to be. At Sioux Falls Christian, your child will discover God’s world through creative and educational play experiences and learn how they are a special part of God’s story.


Fees: 2 Day Preschool Program: $1,330 for tuition

3 Day Preschool Program: $1,860 for tuition

4 Day Preschool Program: $2,370 for tuition

5 Half-Day Transitional Kindergarten Program: $2,860 for tuition

5 Full Day Transitional Kindergarten Program: $5,510 for tuition

Preschool Spanish Elective: $200 for tuition

Extended Care: $500 (per session for the school year)*

Morning Kid’s Corner (6:45am - 8:30am): $100 (per session for the school year)**

Afternoon Kid’s Corner (2:55pm - 6:00pm): $230 (per session for the school year)**

*One session of Extended Care would add $500 per session you add. For example, if you choose Monday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon Extended Care, you would add $1,000 to your total tuition amount.

**Kid’s Corner is one either am or pm spot for each day. For example, Monday morning and Wednesday morning would add $200 to your total tuition amount, or Tuesday and Thursday afternoon would add $460 to your tuition amount.

Additional Information: Children must be toilet trained and able to use the bathrooms without adult assistance.


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Sioux Falls First Learning Center

6300 W. 41st St.


Phone: 605-361-8002

Contact: Brenda O’Connell


Website: www.cceschool.org


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: Half Day Preschool programs begin August 27, 2020 and end May 25, 2021. Full Time preschool is year round. See below.

3 years old: Beginner

Preschool

Tues/Thurs 8:30am - 11:15am (PT)

3 years old: Beginner

Preschool

Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm (FT)

3/4 years old: Pre-K Prep Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am - 11:15am (PT)

3/4 years old: Pre-K Prep Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm (FT)

4 years old: Pre-K Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am - 11:15am (PT)

4 years old: Pre-K Monday - Thursday 12:30pm - 3:15pm (PT)

4 years old: Pre-K Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm (FT)

5 years old: Kinder Ready Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm (FT)

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Goals: Sioux Falls First Learning Center strives to provide a solid foundation of spiritual growth, academics, physical development and relationship skills—all in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Our teachers support each child’s disposition to learn while (1) facilitating their learning and (2) fostering competencies in all domains, includ-ing intellectual, physical, social and emotional development through hands-on, play-based learning experiences.


Fees: Annual programing fee: $100

3 year olds: Tues/Thurs $150 per month

Monday-Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm (FT) $170 per week

3/4 year olds: Mon/Wed/Fri $200 per month


4 year olds: Mon/Wed/Fri $200 per month

Monday-Thursday $260 per month


5 year olds: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 6:00pm (FT) $170 per week

Additional Information: Half-day classes are limited to 10 students, while full time class sizes are limited to 20 students with 2 qualified teachers.

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Sioux Falls Lutheran School

6715 South Boe Lane


Phone: 605-335-1923

Contact: Megan Baedke


Website: www.siouxfallslutheran.com/preschool-admissions

Ages Served: 18 months to 5 years

Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. We offer flexible preschool en-rollment options. Minimum enrollment recommendations: 3 year olds attend two half-days per week; 4 year olds attend three half-days per week; and 5 year olds attend five half-days per week.

Wrap-around care: For families who need childcare outside of school hours, Absolute-ly Outstanding Kids (A-OK), provides care from 6:45am to 6:00pm Monday through Fri-day for children ages 3 and up. Your child gets checked in and out of the program on a computer, and an hourly rate applies only when your child is present in the program.

Other programs: 18 month olds & 2 year olds have separate classes that is open Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Kid’s Day Out is a part-time program for 2 year olds located at Memorial Lutheran Church 5000 S. Western Ave. Hours are from 9:00am to 11:30am Monday through Friday. Call for more details.

3 years Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:15am

OR

8:00am - 3:15pm


OR

8:00am - 3:15pm


OR

8:00am - 3:15pm

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Goals: Sioux Falls Lutheran School is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where play-based academics and the love of Jesus Christ are inter-twined in equipping children to be World Ready, Faith Se-cure.

Fees: Please call for rates

Additional Information: After 12 years of recognition as a Local Best preschool, we are grateful and honored to be named the number one preschool in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this year.


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Sioux Falls School District Head Start Program

1101 N. Western Ave


Phone: 605-367-7950

Contact: Sue Parrott


Website: http://sf.k12.sd.us/schools/early-childhood-preschool



3 year olds:

Mon-Thurs 7:45am - 11:15am OR 11:15am - 2:45pm

At Anne Sullivan, Cleveland, Hayward, Garfield, Laura B, and

Lowell

OR

9:00am - 12:30pm OR 12:30pm - 4:00pm

At Harvey Dunn, Hawthorne, Pettigrew, and Terry Redlin

4 year olds:

Mon-Thurs 7:45am - 2:45pm at Hawthorne

4 year olds:

Mon-Thurs 7:45am - 11:15am OR 11:15am - 2:45pm


Lowell

OR

9:00am - 12:30pm OR 12:30pm - 4:00pm


5 year olds Mon-Thurs 7:7:45am - 11:15am OR 11:15am - 2:45pm


Lowell

OR

9:00am - 12:30pm OR 12:30pm - 4:00pm


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Goals: Prepare children for kindergarten and empower parents to become their child’s first and best teacher.

