Where They’ll Play
The Day Away

With Caring Teachers
& Freedom To Explore

Where They’ll Play
The Day Away

With Caring Teachers
& Freedom To Explore

Bucks | 13 - 18 Months | Serving Defiance & Van Wert, OH

Your Little One Learns In A Safe & Secure Environment

Your Little One Learns In A Safe & Secure Environment

Your child benefits from CPR-trained staff and a fenced playground that provide a first layer of safety indoors and out. Restricted access controls limit who gains entry to the building while internal-use-only security cameras continually monitor the premises.

Play-Focused, Child-Led Learning For Daily Discovery

Your toddler learns best through play, and there is plenty of play in the Discovery class. Children lead their own learning, engaging in open-ended play that follows their individual interests and passions.
Play-Focused, Child-Led Learning For Daily Discovery
Social-Emotional Learning Now For Strong Relationships Later

Social-Emotional Learning Now For Strong Relationships Later

In Discovery, your child learns the basics of self-regulation, which is the starting point toward social-emotional mastery. Teachers model naming and managing their feelings and emotions and use redirection to focus on good classroom behavior.

Highly-Educated Teachers Provide Quality Early Learning

Your child’s teachers are the most educated in Defiance, which gives children a leg up not only in academics but in mood, behavior, enthusiasm, social skills, and life skill development—so important for “do it myself” toddlers!
Low Teacher-Student Ratios Allow Individualized Instruction

Low Teacher-Student Ratios Allow Individualized Instruction

With a low teacher-to-student ratio, your child has fewer children in their classroom. Low ratios allow your child’s teacher the time to know them and how best to meet their unique and individual needs.

A Blended Curriculum Means A Diverse Learning Environment

Toddlers learn with the play-based Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum, drawing influence from the Montessori method, Nature/Forest School, and weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities for holistic education.
A Blended Curriculum Means A Diverse Learning Environment

Your Whole Family Feels Welcome With Festive Events & Seasonal Celebrations!

Yoga, STEAM, & More Let Your Child Discover New Passions

Yoga, STEAM, & More Let Your Child Discover New Passions

All-inclusive enrichments spice up your child’s day! Baby signing continues to aid communication, yoga teaches mindfulness, and music, art, and dance bring joy and self-expression. Gardening and STEAM activities promote curiosity and teach caring for other living things.

Outdoor Play Every Day Keeps Your Child Moving

Your toddler loves getting out and exploring the large outdoor play space! They have their own area away from the bigger kids where they can toddle, wobble, walk, and run without obstacles. Age-appropriate toys and equipment make the outdoors exciting.
Outdoor Play Every Day Keeps Your Child Moving
All-Inclusive Meals & Snacks Fuel Busy, Growing Toddlers

All-Inclusive Meals & Snacks Fuel Busy, Growing Toddlers

An onsite cook prepares healthy daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that cater to your child’s allergies, sensitivities, and unique dietary needs. All meals comply with the state CACFP food program guidelines, and toddlers begin eating with utensils and drinking from cups!

The Procare® App Provides Support & Communication

The Procare® app integrates seamlessly with Learning Beyond Paper™ for real-time updates and all your communication needs in one convenient location. Onsite therapies for your child and parent education classes mean the whole family gets the support they need.
The Procare® App Provides Support & Communication
A Deep Clean Keeps Your Child Healthy

A Deep Clean Keeps Your Child Healthy

Air purifiers in your child’s classroom keep airborne germs to a minimum while attentive staff clean and sanitize daily to protect everyone’s health. Electrostatic sprayers take care of hard-to-reach spaces, soft toys, and bedding.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"I highly recommend Heather's Day Care!!"
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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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