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5 IVY KIDS OF BIRNHAMWOODS 28813 BirnhamWoods Drive, Spring 281-353-7777 www.ivykids.com/birnham-woods Programs: infant, toddler, preschool, before and after school, summer camp, spring break camp Ages: 6 weeks-11 years Tuition: contact school for pricing 6 OAKHURST DRIVE KINDERCARE 24717 Oakhurst Drive, Spring 281-363-4819 www.kindercare.com/our-centers/spring/tx Programs: infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, before and after school Ages: 6 weeks-11 years Tuition: contact school for pricing 7 OAK RIDGE YOUNG LEARNERS ACADEMY 25511 Richards Road, Spring 346-331-5252 www.theyounglearners.com/oryla Programs: infant, preschool, private pre-K, after-school care Ages: 6 weeks-pre-K, after-school care through 12 years Tuition: contact school for pricing 8 PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF HARMONY 3559 Discovery Creek Blvd., Spring 281-907-6900 www.primroseschools.com Programs: infant, early preschool, toddler, pre-K, kindergarten, after school, summer adventure club Ages: 6 weeks-11 years Tuition: contact school for pricing 9 PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF IMPERIAL OAKS 2114 Rayford Road, Spring 281-364-7400 www.primroseschools.com Programs: infant, early preschool, toddler, pre-K, kindergarten, after school, summer adventure club Ages: 6 weeks-11 years Tuition: contact school for pricing CONTINUED ON 37

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The Woodlands area provides dozens of early education and child care options for families with young children. This list is not comprehensive.

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What are some of themost important things parents should consider when choosing Woodlands and Spring area, including a new Hughes Landing location opening in August. She answered questions from Community Impact Newspaper about the preschool enrollment process and what parents can do to prepare. a school or program for pre-K? [Parents should] look for an accredited program; a tenured, degreed teacher; and assessments with parent conferences available to show their child’s progress throughout the year. starting preschool? Are theremain “prerequisites” for most programs? Socialization—parents should read to their children early and frequently. Good communication skills are helpful. What are some of the biggest things children can take away froma preschool program? The love of learning is established in these early childhood years. That is why choosing the right school is so import- ant. [Learning] to be a kind, compas- sionate person begins at this age. Arlena McLaughlin owns seven Primrose Schools throughout The Are there any specific skills parents should focus on with their children before

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Tuition: contact school for pricing 3 THE GODDARD SCHOOL 27084 BirnhamWoods Drive, Spring 832-791-3990 www.goddardschool.com Programs: infants, toddler, preschool, pre-K, before and after school Ages: 6 weeks-5 years Tuition: contact preschool for pricing 4 GROWING TOGETHER EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2021 Rayford Road, Ste. 100, Spring 281-296-2810 www.thegrowingtogether.com Programs: early learning, preschool, after- school program, summer child care Ages: 6 weeks-12 years Tuition: contact school for pricing

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1 ALL NATIONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 27420 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North 832-510-8311 www.allnationscs.org Programs: five-day (per week) enrollment, music, art, physical education, Spanish immersion, after-school activities Ages: 4 years-12 years Tuition: $13,200 annually 2 CHILDREN’S LIGHTHOUSE SPRING-HARMONY 2885 Waterbend Cove, Spring 832-813-8307 www.childrenslighthouse.com/spring Programs: infant and toddler, preschool and school age Ages: 6 weeks-12 years

Opportunity to build self- esteem while experiencing challenges and success 832-299-9212 5125 Shadow Bend Place The Woodlands www.hopemontessoritw.com hopemontessori@hotmail.com

Personal Attention Academic Excellence Whole Child Program Family Involvement • Stability Experienced Teachers (Montessori Certified with Degrees in Education) Beautiful and Safe Facility and Location Multi-Cultural Activities

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