Fees: Please call for rates. Free for income-eligible and categorically-eligible chil-dren.

Additional Information: Lunch and snack is provided daily and is free for income-eligible children. Families may also quality for reduced cost meals. With parent per-mission, children can receive fluoride varnishes twice during the program year. All our teachers have four-year teaching degrees and many have their Master’s. We are located in ten Elementary schools throughout the Sioux Falls School District. In some circumstances, transportation is provided at no cost to families. All of our classrooms have received exemplary status from the South Dakota School Adminis-trators Association. We follow the Head Start performance standards for safety, teaching, and use a scientifically research-based curriculum.

References are available upon request.

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Stepping Stones Preschool and

Enrichment Center

412 E. SD Highway 38

Hartford, SD 57033

Phone: 605-528-3358

Contact: Melissa Atkins


Website: www.steppingstonespreschoolcenter.com


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Follows school-year calendar.

Wrap-around care: 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday.

Goals: It is the position of the Preschool to foster a nurturing environment of open-ended exploration, curiosity, and growth for children, teachers, and parents that deep-ens our connections to our community and the world around us. Activities will be devel-opmentally appropriate and varied for the children. All classes will focus on skills that will better prepare your child or children for Kindergarten.

Registration Fee: $35.00 for new families

Fees: 2 days a week: $170.00 per month

3 days a week: $180.00 per month



3 - 4 years old

Preschoolers Discover


4 - 5 years old

Pre-K Explore


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Enrichment Center continued...

Fees continued: Full Day Options: Full time:

Monday - Friday: $145.00 per week

Mon/Wed/Fri: $100.00 per week

Tuesday/Thursday: $70.00 per week

Call for more information!

Additional Information: All children enrolled must be potty trained.

Check out our website!

References: Please call for more information.

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Tea Sprouts Preschool

131 N. Poplar Avenue

Tea, SD 57064

Phone: 605-498-2700

Contact: Amanda Brinkman


Website: http://teasproutspreschool.weebly.com


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Begins August 19th, 2020 and ends May 20th, 2021.

Goals: It is the position of the Preschool that the children will be provided an educa-tion in an environment that fosters play as its basis. Activities will be developmentally appropriate and varied for the children. All classes will focus on skills that will better prepare your child or children for Kindergarten.


Fees: Tuesday and Thursday Class: $105.00 per month

Mon/Wed/Fri Class: $135.00 per month

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs Class: $145.00 per month

Additional Information: We are a School Administrators of South Dakota Preschool of Excellency with Exemplary Status.


3 - 4 years old Tuesday and

Thursday

8:30am - 11:00am

4 - 5 years old Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am - 11:00am

4 - 5 years old Mon/Tues/Wed/

Thurs

12:30pm - 3:00pm

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Tiger Tots Preschool

100 S. Shebal

Harrisburg, SD 57039

Phone: 605-213-0467

Contact: Travis Hendrix


Website: https://www.tigertotssd.com



Goals: We feel that it is imperative that children learn, play and develop lasting rela-tionships with other children they will soon be classmates with. At Tiger Tots, our phi-losophy is simple, have fun while learning.


Fees: Preschool - Begindergarten: $182.00 per week

Additional Information: Our building uses codes to access the building. We have live feed cameras, and we utilize the Brightwheel app. We serve children ages 4 weeks through 12 years old.



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United Childcare and Preschool

401 S. Spring Ave.


Phone: 605-33-5940

2425 S. Western Ave.


Phone: 605-338-0246

Contact: LuAnn Berkhof


Website: http://www.uniteddaycare.org/


Days and Hours of Preschool Program: see below. Follows school year calendar, but enrichment activities offered during summer as well.


Goals: It is the mission of United Childcare and Preschool, Inc. to provide quality day care services in a Christian environment. The center serves children ages 2 through 10 years at a rate based on their family income. It is further the mission fo the center to provide an environment for these children that fosters physical, social, cognitive, lan-guage and emotional development.

Registration Fee: $12.50 per child. Non-refundable.

Fees: $98.00 per week for preschool

Contact us for more information

Additional Information: Child Care Assistance welcome. Children must be potty-trained and self-sufficient in the bathroom.


2 - 5 years Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:00am

http://www.uniteddaycare.org/

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