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Where Kids
Want to be…

Safe, Loved, & Learning
Through A Focus On Play

Where Kids
Want to be…

Safe, Loved, & Learning
Through A Focus On Play

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Defiance & Van Wert, OH

Stay Involved With Fun Parent & Family Events

Stay Involved With Fun Parent & Family Events

Always be a part of your child’s learning experience with fun luncheons and holiday festivities, parent luncheons, and seasonal events like the Fall Festival. Look for the coming-soon launch of Parent Cafés to further connect you to your child’s community.

The Area’s Best-Educated Staff Guides High-Quality Learning

More teachers with higher education means more expertise is your child’s classroom. 95% of your child’s lead teachers hold a Child Development Associate® or higher, and 100% of assistant teachers hold Career Pathway Level 2 or higher certification. 

Safety First With Restricted Access Controls & Security Cameras At All Locations

Safety First With Restricted Access
Controls & Security Cameras At All Locations

A Blended Approach For A Well-Rounded Education

Teachers use the proven, play-based Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum in a child-led, Montessori-inspired setting to deliver exceptional early childhood foundations for meeting academic and developmental milestones. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities encourage critical thinking and creativity.
A Blended Approach For A Well-Rounded Education
Small Class Ratios That Support Personalized Care

Small Class Ratios That Support Personalized Care

Small class sizes mean your little one gets the personalized care and attention they need to thrive. Teachers truly get to know your child’s needs, strengths, and interests to ensure a tailored experience that supports their success.

Age Group

  • Infants
  • Pre-K
  • School Age

Ohio

  • 1:5
  • 1:12
  • 1:18

HDC

  • 1:4
  • 1:11
  • 1:15

Amazing Enrichments Included In Your Tuition

Your child loves all the incredible enrichments built into their tuition and into their day. They enjoy yoga, music, dance, art, gardening, and baby sign language activities designed to broaden their horizons, boost cognitive and communication skills, and unlock self-expression.
Amazing Enrichments Included In Your Tuition

Proud To Have The Highest 5-Star Rating From by Step Up to Quality Ohio

Proud To Have The Highest 5-Star Rating
From by Step Up to Quality Ohio

Field Trips & Visitors To Bring The World Closer

Your little one learns more about the world around them with trips to the fire department, zoo, apple orchard, and pumpkin patch, and looks forward to visits from Dino School, the petting zoo, the music teacher, and more.
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Outdoor Play For Exercise, Motor Skills, & Resilience

Your child goes outdoors to play in every season to build muscle, exercise budding gross motor skills, and find the resilience and creativity to have fun even in challenging weather conditions. Large yards and play structures support their everyday adventures.

Expect Daily Communication & Support For Your Family’s Needs

Teachers connect with you daily through the Procare® app, sending photos, videos, activity reports, and classroom memos. Take advantage of parenting seminars on the topics important to you, and get the support your child needs with referred therapies delivered onsite. 

All-Inclusive Food Program For Healthy Meals Every Day

Your child receives a fresh, nutritious, allergen-conscious breakfast, lunch, and snack every day, made onsite by dedicated cook. All meals meet or exceed standards for state and federal CACFP guidelines, and come at no cost to you.

Restricted Access, Cameras, & More Protect Them As They Learn

Never worry about your child’s safety with strict security measures in place. Restricted access entrances, security cameras, fenced-in playgrounds, and CPR-trained staff protect their well-being from arrival to departure, every day.
Restricted Access, Cameras, & More Protect Them As They Learn

Daily Cleaning, Air Purification, & More Safeguard Their Health

Staff works tirelessly to ensure a clean, germ-free environment for your child. Daily sanitization and electrostatic sprayers zap away harmful germs, and air purifiers remove dust, allergens, and irritants from the air for happy little lungs.

Yes, We Proudly Support Families
Who Qualify For Subsidy

See If You Qualify For Subsidy Here

FAQs

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All 3 of my children go there & we got from age 1 to age 7 & they all absolutely love it !! Heather's showed me that not all day cares are the same ! They are very good with all the kids I see there. The staff treats them all as their own ♡♡♡ Heather and Dave run a amazing day care for sure!

- Samantha Bartley

"They are seriously the best!!"
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Heather, Dave and all of the teachers are absolutely wonderful! I know my daughter is in great hands whenever she is there! Heather and Dave made it possible for the centers to have a bus to be able to take the kiddos on some awesome field trips and activities!

- Taylor LaCourse

"If I could give them 10 Stars I would!!"
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This place has been the best place I could ever have hoped for. My son has been going since he was three weeks old and he is almost 3! I would never pick anybody else to care for my son but Heather's Day Care. Heather has made sure to go out of her way to hire only the best staff!

- Jen Hostutler

"Loves the teachers, friends and activities!!"
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I've been using Heather's Day Care on Jefferson for about 6 months now. I have to say, I am very impressed and satisfied with the care and effort that is put into each child there. All of the staff are always so very friendly, and awesome with the kids. But, most importantly, my Daughter Loves it there!

- Zachary Haller

"Heathers daycare it’s a second family!!"
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Our family is forever grateful to have found Heathers Daycare after a bad first time experience elsewhere. We saw growth in our sons educational and communication within two weeks. All staff members are so caring and compassionate with each child!

- Kelsey Stites

"Thank u for taking so good care of my kids!!"
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I love this place for my kids to be at. My kids love it. I am proud to say that my kids go there. Never had a problem with them. They are all wonderful to my kids and to me. I don’t trust well when it comes to my kids. I can really trust Heather’s Day Care!

- Krystle Phillips

"They give your kids the best experience!!"
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A comfortable atmosphere with a very trustworthy staff. They give their full attention to the care of the kids. They keep your kids engaged in activities that help their development, ensure they’re properly fed by their kitchen staff or food you bring from home!

- Adam Hernesman

"They are always doing such fun activities!!"
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When our son first started attending they fit him in and quickly made him feel like he was right at home. They are always doing such fun activities and working with him and teaching him the age appropriate activities he needs to learn!! Such friendly staff and a great communication system in place that shows the leadership I want my child to be a part of!

- Daisy Moening

"Thank you Heather's Day Care!!"
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My child didn’t start daycare until she was three years old. At that time she attended the Hopkins center. They’re energetic energy and positivity attitudes are everything. So very blessed to have Heathers daycare and all their staff in our kids’ life!

- Angelica Tapia

"We love you HDC!!"
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A huge shoutout and a big thank you to them for every boo-boo fix, high five, nose wipe, back pat at nap times, feeding their bellies, filling their souls, expanding their minds and most importantly, giving them the love and care I see them light up with every single day!

- Amber Barnett

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How Old Is Your Child?

Bears

6 weeks -
12 months

Bucks

13 months -
18 months

Moose

19 months -
24 months

Mallards

25 months -
36 months

Geese

36 months -
5 years old

Eagles

5 years -
12 years old

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Van Wert
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