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A is for Art Preschool

Omaha, NE 68104

Business Description

A is for Art Preschool is a state-licensed preschool program based at the Benson Community Center which serves children in the Omaha, NE metro area for the past decade. Owner Jennifer Josey Borelli strives to provide a comfortable and nurturing environment for children which fosters growth in thinking, observing, questioning, and understanding. Students also work and play with self-selected projects and games, alone or with classmates that help develop social, cognitive, emotional, and fine-motor skills. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where customers speak highly of their caring teachers, great curriculum, and gentleness.

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4.5
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (8)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

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Bethany Christian Preschool and Kids Day Out logo

Bethany Christian Preschool and Kids Day Out

4200 N 204th St, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Business Description

Bethany Christian Preschool and Kids Day Out serves families with young children in Omaha. The Christian-based preschool offers a half-day program for kids ages 3 to 6 years old and a half-day Kids Day Out program for children ages 18 months to 6 years old. Licensed preschool teachers ensure children's safety and lead lessons on reading, writing, and crafts. Special extended day and lunch options are also available, with strong ties to the local church community at Bethany Lutheran Church.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (13)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (4)

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Charming Children Childcare and Preschool

Papillion, NE 68046

Business Description

Charming Children Childcare and Preschool provides developmental learning for children in the Omaha, NE metro area. Experienced teachers work closely with families to help enrich each child’s life through reading, music, movement, creativity, exploration, and social activity. Their aim is to make every child feel nurtured, to feel valued, and experience success every day. Parents speak highly of their professionalism, energy, and efficient curriculum.

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4.8
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (3)
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5.0 / 5 (1)

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Get Ready Set Grow Child Care and Day Care

Omaha, NE 68134

Business Description

Get Ready Set Grow Child Care and Day Care is a family owned early care and education center serving residents in the Omaha, NE metro area. Owners DJ and Jill Clanton are on-site and available to families and are committed to providing quality early care and education. Each teacher strives to form positive and caring relationships. Programs offered are infant, tiny tots, early preschool, and preschool classes. Also, GRSG is participating in the Child and Adult Food Program for the State of Nebraska.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (20)

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Gingerbread House Preschool

Omaha, NE 68130

Business Description

Gingerbread House Preschool strives to provide a warm and positive environment for children in the Omaha, NE metro area with over three decades of experience. Their classes are small in size but emphasize personal, social, and intellectual development through art, music, creative movement, and cooking. Programs available are for children ages three to five. Omaha Magazine featured G?ngerbread House Preschool as the Best of Omaha in 2016.

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4.7
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4.7 / 5 (99)

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Imagine and Explore Preschool

Omaha, NE 68135

Business Description

Imagine and Explore Preschool is an early childhood education and development center for families in the Omaha, NE metro area for over a decade. Trained teacher strive to help children become successful in their future educational experiences. The curriculum consists of the social building blocks of kindness, manners, and respect. Also the academic building blocks of math, science, phonics, literature, music, and sensory experiences. Parents speak highly of their friendly and passionate staff, and their loving care for children.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (23)

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Kiddie Kollege Preschool and Music Academy

Omaha, NE 68127

Business Description

Kiddie Kollege Preschool and Music Academy is an early childhood center in Southwest Omaha, NE. Children ages range from three to five and are prepared for kindergarten and elementary school through literacy, math, science, social studies, and Christian character development. Their music academy offers specialized courses for learning the rudiments of music so a child can begin to match pitch and keep a beat with their voice or instruments. Parents speak highly of their regular feedback, enthusiasm, and patience.

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KiddieGarden Daycare and Preschool logo

KiddieGarden Daycare and Preschool

Omaha, NE 68135

Business Description

KiddieGarden Daycare and Preschool is a licensed in-home daycare in West Omaha, NE. Owner Sandy Kosierowski is a mother of two and has almost two decades of experience in childcare. She also earned her Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah in 2006. Sandy strives to develop a long-term relationship with families who are looking for personal, interactive, and loving care for their children. Her daycare has two living rooms, a playroom, an arts and crafts room, and a fully-fenced backyard. Healthy and well-balanced meals are also provided.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (7)
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Kids Can! Community Center

Omaha, NE 68117

Business Description

Kids Can! Community Center is an Omaha-based early childhood care facility specializing in education, engagement, and inspiration. Their early childhood education program is for children between the ages of 18 months and five years. The classroom is split into three age groups and is available on Mondays through Fridays from 6:000 am to 6:00 pm. They also provide a before and after school program where children have access to STEMsmart centers and can participate in a variety of hands-on activities.

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4.5
Google
4.4 / 5 (24)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (11)

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Millard Childcare and Preschool logo

Millard Childcare and Preschool

Omaha, NE 68135

Business Description

Millard Childcare and Preschool provides an age appropriate development curriculum for children in the Omaha, NE metro area with over 12 years of experience. They offer specialized care for infants (6 weeks to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years) preschoolers (3 years to 5 years) and school-age children (5 to 12 years). Different experience levels and teaching methods are provided within each age to promote development and school-readiness. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where parents speak highly of how much their children have learned and the attent?veness of their staff.

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4.6
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4.8 / 5 (14)

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Millard Children's Academy

Omaha, NE 68136

Business Description

Millard Children's Academy is a childcare center and preschool for families in the Omaha, NE metro area. They are licensed by the state of Nebraska to care for children from six weeks through 13 years of age. Infant care is provided in vibrant rooms, before and after school care services with transportation is offered, and summer school programs with diverse activities are also available. They are open Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (1)

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Papillion Montessori Preschool & Daycare logo

Papillion Montessori Preschool & Daycare

Papillion, NE 68046

Business Description

Papillion Montessori Preschool & Daycare specializes in educational engagement and critical thinking for children based in Papillion, NE . They offer an infant program for children between six weeks and 18 months, a toddler program for children between 18 months and three years, and a preschool program for ages three through six. Each program promotes motivated, self-directed, and engaged learning through carefully structured classroom environments prepared by certified Montessori teachers. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where parents speak highly of their passionate staff, diversity, and comfortable environment.

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4.4
Facebook
4.5 / 5 (17)
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (2)

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Rainbow Factory Preschool

Omaha, NE 68132

Business Description

Rainbow Factory Preschool specializes in active learning for children in the Omaha, NE metro area for over five decades. Experienced teachers strive to provide a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum and an environment which helps children to develop and grow emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively. Decision making, movement exploration, and problem-solving skills are developed through learning centers, dramatic play, cooking, music, movement exploration, language activities and much more.

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Smart Start Learning Center and Childcare

Omaha, NE 68134

Business Description

Smart Start Learning Center and Childcare is an education-based childcare center for families in the Omaha, NE metro area. Experienced staff aims to foster a nurturing and positive learning environment for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years. This locally owned family business has been operating for over a five years and is licensed, insured, and an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau. Prospective parents can call and schedule a tour of their facilities.

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4.7
Facebook
4.9 / 5 (47)
Google
4.4 / 5 (32)

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SonShine Christian Preschool

Omaha, NE 68144

Business Description

SonShine Christian Preschool specializes in creating a fun learning environment for children in the Omaha, NE metro area. Experienced teachers strive to create a Christian-based environment that fosters learning through art, children’s literature, music, dramatic play, fitness, cooking, and gross motor activities. Children range from ages three to five and are separated by age groups and desired scheduling. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where parents speak highly of their passionate staff, teaching methods, and friendliness.

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St Mark Lutheran Church

Omaha, NE 68114

Business Description

St Mark Lutheran Church provides preschool services for children in the Omaha, NE metro area. Experienced teachers are committed to creating learning opportunities for creative play, learning activities, music, art, snack, and Christian worship and Bible stories. This Christ-centered preschool is designed to be child-focused and age-appropriate. Programs offered are for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and pre-k.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    If you’re the parent or guardian of a very young child, you’ve likely considered enrolling them in preschool. After all, research shows that kids who attend preschool may be better prepared for kindergarten. Being comfortable in school right from the start helps youngsters adapt to a learning environment more readily. This adaptability gives them a valuable educational advantage throughout their academic career.

  • What do kids learn in preschool?

    Preschool helps young children prepare for kindergarten by teaching them an array of developmental skills. That includes emotional, social, physical, language, and literacy development. Preschool instructors also encourage development of their students’ cognitive skills, with an emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making competency. State-specific learning standards are applied to help youngsters meet or exceed desirable benchmarks.

  • Is pre-K the same as preschool?

    Although similar, pre-kindergarten, called pre-K, and preschool are not interchangeable. Both programs focus on education, growth, and development for young children. Plus, most of them integrate a learning-through-play model. However, pre-K is only available to children between the ages of 4 and 5, with a kindergarten preparation focus. Preschool is for little ones between the ages of 2 and 5.

  • Is preschool required?

    Prior preschool attendance is not mandatory for children entering kindergarten. Age is the primary requirement. In most states, a child must be 5 years of age by a specific date. September 1st is most common. However, Hawaii and Nebraska set July 31st as the date. In Maine, children can start kindergarten if they will reach age 5 by October 15th.

  • How long is preschool?

    Preschool programs vary from state to state. Some offer full-day, half-day, or part-time classes. Others only provide one option. A full day is typically six-plus hours. There are also varied programs for how many days of the week a child attends preschool. The most common options are three days per week and five days each week.

  • Should I send my child to preschool?

    Deciding whether a child is ready for preschool is best determined on a case-by-case basis. But there are some standard benchmarks. Your child should have basic socialization skills allowing them to interact with other kids. They need to remain focused on an activity for at least 15 minutes, and being okay while away from you for several hours is a must.

  • When does preschool start?

    Depending on the city and state, preschool may start in the morning or afternoon. Full day options begin as early as 7:00 a.m. or as late as 10:00 a.m. Half-day or part-time schedules depend largely on the school. Some programs offer either morning or afternoon half-day preschool, while others may provide staggered schedules with more flexibility for part-time programs.